The Sacred Confluence: Of Water, Desire, and Awakening

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Tales of Itihasa

Nithin Putchakayala

14 episodes

5 days ago

Tales of Itihasa is a podcast that brings to life stories from Indian mythology, ancient wisdom, and history — reimagined and retold with wonder, imagination, a cinematic flair, and a modern voice. Join me, Nithin Putchakayala, your host, each week as we explore the great epics, the “what might have been,” the untold narratives, and the echoes that still whisper through the silence of time. A journey for the curious minds, the daydreamers, and the imaginative souls. ✨ Ancient stories beyond the known.

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The Sacred Confluence: Of Water, Desire, and Awakening

Tales of Itihasa

23 minutes 6 seconds

4 months ago

The Sacred Confluence: Of Water, Desire, and Awakening

Ram and Lakshman begin their day like any other—but today, the forest is more than trees. It is a threshold.

Led by Sage Vishwamitra, they encounter a hidden confluence where three sacred streams form a natural trident—an uncarved offering to Lord Shiva. Here, the mighty Sarayu surrenders to a purer source, and the brothers witness a river’s heartbeat… not in sound, but in silence.

Their journey leads them deeper, to a forgotten hermitage where Kamadeva, the god of desire, once dared to awaken Shiva from grief. His sacrifice scorched the forest, but his spirit lives on as Ananga—the bodiless one.

From celestial origins to whispered myths, from divine rivers to the fire of longing, this episode flows through memory, meaning, and the moments that shape purpose.

🌊 This is not just a crossing. It is an awakening.

Tales of Itihasa invites you into a moment of myth reimagined — where every step forward is a step deeper into the soul.

🎧 Written and narrated by Nithin Putchakayala

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⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode contains a fictionalized version of events and characters inspired by Indian mythology. It is a creative interpretation and not a historical retelling. If any part of this episode unintentionally hurt your beliefs or sentiments, I sincerely apologize. Please feel free to share your feedback and corrections.

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