Setu chakra: Recent Episodes
Shreya Pathak
This podcast setuchakra is all about history. Here one can get episodes on various topics related to History of India focusing on colonial times and Indian national movement. It will cover various aspects of history, like social, political, economic, historiography etc It’s purpose is to enable students to have a better conceptual understanding of the subject. These episodes will be beneficial for all undergraduate and postgraduate students.
This is the third episode of the series of Mahabharat: The Frame Tales. It narrates the story of Jaratkaru Rishi, his marriage with Vasuki Naag’s sister Jaratkaru and birth of Aasteek. It is very interesting to know the story behind birth of Aasteek as this child was born to save the snakes from the curse of their Mother Kadru
This episode narrates the story of birth of snake and Garud Raj Pakshi , who later became Vishnu’s vahan. It tells how snakes were born, how garud raj came into being, reason for hostile relation between snake and Garud Raj, why Kush is considered to be auspicious and used while performing holy rituals in Hindu way of living, how Garud raj became vahan Of Lord Vishnu and many more.
The episode throws light on major colonial writings focusing particularly on Epidemics and Pandemic during colonial period and highlight the features of these colonial writings during colonial rule. The episode is on a very relevant theme in the present pandemic situation and will be of interest not only for history lovers, but also common man to understand the political complexities of the contemporary world.
This episode is an introduction to the series of Mahabharat: The Frame Tales. It tells about what this series is all about, the purpose to start this series and what one will get to listen in this series. The episode also includes a brief introduction of Mahabharat epic