The Stories of Mahabharata
Mahabharata – Vyasa the story teller and Ganesha the scribe
Mahabharata is one of the major epics of the World. It tells the story of mankind in a way which is unparalleled in world literature. Although considered by many as a Mythology, it is, in fact, the cultural history of the people of the Bharata land (India). The characters of the Mahabharata might be fictitious, but their dreams, ambitions, and flaws are very real and still exists in us. The great sage Maharishi Krishna Dwaipayan Vyasa composed the epic in Sanskrit. Later many others have contributed to the storyline. Storytellers over the ages have told the stories of Mahabharata in different
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languages. Over the ages, the epic has inspired many artists, poets, writers, filmmakers, theater directors and playwrights to create new works of art. Peter Brook directed the nine-hours long play “The Mahabharata” in 1985 with an international cast. The play was staged at many venues around the World. Later, it was made into a film in 1989. The TV series Mahabharata made by B.R. Chopra is still regarded as a landmark in Indian television.
Now we make another attempt to tell the stories of Mahabharata in English for EBC radio
Mahabharata Podcast
of New Jersey. The show is broadcast on first, third and fifth (if any) Saturday of each month at 12:30pm. They are also available as podcasts and on this page. Keep coming back to this page every 15 days for a new episode. To subscribe to the podcast click on the podcast logo on the right.
The stories are told by Sudipta Bhawmik, and the audio engineering and sound design done by Avi Ziv. Creative Commons Attribution for other materials used in this podcast is given below.
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Episode 60: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Ten
Episode 59: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day Nine
Episode 58 : The Battle of Kurukshetra – Days Seven and Eight
Episode 57 : The Battle of Kurukshetra – Days Four, Five and Six
Episode 56 : The Battle of Kurukshetra Days Two and Three
Episode 55: The Battle of Kurukshetra – Day One
Episode 54: The Bhagabad Gita
Episode 53: The War Begins
Episode 52: The Story of Sikhandi
Episode 51: Karna and Kunti
Episode 50: Karna and Krishna
Episode 49: The Diplomacy Fails
Episode 48: Krishna, the Emissary
Episode 47: The Diplomacy Continues
Episode 46: The Preparation
Episode 45: The Pandavas Emerge from Hiding
Episode 44: The Battle for the Cattle
Episode 43: The Revelation
Episode 42: Bheem Kills Keechak
Episode 41: The Pandavas Go Incognito
Episode 40: Yudhistir and the Crane
Episode 39: Karna’s Gift
Episode 38: The Story of Savitri and Satyavan
Episode 37: The Abduction of Draupadi
Episode 36: The Story of Mudgal and Durvasa
Episode 35: Duryodhan’s Malaise and Recovery
Episode 34: The Rescue of Duryodhan
Episode 33: The Virtuous Butcher And Draupadi’s Advice
Episode 32: Markandeya’s Visit
Episode 31: Arjuna Returns and Nahusha’s Curse
Episode 30: The Story of Bheema and Hanuman
Episode 29: The Story of Ashtavakra
Episode 28: The Tales of Rishi Chyavan and King Ushinara
Episode 27: The Story of Parashurama
Episode 26: The Tales of Bhagiratha and Rishwasringa
Episode 25: The Pilgrimage
Episode 24: Arjuna and Urvasi
Episode 23: Arjua’s Quest for Divine Weapons
Episode 22: Draupadi’s Argument
Episode 21: The Exile
Episode 20: One Last Game
Episode 19: Draupadi’s Insult
Episode 18: The Game of Dice
Episode 17: The Game Plan
Episode 16: The Death of Sishupala
Episode 15: The Killing of Jarasandha and the Rajasuya Sacrifice
Episode 14: The Burning of the Khandava Forest
Episode 13: Arjuna Abducts Subhadra
Episode 12: The Kingdom of the Pandavas and Arjuna’s Exile
Episode 11: Dhritarashtra’s Dilemma
Episode 10: Draupadi’s Marriage
Episode 9: Draupadi’s Swayamvara
Episode 8: The Flaming House of Varanabata
Episode 5: The Guru Arrives
Episode 4: The Conflict Begins
Episode 3: Birth of the Kuru Princes
Episode 2: Amba’s Plight
Episode 1: Beginnings
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I’ve been listening to parts, drawn by the mention of one of my sounds (I believe I found a short piece of it used in Episode 5 or so). This is a very listenable, high-quality production. Kudos. And a nod to Avi Ziv for resourcefulness and creativity — its a fine balance to add interest and atmosphere with sound effects without overwhelming or burdening the story, especially when you don’t have the resources or budget for a full foley team. I know it’s a lot of work. Some of the sounds may not do the best job of conjuring up the mental image desired, but you could search for many hours and never find just the right thing. My only suggestion would be that a very low-level ambient background track suited to each setting might have been a worthwhile edition, but then, perhaps that would distract too much from those sections where no such suitable background track could be found (and it had to be left without). And besides, I do not do this for a living, so who am I to give advice? 🙂 Anyway, just thought I would say thanks for making this freely available.
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It is quite amazing to know that there are so many facts and stroies in Mahabharatha that many are not aware of. This story is a perfect example. Adding one more story, Many are aware that Krishna did not participate in the Mahabharatha war but there are 4 tales when Krishna saved the Pandava brothers from defeat.
http://www.ishtadevata.com/blog/four-tales-krishna-saving-pandavas.html
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This retelling of the Mahabharata is truly wonderful, thank you. It has held my attention every evening as I make dinner for the last several months, and now I am impatiently awaiting episode 58!
Waiting for 58 episode and more
Hi Sudipta sir,
I heard all 57 episode of Mahabharta.. But that was not end… Please tell me when you release further episode….i am eager to listen… You are are great story teller.. I salute you…
Dear sir,
I have completed the 60 great episodes and I have gained a huge respect on u and ur crew and your story telling literally I am obsessed and fell for ur narration and eager to know the rest of this epic tale of Mahabharata..it’s commendable for taking as responsibility to enhance the wisdom of many people like me. Please release the rest Asap.
Huge Respects and sincere bow to you
Thank you.
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Hello Sudipta,
This is really a great work done and i am sure one day this will be cherished just as the TV series of B.R. Chopra. For the younger generation this content is priceless. I wish this reach a greater masses and everyone enjoy this amazing content along with so much of learning. I have completed all 59 episodes and eagerly waiting for the next episodes to be released.
Wish you all the love and respect.
Thanks & warm regards,
Shantanu S.
loved your podcast
Eagerly waiting for remaining episodes.
Dear Sudipta,
I really enjoyed the first few episodes, but it seems like a few episodes starting from 7 have missing files. I tried on Spotify/Google and Apple without much luck..
Hope its not much trouble to fix and thanks much for giving the world this great podcast!
Gideon
Hi Sudipta sir,
I heard all 60 episode of Mahabharta. Please release further episode….i am eager to listen quickly… You are are great story teller.. I salute you…
Please release all the episode at once, it was an amazing experience to walk through the stories with your voice, but was disappointed at the abrupt ending. Would be waiting for the remaining episodes and go through the entire series again.
I greatly admire the work, efforts that you have put into this. Definitely the best podcast I have gone through. Would be happy to recommend this to all my friends and family.
If there is an Oscar for story telling, then it should be given to you. Never thought that Mahabharata could be so interesting while listening too. Your contribution to this mankind via this podcast is truly outstanding. God bless you and your family . Kudos to the team. Avi is spectacular.
Have enjoyed the podcast immensely. Wondering when the rest of the story is available to listen to.
Hello, Dear Sudipta,
I have completed 60 episodes. I have been waiting for another episode for a long time, but still it is in the dark. So to curing that, I am listening again and again the previous episodes. But everytime when I take a repetation i understand more and more and feel something different that I understand earlier from the same episode.thats a miracle.
Waiting for the next
Thanks