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Rupeen Popat, Author – Reclaiming Satyavati’s Legacy: A Modern Perspective on the Mahabharata | TBCY Podcast
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Join us for a captivating conversation on "The Brand Called You" as host Ashutosh Garg sits down with Rupeen Popat, author of Satyavati: The Queen who Shaped the Destiny of the Kurus. In this episode, Rupeen shares his lifelong fascination with the ancient Indian epics, the Mahabharata and the Ramayana, and discusses how these timeless stories offer universal life lessons for today's world.
Discover why Rupeen chose to retell the Mahabharata from Satyavati’s unique and often overlooked perspective, diving deep into her complexities as both a powerful leader and a vulnerable human. Explore themes of gender, power, destiny, and choice, and learn how mythology continues to evolve and inspire—even outside India.
If you love mythology, history, or unique storytelling perspectives, this insightful episode is for you!