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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 590 | Founded | 11 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Religion & SpiritualityHinduism | |||

The Serpent’s Tale: Kundalini, Yoga, and the History of an Experience (Columbia UP, 2025) traces the intricate global histories of Kuṇḍalinī, from its Sanskrit origins to its popularity in the West. Ranging from esoteric texts to global gurus, from... more
Blending travelogue, history, and archaeology, Searching for Ashoka: Questing for a Buddhist King from India to Thailand (SUNY Press, 2023) unravels the various avatars of India's most famous emperor, revealing how he came to be remembered—and forgot... more
The Bhagavad Gita is a world classic often considered to be not just the 'Hindu Bible' but sometimes the 'Indian Bible' as well. Over the last two centuries, it has attracted much scholarly attention from Indologists. Ithamar Theodor's bold and revis... more
This textbook offers a fresh approach to learning Sanskrit, the ancient language at the heart of South Asia’s vast religious, philosophical, and literary heritage. Designed for independent learners and classrooms alike, it provides a uniquely in-dept... more
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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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