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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
Bhagavad Gita
Vaiṣṇava Concepts Of God
Goddess Worship
Bengal
1948 Police Action
Cultural Identity
Devadasis
Panentheism

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This open access book, Yoga and Animal Ethics (Palgrave Macmillan, 2025) offers a comprehensive understanding of yoga theory and practice as it bears on several dimensions of animal-related ethical reflection and action. "Yoga" has become a househol... more

Dr. Christopher Chapple, founder of Loyola Marymount University’s pioneering M.A. in Yoga Studies, joins us to discuss how the program blends rigorous scholarship with embodied practice. We explore its study of Sanskrit, classical texts, philosophy, ... more

Vedic Myths and Rituals, edited by Jan E.M. Houben and Julieta Rotaru, is a scholarly volume exploring the deep interplay between mythic narrative and ritual practice in the Vedic tradition. Drawing on diverse case studies—from the myth of Pedu’s hor... more

This conversation examines the newly published translation of the Varāha Upaniṣad, a lesser-known but deeply transformative scripture from the Kṛṣṇa‑Yajurveda, composed between the 13th and 16th centuries CE and spanning 249 verses.

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Recent Guests

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 of History at the University of California in Los Angeles
University of California, Los Angeles
Episode: Vinay Lal, "India and Its Intellectual Traditions: of Love, Advaita, Power, and Other Things" (Oxford UP, 2024)
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)
Dr. Wendy Doniger
The Mircea Eliade Distinguished Service Professor Emerita of the History of Religions at Chicago
University of Chicago
Episode: Wendy Doniger, "An American Girl in India: Letters and Recollections, 1963-64" (SUNY Press, 2023)

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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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    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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    United States4 years ago
  • Jennifer B. Saunders Is Ear Grating

    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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    Kata R
    United States6 years ago

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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.
M.A. in Yoga Studies with Christopher Chapple
Q: What sorts of students might this program attract?
The program attracts students from a wide range of ages and backgrounds, including recent graduates and those with advanced degrees, all sharing a passion for yoga.
Ruth Perini, "Varaha Upanishad: The Path to Supreme Knowledge" (2025)
Q: What is the significance of Vishnu's Varaha Upanishad?
The Varaha Upanishad's significance lies in its teachings about the inner self and how to access true wisdom beyond superficial engagements, drawing parallels to the mission of Vishnu in destroying ignorance and obstacles to enlightenment.
Jan E. M. Houben and Julieta Rotaru, "Vedic Myths and Rituals" (Dev Publishers, 2025)
Q: Could you share about the genesis of this publication and its relationship to past works?
The volume is rooted in past conference proceedings and aims to address gaps in Vedic studies concerning myth and ritual.
Jan E. M. Houben and Julieta Rotaru, "Vedic Myths and Rituals" (Dev Publishers, 2025)
Q: What impact do you hope that this work would have in terms of the scholarly understandings of the relation of Vedic Myths and Rituals?
We aspire to reclaim the significance of Vedic rituals, grounding them theoretically without intellectual concessions.

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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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