Author Archives: Dr. Jeayaram

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an important point as Sage Vaishampayana commences with the Mahabharata story. We’ve witnessed that Sage Vaishampayana is empowered by Sage Veda-Vyaasa to narrate the entire Mahabharata text to King Janame-Jaya and the others who have assembled there, as the “Sarpa-Yaaga” was brought to a grinding halt. It isContinue reading “Episode # 74 – Sage Vaishampayana explains who the Pandava brothers are!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Sage Vaishampayana starting proceedings to describe King Janame-Jaya’s past. Upon the king’s request of understanding his past and why did the famous Kurukshetra war take place, Sage Vaishampayana has to now explain the entire background as to what all conspired and how all the events one after theContinue reading “Episode # 73 – Sage Veda-Vyasa – Grandfather to the Pandavas? An important accord!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the continuation of the conversation between Sage Pouranika and the other sages assembled at Naimishaaranya, including Sage Shounaka. The sages were eager to understand all the dialogues that took place in the sidelines of the “Sarpa-Yaaga” conducted by King Janame-Jaya. It is at this time, we witness SageContinue reading “Episode # 72 – Sage Vaishampayana commences with an accord on Sage Veda-Vyaasa!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the commencement of the “Amsa-Avatarana” Parva, wherein we’re going to see in detail as to who took birth in this world as which character. Just like in the Ramayana we had witnessed how Surya Bhagawan took birth as Sugriva, Vaayu Bhagawan took birth as Hanuman, etc. to beContinue reading “Episode # 71 – Sage Vaishampayana to start proceedings of the Mahabharata narration!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed the concluding touches given to the “Aasthika Parva”, wherein we had witnessed a brief “Phala-Stuthi” for it. As the snakes were protected by Sage Aasthika from falling into the “Sarpa-Yaaga” of King Janame-Jaya, the snakes were extremely happy and grateful to him. They collectively declare to Sage AasthikaContinue reading “Episode # 70 – The “AMSA-AVATARANA PARVA” – Setting up the grand Mahabharata story!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an important juncture wherein, Sage Aasthika gives a grand entry into the venue where the “Sarpa-Yaaga” is taking place vigorously. Snake after snake is coming and falling into the offering, and Snake Takshaka was the next to fall. At this time, King Janame-Jaya asks Sage Utthanga and theContinue reading “Episode # 69 – Those who listen to / read this “Aasthika Parva” would be devoid of “SARPA DOSHA”!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed an important juncture wherein Snake Takshaka is the sole target for King Janame-Jaya, who is performing a highly intense “Sarpa-Yaaga” along with Sage Utthanga, who was the prime motivating force behind this mammoth exercise. As the “Aahuthis” (Offerings) are being given with more and more intensity, snake afterContinue reading “Episode # 68 – The “Sarpa-Yaaga” comes to a grinding halt – Courtesy, Sage Aasthika!!!”

We’re at an important juncture wherein it is a “do-or-die” situation for all the snakes in the “Naaga Lokha”. Mother Kadru’s impending curse comes true in the form of King Janame-Jaya’s grand “Sarpa-Yaaga”, which is getting intense every minute. Thanks to Sage Utthanga’s motivation and drive, King Janame-Jaya wants to have justice for King Parikshit’sContinue reading “Episode # 67 – Snake Takshaka starts falling into the “Sarpa-Yaaga” along with Indra!!!“

In the previous episode, we had completed all the background events that were surrounding and leading to the “Sarpa-Yaaga” with the culmination of how the snakes endured the curse of their mother, Kadru. Meanwhile, we had also seen the birth of Sage Aasthika to Sage Jarath-Kaaru and Snake Vaasuki’s sister, who also bore the sameContinue reading “Episode # 66 – The “Sarpa-Yaaga” begins – “Naaga-Lokha” is gripped with great fear!!!”

In the previous episode, we had witnessed Garuda being successful in his pursuit of obtaining the divine “Amrita”. The main purpose here is to release his mother Vinata from the clutches of Kadru. In the meanwhile, Bhagawan Vishnu was also impressed with Garuda’s relentless pursuit and He offered Garuda the permanent position at Vaikunta, ofContinue reading “Episode # 65 – Birth of Sage Aasthika – An important landmark event for the snakes!!!”