Episode 1: The Beginnings

Written, Directed and Narrated by: Sudipta Bhawmik
Audio Engineering, Sound design and Original Music: Avi Ziv
Illustrations: Ankan Bandyopadhyay

This episode tells the story of the beginnings of the great saga told by Rishi Vyasa and written by lord Ganesha. The story begins with the narrative of King Shantanu's marriage with Ganga and the birth of Devabrata. Later we learn how prince Devabrata becomes the great Bhishma because of his “Bhisham” or profound vow – a vow which kickstarts the story of the Mahabharata and the destiny of the Kuru dynasty.

[abstract_machine]

As an american and westerner, Hinduism was always a religion that was very foreign to me. The average westerner knows absolutely nothing about Hinduism, india, let alone any of the vast stories or even hindu culture/traditions. Thank you for making this very accessible:) i am learning a lot

[noir]

very plentiful and abundant with grace and beauty.

yes. we must return the lands of Africa, India, and China to their former beauty and the world will once again know peace and golden ages once again.

[ibrasmeirat]

Good luck with your YouTube channel launch!
Been a listener since the launch of the 5th episode of the podcast.

[TheGreatAPC]

Sir this is the best podcast i have ever heard
Please continue this series
This series will become a milestone one day

[THENNETIBHUVANESWARI]

Very good voice and back ground music..very good job sir..pls Radhe...jai sri Krishna...

[ht]

Hare Krishna. Jai Sri Ganesha Ji. Sri Bhagavan Veda Vyasa Ki-Jai, Jai, Jai... Hari Bol

[TiGR]

Such engaging story telling! Thank you, and looking forward to listening to the rest of the series.

[bkallupurayattila]

Hi sir...✍️
You tell the story beautifully in pure language that any common man can understand🌹
This will definitely become a venture that will benefit many people ✅
Those who want to learn English will find this podcast in the coming days...
Thank you🙏

[mysteryman]

Since the end of the radio age, this is the first podcast that could engage and engulf with such vividity. As the stories develop, the narrative and narration gets more and more vivid, engrossing and picturesque. It's like getting vision as Sanjaya.
Kudos to the background music creators.

[vinodkumarbj]

Sir I am really thrilled with the stories and really the way you explain and the background music is something i can't explain it is that good... please continue the good job

[sapnamaraj]

Loving the podcast from South Africa! Can't wait to listen to more from episode 64 onwards 😁 In the meantime watching here from the start for the illustrations.

[chessmaster]

Wow!!! The production quality of this is incredible!! I wish I could hear all the Indian epics in this way! 🥰

[arssha]

been 2 years experiencing this epic narration on podcast episodes! Every episode is Worth the Kudos team💛

[DamnDemi]

I've been listening to the story on the podcast. 🥰 I really enjoy listening. The narrator is a great storyteller. I've been listening for a few hours now & I'm happy I can share my thoughts regarding the stories.

[mandalvikram]

Hello Sir, I am a great admirer and fan of your story telling. I am patiently waiting for further episodes. I have heard till last episode and would be waiting for your new episodes # 66.

[kmeenu]

Even the painting on the screen is so beautiful 😍..keep going team❤

[ihaveanxiety]

Such a calm and soothing voice, also displays lots of emotions while narrating. Thankyou for this masterpiece.

[random_edits__x_]

I am listening to these stories for the third time❤

[Eeedokk]

I'm very happy to find this wonderful channel which has the most amazing stories of mahabharat❤.

[sarojdahalChannel]

So beautifully made.
Great voice.
Thankyou so much.