Ep 1: Kashyapa's Greed

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We wanted to start our first episode with something that symbolizes creativity and something that represents the beginning of everything. We wanted it to be close to our existence and yet far away.In Indian tradition, the Prajapatis are often associated with creative energy and are considered the progenitors or creators of various beings and aspects of the universe. The term "Prajapati" is derived from the combination of two Sanskrit words: "Prajā," which means "creatures" or "progeny," and "pati," which means "lord" or "master." Therefore, Prajapatis are the lords or masters of creation and are responsible for the propagation and proliferation of life forms.The Prajapatis symbolize the creative energy that brings life and diversity into existence. They are essential figures in Hindu cosmology and are often depicted as sages or divine beings responsible for shaping the universe and its inhabitants. Their stories and lineage are woven into the rich tapestry of Indian mythology and religious beliefs. These venerable beings are associated with being still at mind and have imparted valuable knowledge through the eons. Even in our Spiritual purports, Creativity and procreativity are achieved through the same energy.This episode discusses Kashyapa, the last of the Prajapati's, and how he discovered the value of stillness for learning and creativity.

References

1. https://www.valmiki.iitk.ac.in/
2. https://vedabase.io/en/library/sb/
3. https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eratosthenes
4. https://www.constellation-guide.com/big-dipper/

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Encyclopedia Britannica

Eratosthenes | Biography, Discoveries, Sieve, & Facts

Eratosthenes, Greek scientific writer, astronomer, and poet, who made the first measurement of the size of Earth for which any details are known. He was also the director of the Library of Alexandria. His only surviving work is Catasterisms, a book about constellations. (107 kB)

https://www.britannica.com/biography/Eratosthenes

constellation-guide.com

Big Dipper: Stars, Facts, Myth, Location – Constellation Guide

The Big Dipper is an asterism formed by the seven brightest stars in the constellation Ursa Major. It is also known as the Plough, the Saucepan, and the Great Wagon.

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