Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik

Devdutt Pattnaik explores the ancient Indian tradition of Yoga. Discover the different types, concepts of tantra, mantra and yantra that play a role in the philosophies that are in the Indian ethos.

Fathers play a pivotal role in Hindu mythology and have a deep significance transcending family values. Devdutt shares Vedic Gods as fathers and explains the sophisticated concept of fatherhood according to Puranas and Brahma.

Devdutt sheds light on Ram Rajya and why it's deemed most successful, the difference between Ram and Ravana as rulers, and the symbol behind Lord Krishna as a guardian.

Devdutt reveals the culture and its scriptures that celebrate love and its connection with Khajuraho. Later, he explains the temple's architecture and the relevance of sexual desires that have emerged from chronicles, epics and lore.

Devdutt shares the point of view behind Radha-Krishna from the perspective and evidence from the Hindu Puranas.

Devdutt explores the relevance of Grama Dives, the goddess of fertility, and Gram Devtas, the protector of Gods.

Devdutt unravels the facts behind some of the untold stories of the Dwaradheesh Krishna and the holy land of Dwarka.

Devdutt shares the importance of women and men when maintaining a balanced society. Later, he reveals the eight types of marriages written in the religious texts and their relevance in modern times.

Devdutt shares a deeper understanding of the significance of the Mahabharata and Ramayana. He compares the northern Dravidian literature to the southern Dravidian literature and the important role women play within a merchant-class lifestyle.

Devdutt shares the various stories related to Ram and Shabri and clears the confusion behind "shabri ke ber".

In India, the rites of passage for individuals are sacrosanct. Devdutt explores the rites of passages and its forms.

Devdutt illustrates the life of Siddhartha and his journey towards enlightenment. He explores how Buddhism transformed over time which led to three types of Buddhism known as the Theravada, Mahayana, and Vajrayana.

Devdutt brings to life the Ravana of mythology. To the people of Sri Lanka, they consider him to be King of Lanka and Devdutt shares the different points of view, leaving the decision upon the human sense of perception.

Devdutt shares the importance of Surya Dev, the Sun God, and explores his wives, children and the folklore about his lovers and the brokenhearted. Later, he reveals how Vali and Sugreev were born.

Devdutt shares his view on Jainism and how it compares to Buddhism. Then, Devdutt immerses in the set of Mahapurusha which are the 24 Tirthankaras, 12 Chakravartis and 27 heroes.

Devdutt shares the different versions of the Indian epic poem, the Ramayana, and the associations and comparisons of various places of the country to the epic.

Devdutt explores some of the popular Greek mythological stories and compares Indian mythology and Greek mythology.

Devdutt highlights the emergence of Christianity in India and the genesis of the belief. He discusses how Christianity was introduced in India around 2000 years ago when Jesus Christ’s disciple – St. Thomas set foot in Kerala.