Episode 59 The Pandava Pilgrims, and Agastya

The Pandavas hear the stories of King Yuvanasva, who gives birth to Prince Mandhatr, and of Jantu, the only child of King Somaka. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast 

The tale of Rama Jamadagneya aka "Parasurama" concludes; the tale of another Bhargava figure, Cyavana and his wife, Sukanya www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

We conclude the story of Rsyasrnga, and begin that of Rama Jamadagneya, aka Parasurama, or "Rama with an axe". www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

King Sagara's story continues, with his great-grandson Bhagiratha's efforts to entice Ganga to earth; in part II, we meet Rsyasrnga, a boy who's grown up in the forest and never met another human being before. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

The Pandavas continue their tour, still hearing about Agastya; they learn of Indra's battle against the asura Vrtra, followed by the story of King Sagara and his 60,001 sons. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

Distressed at the absence of Arjuna, the Pandavas go on pilgrimage, where they hear many ancient stories--among them that of the famous rsi Agastya. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

Nala and Damayanti are finally united; The Pandavas think consider the future. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

The Nala-Damayanti story continues. Nala loses his kingdom, and the couple is forced to confront a new reality. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

The charming tale of Nala and Damayanti continues. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast

Arjuna ascends to heaven, and begins military school. The Pandavas, meanwhile, hear a story about the unluckiest man on earth. www.themahabharatapodcast.com www.facebook.com/themahabharatapodcast