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.