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- Ep 51 - Who's Your Gādhī? Swapping Sages and Kings
Gādhī wants to become a Daddy and requests that his son-in-law Sage Ṛcīka to prepare a porridge for his wife to conceive a royal son. The sage prepares two brews: a royal brew for his mother-in-law and a sage sauce for his own wife (Gādhī’s daughter). But the two brews get switched! This results in two famous convergences of sages and kings: Viśvāmitra and Paraśurāma.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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: https://indianwisdomschool.com
Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com
36 min - EP 50 - Śvetaketu’s Education: What Can’t Be Learnt at School
The great sage Uddālaka sends his son Śvetaketu away for a proper education spanning 12 years from the ages of 12 to 24. Yet upon return, though learned, Śvetaketu still hasn’t learned the most important spiritual teachings. Listen in as Uddālaka schools his son.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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: https://indianwisdomschool.com
Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com
23 min - Ep 49 - Viṣṇu's Fish Incarnation: The Power of Protection
Manu agrees to protect a tiny fish – why? This fish grows to mammoth proportions and reveals himself to be Viṣṇu himself. What does this tale teach about the function of protection?
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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: https://indianwisdomschool.com
Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com
22 min - Ep 48 Viṣṇu’s Kuṇḍalinī Couch Time
Why does Viṣṇu recline upon a serpent couch between cycles of creation? What does this represent? Learn the symbology of the serpent couch and its connection to ‘serpent power’.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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
13 min - Ep 47 The Two-Headed Eagle
Hear of how both Śiva and Viṣṇu incarnate as beasts and forget their divinity in this tale about the interplay between preservation and destruction. The answer of which of the two is more powerful might most fruitfully be answered by the two-headed eagle capable of multiple perspectives.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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
16 min - Ep 46 Sage Durvāsas: Blessings, Curses and Comfort within Discomfort
Why is Durvāsas always throwing curses? Hear of three mythic moments where he issues curses and blessings alike as instruments if destiny. Learn to find the comfort within discomfort.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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
31 min - Ep 45 The Sage with Eight Bends: A Tale of Pride and Prejudice
Why do people discriminate against the disabled, or in general? Hear the tale of the sage who through physically debilitated ran laps around the luminaries of his day in terms of his spiritual attainment. Hear too of mutual learning and healing between father and son.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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
24 min - Ep 44 The Three Strides: Pride Before the Fall
What is the difference between healthy pride and toxic pride? How do we navigate the two? Hear the tale of how Viṣṇu’s dwarf incarnation humbles the demon Bali.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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
24 min - Ep 43 Yoga Teacher Training 2.0: An Interview with Jen Goetchius
Dr. Raj interviews Jen Goetchius about her rich yoga teacher training manual and programme in the Cleveland, Ohio area. They discuss and the need and applicability of Indian wisdom in the modern Western world.
Resources mentioned in the episode:
Hanuman Chalisa pocketbook - https://www.amazon.com/Hanuman-Chalisa-Pocketbook-Jen-Goetchius/dp/B0D9HP5KD4/
200-hour Training Manual: https://www.amazon.com/Ashtanga-Hour-Teacher-Training-Manuals/dp/B0DB8X9C4P
300 YTT Course Details: https://ashtangahub.com/yoga-teacher-training/300-hour-course
42 min - Ep 42 Meeting Tumultuous Times: Wisdom for the Present Moment
Profound and practical wisdom from ancient India, China, and the Modern West alike, on meeting tumultuous times.
The Indian Wisdom Podcast is 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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About The Indian Wisdom Podcast
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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
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