The episode narrates the story of Samudra Manthan, where gods and demons churned the ocean for the elixir of immortality. We will delve deeper into the story and discuss its significance in Hindu mythology.
Bibliography:
Vyasa. (1993). The Mahabharata: Volume 1. Penguin Classics.
O'Flaherty, W. (1980). Hindu Myths: A Sourcebook Translated from the Sanskrit. Penguin Classics.
Pattanaik, D. (2003). Indian Mythology: Tales, Symbols, and Rituals from the Heart of the Subcontinent. Inner Traditions.
Brockington, J. (1998). The Sanskrit Epics. BRILL.
Topic: Indian mythology | Hindu mythology | Hinduism
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