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The Indian Wisdom Podcast

Dr. Raj Balkaran
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Witnessing
Awareness
Desire
Yoga Sutras
Great Goddess
Upanishads
Devi Mahatma
Empowerment
Parvati
Kali
Taraka
Shaktism
Intrinsic Power
Extrinsic Power
Kālī
Bhakti
Sanskrit Narratives
Goddess Worship
Mārkaṇḍeya

Authentic ancient Indian wisdom teachings artfully applied to modern Western life. Grounded in scholarship and infused with live storytelling, this content is informative, entertaining, inspiring. Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, storyteller and online educator. In addition to academic training, he was lineally trained by Mantriji, our sangha's parama-guru. He teaches at the Oxford ... more

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Dr. Anya Golovkova
Academic with a passion for the Devi Mahatmyam
Episode: Ep 57 - New Devī Māhātmya Sanskrit Course
Amy Landry
Host of the Living in Alignment podcast
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Episode: Ep 53 - Anniversary Episode: Dr. Raj’s “Living in Alignment” Interview with Amy Landry
Jen Goetchius
A seasoned yogini and author of a comprehensive yoga teacher training manual.
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Episode: Ep 43 Yoga Teacher Training 2.0: An Interview with Jen Goetchius
Dr. Lauren Tober
Clinical psychologist and senior yoga teacher
Episode: Ep 40 Mental Health Aware Yoga: A Conversation with Dr. Lauren Tober
Dr. Alisa Lozhkina
Art historian and curator, known for her translation of Devī Māhātmya into Ukrainian.
Episode: Ep 39 Goddess Glories in Ukrainian: An Interview with Alisa Lozhkina
Dr. Christopher Jain Miller
Vice President of Academic Affairs and Professor of Jain and Yoga Studies at Arihanta Institute, avid online educator and scholar practitioner.
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Episode: Ep 34 An Interview with Dr. Christopher Jain Miller
Dr. Bernardo Kastrup
Executive Director of Essentia Foundation, philosopher, and author
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Episode: Ep 17 Is Reality More than the Material? An Interview with Modern Philosopher Bernardo Kastrup
Dr. Antonia Ruppel
Renowned Sanskritist and online teacher
Episode: Ep 13 Sanskrit Study: A Candid Conversation with Antonia Ruppel

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Dr. Raj Balkaran
Host of The Indian Wisdom Podcast, educator, and author specializing in Sanskrit and storytelling.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
  • Just what I was looking for…

    The Indian Wisdom Podcast is just what I was looking for. Ancient wisdom that helps for daily life.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ancient wisdom for today
    United States2 years ago
  • Eye opening, masterful, wise —- and entertaining!

    All these words describe Dr Balkaran and the debut of this podcast. He opens up the wisdom world of ancient India for listeners with a magical mix of deep understanding, masterful storytelling, and gentle humor. Even if you’ve heard this story of Ganesha 100 times, you’ve never heard it quite like this, and it’s likely that the story will resonate for you in a new and marvelous way.

    If you normally take in podcasts while doing this or that, be warned: you may need to stop what you’re doing to t... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    purplekazoo216
    United States2 years ago

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Many have expressed appreciation for the practical applications of ancient wisdom in their daily lives.
Critics feel that while the scholarly approach is commendable, some content may be challenging for those unfamiliar with Indian spirituality.
Listeners praise the engaging storytelling and insightful discussions, often finding the content both informative and entertaining.

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Ep 57 - New Devī Māhātmya Sanskrit Course
Q: What tools will students need for the course?
Students will receive typed Devanagari text and online resources, like a recommended Sanskrit dictionary for supporting their studies.
Ep 57 - New Devī Māhātmya Sanskrit Course
Q: What level of Sanskrit should prospective students have for the course?
Ideally, students should have one year of Sanskrit where they've studied the basics and are now ready to read texts, but beginners are also welcome.
Ep 57 - New Devī Māhātmya Sanskrit Course
Q: What was your journey learning Sanskrit?
I struggled on my own and studied as much as I could, eventually leading to formal study at Columbia for my master's.
Ep 56 - Dr. Raj Interviewed on Yoga, Tantra & Indian Spirituality
Q: What is Yoga Asanas?
Yoga Asanas are physical postures that are part of the larger practice of Yoga, serving as preparation for deeper spiritual practices and awakening.
Ep 54 - Viṣṇu's Yogic Sleep
Q: Have you experienced altered consciousness that wasn't the result of a substance?
Dr. Raj encourages listeners to contemplate their experiences with altered states of consciousness beyond substance use.

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