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Episode 4: The Wisdom of Belief
Above and beyond our specific beliefs, this episode unpacks the power of belief itself, especially belief in our self. It draws on the tale of Hanumān and his monumental flying leap over the sea from the Southern tip...
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Episode 3: The Holy Man and the Harlot
How do we engage the world without become enmeshed within it? The Bhagadvad Gītā says this has very little to do with what we do, and everything to do with the spirit in which we do it. And so, this episode features a...
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Episode 2: The Wisdom of World-Affirmation
In this episode, Dr. Raj discusses the world-affirming aspect of Indian wisdom teachings. He discusses the extent to which these teachings, though originating in ascetic contexts, are geared towards improving life in...
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Episode 1: Gaṇeśa and Kārttikeya
In this episode, Dr. Raj introduces the podcast and gives a little background on his academic and spiritual journeys. He also tells the story of Gaṇeśa and Kārttikeya, brothers and sons of the god Śiva, competing for...
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