About this episode

The episode explores Arjuna's identity and grief as he faces the loss of his powers and the decision of the Pandavas to retire from kingship.

Arjuna's bow arm has failed. His powers are gone. The warriors who once fled before him now barely trouble him. The Bhagavatam in Canto 1, Chapter 15 asks what this means, not just for Arjuna but for the entire question of identity and spiritual life. Radhika Raman Das (Dr. Ravi Gupta) and host Bhrigupada Dasa trace the Pandavas' decision to retire from kingship and set out on their final journey. The episode gives careful attention to Arjuna's grief and the startling moment when he realises...

People in this episode

Host: Bhrigupada Dasa

Guest: Radhika Raman Das

Topics covered

• identity
• spiritual life
• grief
• kingship
• final journey

Keywords

• Arjuna
• Bhagavatam
• identity
• spirituality
• Pandavas
• grief
• kingship

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Bhagavatam, Canto 1, Chapter 15

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