About this episode

This episode explores the conflict between Rishi Vashisth and King Vishwamitra, along with the tale of Trishanku's fall from the heavens.

In this episode, we hear how Rishi Vashisth's Brahmana power vanquished the might of the Kshatriya King Vishwamitra. We also learn about Trishanku's tale and his fall from the heavens, only to be stopped by Vishwamitra. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Sudipta Bhawmik

Topics covered

• Brahmana power
• Kshatriya King
• mythology
• spirituality
• tales of the Ramayana

Keywords

• Ramayana
• Vishwamitra
• Vashisth
• Trishanku
• Brahmana
• Kshatriya
• mythology
• spirituality

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Organizations: Acast

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