In Hindu Mythology, Narasimha was the fourth avatar of Lord Vishnu. Vishnu took the form of the half-lion, half-man to face the evil Asura Hiranyakashipu—adopting Narasimha’s fierce lion appearance to fight evil, injustice, and to protect the earth.
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May 2022
S6E9 - Let's Get Sanskrit! Narasimha and Hiranyakashipu
Oh Muses! In this episode we tell the tale of Narasimha. We encounter overreactions of the deadly kind, a major religion, a father determined to kill his son, reincarnations, loose terminology, and trying to cheat death. — This episode was sponsored by Aru Shah and the Nectar of ... Show More
18m 48s
Feb 2022
Chinese New Year: Legends of the Tiger
Before the Tiger joined the Zodiac, he was a student learning the ways of balance and wisdom. The townspeople fear him, but it is the mighty Lion who wreaks havoc. When the smoke clears, the Tiger goes hunting for a tyrant. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c ... Show More
55m 15s