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Not Your Mother's Mahabharata

S.P. Jayaraj, Azure Anderson
Mahabharata
Krishna
Arjuna
Pandavas
Draupadi
Duryodhana
Vishnu
Karna
Not Your Mother's Mahabharata
Kauravas
Kamsa
Indra
Drona
Jarasandha
Dharma
Parashuram
Kunti
Balarama
Mental Health
Brahma

The Mahabharata is this epic Indian work that encapsulates a great deal of Indian Mythology. It is a magnificent story that is constantly being rewritten and retold since its inception that was somewhere between 3000 BC and 1500 BCE ‘Not Your Mother’s Mahabharata with SP Jayaraj’ is a podcast where S.P. Jayaraj tell the story conversationally to his wife Azure Anderson and to friends, most of whom... more

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RE-RELEASE (5/25/26)

Well folks, we're taking a short break to work on some other projects, but we'll be back in mid November! Until then, enjoy another early episode! 

We welcome Jeenee Lee to tell her the exciting story of the Kauravas figuring i... more

RE-RELEASE (6/23/24)

Well folks, we're taking a short break to work on some other projects, but we'll be back in mid November! Until then, enjoy another early episode! 

Aaron Bodling joins us to hear the story of Drupada as he is attacked by the Ku... more

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RE-RELEASE (3/3/24)

Well folks, we're taking a short break to work on some other projects, but we'll be back in mid November! Until then, enjoy this episode from the very start of it all! 

For this episode we welcome Aaron Fiskradatz and tell him t... more

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We are excited to welcome local artist, Layl McDill to the podcast, and tell her about Karna's role in the epic, and the new challenges to his loyalty.

After Krishna leaves the Kauravas after their attempt to capture him, Krishna still seeks peace t... more

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Hosts

Satish Jayaraj
Host of Not Your Mother's Mahabharata and storyteller/researcher.
Azure Anderson
Co-host, editor/producer, and musician on the podcast.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Great intro pod for the Mahabharata

    What a delightful podcast. It’s someone who knows the stories well (the husband) telling them to some noobs (the wife and a rotating guest). It’s casual, goofy, and does not take itself too seriously. If you want the most rigorous and thorough Mahabharata podcast, go to Arti Dhand. If you want one that has a ton of fun with the stories and is super welcoming for first-time listeners, this one is for you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peter_Marie
    United Statesa year ago
  • Good but the host should not get confused and do guesswork.

    Over all attempt is good. But the host should do homework of what he is talking about and should not get confused about the characters and guesswork. Also rotating guest is bad idea because, as every time, there is new person, its discontinuity and its very obvious that the guest has no clue what is happening and a big distraction.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Human using iPhone
    United States2 years ago
  • EPIC STORYTELLING

    Way better than my mom’s Mahabharata

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    EKingston
    United States2 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the friendly, accessible storytelling approach and humor that makes dense myth feel approachable.
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Some critics wish for more homework and fewer rotating guests; consistency is sometimes cited as a concern.

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RE-RELEASE: NYMM 11: Why are Teenagers Warring with my Kingdom?
Q: Tell us a bit about yourself and your connection to the story?
Aaron describes being a nurse and student nurse practitioner who has grown to engage with the Mahabharata through the podcast and enjoy discussing it with friends, bringing a fresh, learner's perspective to the conversation.
RE-RELEASE: NYMM 11: Why are Teenagers Warring with my Kingdom?
Q: What is your familiarity with the Mahabharata?
Aaron explains his awareness as primarily shaped by the Bhagavad Gita and later readings that reveal the epic's multi-generational complexity and twists, with a focus on the ongoing, surprising nature of the story.
NYMM 33: Special Guest Shambhu Nath Explains What It All Means.
Q: How does the guest describe Bhishma's role and the concept of Devavratha?
Bhishma begins as Devavratha, a divine vow follower, but becomes Bhishma as he renounces personal desires and weaponry including marriage and offspring to serve his father, symbolizing the ego's need for self-sacrifice to access higher wisdom.
NYMM 33: Special Guest Shambhu Nath Explains What It All Means.
Q: What does Vyasa mean in the Mahabharata context?
Vyasa is portrayed as a writer who embodies the ability to discern truth from illusion, a figure who can see both sides of the inner battle and thus writes for both Pandavas and Kauravas, illustrating it is a story about inner truth rather than mere history.
NYMM 39: Adventures in Flower Picking: The Pandavas Without Arjuna Part 3
Q: John, what is your familiarity with the Mahabharata?
John explains that he knows it exists and sees it as a collection of interconnected stories, appreciating how fiction can convey truth and foster universal connections.

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