The Indian Wisdom Podcast

By: Dr. Raj Balkaran
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  • 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 Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School where he applies ancient Indian wisdom to modern Western life. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures." Instagram: @IndianWisdomSchool YouTube: https://youtube.com/@IndianWisdomPodcast Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com Courses: https://indianwisdomschool.com Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com
    © 2024 Dr. Raj Balkaran
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  • Ep 31 The Teacher’s Tests: Dhaumya and his Disciples

    Ep 31 The Teacher’s Tests: Dhaumya and his Disciples
    Aug 22 2024

    Why do traditional Indian teachers test their students? Is this about power, or something else? What is gained by jumping through such hoops? Hear the tale of Dhaumya and the tests he issues to three of his disciples.

    Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice.

    Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com

    Courses (Get a 14-day free trial): https://indianwisdomschool.com

    Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com

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    29 mins
  • Ep 30 Bhairava: Śiva’s Righteous Wrath

    Ep 30 Bhairava: Śiva’s Righteous Wrath
    Aug 15 2024

    Can wrath be righteous? Can decapitation be divine? Hear the tale of when Śiva decapitates the Creator himself in order to teach him an important lesson.

    Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice.

    Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com

    Courses (Get a 14-day free trial): https://indianwisdomschool.com

    Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com

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    23 mins
  • Ep 29 Harnessing Śiva’s Sacred Seed: The Extraordinary Birth of Skanda

    Ep 29 Harnessing Śiva’s Sacred Seed: The Extraordinary Birth of Skanda
    Aug 8 2024

    This episode unpacks the rich symbology in the gods causing Śiva to spill his sacred seed in order to father Kārttikeya, General of the Celestial Army. What can we learn about sacred masculine, sacred feminine and their divine union? This story is embodied in the yoga posture skandāsana, war god pose.

    Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice.

    Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com

    Courses (Get a 14-day free trial): https://indianwisdomschool.com

    Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com

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    30 mins
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