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From birth to the final funeral ceremony, various rituals mark the important moments of a person’s life, and gold is associated with each of these rites of passage. Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik explains the significance behind these concepts in this video.
What is the significance of gold in Hindu & Buddhist texts? #SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik
Vedas, Upanishads, Puranas, Buddhist texts, and Jataka tales, gold has been a constant feature in literature since the beginning of time. Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik explores the many citations, from moral stories to spiritual and philosophical references of gold in ancient literature.
What role does gold play in diverse cultures? #SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik
Gold has been seen as a valuable metal across the world. From a magical tool to invoke the Gods to stories of El Dorado, Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik talks about how gold became the common thread that fascinated varied cultures across continents.
What is the significance of gold as a gift? #SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik
The concept of ‘dhan’ or wealth has always been an important one in Indian culture, but what is the rationale behind it? How is the 'cycle of gold' associated with the Devtas and why is hoarding gold considered inauspicious? Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik answers some intriguing questions in this compelling video.
Why is India called Sone ki Chidiya? #SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik
During the medieval times, India was the exporter of luxury goods, and all that was asked in return was gold. Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik throws light on how India came to be known as the land of the golden sparrow, and the story behind its love for gold.
How gold symbolized Lord Shiva & Goddess Laxmi #SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik
In this video, Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik talks about references of gold in the Puranas- from the golden skinned Kartikeya to the golden city of Hiranyapura- and explains how it symbolises both spiritual auspiciousness and material prosperity.
Why is gold believed to be auspicious in India? #SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik
From the sun to the tiger’s skin, Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik tells the captivating story behind the concept of ‘Suvarna’ or the golden hue and explains how it came to be associated with auspiciousness.
Importance of gold in an Indian Wedding #SpeakingOfGold with Devdutt Pattanaik
In this video, Mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik explains concepts like ‘Solah Shringaar’ and ‘Sashti Poorthi’, along with the many symbolic references of gold entwined with Indian weddings.