Swami Satyananda Saraswati presents the stories of the Swami Purana, an anthology of the ancient wisdom of the Sanatana Dharma. These stories represent a bucket drawn from ancient ocean of Vedic wisdom and are filled with many layers of spiritual meaning. Swamiji shares the stories with so much energy, understanding, and devotion…we feel as though we are in ancient India at the feet of a Vedic rsi.
There are nineteen videos in the Swami Purana class by Shree Maa and Swami Satyananda Saraswati.
Swami Purana Video Class 1
Introduction and Shiva Drinks the Poison
This video class begins by introducing the Swami Purana, an anthology of stories from the Sanskrit tradition translated by Swami Satyananda Saraswati. Swamiji narrates the context and settings for the different stories in the text including Shiva drinking poison, The Sons of Brahma, Daksha’s Boon, The Churning of the Milk Ocean, Mohini Tricking the Ashuras, Daksha’s Daughters and Chandra’s Curse and the Birth of Sati.
Swami Purana Video Class 2
Daksha’s Enmity, Mohini and Shukracharya continued
Continues from previous story. The stories in this video are: Daksha’s Enmity with Shiva, The Marriage of Shiva and Sati, Shiva Sees Mohini, Brahma’s Sacrifice, Nandi’s Curse, Sati Tests Rama, Bhrgu Muni’s Curse and the Tapasya of Shukracharya.
Swami Purana Video Class 3
Brihaspati Fools the Asuras, Sati’s Lament and the Celebration of Shivaratri
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Brhaspati Become Guru of the Asuras, Sati’s Lament and Daksha’s Yajna, Sati Leaves her Body and the Shakti Pithas and lastly Tarakashura and the Celebration of Shivaratri.
Swami Purana Video Class 4
The Birth of Parvati, Menaka Ascends to Heaven
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Divine Mother Promises To Take Birth, The Birth of Parvati, Lord Shiva Burns Love to Ashes, Shiva Tests Parvati, The Marriage of Shiva and Parvati and Menaka Ascends to Heaven.
Swami Purana Video Class 5
Jaya and Vijaya, Prahlad, Ekavirya, and Vishvarath
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Curse of Jaya and Vijaya, Madhu and Kaitabha, Hiranyksha and Hiranyakshipu and the Story of Prahlad, Ekavirya and Ekavali and Vishvarath Conquers India.
Swami Purana Video Class 6
Vashishta’s Cow, Vishvarath becomes Vishvamitra and Chyavana Muni
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Vasishta’s Cow, Vishvarath Becomes Vishvmitra, The Origins of the Solar Dynasty and Chyavana Muni and Sukanya.
Swami Purana Video Class 7
Sudarshana
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Story of Sudarshana and The Story of Sudarshana and Shashikala.
Swami Purana Video Class 8
Satyavrat and Harishchandra is Granted a Son
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Story of Satya Vrat, Satya Vrat Goes to Heaven and Varuna Grants Harishchandra a Son.
Swami Purana Video Class 9
Vashishta, Vishvamitra and Harishchandra’s Test
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Enmity Between Vasishta and Vishvamitra and the first part of The Examination of Harishchandra.
Swami Purana Video Class 10
Harishchandra’s Test part 2 and the Story of Ganga
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Examination of Harishchandra cont. and The Story of Ganga.
Swami Purana Video Class 11
Kapila Muni’s Curse, Vamana and Bali, Vedavati’s Curse and Narada’s Curse
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Kapila Muni Curses Sagar’s Sons, Bali and the Vaman Avatar, Vedavati Curses Ravana, Narada’s Curse and The Story of Rama.
Swami Purana Video Class 12
The Story of Ram continued and Lav and Kush
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Rama cont., Lavanashura and Lav and Kush.
Swami Purana Video Class 13
Maha Bhish and Ganga, and Shakuntala’s Birth
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Maha Bisha and Ganga, Vishvamitra and Menaka and the story of Sakuntala.
Swami Purana Video Class 14
Shantanu and Ganga, Veda Vyasa, and Shuka Deva
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Maha Bisha and Ganga, Vishvamitra and Menaka and the story of Sakuntala.
Swami Purana Video Class 15
Shuka Deva continued, Discussion on Marriage
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Discussion on Marriage, The King and the Pundit, The Debate Continues, Shuka Deva Visits King Janaka and The Marriage of Shukadeva.
Swami Purana Video Class 16
Shantanu and Deva Vrat, the Curse of Pandu
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Shantanu Reunited with Devavrat, Devavrat Becomes Bhishma, The Marriage of Vicitravirya and the Curse of Bhishma, Satyavati Calls Veda Vyasa, Pandu Marries Kunti and Madri and The Curse of Pandu.
Swami Purana Video Class 17
The Sons of Pandu, Nara and Narayana, the Birth of Urvashi
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Five Sons of Pandu Return to Hastinapura, Yudhishtira Becomes the Crown Prince, The Marriage of Draupadi, Two Crown Princes, The Ancestry of Krishna, Nara and Narayana and the Birth of Urvashi and The Curse of Shadgarbha.
Swami Purana Video Class 18
Birth of Krishna, Arjuna Marries Subhadra, the Dice of Deceit
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: The Birth of Krishna, The Incarnations of the Gods and Ashuras, Krishna Raises Govardana Mountain, The Death of Kamsa, The Pandavas in Indraprashta and the Rajasuya Sacrifice, Arjuna Marries Subhadra and the Birth of the God of Love, The Dice of Deceit, Arjuna’s Tapasya and Bhim Invites Hanuman.
Swami Purana Video Class 19
Arjuna, Parikshit and Kali Yuga
Continues from previous story. Swamiji tells the stories and enlightens the viewer to the spiritual messages in them. The stories in this video are: Arjuna Completes His Course, Arjuna the Dance Teacher, Draupadi and the Death of Kitchat, War!, Parikshit and the Coming of Kali and King Janamejaya and the Great Yajna.