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The Discover India Podcast by Professor Pankaj Jain: Bhārat Darśan

Prof Pankaj Jain
Bhagavad Gita
Indo-European Languages
Indian Cinema
Bhagavad Gītā
Sanskrit
Dhyana Yoga
Krishna
Arjuna
Persian
Military
Meditation
Advaita Vedānta
Yoga
Urdu
Jainism
Hinduism
Species
Varna System
Brahmins
Kshatriyas

Bhārat Darśan: The Discover India Podcast is about Indian Culture, Indian classical music, Sustainability, Hindu/Buddhist/Jain Studies, Film Studies, and Diaspora Studies. Episodes also include presentations at various conferences and webinars. Dr. Pankaj Jain is the Director of The India Centre and the Head of the Department of Humanities and Language at FLAME University. #India #Indology #Indian... more

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When India was bound in colonial silence, one poet’s voice rose like a call to awakening — Vanshidhar Shukla.

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Recent Guests

Veena Howard
Professor of Asian Religious Traditions at California State University, Fresno
California State University, Fresno
Episode: Modern Jain Women Activists: From Ascetics to Householders - A Webinar by Prof Veena Howard
Swami Medhananda
A monk of the Ramakrishna order and academic philosopher
Vedanta Society of Southern California
Episode: From Religious Pluralism to Religious Cosmopolitanism: Revisiting Sri Ramakrishna & Swami Vivekananda
M. Jain
Indian political scientist and sinologist
Episode: India’s Role as a Global Player in a Complex Interdependent World Order: A Critique
Dr. Pankaj Jain
Editor of the publication 'Visual Anthropology of Indian Films, Religious Communities and Cultural Traditions in Bollywood'
FLAME University
Episode: Visual Anthropology of Indian Films: Religious Communities and Cultural Traditions in Bollywood
Dr. Bhaskar Kamble
Author, theoretical physicist, and data scientist
Berlin, Germany
Episode: Historiography of the Śulba Sūtras by Dr. Bhaskar Kamble
Ezra Rashkow
Associate Professor of History at Montclair State University, expert in Modern South Asian History and Environmental History.
Montclair State University
Episode: The Nature of Endangerment in India: Tigers, 'Tribes', Extermination & Conservation, 1818-2020

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Pankaj Jain
Host and a renowned academic leader in sustainability and Indian studies

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Abhinavagupta and ‘non-duality’ (Advaita): Webinar by Dr. Mrinal Kaul, IIT Bombay
Q: What is the relationship between Brahman and Jagat for Abhinav Gupta?
The question of relationship philosophically doesn't arise for him; what exists is Shiva, and there is no distinction between the one and the other.
Abhinavagupta and ‘non-duality’ (Advaita): Webinar by Dr. Mrinal Kaul, IIT Bombay
Q: What is the origin of Kashmiri Shaivism?
It was not understood if it was created some level of polemics; however, historical evolution includes non-dual systems gradually moving away from Vedic ritualistic ideas.
India’s Role as a Global Player in a Complex Interdependent World Order: A Critique
Q: What would the state of Indian films be vis-a-vis the soft power?
Indian films have potential as a soft power but lack the hard power necessary to effectively leverage that soft power.
Jainism's Political Thoughts
Q: Can you elaborate on the wealth creation or the business model of Jains?
Professor Jain discusses the successful balancing of asceticism and wealth in the Jain community, suggesting that their focus on discipline and self-reliance parallels Max Weber's theory of Protestant ethics, which contributed to their prosperity while maintaining their ascetic ideals.
Modern Jain Women Activists: From Ascetics to Householders - A Webinar by Prof Veena Howard
Q: How are women in the Jain tradition represented in terms of activism?
Women are often seen through the binaries of ascetics or householders; however, many women activists challenge these norms and are engaged in significant social work.

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This podcast explores a range of topics related to Indian culture, including detailed discussions on Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism, with insights into their historical contexts and philosophical implications. Noteworthy episodes include analyses of the Bhagavad Gita, the significance of Jain rituals, and the evolution of Buddhism in India, with particular attention paid to the socio-political factors that have shaped these traditions over centuries. The podcast also features various presentations from conferences and webinars, highlighting a commitment to scholarly discourse on Indian studies and sustainability. It offers listeners a rich tapestry of historical narratives, religious insights, and cultural critiques that deepen understandi... more

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