6 - Fish Highwayman

Stories From India
25 Feb 202418:10

Summary

TLDRIn this episode of 'Stories from India,' host Narad Monei, a mythological character with eternal life, delves into the origins of the Ramayana, one of India's most famous epics. The narrative begins with the transformation of Valmiki, a highwayman turned poet, who composes the Ramayana after a divine encounter. The episode also features the tale of Subhadra's abduction of Prince Arjuna to avoid an arranged marriage, showcasing the rich tapestry of Indian mythology and its enduring influence.

Takeaways

  • πŸŽ™οΈ The podcast 'Stories from India' narrates myths, legends, and folk tales from India, hosted by Narad Monei, a mythological character with eternal life and omniscience.
  • πŸ“š The podcast begins with the Ramayana, one of the two most famous Indian epics, known to almost every Indian through various mediums including school curriculum, books, TV series, and movies.
  • πŸ“– The original Valmiki Ramayana consists of 24,000 verses, and the podcast will cover it in several episodes to maintain variety and interest.
  • 🎼 Valmiki, initially a highwayman, was inspired by two sages to give up his life of crime and became a devotee of Lord Rama, composing the Ramayana after receiving a divine vision.
  • 🌟 Valmiki is also an important character within the Ramayana, where he narrates how he heard the story of Rama from Narad and was asked by Brahma to spread the message of Rama.
  • 🐦 Valmiki's invention of poetry occurred when he cursed a hunter for shooting a bird, and the words he uttered fit the meter of an ancient Indian musical instrument, the veena.
  • 🎼 Valmiki's poetry was recognized by Brahma, who encouraged him to start calling his verses 'poetry' and later instructed him to tell the story of Rama.
  • πŸ‘¦πŸ‘¦ Valmiki taught the Ramayana to Lava and Kusha, the sons of Rama, without revealing their lineage, who later performed it at Rama's court, impressing the audience and receiving gifts.
  • πŸ€” The script mentions two different versions of Valmiki's past, one as a highwayman/fisherman and another where he met Narad, leaving it to the listener to discern the truth.
  • πŸ‘Έ This week's character, Subhadra, is the sister of Krishna and Balaram, and is considered an incarnation of the goddess Yogamaya, involved in a story of love and abduction to avoid an unwanted marriage.
  • πŸ“… The podcast invites listeners to follow the story of the Ramayana from King Dasharatha, Rama's father, and promises to continue the narrative in the next episode, focusing on a historical queen.

Q & A

  • What is the purpose of the podcast 'Stories from India'?

    -The podcast 'Stories from India' is dedicated to discussing myths, legends, and folk tales from India, with each episode featuring a story from Indian mythology followed by a 'Character of the Week' segment.

  • Who is the host of 'Stories from India' and what is his mythological significance?

    -The host is Narad Moneii, a mythological character who was given the gift of eternal life and knowledge of the past, present, and future. He is also a traveling musician and storyteller.

  • What are the two most famous epics from India mentioned in the podcast?

    -The two most famous epics from India mentioned are the Ramayana and the Mahabharata, which are known by almost every single person in India.

  • How many verses are there in the original version of the Ramayana called the Valmiki Ramayana?

    -The original version of the Ramayana, known as the Valmiki Ramayana, contains 24,000 verses.

  • What significant event happened in the life of Valmiki that led to his transformation from a highwayman?

    -Valmiki encountered two sages who had no material possessions but were respected and fed by people for their wisdom and songs about gods. This encounter inspired Valmiki to give up his life of crime and become a devotee of Lord Rama.

  • What is the significance of the poem that Valmiki composed about the cranes?

    -The poem Valmiki composed about the cranes is significant because it is considered the invention of a new form of poetry in India, which he later used to compose the Ramayana.

  • Who is the character 'Subhadra' mentioned in the podcast and what is her significance?

    -Subhadra is the sister of Krishna and Balaram, and is considered an incarnation of the goddess Yogaya. She is known for abducting Prince Arjun to avoid marrying his cousin, as per her wishes.

  • What is the role of the character 'Nal and Kush' in the Ramayana?

    -Nal and Kush are the sons of Lord Rama who were raised by Valmiki. They played the veena and sang the story of the Ramayana to King Rama's court, which was the first time the story was shared.

  • What is the significance of the 'veena' in the story of Nal and Kush?

    -The veena is an ancient Indian guitar-like instrument that Nal and Kush played exceptionally well. They used it to perform the story of the Ramayana at King Rama's court.

  • What is the source of the information about Valmiki's profession as a highwayman/fisherman?

    -The information about Valmiki's profession comes from a different source called the Puranas, which provides an alternative version of his story.

  • How does the podcast 'Stories from India' engage with its audience for feedback and suggestions?

    -The podcast encourages audience feedback and suggestions through their website SFI podcast.com and also via Twitter at @SFIpodcast.

Outlines

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πŸŽ™οΈ Introduction to Stories from India Podcast

The script introduces the 'Stories from India' podcast, a platform exploring Indian myths, legends, and folk tales. The host, Narad Monei, a mythological character with the gift of eternal life and omniscience, is also a traveling musician and storyteller. Each episode features a story from Indian mythology followed by a 'Character of the Week' segment. The podcast begins with the Ramayana, one of India's most famous epics, known widely across the country. The original Valmiki Ramayana consisted of 24,000 verses, and the podcast will cover it in several episodes. The first character segment discusses the fisherman-highwayman Valmiki, who encounters two Rishis, leading to a profound change in his life.

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🌿 Valmiki's Transformation and Invention of Poetry

This paragraph delves into Valmiki's transformation from a criminal to a devotee of Lord Rama, the seventh Avatar of Vishnu. After an enlightening encounter with two Rishis, Valmiki renounces his life of crime and devotes himself to meditation and prayer. He is rewarded with a vision of Rama's life, which he composes into the Ramayana. Valmiki also invents a new form of poetry, which fits the meter of the ancient Indian guitar, the veena. The story highlights his interaction with Lord Brahma, who encourages him to tell Rama's story, leading to the creation of the epic Ramayana.

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🎼 Teaching Ramayana to Rama's Sons: Lava and Kusha

The narrative continues with Valmiki teaching the Ramayana to Lava and Kusha, the sons of Rama who live with him unknowingly. The boys, who are skilled musicians, learn the story and perform it at King Rama's court, captivating the audience with their rendition. Despite the physical demands of performing for two days straight, they recount the epic again at Rama's request. This leads to the revelation of their true identities and the connection to the story they performed.

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🏰 Subhadra's Abduction of Arjuna and Upcoming Stories

The final paragraph introduces the character Subhadra, sister of Krishna and Balaram, and her involvement in a love story where she abducts Arjuna to avoid marrying Duryodhana, as orchestrated by Balaram. Krishna's cunning plan to have Subhadra seen driving the chariot with Arjuna ensures that the kingdom believes she has abducted him. The script concludes with a teaser for the next episode, which will focus on King Dasharatha, Rama's father, and hints at a historical queen who defied stereotypes. The host invites feedback and acknowledges the support of family and friends, signing off with gratitude for the listeners' engagement.

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Keywords

πŸ’‘Narad Monei

Narad Monei is the host of the podcast 'Stories from India,' who introduces himself as a mythological character with the gift of eternal life and omniscience. His role is central to the podcast's theme, as he narrates various myths and legends from Indian folklore. In the script, he sets the stage for the listeners by explaining his character and purpose, thereby connecting the audience with the ancient narratives.

πŸ’‘Ramayana

The Ramayana is one of the two major Indian epics mentioned in the script, known for its extensive narrative and cultural significance in India. It is a story that has been passed down through generations and is deeply ingrained in Indian society. The script discusses the beginning of the Ramayana, indicating that it will be a recurring topic in the podcast, highlighting its importance in the series.

πŸ’‘Valmiki

Valmiki is portrayed as a central character in the script, initially a highwayman who later becomes a devotee of Lord Rama and the composer of the Ramayana. His transformation is a significant narrative in the podcast, illustrating the power of stories to change lives. The script describes how Valmiki invents a new form of poetry and is divinely inspired to recount the life of Rama, making him a key figure in theδΌ ζ’­ of Indian mythology.

πŸ’‘Rishi

In the script, the term 'Rishi' refers to the two wise men that Valmiki encounters. Rishis are typically sages or seers in Hindu tradition, often associated with spiritual wisdom and the composition of sacred texts. Their interaction with Valmiki in the script serves to illustrate the spiritual journey and the transformative power of divine knowledge.

πŸ’‘Avatar

The term 'Avatar' in the script refers to the incarnations of the Hindu deity Vishnu. Specifically, Rama is mentioned as the seventh Avatar. The concept of Avatars is integral to understanding the divine intervention in human affairs as depicted in Hindu mythology, and the script uses this concept to frame the epic narrative of Rama.

πŸ’‘Wien

The 'Wien' mentioned in the script is likely a misspelling or a colloquial term for 'Veena,' a traditional Indian musical instrument. It is significant in the context as the two young boys, Lava and Kusha, use the Veena to perform the Ramayana, showcasing the integration of music and storytelling in Indian culture.

πŸ’‘Subhadra

Subhadra is introduced in the script as Krishna and Balarama's sister and an incarnation of the goddess Yogamaya. Her story is used to illustrate the complexities of divine lineage and the strategic actions taken by Krishna to ensure her union with Arjuna, reflecting the themes of love, duty, and divine will in the narrative.

πŸ’‘Puranas

The Puranas are a vast collection of ancient Hindu texts that contain stories about the universe, gods, goddesses, and legendary heroes. In the script, the Puranas are cited as a source of the alternate version of Valmiki's profession, highlighting the rich tapestry of narratives within Indian mythology.

πŸ’‘Dharma

Dharma, while not explicitly mentioned in the script, is implicitly present in discussions of moral codes and behaviors. It is a key concept in Hindu philosophy, often translated as 'duty' or 'righteousness.' The script alludes to the moral fabric of society and the actions of characters like the Rishis, which can be understood in the context of Dharma.

πŸ’‘Brahman

Brahman is a term used in Hinduism to refer to the supreme spirit or the ultimate reality. In the script, Brahma, who is part of the Holy Trinity and the Creator, interacts with Valmiki, imparting divine knowledge and inspiring the composition of the Ramayana. This interaction underscores the divine origin of sacred texts and the role of Brahman in the creation and dissemination of knowledge.

Highlights

Introduction to the podcast 'Stories from India' which discusses Indian mythology, legends, and folk tales.

Host Narad Mone introduces himself as a mythological character with eternal life and knowledge of past, present, and future.

The podcast begins with the story of the Ramayana, one of the most famous epics from India.

The Valmiki Ramayana originally had 24,000 verses, and the podcast will cover it in several episodes.

Introduction of the character Valmiki, who was initially a highwayman and later became a devotee of Lord Rama.

Valmiki's transformation from a robber to a devotee after meeting two Rishis and hearing about gods.

Valmiki's invention of poetry and the story behind it involving a hunter and a pair of birds.

Valmiki's composition of the Ramayana after receiving a vision of Lord Rama's life.

The story of how Valmiki heard the synopsis of Rama's story from Narad and was asked by Brahma to spread the message.

Valmiki's decision to teach the Ramayana to the two young boys Lava and Kush, who were Lord Rama's sons.

Lava and Kush's performance of the Ramayana at King Rama's court, leading to their recognition and gifts.

Introduction of the character Subhadra, sister of Krishna and Balaram, and her role in the Mahabharat.

The love triangle involving Subhadra, Arjun, and Duryodhan, and Krishna's clever plan to help Subhadra and Arjun elope.

The upcoming episode's focus on the story of the Ramayana starting from King Dasharath, father of Lord Rama.

Invitation for feedback and suggestions from listeners, and acknowledgment of support from family and friends.

Credits for the music used in the podcast, sourced from Purple Planet.

Transcripts

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hello and welcome to stories from India

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a podcast where we talk about myths

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Legends and folk tales from India I'm

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your host narad monei and I'm a

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mythological character myself I I was

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given the gift of eternal life and

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knowledge of the past the present and

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the

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future by profession I'm a traveling

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musician and a

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Storyteller so the way I'm doing my job

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is by

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podcast during each episode we'll be

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talking about a story from Indian

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mythology followed by a character of the

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week segment this week we'll learn the

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strange story of how poetry was

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invented and about how a God can upload

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load memories directly into

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people this episode is the beginning of

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the

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ramayan the ramayan is one of the two

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most famous epics from

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India I would not be exaggerating in

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saying that the Raman and the other epic

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the Mahabharat are known by almost every

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single person in

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India thanks to a combination of school

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curriculum books TV series and

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movies The Saga itself is pretty big the

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original version of the poem called the

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waliki ramayan had 24,000 verses in it

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we are going to begin today and it will

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take several episodes to go through

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these because theama and is just one of

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several wonderful stories from India

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I'll spread these episodes out a bit so

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that there's a bit of variety but I'll

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go through all of them in

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order the character this week is a girl

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who abducts a prince to avoid marrying

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his

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cousin W Miki was a fisherman Highwayman

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you might wonder how does that work

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exactly did he specialize in robbing

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only fishermen or did he only Rob

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fish the answer is that he was just a

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robber but his business card said

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fisherman kind of like how the Godfather

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was an olive oil

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importer even back in those days you

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needed a front for any illegal business

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so if the authorities found you you

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could explain your way out of a

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pickle so we'll leave the fisherman part

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aside and simply think of him as a

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Highwayman but seeing as it was around

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800 BC there wasn't much of a

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highway regardless W Miki would valay

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Travelers and steal their

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valuables one fine morning as valmiki

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was out looking for his next victims he

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saw two wise

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men hm almost not worth the effort he

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thought but then nothing ventured

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nothing

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gained he jumped in front of them

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suddenly your money or your lives he

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said it was fashionable for Ries to

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swear off all worldly possessions and

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these two Ries were no

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exceptions we have no money they said

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take our lives if you

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must that's not exactly how this works

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said waliki I meant I'd take your lives

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if you refuse to hand over your money

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but if you don't have any money I

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actually feel sorry for you how are you

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managing in this Rough

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Country the Rishi said it's not as bad

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as it seems we sing and walk along the

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streets and people give us

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food and you don't have to pay for that

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said valmiki quite

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incredulously not a penny said the

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Ries people are doing this to be closer

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to God and they don't mind sharing their

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food with uninvited guests like us it's

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practically built into their moral

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code wmi was a keen Observer and could

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read between the lines

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so are they just paying you to stop

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singing he said or maybe they are

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actually interested in your

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words definitely the latter the Rishi

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said so what do you actually sing about

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W Miki

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asked we mostly sing about

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Gods those are our real valuables our

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real

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possessions tell me about these Gods you

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speak of said valmiki

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and the Ries did in great

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detail so much so that waliki decided to

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give up his life of crime and he became

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a devotee of

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ram ram is the seventh Avatar of Vishnu

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we previously covered the first avatar

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the unicorn fish in the very first

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episode you may want to check it out if

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you haven't already but the avatars are

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fairly independent of each other

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waliki spent a long time meditating and

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praying and was finally rewarded with a

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vision of the life of

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ram he composed it into what we know as

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the

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ramayan waliki himself is an important

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character in The

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Raman in the very first chapter waliki

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writes how he heard the synopsis of ram

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story

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from wait for it

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me yes he heard it from me waliki asked

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me to name a person who does basically

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everything great cares about following

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all rules is fair to everyone and rules

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his kingdom well obviously without any

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hesitation I said that person is

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Ram at this point I gave waliki a very

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concise summary of Ram's life but we can

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skip that synopsis because spoilers

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chapter 2 begins with me biding waliki

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goodbye don't ask me how I know what

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happens next because I knew it would

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happen before it happened and I saw it

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happen again when it did sounds

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confusing right remember my superpower

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is that I know the past the present and

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the

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future anyway so wmi wandered about the

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forest definitely not looking for people

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to hold

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up he saw a couple of

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birds cranes or Crouch as they were

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called the birds were just being

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friendly with each other when out of the

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blue a hunter shot one of them with an

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arrow valmiki flew into a terrible rage

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and said to the

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hunter you shall never be

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prosperous don't enter the forest for

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many

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years only he said it in Sanskrit and

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made it sound a lot better than I

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did so much better that the significance

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wasn't lost on

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balmiki he immediately followed

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up what is this phrase I've just

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uttered I think I have invented a new

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form of

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poetry and the length of my mini poem

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exactly fits

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aa aa is an ancient Indian guitar I

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carry one all the time remember I'm a

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traveling music

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position the

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hunter noticing wmi's surprise said your

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mood suddenly seems to have

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changed so does that mean I can come

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back to the forest all I want you know

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fults on both sides water under the

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bridge nope said waliki it's too late

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I've already cursed you and curses don't

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have an undo feature yet that's in a

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future upgrade if you want to stick

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around for I don't know a few centuries

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or

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so waliki proclaimed that it would bring

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him great Fame and no one will think

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worse of him for inventing

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this I'm pretty sure he's right about

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the former but I defer to millions and

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millions of Indian school children on

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the

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latter wmi then went back home and

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prayed not long after Brahma who was in

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the habit of making house calls showed

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up Brahma if you haven't heard earlier

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episodes is part of the Holy Trinity

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he's the Creator whereas Vishnu is the

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preserver and Shiva is the

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destroyer and Brahma is also my

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dad waliki promptly told Brahma about

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the incident with the Crouch from

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earlier in the day being sure to

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elaborate on his

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poem Brahma who seemed to have a good

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eye for literary Talent encouraged

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him let's start calling that poetry from

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now on Deal wmi

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said Brahma continued on a completely

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unrelated note I want you to tell the

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story of ram that you heard from my son

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narad earlier today I'll send you a copy

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of the entire story direct to your

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mind and that's exactly what waliki got

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as he prayed he got to know SRI Ram's

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entire life

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story now I don't know why it took so

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long for him to get the hint from Brahma

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but it then occurred to him hey I

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invented poetry and on the very same day

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I was asked by Brahma to spread the

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message of

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Rah I could just as easily write rah's

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story in the same form as the one I

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invented that would be killing two birds

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with one

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stone oops bad choice of a metaphor

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there in what is probably the earliest

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reference of breaking the fourth wall

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wmi is described as composing his

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classic including chapter

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4 which describes waliki composing his

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Classics including chapter 4 which

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includes forget it this is just infinite

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recursion so anyway after he finished

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composing the ramayan he wondered to

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whom whom should I teach this

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classic He's already calling it a

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classic the obvious answer is to the

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whole world the second most obvious

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answer was the two young boys love and

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Kush who lived in his

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Hermitage you're in for a double plot to

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now Ram upon whom the entire RAM and is

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based was still currently the king of

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aodha and the two young young boys love

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and Kush they were Ram's sons who didn't

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know they were King Ram

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Sons way to bury the lead here

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waliki we'll later get into why they

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were living with

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waliki anyway wmik decided to teach the

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Two Princes all about their parents

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without revealing that Ram was their

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father the boys were great musicians and

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could play the WIA really well and W

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Miki told them the measures notes and

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exactly how to tune their wieners to

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give the best concert

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ever and love and Kush did exactly that

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they took their wieners went to King

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Ram's Palace and sang the story to King

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Ram's wise

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men now I did a quick back of the

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envelope calculation if you estimate 8

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to 10 verses a minute which is a rather

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Fast Pace it would have taken them 2

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days to sing out the whole Raman without

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any

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breaks everyone at Ram's Court loved

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their sweet voices and love the story

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they gifted love and Kush with delicious

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fruits because who wouldn't be hungry

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after a two-day

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concert and love and Kush also received

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antelop skins and clothes made of tree

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bark because those were in back in

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the

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day the other gift was axes which is

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just a weird gift to give to anyone who

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is at a lumberjack and on safe

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besides now just as the boys were being

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praised by the wise men King Ram

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happened to be passing by his curiosity

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was aroused so he took the two kids to

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his Chambers and introduced them to his

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three brothers lakshman bat and

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shatrugna

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as well as his

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ministers he then commanded them to sing

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the ram

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again M someone has to you know offer

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these kids a chance to rest or something

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they've been playing for 2 days straight

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and you want them to go through it

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again but the kids did it with a

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smile this is the jumping off point

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we'll stop here and next week we'll

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start on the ramayan as most people know

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it which is the story within the ramayan

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obviously condensed because we don't

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want to be caught in the infinite

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recursion I mentioned

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earlier

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some notes on the story the information

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about W miki's profession as a highway

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man/ fisherman actually comes from a

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different Source called the

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puranas in another version it wasn't two

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wise men that valmiki tried to

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Rob but

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me waliki claimed to be doing it to feed

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his family but then I challenged him on

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that and obviously I won shocked that

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his family did not actually want his

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tax-free earnings from all the Looting

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and killing people wmi decided to

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reform so there are two versions one

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that valmiki met the two Ries and the

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other that he just met me only one of

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these two versions is true I'll let you

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guess which

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one the character this week is subadra

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she is Krishna and balam's

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sister Krishna was an avar of Vishnu in

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some versions balam who was krishna's

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elder brother was himself an avatar of

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Vishnu in some other versions balam is

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an avar of snag the ultimate snake whom

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you may remember from the unicorn fish

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episode given that both Krishna and

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balam had divine origins you might think

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subadra was the achiever in the

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family but she is herself considered an

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incarnation of goddess yogaya whom we

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can talk about in another

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episode Prince Arjun one of the Pand

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Brothers at the heart of the

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Mahabharat and duryodhan the Crown

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Prince and one of the Kuru Brothers also

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at the heart of the Mahabharat both

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wanted to marry subadra the difference

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was that subadra wanted to be with

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Arjun balam had had promised duryodhan

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that he could marry

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subadra Krishna found out about this and

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warned Arjun and

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subadra instead of getting an injunction

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and challenging balam's promise in a

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court of law he did what was practical

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he urge the couple to run away

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together but when duryodhan and balam

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find out won't they just crush me like a

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bug asked Arjun I can't face them and

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their armies all by

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myself

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ever the sneaky one Krishna suggested

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that the couple be seen together riding

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off in a chariot but with subadra

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driving this had exactly the effect

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Krishna

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wanted the couple were observed by

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people in the kingdom and the same

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people would later swear to balam and

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duryodhan that subhadra had abducted

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Arjun and not the other way

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around that's it for this week next week

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we'll continue the story of of the

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ramayan starting from King dasharath who

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was King rah's father the character next

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week is a real historical Queen who

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broke all kinds of stereotypes in

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defending her

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people since I'm several thousands of

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years old my memory may not be perfect

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at times so if you see any errors in my

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podcast I'd appreciate it if you could

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Point them out to me if you have any

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comments or suggestions you can leave a

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on the site it's SFI podcast.com

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the site is also linked in the show

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notes you can also tweet at SFI

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podcast the music is from purple

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planet.com that's

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purple-planet.com as always I'm grateful

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to family and friends for all the

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support and help and thank you all for

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listening the feedback I have received

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has been very useful

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I'll see you next

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[Music]

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week

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