In this episode, we dive deep into a truly captivating retelling of one of the greatest Indian epics. Today, we’re exploring Sita by the mythologist, Devdutt Pattanaik.
In this book, Pattanaik brings a fresh perspective to the timeless tale of the Ramayana, centering the narrative around Sita, it's often-understated heroine.
The idea was to introduce Mary to Hindu mythology on the occasion of Diwali. So tune in to hear how she understands the tale and parallels she draws from christian mythology. While we were recording the episode, the Diwali crackers could be heard in the background.
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