Kathā 30: Kaveri

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   29 Jun 2026 · 14 min

   Kathā 35: Vishwamitra - A Brahmarishi

   Rishi Vishwamitra, previously King Kaushika, is determined to become a Brahmarishi like Vasishta Maharishi. However, the path to that goal is arduous. In order to gain such a title, he must conquer his desire, control his anger and remove his arrogance. Will the great sage be successful? Enjoy listening!

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   27 Apr 2026 · 14 min

   Kathā 34: Becoming Vishwamitra

   Before he was a Rishi he was a King. Before he was Lord Ram's Guru he had the ambition to become a Brahmarishi. This kathā tells the tale of King Kaushika meeting Vasishta Maharishi and how a battle between the two inspired a king to become a rishi! What would you give up to achieve your goals? Enjoy listening?

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   12 Apr 2026 · 13 min

   Kathā 33: Veda Vyaas Maharishi

   Rishis in the Hindu culture are extremely important because they are considered the ones that have the knowledge of the scriptures and are also the Gurus or teachers of that knowledge that was passed down through generations. Veda Vyaas Maharishi is considered to be one of the most powerful ad knowledgeable Rishis within the Hindu culture and so much of the Vedic knowledge that was passed down can be attributed to him. Enjoy listening!

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   25 Mar 2026 · 14 min

   Kathā 32: Vetri Vel - Lord Muruga’s Victories

   Lord Muruga was born to defeat Tarakasura. What happens when more asuras join the army to fight Skanda? How will Lord Muruga face them all? This beautiful story of Lord Muruga's victories highlights the different challenges that we face in life and how we can overcome them. Enjoy listening!

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   14 Aug 2025 · 12 min

   Kathā 31: The Birth of Lord Muruga

   Lord Muruga, the most beautiful. Lord Muruga, the brother of Lord Ganesha. Lord Muruga, the son of Lord Shiva. Lord Muruga, the warrior. Lord Muruga, the one upon the peacock. Lord Muruga, the one who holds the vel. How did he come to be born? Why does he have six faces? Enjoy listening!

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   28 Mar 2025 · 13 min

   Kathā 29: Ganga

   The rivers of India are mighty and holy! The most revered and worshipped of all is Mother Ganga. Why did she come to Earth? How was it that she came down from Devalok via the Himalayalas? Even today, like in this story, Mother Ganga is worshipped as the one that can wash away all impurities! Enjoy listening!

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   25 Feb 2025 · 12 min

   Kathā 28: Buddha Avatar

   The final kathā in the Dasavataram series is the story of Buddha. A prince turned into a spiritual leader but how? Why did he leave the comforts of his magnificent palace? Buddha became one of the greatest spiritual leaders of the world and millions of people still follow his teachings. Enjoy listening!

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   25 Dec 2024 · 6 min

   Kathā 27: Krishna Avatar - Narakasura (A Diwali Story)

   Diwali is the festival of lamps and it is celebrated far and wide! The story of Narakasura is one of the many stories behind the festival of Diwali or Deepavali. Krishna calls upon Satyabhama to join him in the battle against this terrible asura! Enjoy listening.

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   20 Nov 2024 · 9 min

   Kathā 26: Krishna Avatar - Ras Leela

   If you heard Krishna's flute would drop everything you're doing and try and find him? If you heard Krishna's flute would you dance along to the music? If could dance with Krishna all night, would you? The gopis of Vrindavan got an extra special gift from Krishna that they cherished in depths of their hearts! Enjoy listening!

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    29 Oct 2024 · 13 min

    Kathā 25: Krishna Avatar - Kamsa's Asuras

    King Kamsa was scared. He had been warned that the 8th born child of Devaki would one day defeat him! But that child had escaped the prison of Mathura. He called upon his army of asuras to hunt down this child and get rid of him before his throne was threatened. Will he succeed? Enjoy listening!