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New Books in Indian Religions

Marshall Poe
Hinduism
Religious Studies
Critics Not Caretakers: Redescribing the Public Study Of Religion
Hindu Nationalism
University Of Alabama
Buddhism
Christianity
Tina Turner
Shakti
Philosophy Of Religion
Burton Mack
Bharatanatyam
Vaiṣṇava Concepts Of God
Bhagavad Gita
Goddess Worship
Bengal
1948 Police Action
Cultural Identity
Devadasis
Panentheism

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Dr. Kenneth Valpey
Scholar and author focused on yoga and animal ethics
Palgrave Macmillan
Episode: Kenneth R. Valpey, "Yoga and Animal Ethics" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)
Julieta Rotaru
Co-editor of Vedic Myths and Rituals, scholar of Sanskrit
Paris University
Episode: Jan E. M. Houben and Julieta Rotaru, "Vedic Myths and Rituals" (Dev Publishers, 2025)
Jan E. M. Houben
Co-editor of Vedic Myths and Rituals, expert in Vedic studies
Paris University
Episode: Jan E. M. Houben and Julieta Rotaru, "Vedic Myths and Rituals" (Dev Publishers, 2025)
Dr. Vinay Lal
Professor in the Department of History at UCLA
UCLA
Episode: Vinay Lal, "Gandhi, Truth, and Nonviolence: The Politics of Engagement in Post-Truth Times" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Christopher Fleming
Author and scholar specializing in Sanskrit jurisprudence
University of Oxford
Episode: Christopher T. Fleming, "Equity and Trusts in Sanskrit Jurisprudence" (British Academy, 2025)
Jessica Patterson
Assistant Professor in History and Politics at the University of Cambridge
University of Cambridge
Episode: Jessica Patterson, "Religion, Enlightenment and Empire: British Interpretations of Hinduism in the Eighteenth Century"
Dr. J. P. Mallory
Scholar and author with over 50 years of research in Indo-European studies.
Author, 'The Indo-Europeans Rediscovered'
Episode: J. P. Mallory, "The Indo-Europeans Rediscovered: How a Scientific Revolution Is Rewriting Their Story" (Thames & Hudson, 2025)
Dr. Prema Kurien
Professor of Sociology at Syracuse University
Syracuse University
Episode: Prema Kurien, "Claiming Citizenship: Race, Religion, and Political Mobilization Among New Americans" (Oxford UP, 2025)
Dr. Isaac Portilla
Visiting scholar at University of St. Andrews, author focused on interfaith dialogue and mystical consciousness.
University of St. Andrews
Episode: Isaac Portilla, "Interfaith Dialogue and Mystical Consciousness in India: Sri Ramana Maharshi, Sri Aurobindo, the Hari-Hara Mystery, and the Hindu-Christian Encounter" (Routledge, 2025)

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Dr. Raj Balkaran
Host of discussions about Indian religions, engaging with scholars on their recent works in the field.

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 46 ratings
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    I was compelled to express my appreciation for this podcast. Ran Balkaran has such a soothing smart voice and open curiosity that each interview is a deep conversation, real dialogue, and fun exploration.

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    LatinaYogi
    United States4 years ago
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    I only listened to one episode before I unsubscribed. Jennifer B. Saunders has the most broken speech I’ve ever heard for someone qualified and educated. She says um like every other word, come on. Speak better, your voice is so slow, and the “um”s need to stop.

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Clara A. B. Joseph, "India's Non-violent Freedom Struggle: The Thomas Christians (1599-1799)" (Routledge, 2023)
Q: What are the sources you're drawing on to construct your argument?
Dr. Joseph shares that her research combines archives of colonial administration with the lived devotional history of the Thomas Christian community, including their liturgical texts and local governance practices.
Clara A. B. Joseph, "India's Non-violent Freedom Struggle: The Thomas Christians (1599-1799)" (Routledge, 2023)
Q: What do you most hope folks would take away from this?
The main takeaway is that India's freedom struggle starts earlier and farther south than often recognized, along with the idea that non-violence in India did not originate with Gandhi but had been practiced by the Thomas Christians.
Kenneth R. Valpey, "Yoga and Animal Ethics" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)
Q: What is the overarching argument or takeaway from the book?
The book considers how Yoga practices can profoundly change one's understanding and treatment of animals.
Kenneth R. Valpey, "Yoga and Animal Ethics" (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025)
Q: What transformation change would you like to see the books kind of part?
I would like it to be a springboard for others to do better regarding Yoga and Animal Ethics.
M.A. in Yoga Studies with Christopher Chapple
Q: Is practice part of the program?
Many students enter the program with years of yoga practice, and the program includes residential intensive practices as part of the curriculum.

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Focusing on the nuanced realms of Indian religious traditions, various episodes highlight in-depth interviews with scholars who are contributing to the literature on this subject. Topics frequently explored include Vedic texts, mythology, spirituality, and contemporary interpretations of ancient practices. Each episode showcases the guests' scholarly journeys and their recent publications, aimed at amplifying discussions surrounding critical aspects of Indian religions, offering a blend of academic inquiry and personal narratives. Overall, the content is particularly unique for its deep engagement with scholarly texts and perspectives that might not be as widely accessible in popular discourse, making it an enriching resource for those inte... more

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