Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik — Season 1, Episode 24: Plants and Gods
Talk, Reality • 23 min • 3 seasons, 73 episodes • ★ 10.0/10
Episode synopsis
Plants and trees are natures processors of solar energy which is vital for our existence. Plants, trees, flowers and fruits have been worshiped by Hindus since a long time. Hindu sages and seers have eulogized peepal, bel, banyan tree, amla etc. In this episode, Devdutt Pattanaik talks about the association of trees and plants with deities in Hindu mythology. He narrates stories from the Vedas and the Puranas that tell us how a particular plant or tree became a favorite with a particular god or sect. Devdutt also discusses the directions for the plantations of sacred trees and how they are worshipped.
About Devlok With Devdutt Pattanaik
Through chats with host Rasika Dugal, mythologist Devdutt Pattanaik explores the meaning and modern-day relevance of Indian folklore and philosophy.