Episode 12 Visvamitra, and - Where do I go when I die?

The conclusion to the Yayati saga, which includes a discourse on core principles of Hindu philosophy; the beginning of the Bharata lineage, with the charming tale of Sakuntala

Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/episode-12-visvamitra-and-where-do-i-go-when-i-die/id1522737841?i=1000490285693

References and Suggested Reading:

Yayati’s discourse on the afterlife: I.84-86 BORI Critical Edition

Sakuntala: I.62-69 BORI Critical Edition

Sathaye, Adheesh A. Crossing the lines of caste: Visvamitra and the construction of Brahmin power in Hindu mythology. Oxford University Press, USA, 2015.

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