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Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker debunks several myths. Firstly, this talk shatters the misconception that genetic and archaeological evidence supports the Aryan Invasion Theory. Rather, this talk shows that such evidence can be made to support the Out of India Theory which implies that there was migration out of India. Similarly, the speaker informs us that there is no astronomical reference that supports the Aryan Invasion Theory. Furthermore, there is overwhelming literary and scriptural evidence ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker analyses and compares the manner in which travel has been depicted in classical Sanskrit and Greek literature. As a case study, the similarities and differences between the travel narratives of Ramayana and Mahabharat are compared with the corresponding narratives in the Illiad and Odyssey. The speaker argues that the purpose and means of travel are very different in Sanskrit and Greek epics. Another major point of difference between the two categories of epics is in r... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Talk, Koenraad Elst, the Belgian Indologist summarizes the theme of the historical novel ‘Sapta Shila’ by Sita Ram Goel, one of the greatest historians of independent India. Buddha was once asked by a courtier, what is it, which makes a nation invincible? And what is to be destroyed in the country and nation of your enemy for conquering it? The republic’s secret, he reveals, is its faithful observance of the “Seven Precepts of Non-Decline”: 1. Unity 2. Decision-making in mutu... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker discusses Kalidasa’s famous play - The Abhijnana Sakuntalam and explains why this composition may be considered a classic by Aristotelian standards of Poetics. The Sakuntalam is not only characterized by an entertaining plot but also by beautiful verses. The composition largely falls in the category of tragedy as defined by Aristotle. ‘Tragedy’ need not be defined as sorrowful but as something that is deep and profound. The speaker explains that Kalidasa has made ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Talk, the speaker tells us about the life and work of one of the doyens of modern Kannada literature - D.V.Gundappa who wrote more than 10,000 pages of Kannada literature. One of the greatest ironies as the speaker informs us was that D.V.Gundappa had failed in 10th class and failed in Kannada too. The speaker informs about how D.V.Gundappa had the heart of a poet and the head of a journalist. The speaker tells us about the great poet’s humility and work ethics and his commitment to pu... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Talk, the speaker examines how the creation of the universe has been described in the Vedas. The speaker informs us that while most cultures in the world have one or two creation stories, there are more than thirty creation stories in the Vedas all of which are connected by a common thread. The underlying theme of these Vedic creation hymns is Oneness - One became everything. The speaker explains that the multiplicity of Vedic creation poems and the different ways in which creation has b... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Talk, the speaker talks about the dating of the Mahabharata War and working upon various parallel disciplines he pushes back the date of the Mahabharata back to around 7000 years ago. Many scientific and human science disciplines and their correlations are used in his analysis in which palaeo-astronomy plays a great role. The speaker claims great convergence in the dating of the Mahabharata War through various disciplines. For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see https://india.ci... Read more
Nov 5, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 5, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 5, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Apr 20, 2022
About This Talk: 0:18 Introduction – Need for Indology in Neuroscience 3:10 Significance of Panchabhuta Sthala, Periodic Table of Elements. 6:10 Prakriti and its Evolutes – Panch Mahabhutas its connection to our brain & Senses. 13:16 Human Body as Natural Component – Yogic Practices, Importance of Perceptions, Five Senses, Split brains concept. 20:21 Brain Centricity in Hindu Civilization – Salience, Visual Salience, Embodied Cognition. 29:38 Significance of Hindu Texts & Symbols – Ri... Read more
Sep 23, 2023
About the Talk: The talk delves into the issue of propaganda in school history textbooks, primarily focusing on concerns related to the historical content and terminology choices spanning the past 70 years. The speaker highlights several troubling aspects, including attempts to foster discord between Sanskrit and Dravidian languages, the negative representation of Hinduism, and the vilification of key historical figures like King Prithviraj Chauhan III and Queen Rudramadevi. One of the primary... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, one of the foremost economists of India, P. Kanagasabapathi discusses the role of women in Indian economy. Many who are fed upon western modern education tend to think that women have no or very little role in Indian economy; that it is dominated by just men. However, the ground reality is completely different as Dr. P. Kanagasabapathi found out upon research during his many years of research. He found out that they have a decisive role in Indian economy and not only in big b... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk Dr. P. Kanagasabapathi, the world famous economist of India, tells that India has her own economic models. The way economics is taught in Indian universities, one would think that there are no Indian economic models; that the very term is contradiction in terms. He stresses that we cannot study India through its textbooks. It can only be understood through experience of Indian society and culture without any ideological lens. During years of research on the real ground, P. Kan... Read more
Apr 25, 2021
Timeline : Dattopant Thengadi : The Dharmic Rebel 0:22 Brief Introduction of Dattopant Thengadi life & his early works on removal of caste untouchability. 8:17 His experiences - Trade Union, Marxism (dialectical materialism) & restating Dharmic value system. 17:20 Deconstruction of Marxism. 21:06 Deconstruction of Capitalism - the common good, environmental pollutions, Integral humanism, Indigenous wisdom. 26:38 Formation of Swadeshi Jagran Manch to counter leftist propaganda. 31:11 Social ha... Read more
Nov 22, 2021
Speaker: Aravindan Neelakandan. He is a noted Indian writer. Aravindan belongs to the post-socialist Indian thinkers of cultural evolutionism about Indian ethnogenesis. He is known for the book “Breaking India”, which he co-wrote with Rajiv Malhotra India is a nation built on commons and this talk reminds us about the necessity to study the economic approach towards decision making for commons in India and need to update and adapt various traditions as per the current climatic probl... Read more
Jan 17, 2022
About This Talk: 0:22 Issues Related with Black Money – Domestic Black Money, Tax Havens, Bribery Issue (Wholesale & Retail Bribery). 3:36 Corruption in Government – Bribery in Public, Private & Outsourcing section, Bribery in Jobs. 11:35 Failure of Reforms in India – P.V. Narasimha Rao Reforms, Domestic corruption, Legislations a Corruption Tool. 17:32 Corruption Estimations – Shadow Economy, Global Black Money, Indian Black Money, Tax Heavens, Tax Thefts by Corporates. 22:57... Read more
Jul 8, 2023
About the Talk: In his discussion on "Indic Models for Sustainable Economy," Dr. P. Kanagasabapathi explores various aspects of Indian economic history. He emphasizes the significance of enormous savings and delves into the factors contributing to India's growth. Dr. Kanagasabapathi highlights the family-oriented economic traditions prevalent in India, underlining their role in shaping economic practices. Furthermore, he discusses the dominant role women play in businesses, bringing attention to... Read more
Jul 8, 2023
About the Talk: In his talk on the de-corporatization of the Indian economic system, Shri Ashutosh Jani covers several key concepts. He begins by addressing the dynamics of the global economy, questioning whether a high GDP necessarily ensures overall wellness. Shri Ashutosh Jani emphasizes the importance of interpreting Arthashastra correctly and shares personal life experiences from Telangana, highlighting a transformative perspective gained from observing a potter in Adilabad. Arguing for the... Read more
Jul 8, 2023
About the Talk: In his talk on "Economic Sutra: Ancient Indian Insights on Economic Thought," Dr. Satish Deodhar delves into a multifaceted exploration of Indian economic concepts. He critically examines ideologies such as Communism and Capitalism, offering insights from ancient Indian perspectives. The discussion extends to the cultural and societal aspects. Dr. Deodhar challenges popular media portrayals, particularly questioning whether Narad Muni should be relegated to a mere comic character... Read more
Jul 8, 2023
About the Talk: In his talk on "Rediscovering Indic Socio-Economic Systems," Shri Ashish Gupta sheds light on the Jivika Ashram at Indrana Village, offering insights into various aspects. He delves into the historical presence of industrialists in India before the 18th century, highlighting a rich socio-economic heritage. The talk emphasizes the practice of organic farming and notes that health and education were never commercialized in India, contrasting with contemporary trends. Shri Gupta un... Read more
Sep 11, 2023
About the Talk: Dr. P. Kanagasabapathi advocates for the necessity of "Decolonising Indian Management" in his exposition, examining various facets of this theme. He delves into the concept of decolonization and its relevance to Indian management systems. Dr. Kanagasabapathi emphasises the sophistication of ancient Indian business organisations and highlights how the Macaulay System negatively impacted Indian education. The presentation covers diverse areas, including the negligence of Indian the... Read more
Sep 11, 2023
About The Author: Dr.P.Kanagasabapathi is a Professor and former Director of Tamil Nadu Institute of Urban Studies, Coimbatore. He was part of the team that undertook the study of Gujarat kite industry on the invitation of the state Government during 2003. His books include the “Indian Models of Economy, Business and Management". For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see Website - https://www.cisindus.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CISIndusUniversity/ Twitter - https://t... Read more
Dec 16, 2023
About the Talk: In the enlightening session of Indic Talks, organised by the Centre of Indic Studies at Indus University in Ahmedabad, Professor Dr. R. Vaidyanathan engages in a comprehensive exploration aimed at busting prevailing myths surrounding the Indian economy. Through the lens of his insightful book, "India Uninc," he challenges the widely accepted notion that economic growth is synonymous with formalisation. Professor Vaidyanathan delves into the intricacies of India's economic lands... Read more
Dec 28, 2023
About the Talk: In India, women embody the essence of Shakti, possessing inherent power that empowers them. This profound embodiment of strength is deeply rooted in the cultural and traditional ethos of the country. It is a force that extends beyond individual empowerment, impacting the very core of social, economic, and environmental realms. In the social landscape, women emerge as pillars of strength, nurturing, resolving conflicts, and keeping families and communities together. They become ... Read more
Apr 28, 2024
For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see Website - https://www.cisindus.org/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CISIndusUniversity/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/CIS_Indus Indic Talks : https://www.cisindus.org/videos/ Indic Courses : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/ Indic Varta : https://www.cisindus.org/indic-varta/... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, Suvrata Vinod tells about her own journey as a homeschooler. Though, homeschooling is becoming a niche fashion in India, taking cue from the phenomenon in the West, the homeschooling communities in India are mostly ultra-leftist and anti-Hindu in nature. Homeschooling has become a byname of espousing the neo-Left ideas and opposing everything Hindu or Indian. Suvrata Vinod did a successful experiment in homeschooling in a pristine environment. But the crucial thing is that ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, Dunkin Jalki addresses several key questions about the caste system in India such as: Is endogamy the essence of caste system?, Is Brahmin a caste?, Is caste system a colonial construction? This talk explains that the idea of a 'caste system' as commonly understood today is Eurocentric in origin and it does not represent the social structure of India. While the West believes that all Indians practice the caste system, the definition of caste is itself unclear, for there is no... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Disclaimer: From 17:16 to 17:26, the data corresponding to average conviction rates is not displayed on the screen. In this Indic Talk, Sufiya Pathan addresses some of the most critical questions regarding the caste system such as:- Does the caste system in India generate violence? Is this caste violence directed against lower castes? On the basis of extensive field work and statistical research, this talk reveals many startling facts. For instance, scheduled castes in India face 30 times less ... Read more
Nov 5, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 5, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 5, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Dec 4, 2019
For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see https://india.cisindus.org/indic-studies-india-home.html https://www.facebook.com/CISIndusUniversity/... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, Aravindan Neelakandan discusses the thoughts of a scientist and thinker Vladimir Vernadsky who identified the basic oneness of life in space and time, while at the same time recognizing the importance and dynamic evolution and extinction of various forms through which life manifests itself as a planetary phenomenon. Aravindan remarks that recognizing this unity in all life is a hallmark of spirituality in Indic knowledge tradition. Bhagavad Gita also stresses the oneness of ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this very different and extremely intriguing #IndicTalk, the famous author and contributing editor of Swarajya Magazine, Aravindan Neelakandan explores a very curious sci-fi novel of Ursula Le Guin, “The Telling”, and compares it to the current socio-political situation of India. The novel tells the story of a planet which has been completely overpowered by a monotheistic ideology; where polytheism or the natural religions have all been vanquished by one powerful monotheistic religion. It... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, Meenakshi Jain discusses the response of temple patrons and priests to the attacks on Hindu temples in the medieval period. She informs us that in several instances, ascetic sects were militarized and organized into akharas (martial arts/wrestling schools) to protect Hinduism from iconoclastic fervour. She also informs how Aurangzeb’s policies prompted an exodus of deities from Braj in 1669. As a result, the deities of the Govindadeva, Gopinath, Madan Mohan, Radha Vallabh... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, one of the finest historians of India, Meenakshi Jain, debunks the claims made by leftist historian about Indian history. In the first part - she covers the important chapter of Indian history, before medieval era, on how Hindu kings used to treat temples and murtis of their rival Hindu kings? She also highlights the Agama practices of idol-worship especially in the case where one Hindu king defeats another Hindu king. In the second part – she shares the traumatic experie... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, Gopi Shankar traces the history of gender minorities in India. This history goes back at least 4,000 years. Gopi begins by explaining the various meanings of sex, gender and sexual orientation. Among other things, this talk discusses the Hindu view of gender and gender minorities. All over the Indian subcontinent, there has been a long tradition of Devi worship and the worship of specific deities such as Aravan among the gender minorities. This talk elaborates on how such gro... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Disclaimer: The image appearing from 34:21 - 34:33 is not that of B.R. Ambedkar. Kindly excuse our editing team for this inadvertent error In this Indic Talk, Gopi Shankar traces the history of gender minorities in India. This history goes back at least 4,000 years. Gopi begins by explaining the various meanings of sex, gender and sexual orientation. Among other things, this talk discusses the Hindu view of gender and gender minorities. All over the Indian subcontinent, there has been a long tr... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Dr. Shankar Sharan goes into the history of Hinduism and Buddhism and their mutual relations. He starts about saying that Buddha had always remained a Hindu all his life, that he was born in a Hindu clan, that his entire life entailed with the Hindu view of life. He never revolted from any ‘Hindu’ or ‘Vedic’ or ‘Brahmanical’ religion that is often touted to be. The modern Marxist interpretation has led people to believe that not only Buddhism is different from Hinduism but actually i... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this very important Indic Talk, Dr. Shankar Sharan discusses a very important topic, and juxtaposes Dharma vs. religion. He starts out by saying that the commonest misconception in modern India is that ‘all religions are same’. Equating Dharma to Religion gives one the impression that Hinduism is just like Islam and Christianity. Shankar Sharan says that Semitic religions – Judaism, Christianity and Islam cannot be called Dharma. The category designated for them, religion, thus, canno... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker discusses the following questions:- Is the idea of equality compatible with Sanatana Dharma? Is Purusa Sukta - the classic hymn of the Rig Veda - an interpolation? What does the Purusa Sukta symbolize? Is caste the same as varna? This talk shatters several myths including the notion that there was social discrimination in ancient Hindu society. On the whole, the speaker makes the point that caste is not the essence of Hindu society. For related Indic Talks and Indic ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, Sanjay Dixit discusses about his new book titled Krishna Gopeshwara. He responds to some frequently asked questions about his book such as: 1) Why this book? 2) What is the ‘clash of narratives’ presented in the book? 3) What is ‘Kutil’ Dharma ? 4) Why portray Krishna as a human being? 5) What does ‘rational perspective’ mean in this book? 6) What’s the relevance of Krishna’s story in the modern world? He explains, through Krishna’s story, the clash of... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this second part of the Indic Talk “Are Indian Tribals Hindus?” Shrikant Talageri discusses other criteria. He discusses the fundamentally alien character of Christianity and Islam in Indian context. He says that Christianity originated in Palestine and attained its present form in Europe; Islam originated in Arabia. The history, outlook and cultural elements (names, religious food, costumes, forms of greeting, lifestyle) central to or associated with both are completely non-Indian. On t... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, the foremost scholar of Ancient Indian History and the Rigveda, Shrikant Talageri asks a very important question: Are Indian tribals Hindus? Christian Missionaries, Jihadis, Marxists, Left-liberals and every other Breaking India force has always claimed that Indian tribals are not Hindus. Is there any truth in their claim? Shrikant Talageri analyzes the truth by laying bare the hard cold facts. The first criteria that he chooses for judging whether Indian tribals are Hindu... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Indic Knowledge Systems and the Emerging Worldview - Social Sciences - Aravindan Neelakandan - CIS Talks In this Talk, the speaker discusses the importance of using classical Indic frameworks rather than western frameworks to understand Indian society. The speaker informs us that Indic frameworks provide a better vision not just for the for study of complex social phenomenon in India but for the study of indigenous communities across the world ranging from the Australian aboriginals to African ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker discusses the Hindu worldview with respect to biological sciences. The speaker explains that while the Judeo-Christian worldview sees the universe and its innumerable life forms as the signature of one external creator, the Hindu worldview sees the universe as an organically evolving and inherently creative entity. Interestingly, the organic view of nature was at the root of Charles Darwin’s theories of evolution. Similarly, the work of eminent Indian scientist Jagdis... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker tells us about the age-old tradition of temple administration by local Hindu communities. In doing so, he shatters the myth that the temple is a Brahmanical institution. The speaker informs us that the temple is not just a religious centre, but also a social and economic organization that takes care of the livelihood of local communities. Therefore, the temple is central to the functioning of Hindu society and it is due to its multi-faceted nature that the temple has be... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
The speaker begins his talk by telling us how some prominent Indian scientists have supported Marxist ideas through school books and science exhibitions and how Indians have been indoctrinated in Marxist thought which permeates our education system. The speaker then reveals how the erstwhile Soviet Union was inimical to the cultivation of scientific temper and how the Marxist inquisition killed far more scientists than the Christian inquisition. He further emphasizes that both Marxism and Christ... Read more
Nov 4, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/. What You’ll Learn in this Course : • You’ll learn the origin and goals of Hindu Dharma. You will come to know about the Nature of the Divine in Hindu Dharma and how it is different from Prophetic Monotheistic Religions. You will also know about the most fundamental and defining principles of Hindu Dhar... Read more
Nov 4, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Sati : Facts and Fiction" by Meenakshi Jain. Enroll to learn more: https://www.cisindus.org/courses/sati-facts-and-fiction/ About this Course This course provides a detailed history of Sati in India. Sati is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to discussing social issues in India. During the British Raj, many harrowing tales of burning widows on pyres of their husbands became common in the West. Were these tales mere co... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/ About the Course This course provides an in-depth introduction to Hinduism, one of the largest religions in the world, and the largest surviving pagan-polytheistic tradition, followed by over a billion people. The influence of Hinduism on the world is deeper than it seems at first look. Enriched with a profoun... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/ About the Course This course provides an in-depth introduction to Hinduism, one of the largest religions in the world, and the largest surviving pagan-polytheistic tradition, followed by over a billion people. The influence of Hinduism on the world is deeper than it seems at first look. Enriched with a profoun... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/ About the Course This course provides an in-depth introduction to Hinduism, one of the largest religions in the world, and the largest surviving pagan-polytheistic tradition, followed by over a billion people. The influence of Hinduism on the world is deeper than it seems at first look. Enriched with a profoun... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/ About the Course This course provides an in-depth introduction to Hinduism, one of the largest religions in the world, and the largest surviving pagan-polytheistic tradition, followed by over a billion people. The influence of Hinduism on the world is deeper than it seems at first look. Enriched with a profoun... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/ About the Course This course provides an in-depth introduction to Hinduism, one of the largest religions in the world, and the largest surviving pagan-polytheistic tradition, followed by over a billion people. The influence of Hinduism on the world is deeper than it seems at first look. Enriched with a profoun... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/ About the Course This course provides an in-depth introduction to Hinduism, one of the largest religions in the world, and the largest surviving pagan-polytheistic tradition, followed by over a billion people. The influence of Hinduism on the world is deeper than it seems at first look. Enriched with a profoun... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "An Introduction to Hinduism" by David Frawley. Enroll to learn more : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/introduction-to-hinduism/ About the Course This course provides an in-depth introduction to Hinduism, one of the largest religions in the world, and the largest surviving pagan-polytheistic tradition, followed by over a billion people. The influence of Hinduism on the world is deeper than it seems at first look. Enriched with a profoun... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
Destructions of Hindu Temples in Tamil Nadu and Orrisa In this Indic Talk, Ravilochan Iyengar continues to share the dangerous impact of government interference in temples in Tamil Nadu and Orissa. He shares that 35000 temples are under government control in Tamil Nadu which resulted in the loss of 47000 acres land since 1980. Even lands that were given to temples as Inams by earlier kings of Tamil Nadu were snatched away and overtaken by the government without any compensation. He claims t... Read more
Jan 16, 2020
About the Talk: HOW I BECAME A HINDU? This dialogue chronicles the life and spiritual journey of Maria Wirth, a very important warrior for Sanatana Dharma. By birth, she is a German and by choice ‘A Hindu.’ She begins the dialogue with how her impromptu short visit to India never really ended, rather bestowed her with a spiritual home. Since then, she lives in India and writes on the subjects of yoga, aspects of Indian spirituality, life positive and the role of Christian missionaries in ... Read more
Jan 24, 2020
In this #IndicTalk, Dr. #SubramanianSwamy discusses the need for a national identity for India. He tells us that how India is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world. While all other civilizations were wiped out, India still stands. Giving the examples of Persia and Greece, he says that these countries were converted to either Islam or Christianity but India is still about 82% Hindu and that is nothing short of a miracle. But even then, due to some policies followed by leaders of... Read more
Jan 31, 2020
About Talk: In this video, Jijith Nandamuri talks about the travel narratives in Mahabharata. He also shares information on travels in Ramayana but his major focus is on the geographical and chronological aspects of Mahabharata. He shows that the states or places discussed in the epics exist in real. Jijith Nandamuri begins by explaining the meaning and uniqueness of travel narratives, the role of Rishis in popularizing ancient pilgrim routes, the methodology of how one arrives at a digital ma... Read more
Jan 31, 2020
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Jan 31, 2020
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Jan 31, 2020
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Jan 31, 2020
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Feb 13, 2020
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Feb 16, 2020
Part of 'Vande Guru Paramparaam' spiritual musical series. Music Produced by Kuldeep M Pai http://www.kuldeepmpai.com http://www.facebook.com/kuldeepmpai © & ℗ 2015: Chith Foundation All rights reserved. The famous Mahishasura Mardini Stothram rendered by 9 children. A. Sooryagayathri S. Abirami T. Chaarukesi Eesha Sridharan A. Shreeya Sindhuja Sundar Shiva Sankeerthana Sri Sammohana Mrinalini Sivakumar 'Vande Guru Paramparaam' - spiritual musical series produced by Sri Kuldeep M Pai is a... Read more
Mar 27, 2020
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Apr 4, 2020
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Jan 17, 2022
Speaker: Dr. Jeffery D. Long, Professor of Religion and Asian Studies, specializes in the religions and philosophies of India. He is the author of several books and numerous articles, as well the editor of the series Explorations in Indic Traditions for Lexington Books. Hindu teachings are more powerful than anything that can be said against it and asserting this, Jeffrey D Long’s talk makes us optimistic that in a long run, the truth would surely prevail everywhere. In this video... Read more
Feb 21, 2022
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May 16, 2022
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May 16, 2022
About This Talk: 0:18 परिचय - नवरात्र की शुभकामना, नवरात्र की परंपरा, शक्ति की उपासना, मारीच तंत्र एवं ९ गौरी । 3:43 दुर्गा सप्तशती के माध्यम से स्त्रीयों की सत्ता - दुर्गा सप्तसती के ७०० मंत्र, ज्योतिष परंपरा,... Read more
May 19, 2022
About This Talk: 0:18 Introduction – Brief Introduction of Giriratna Mishra & Anand Venkatraman, Secret of Mantras and Matrka. 4:51 Origin of Word – Vyakarana, Vakyapadiyam. 9:43 Principal Origins of Sanskrit Alphabets – Concept of Om, Sanskrit Vyakarana Scriptures, Maheshvara Sutra. 16:22 Matrkas (Structure) - Sanskrit Alphabets with English Symbols, Origin of Consonants, Cross Modal association of Vowels and Colors. 24:19 Matrkas (Tantrik Outlook) – Sri Harasiddhi Devi Mandir, Devi a... Read more
Jun 7, 2022
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Jul 4, 2022
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Jul 5, 2022
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Oct 21, 2022
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Oct 22, 2022
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Oct 31, 2022
For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see About Speaker: Rajiv Malhotra Rajiv Malhotra was trained initially as a Physicist, and then as a Computer Scientist specializing in AI in the 1970s. After a successful corporate career in the US, he became an entrepreneur and founded and ran several IT companies in 20 countries. Since the early 1990s, as the founder of his non-profit Infinity Foundation (Princeton, USA), he has been researching civilizations and their engagement with technology fr... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, Belgian Indologist Koenraad Elst explains what Makar Sankranti is and how Hindu festivals are shamed and slandered by Christian and anti-Hindu lobbies. Makar Sankranti is a Hindu festival marking the entry of the Sun into the constellation of Makar (Capricorn). However, in modern anti-Hindu propaganda Makar Sankranti is a target of festival shaming, one facet of the bigger phenomenon of Hindu Shaming. According to this strategy, some faults are found with all Hindu festivals ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, Belgian Indologist Koenraad Elst talks about the two festivals Uttarayan and Makar Sankranti and tells us how they are two different festivals and should not be confused with each other. Uttarayan always falls on 21st of December is the shortest day of the year and the day from which proper winters start. He also discusses how some pagan festivals are appropriated by Christianity. Yuletide was the celebration of the coming back of the Sun but it was appropriated by Christia... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, S Jaishankar tells us about the inordinate amount of violence committed against workers of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) in the state of Kerala. He explains how the Communist Party of India established class-conflict in Kerala and thereby transformed the social fabric of the state by creating new faultlines. This talk also exposes the hypocrisy of the Communists who professed equality but denied opportunities to people with different political views. For related Indi... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, Gopi Shankar traces the history of gender minorities in India. This history goes back at least 4,000 years. Gopi begins by explaining the various meanings of sex, gender and sexual orientation. Among other things, this talk discusses the Hindu view of gender and gender minorities. All over the Indian subcontinent, there has been a long tradition of Devi worship and the worship of specific deities such as Aravan among the gender minorities. This talk elaborates on how such gro... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, Gopi Shankar discusses the emergence of the LGBTQIA+ movement, especially as a reaction to the historical persecution of gender minorities in the West. This persecution was inspired by the fundamental tenets of prophetic monotheistic faiths like Judaism, Christianity and Islam. This talk cites several prominent examples such as the infamous suicide of British mathematician Alan Turing. For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see https://india.cisindus.org/indic-studies-india-h... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Disclaimer: The image appearing from 34:21 - 34:33 is not that of B.R. Ambedkar. Kindly excuse our editing team for this inadvertent error In this Indic Talk, Gopi Shankar traces the history of gender minorities in India. This history goes back at least 4,000 years. Gopi begins by explaining the various meanings of sex, gender and sexual orientation. Among other things, this talk discusses the Hindu view of gender and gender minorities. All over the Indian subcontinent, there has been a long tr... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Talk, Dr. Mukul Kulshrestha discusses the legal and policy issues regarding beef ban and cow slaughter in India. When meat is purchased, 3 prices have to be paid: a. One by the consumer - Paid by Consumer and immediate family b. Another one by the taxpayer - Paid by all tax paying citizens c. Yet another by the Nature/Environment - Paid by all citizens In this Talk, Dr. Mukul Kulshrestha discusses the legal and policy issues regarding beef ban and cow slaughter in India. He India is a... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In Part II of How Cows Hold the Key to the Survival of Planet, Dr. Mukul Kulshrestha discusses the impact of meat eating on water. He tells us how dung from factory farms, and fertilizers for feed crop growth pollutes the groundwater with nitrates and antibiotic residues. And how water quality gets impacted. And how available water quantities get impacted. In 2015, 2.1 billion people lack access to safe water. By 2040 a lot of countries in the world will face water stress. Water stress is also... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this extremely informative yet interesting Talk, Dr. Mukul Kulshrestha discusses why Meat-Eating (especially beef eating) is an environmental disaster and how cows hold the key to the survival of life on Earth. He discusses this from the scientific viewpoint and analyzes the impact of meat-eating on Bio-diversity, Human Health, Land, Water, and Climate Change. Through hard scientific facts he destroys two common beliefs: • The Belief of Food Security through Meat. • The Belief of necess... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker examines various positions on the issue of abortion and discusses there is a dharmic view to this debate. The speaker informs us that the dharmic view transcends the extreme views of “pro-life” activists on the one hand and “pro-choice” activists on the other. The speaker informs us that according to the Hindu view, the embryo is simply a biological matter until the fourth month of pregnancy at which point the jiva identifies itself with the sthool sharira or t... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker argues that the influx of Rohingya Muslims is a second wave of illegal immigration from Bangladesh since the Rohingya Muslims are essentially Bengali Muslims and their worldview resonates with that of Bangladesh. To support his argument, the speaker exposes the nexus between Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingya Muslims. He also informs that Rohingya Muslims not only support the two nation theory and the ideology of Pakistan but they wished to live in an autonomous Islami... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker clarifies the concept of ashaucha as understood in Hinduism. In doing so, the speaker debunks the modern popular notion that the Hindu concept of menstruation (ashaucha) is oppressive. The speaker also clarifies the rationale behind common restrictions during menstruation such as the restriction from cooking and entering temples. The speaker clarifies that menstruation or ashaucha is not impurity but rather the state of incompetency to perform certain dharmic activities... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker points out how Hindus today do not grasp the complete meaning of dharma as postulated in the classical texts and how as a result, have deviated from dharma. He says that modern Hindus have digressed from the path of courageous conduct as outlined in the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and other classical texts of Hindu tradition. This failure of modern Hindus to understand, adhere to and safeguard dharma is attributable to an incomplete reading of classical texts. He quotes t... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker briefly narrates the history of Kashmir from the ancient to the modern period. He speaks about the hoary tradition of eminent Kashmiri sages and intellectuals from Patanjali (the author of Yogasutras) to Abhinavagupta (the “sage of sages”) who was a foremost proponent of Kashmir Shaivism. By narrating this history of Kashmir, the speaker tells us how Kashmir represents the intellectual and spiritual attainments of Indian civilization. Being home to the Sharda peeth... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
Destructions of Hindu Temples in Tamil Nadu and Orrisa In this Indic Talk, Ravilochan Iyengar continues to share the dangerous impact of government interference in temples in Tamil Nadu and Orissa. He shares that 35000 temples are under government control in Tamil Nadu which resulted in the loss of 47000 acres land since 1980. Even lands that were given to temples as Inams by earlier kings of Tamil Nadu were snatched away and overtaken by the government without any compensation. He claims t... Read more
Jan 31, 2020
About Talk: In this video, Jijith Nandamuri talks about the travel narratives in Mahabharata. He also shares information on travels in Ramayana but his major focus is on the geographical and chronological aspects of Mahabharata. He shows that the states or places discussed in the epics exist in real. Jijith Nandamuri begins by explaining the meaning and uniqueness of travel narratives, the role of Rishis in popularizing ancient pilgrim routes, the methodology of how one arrives at a digital ma... Read more
Apr 12, 2020
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Jul 21, 2020
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Jul 22, 2020
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Aug 14, 2020
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Aug 14, 2020
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May 19, 2021
Timeline : 0:20 Introduction – Historical Overview, Vedic ceremony Vratyastoma 3:35 Historical assimilations – Invaders, Frontier tribes, etc. 6:27 Medieval Era – Islamic enslavement, Jiziya Tax, Myth of peaceful conversions to Islam 10:35 Survival of Hindus in Medieval era 26:14 Modern-Era – Suddhi Movement (Arya Samaj), Swami Shradhananda 36:52 Caste as impediment (reconversions) 41:17 Recent Scenario – Vanavasi Kendra of RSS, Nagaland, North East scenarios etc. 44:42 Reas... Read more
May 21, 2021
Timeline : 1:25 In 2016 ‘Bishop Barren Harries’ - Demean & accused ‘Hindus’ of Britain on Caste issue in ‘House of Lords’. 5:35 Interventions (Britishers) without consulting Hindus & without any caste data, Lord Harries speech, House of Lord resolution. 13:43 Effects of Caste allegation – Destruction of reputation & diminution, historical discrimination with Jews. 20:27 Concept of caste (Jati) - His book is based on historical research to counter & exposes the colonial conspi... Read more
Jun 14, 2021
Timeline 0:36 Vast Tamil literary heritage – Sangam classics, Tirukural, Great Kavyas (Silappathikaram), Bhakti literature, Modern literary Renaissance. 6:19 Agastya Rishi – First Tamil author of Grammar, Shiva Shakti worship traditions, Siddha Medicine tradition, Sangam literature. 12:23 Sangam literature – Vedic Dharma, Five Vedic deities, Shiva legends, Avatars of Visnu, Sangam Poets (Kapila, Gautama, Kaushika, Valmiki, Rudra). 19:12 Tirukural – Indic wisdom, Thiruvalluvar Triva... Read more
Jun 21, 2021
Q & A Timeline 24:40 Essence of Dharma’s victory over Adharma? 30:56 क्या हनुमान जी द्वारा लंका दहन धर्म सम्मत कार्य था? 34:13 तृतीय प्रकर्ति (समलैंगिक) लोगों का भारतीय धर्म शास्त्रों में स्थान? 40:02 Concept of Dharma in Six systems of Indian philosophy? 53:00 Concept of Dharma in Natya & Six systems o... Read more
Jun 22, 2021
For more information related to this topic : https://cownomics.com/2021/06/30/guest-lecture-at-indus-university/?fbclid=IwAR3bKPFa576P-XHGgdg5EiU4QAGs4rTB1rb6CJeXaFoXHiTLTXDjIp5oLyY Cownomics 0:22 Introduction – Scientific basis of Hindu spirituality and culture. 2:07 Cownomics – Ahimsa philosophy, Cow a sentient being, Sam Veda. 6:39 Beef & Meat Statistics - Animal Slaughter data, Meat consumption data, Freshwater withdrawal, Land use, Protein efficiency. 17:11 Climate Change – Amazoni... Read more
Aug 19, 2021
Jews in India : About the Talk 0:22 Introduction 0:45 Brief of Jewish holocaust 2:23 Exception of good relations of Jewish people in India. 8:33 India’s diverse Jewish communities 9:32 Jewish Mumbai’s Bagdadi community 15:37 Jewish Mumbai’s Bene Israel community 17:04 Various Jewish organizations 19:49 Jewish life in India 19:49 Jewish life in Bombay, 37:07 Jewish life in Kolkata 40:30 Jewish life in Kochi. 46:02 Indian Hindu syncretism with Jews – Exterior & Interior of Cochin syn... Read more
Aug 25, 2021
Bringing Our Gods Home : About the Talk 0:27 How to solve the problem of Idol theft? 4:12 Measures to stop the looted Idols sales – Restitution, building awareness, Influence state policy, capacity building for complaints. 7:55 Initiating change – Idol image archive building, leveraging social media, building the knowledge base, his book “The Idol Thief”. 19:08 Case studies of Problems – Images of Chandravaram temple, Doris Wiener collection, Sripuranthan temple stolen archives, ... Read more
Aug 28, 2021
Temple Management: About the Talk 0:22 Introduction – Temple management in Agamas. 3:08 Concept of Temples – social centers, cultural centers, economic hub, philosophical & spiritual significance, essence of Saiva temples. 12:09 What is Saivagamas – Saiva Siddhanta, temple construction & management, temple ecosystem, modes of worship. 22:37 Management of temples – Evolution of temple management, organizational structure of temples. 31:47 Functions of temples – Various forms of pu... Read more
Sep 1, 2021
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Nov 22, 2021
Speaker: Dr. Tribhuwan Singh Dr Tribhuwan Singh is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Allahabad. He has been practicing at Prachi hospital located at Phaphamau in Allahabad. He has done MBBS and MS. The sudras are widely accepted to be a menial community that simply darkenize or demonize Indian society, although any reference of this acknowledgement is still not found in Indian texts. The present lecture is based on Dr. Tribhuwan Singh’s book “Shudra Kaun The : Awalokan aur Samiksha” where the au... Read more
Nov 22, 2021
Speaker: Mrugendra Vinod is the founder president of Anandavan Bhakta Samudaya, Varanasi. He did his B.E. in Computer Science from MS University of Baroda, 1986. He worked for TIFR and DRDO for a short time before devoting himself completely to spiritual quest. Sastras are the basis of conduct that primarily drive individuals. Though apparently, they are understood to be religious doctrines, here, the lecture asserts how its definition goes beyond ruling people and is meant to be implemented fo... Read more
Nov 30, 2021
About This Talk: 0:49 Introduction – Fundamentals of Sanatana Dharma 3:43 Philosophy of Arts in the Indian Traditions – Goal of Arts in India. 10:38 Philosophy of Music in the Indian Tradition 15:20 History of Carnatic Music – Nature, Divinity, Folk Music, Role of Samaveda, System of Sapta Vara. 21:36 Evolution of Classical Music System – Historical facts about the Evolution, Pedagogy of Carnatic Music. 32:26 Richness of Composition in Carnatic Music – Bhakti, Spirituality, Mor... Read more
Jan 18, 2022
Speaker: A. V. Balasubramanian obtained his M.Sc degree in Chemistry from Bangalore University and did a Post M.Sc., diploma in Molecular Biophysics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Later he studied Physiology and Biophysics at the State University of New York at Stonybrook. Since 1982 he has been involved in work relating to various aspects of Traditional Indian Sciences and Technologies and trying to explore their current relevance and potential. In 1995 he founded the Centre f... Read more
Feb 21, 2022
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Feb 25, 2022
About This Talk: 0:22 Introduction – Importance and relevance of this topic, Polytheist background behind Christmas. Historical Facts about Jesus Christ 3:51 The historicity of Jesus Christ as a person 9:26 Images of Jesus Christ (reconstructed) 11:25 Understanding real person termed as Jesus & the language which he spoke. Facts about Christmas 13:14 Historicity of Christmas 17:26 Occasions when Christians banned Christmas as a festival. 20:56 Dating confusion while celebrating Christ... Read more
Mar 15, 2022
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Mar 30, 2022
About This Talk: 0:18 Introduction – Understanding Jajmani system through an Indian perspective. 3:36 Reasons behind Jajmani System – Reasons behind people gathering (Classical and Modern view). Essential Components of Jajmani System 8:36 Classical Imagination of Public Space & Modern View 13:20 Labor Work and Action 15:44 Origin of Samaja 20:57 Purpose of Art 22:36 Immersion of Audience 25:27 Origin of Playhouse 26:35 Importance of Jajmani system in Villages – Secured Liveliho... Read more
Mar 30, 2022
Click here to Subscribe to SAB TV: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6-F5tO8uklgE9Zy8IvbdFw?sub_confirmation=1 Episode 127: The Competition -------------------------------------------- It is decided that someone from inside the police station will participate in the competition. Santu and Pushpa are thinking about what can be done and Pushpa tells that no one is as beautiful as her in the police station. About The Show: ----------------------------- Set in Lucknow the show is based in one such... Read more
May 16, 2022
About This Talk: 0:18 परिचय - नवरात्र की शुभकामना, नवरात्र की परंपरा, शक्ति की उपासना, मारीच तंत्र एवं ९ गौरी । 3:43 दुर्गा सप्तशती के माध्यम से स्त्रीयों की सत्ता - दुर्गा सप्तसती के ७०० मंत्र, ज्योतिष परंपरा,... Read more
May 25, 2022
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Jun 22, 2022
About This Talk: 1:02 Introduction – The Role & Function of Hindu Texts, Hindu Worldview, Understanding the relevance of Manusmriti. 10:33 Interpretations of Manusmriti – Testimonies on Manusmriti by British, Medieval texts on Dharmasastra, Editions, Yajnavalkya Smriti. 14:52 Manusmriti as a prominent text – Wrong assumption of British created Manusmriti as prominent text, Interpolation of Smriti, Current Situation. 19:01 What is Dharmasastras – Concept and meaning, Uses, applicability ... Read more
Jun 24, 2022
About This Talk: 0:19 Introduction – Importance & Significance of Vedic Rashtra, Concept of Azadi & Nationalism. 3:08 Western Nationalism – Definitions and Evolution process, Salient features of western Nationalism. 9:02 Vedic concepts of Rashtra – Vedic literature, Features, Vedic Rashtra Geets, Concepts and Imagination of Motherland. 18:39 Vedic Rashtra concept’s social impacts – Society basis of Nation, Protection of Heritage & History, eight virtues to Protect Motherland. 28:38 C... Read more
Jun 25, 2022
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Jun 27, 2022
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Jun 30, 2022
About This Talk: 1:03 Introduction – Agenda and aims of this talk. 2:49 Patterns of Art work in various states – Love realism, Tanjore, Kerala Mural & Madhu Bani folk art samples, International Indian folk art gallery. 12:40 Essentials of Indian Folk Art – Indian folk art, overview Samples of Indian Folk Art 15:22 Tanjore Painting 16:37 Warli Painting Maharashtra 17:54 Madhu Bani Painting 18:54 Gond Painting 20:07 Pattachitra Painting Odisha 22:20 Chitrakathi Maharashtra 23.18 Rogan Art... Read more
Jul 1, 2022
About This Talk: 0:52 Introduction – Groups of Bateshwar Temple complex, Chambal a great escape route. 8:16 Temple Complex – Diagramed description of Temple construction, Dacoits of Chambal. 10:38 His experience in renovation work - List of Chambal Dacoits, Cooperation from MP Tourism Department. Bateshwar Temple Construction by K.K. Muhammed 17:51 Bateshwar Temple remains 22:40 Biggest Jigsaw Puzzles quotes by Kevin Strange. 28:44 Bateshwar Temple after conservation. 36:53 Group of Templ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, RVS Mani discloses how the country’s internal security establishment functioned in the period of 2004-2014 when India faced some of the bloodiest terrorist carnages. This former Home Ministry official posted in the Internal Security Division between 2006-2010 also poses several questions which the nation should seek answers to. He exposes the roles ministers like Shivraj Patil, P Chidambaram, A R Antulay, Digvijay Singh and officials like Chitkala Zutshi, Dharmendra Sharma... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, RVS Mani discloses how the country’s internal security establishment functioned in the period of 2004-2014 when India faced some of the bloodiest terrorist carnages. This former Home Ministry official posted in the Internal Security Division between 2006-2010 also poses several questions which the nation should seek answers to. He exposes the roles ministers like Shivraj Patil, P Chidambaram, A R Antulay, Digvijay Singh and officials like Chitkala Zutshi, Dharmendra Sharma... Read more
Apr 2, 2020
Like Bernard Lewis in 'The Crisis of Islam', Dr. Koenraad Elst, in this unique Talk discusses the Crisis of Europe, not quite unaffected by the crisis of Islam. Europe is now at cultural crossroads, where its multicultural ethos is in danger against ideologies which are at odds with its very value system. The new Arab invasion of Europe, also known as 'Europe's refugee crisis' is putting strains on the already creaking state of Europe's state and society. The very beliefs of the foundations of... Read more
Apr 4, 2020
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Oct 11, 2023
About the Talk: This talk examines India's status as a secular state and raises the question of whether it truly upholds secular principles, especially in light of constitutional discrimination against Hindus. The Talk evaluates instances where the state explicitly interferes in Hindu religious practices and institutions, highlighting cases where the state has taken control of Hindu temples. The talk also identifies Article 30 as particularly discriminatory in the context of educational institut... Read more
Oct 23, 2023
About the Talk: The discussion delves into the contents of the book "India on the Global Stage," examining the contemporary significance of India on the world stage. India holds the potential to exert a profound influence on global civilization, a role it has played for millennia. The author Dr Bhuvan Lall guides us through the pages of this compilation of biographical profiles, where we encounter remarkable men and women who have played instrumental roles in positioning India prominently on the... Read more
Mar 26, 2024
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Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, Shankar Sharan discusses the proverbial elephant in the room which Indian secular culture refuses to see. He is talking about demography and how demographic balance is important for any culture, civilization or nation. Religious demography of India is an explosive topic that almost everyone knows about but no one likes to mention it. India is going through a major demographic upheaval in which a few religious demographic groups are growing at a disproportionately more rate th... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
इस इंडिक टॉक में एक ऐसे समुदाय की चर्चा की है जो कदाचित विश्व का सबसे उत्पीड़ित सुमदाय है - पाकिस्तानी हिन्दु। श्री ओमेंद्र रतनु जी ने अपने अनुभव और अनुसन्धान के आधार पर निम्न प्रश्नों का उत्त... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker discusses the following questions:- Is the idea of equality compatible with Sanatana Dharma? Is Purusa Sukta - the classic hymn of the Rig Veda - an interpolation? What does the Purusa Sukta symbolize? Is caste the same as varna? This talk shatters several myths including the notion that there was social discrimination in ancient Hindu society. On the whole, the speaker makes the point that caste is not the essence of Hindu society. For related Indic Talks and Indic ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic talk, the speaker discusses the threat posed by illegal immigration from Bangladesh as well as the need to accommodate Hindu and Buddhist refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh and Tibet. This talk reveals that the refugee problem was created due to the blunder of political leadership at the time of partition. For instance, the Chittagong Hill Tracts with 97% Buddhist population was given to Pakistan in 1947 and the Buddhist population in that region has dwindled to 50% today. Similarl... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic talk, Koenraad Elst informs us about the use of slander by secularists against Hindu organizations including the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, the Bhartiya Janta Party and important Hindu leaders like M.S. Golwalkar. By citing several examples and historical trends, this talk shatters the widely propagated secular myth that the RSS is a fascist or anti-Muslim organization. Among other things, this talk debunks the secular view that Hindu organizations are the Indian equivalent of wh... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
The most common pretext which the government gives while taking over Hindu temples and other religious institutions is that there is corruption in these institutions. It would seem by this charge that the government run temples are free of corruption. But is that so? In this matter-of-fact Indic Talk, Virendra Ichalkaranjikar tells us that government run temples are the most corrupt of all Hindu institutions. The very purpose of taking over a Hindu temple by the government hence stands nullified... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic talk, the speaker deconstructs the ‘saintly’ personality of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi and examines the causes behind his assassination. The speaker informs us that the reconversion of Muslims to Hindus that had been pioneered by the Arya Samaj in North India was followed by a spate of assassinations of Hindu leaders like Swami Shraddhanand. The speaker tells us that in all such cases, Gandhi denounced the Hindu victims and sympathised with the Muslim murderers. This attitude w... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker argues that the influx of Rohingya Muslims is a second wave of illegal immigration from Bangladesh since the Rohingya Muslims are essentially Bengali Muslims and their worldview resonates with that of Bangladesh. To support his argument, the speaker exposes the nexus between Bangladeshi immigrants and Rohingya Muslims. He also informs that Rohingya Muslims not only support the two nation theory and the ideology of Pakistan but they wished to live in an autonomous Islami... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker points out how Hindus today do not grasp the complete meaning of dharma as postulated in the classical texts and how as a result, have deviated from dharma. He says that modern Hindus have digressed from the path of courageous conduct as outlined in the Ramayana, the Mahabharata and other classical texts of Hindu tradition. This failure of modern Hindus to understand, adhere to and safeguard dharma is attributable to an incomplete reading of classical texts. He quotes t... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker tells us about the age-old tradition of temple administration by local Hindu communities. In doing so, he shatters the myth that the temple is a Brahmanical institution. The speaker informs us that the temple is not just a religious centre, but also a social and economic organization that takes care of the livelihood of local communities. Therefore, the temple is central to the functioning of Hindu society and it is due to its multi-faceted nature that the temple has be... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker refutes the common belief that M.S. Golwalkar (1906-1973) was a Nazi sympathizer. On the basis of Golwalkar’s book titled “We, Our Nationhood Defined”, left leaning historians have argued that Gowalkar’s statement on the status of non-Hindus in India is a warrant for genocide. The speaker debunks this leftist interpretation by quoting directly from Golwalkar’s work to prove that he did not demand the killing of non-Hindus but only wanted them not to have citiz... Read more
Nov 4, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Sati : Facts and Fiction" by Meenakshi Jain. Enroll to learn more: https://www.cisindus.org/courses/sati-facts-and-fiction/ About this Course This course provides a detailed history of Sati in India. Sati is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to discussing social issues in India. During the British Raj, many harrowing tales of burning widows on pyres of their husbands became common in the West. Were these tales mere co... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
Destructions of Hindu Temples in Tamil Nadu and Orrisa In this Indic Talk, Ravilochan Iyengar continues to share the dangerous impact of government interference in temples in Tamil Nadu and Orissa. He shares that 35000 temples are under government control in Tamil Nadu which resulted in the loss of 47000 acres land since 1980. Even lands that were given to temples as Inams by earlier kings of Tamil Nadu were snatched away and overtaken by the government without any compensation. He claims t... Read more
Jan 24, 2020
In this #IndicTalk, Dr. #SubramanianSwamy discusses the need for a national identity for India. He tells us that how India is one of the oldest continuous civilizations in the world. While all other civilizations were wiped out, India still stands. Giving the examples of Persia and Greece, he says that these countries were converted to either Islam or Christianity but India is still about 82% Hindu and that is nothing short of a miracle. But even then, due to some policies followed by leaders of... Read more
Mar 27, 2020
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Aug 13, 2023
About the Event: The Book launch for "Hindutva : Origin Evolution and Future," authored by Shri Aravindan Neelakandan, was held at Indus University in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. The remarkable book represents a compendium of the numerous profound concepts, themes, and insights that Aravindan Neelakandan has developed and articulated in his writings, speeches, and interviews over the years. The book presents one of the most extensive, multifaceted, multidimensional, and scholarly exploration of the phen... Read more
Oct 16, 2023
About the Talk: The discussion delves into the intricate relationship between science and Hindutva, highlighting the significant contributions of Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose and Mahendra Lal Sarkar in laying the groundwork for modern Indian scientific discourse. It explores the potential cognitive biases in Western science when compared to the Indian Advaita philosophy, where the concept of natural intelligence is deeply rooted. The discussion extends to the exploration of consciousness, highl... Read more
Oct 23, 2023
About the Talk: The speaker introduces his book, titled "In Search of Light: Through the Lens of Vedas and Science." He delves into humanity's enduring curiosity, stretching back to the cognitive revolution, aimed at comprehending the origins of creation and its relevance to one's existence. Throughout history, the ultimate human aspiration has been the pursuit of happiness, and this quest involves unravelling how the true essence of creation can illuminate the path, educate, contribute to, and ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
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Feb 14, 2019
In this #IndicTalk, Meenakshi Jain discusses the response of temple patrons and priests to the attacks on Hindu temples in the medieval period. She informs us that in several instances, ascetic sects were militarized and organized into akharas (martial arts/wrestling schools) to protect Hinduism from iconoclastic fervour. She also informs how Aurangzeb’s policies prompted an exodus of deities from Braj in 1669. As a result, the deities of the Govindadeva, Gopinath, Madan Mohan, Radha Vallabh... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, one of the finest historians of India, Meenakshi Jain, debunks the claims made by leftist historian about Indian history. In the first part - she covers the important chapter of Indian history, before medieval era, on how Hindu kings used to treat temples and murtis of their rival Hindu kings? She also highlights the Agama practices of idol-worship especially in the case where one Hindu king defeats another Hindu king. In the second part – she shares the traumatic experie... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, S Jaishankar tells us about the inordinate amount of violence committed against workers of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) in the state of Kerala. He explains how the Communist Party of India established class-conflict in Kerala and thereby transformed the social fabric of the state by creating new faultlines. This talk also exposes the hypocrisy of the Communists who professed equality but denied opportunities to people with different political views. For related Indi... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, Omendra Ratnu highlights the position of Hindus residing in Pakistan. He provides answers to the following questions:- 1. What is the problem of Pakistani Hindus? 2. In what sense was the partition of 1947 incomplete? 3. How reliable are the census reports which inform us about the number of Hindus in Pakistan? 4. What is the economic status of Hindus in Pakistan? 5. How does a Pakistani Hindu get to India? 6. What happens to Pakistani Hindus after their arrive in India? 7. ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
To watch part I - please visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S9F8LbmpCNY&t=397s In this #IndicTalk, Part II of Brainwashed Republic, Neeraj Atri talks about the vandalism and iconoclasm of Islamic invaders in India and how they destroyed Indian heritage and culture. He then goes on to describe how secular authors try to whitewash the crimes of Islamic invaders and hide them to give a biased view of Indian history. He tells us how Indian textbooks claim that all rulers, Hindua and Muslim, dest... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, S Jaishankar tells us about the inordinate amount of violence committed against workers of the Rashtriya Swayamsewak Sangh (RSS) in the state of Kerala. He explains how the Communist Party of India established class-conflict in Kerala and thereby transformed the social fabric of the state by creating new faultlines. This talk also exposes the hypocrisy of the Communists who professed equality but denied opportunities to people with different political views. For related Indi... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, Purabi Roy grapples with one of the most enduring questions of modern Indian history: Did Netaji die in the plane crash of 1945? Based on extensive archival research, Roy argues that the plane crash theory is invalidated by the contemporary reports of British intelligence officers. Furthermore, Roy deals with questions like what happened to the wealth of the INA?, Where was Netaji after the second world war? This talk promises to reignite an old and important controversy su... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
#IndicTalks #PurabhiRoy #SubhashChandraBose In this second part of the series on Subhash Chandra Bose, Purabi Roy reveals many details which have come out ever since the files on Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose were declassified.... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In the third part of this series of Indic Talks about the mystery surrounding Netaji, the fearless Purabi Roy traces the rise of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in the backdrop of political developments in early twentieth century India. She recounts the route taken by Bose from Kabul to Berlin via Moscow and then to Burma. In the process, she also reveals the interesting code language used by the KGB. For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see https://india.cisindus.org/ https://www.facebook.c... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
इस इंडिक टॉक में एक ऐसे समुदाय की चर्चा की है जो कदाचित विश्व का सबसे उत्पीड़ित सुमदाय है - पाकिस्तानी हिन्दु। श्री ओमेंद्र रतनु जी ने अपने अनुभव और अनुसन्धान के आधार पर निम्न प्रश्नों का उत्त... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic talk, the speaker discusses about the Wahabbi movement that was started by an Arabic Muslim called Muhammad Ibn Abd al-Wahhab (1703-1792). In India, this movement gave rise to the demand for Muslim separatism and furthered the cause of radical Islamists. Ironically, the Wahabbi movement was sanitized’ by prominent Indian politicians who portrayed it as a Nationalist movement. Similarly, prominent academicians compared the Wahabbi movement to contemporary Hindu reform movements su... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Indic Talk, Neeraj Atri talks about how Indian education system is creating a brainwashed republic by teaching them false history, which, under Marxist influence, portrays Hindu history, culture, customs, festivals and beliefs in negative light. He discusses how the Vedas are portrayed as if they encourage superstition and ecologically disastrous behavior. One would suppose that all religions are portrayed negatively in these books written by expert writers of NCERT. However, the shock... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, Koenraad Elst discusses the following important questions regarding the Ram Janmabhoomi controversy:- Was Ram born in Ayodhya? Did a temple exist at the disputed site? Why and when did the ancient temple disappear? How the temple was razed by Islamic iconoclasts to make way for a mosque? Was it ‘dishonorable’ to demolish the Babri Masjid? Should a secular’ government leave the site to the Hindus? Overall, this talks informs us that the Hindus have won the Ayodhya debate fai... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this eye opening Talk about impacts of colonialism, celebrated mathematician Dr. C K Raju talks about the myth that ‘Discovery of India’ by Vasco Da Gama. He talks about how we still think from the perspective of the colonizers like the Portuguese and the British when we say that they ‘discovered’ India, like India never existed before their ‘discovery’. C K Raju comes up to contradict the claim that Da Gama even discovered the route to India too. It is with the help of an India... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker throws light upon the following questions:- 1. What is the indigenous conception of Indian history? 2. What was the state of Indian scholarship between the mid-nineteenth century and mid-twentieth century? 3. What led to the decline of historical scholarship in India? The speaker asserts that any honest history of India must take into account the all-encompassing nature and philosophical unity of Hinduism. While ‘History’ is limited to the reporting of historical ... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker highlights the glorious culture of Vijayanagara Empire under the reign of Krishnadeva Raya (1471-1529) when the empire is believed to have reached its zenith. The speaker informs us that the Vijayanagara kingdom was characterized by the amalgamation of the Brahma-Kshatra spirit or the scholar-warrior alliance which was present in every great and long lasting Hindu kingdom. In his talk, the speaker throws light on the artistic, social and cultural life of the Vijayanagar... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this Talk, the speaker talks about the dating of the Mahabharata War and working upon various parallel disciplines he pushes back the date of the Mahabharata back to around 7000 years ago. Many scientific and human science disciplines and their correlations are used in his analysis in which palaeo-astronomy plays a great role. The speaker claims great convergence in the dating of the Mahabharata War through various disciplines. For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see https://india.ci... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
In this talk, the speaker briefly narrates the history of Kashmir from the ancient to the modern period. He speaks about the hoary tradition of eminent Kashmiri sages and intellectuals from Patanjali (the author of Yogasutras) to Abhinavagupta (the “sage of sages”) who was a foremost proponent of Kashmir Shaivism. By narrating this history of Kashmir, the speaker tells us how Kashmir represents the intellectual and spiritual attainments of Indian civilization. Being home to the Sharda peeth... Read more
Oct 24, 2019
In this talk, Vedveer Arya discuss the various concoctions and distortions among chronology of Ancient India. The chief among these distortions is what Vedveer defined as SBC. According to him – it is the root cause of the chronological problems of world history. SBC is defined as the problem of dating of following important epoch in world history: 1) S - The Epoch of Saka era 2) B - The Epoch of Buddha Nirvana 3) C - The Christian Era He claims that no one can come to the proper chrono... Read more
Nov 3, 2019
In this final and third part of the Indic Talks series on Indian History, Raj Vedam talks about the limitation of genetic research methodology with regard to ancient migration. Sharing evidence from various areas – he thoroughly refutes the AIT and claims that the direction of migration was out of India and not into India. He also addresses the queries related to the collapse of Indus Valley Civilization. For related Indic Talks and Indic Courses, see https://www.cisindus.org/ https://www.f... Read more
Nov 3, 2019
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Nov 4, 2019
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Nov 4, 2019
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Nov 4, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Sati : Facts and Fiction" by Meenakshi Jain. Enroll to learn more: https://www.cisindus.org/courses/sati-facts-and-fiction/ About this Course This course provides a detailed history of Sati in India. Sati is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to discussing social issues in India. During the British Raj, many harrowing tales of burning widows on pyres of their husbands became common in the West. Were these tales mere co... Read more
Nov 4, 2019
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Nov 4, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Sati : Facts and Fiction" by Meenakshi Jain. Enroll to learn more: https://www.cisindus.org/courses About this Course This course provides a detailed history of Sati in India. Sati is one of the most controversial topics when it comes to discussing social issues in India. During the British Raj, many harrowing tales of burning widows on pyres of their husbands became common in the West. Were these tales mere concoction of the British?... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Nov 11, 2019
This lecture is part of an online certified course titled "Social Justice: Indic Concepts" by Aravindan Neelkandan. Enrol to learn more at : https://www.cisindus.org/courses/social-justice-indic-concepts/ About the Course This course discusses the Indic concepts of Social Justice. The dominant belief today is that though India had many social injustices, it had no mechanism of social justice. The narrative that is peddled in the left-liberal circles, claims that the very idea of social justice... Read more
Dec 4, 2019
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Apr 4, 2020
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May 1, 2020
In this rare form of Indic Talk, you will listen to Dr. Elst talking about the excellent new book, 'Flight of Deities' by one of India's finest historians like Meenakshi Jain. Jain tells about the struggles of the Hindu society in defending their very way of life against the marauding Islamic invaders. Dr. Elst throws light on some of the book's most salient features. It gives us great pleasure that Centre for Indic Studies has already recorded the talks of Dr. Meenakshi Jain on her new book. ... Read more
May 20, 2020
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May 20, 2020
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Aug 5, 2020
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Jun 9, 2021
Ram's Ayodhya: The Untold Story - Neena Rai 0:21 Introduction 2:43 Ancient Ayodhya historical description, Valmiki Ramayan. 9:26 Itihaas – Meaning and concept of Itihaas, versions of Ramayana, history. 13:17 Trans-creation – Definition history, Map, examples, implications, continuity of civilization, the difference between trans-creation & translation. 32:34 Factor making Ayodhya amazing – Antiquity, 7th Manu, Sri Krishna, Rule of Sanskrit, Design of Ayodhya, Iron dome, Shataghnii. 5... Read more
Aug 9, 2021
About Speaker : Manoshi Sinha is an author of 8 books including two books on Krishna ('The Eighth Avatar' and 'Blue Vanquisher'). 'Saffron Swords' is her latest. A postgraduate in English Literature from the University of Pune, she is a History researcher and blogger. Manoshi is the founder of myindiamyglory.com, an e-magazine that features India from the past to the present with a special focus on history and heritage.Yogaditya Singh Rawal is a history and fitness blogger, national-level comp... Read more
Aug 9, 2021
About Speaker : Ami Ganatra is an alumna of the Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad (IIMA) and Veermata Jijabai Technological Institute (VJTI), Mumbai. She has over fourteen years of experience in business strategy and consulting, living across four continents and working across a multitude of sectors. In her personal life, she is a devout yoga practitioner and a certified yoga instructor. She is also a student of Sanskrit and Indian knowledge systems. Driven by a deep desire to encourage ... Read more
Aug 25, 2021
Bringing Our Gods Home : About the Talk 0:27 How to solve the problem of Idol theft? 4:12 Measures to stop the looted Idols sales – Restitution, building awareness, Influence state policy, capacity building for complaints. 7:55 Initiating change – Idol image archive building, leveraging social media, building the knowledge base, his book “The Idol Thief”. 19:08 Case studies of Problems – Images of Chandravaram temple, Doris Wiener collection, Sripuranthan temple stolen archives, ... Read more
Aug 27, 2021
Check out our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/teded View full lesson: https://ed.ted.com/lessons/how-your-digestive-system-works-emma-bryce Across the planet, humans eat on average between 1 and 2.7 kilograms of food a day, and every last scrap makes its way through the digestive system. Comprised of ten organs covering nine meters, this is one of the most complicated systems in the body. Emma Bryce explains how the different parts of the digestive system work to transform your food into... Read more
Sep 15, 2021
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Oct 21, 2021
Speaker: Prof. M.D. Srinivas is a theoretical physicist by training, PhD from the University of Rochester, taught at the Department of Theoretical Physics, University of Madras and chairman of Centre for Policy Studies, Chennai. According to Sri Dharampalji, 18th century was not at all a dark period for science and higher learning in India, but a phase of renaissance where the nation made a comeback with the end of Mughal Rule. This lecture of M D Srinivas focuses on the glory of this period... Read more
Nov 22, 2021
Speaker: Dr. Tribhuwan Singh Dr Tribhuwan Singh is an Orthopedic Surgeon in Allahabad. He has been practicing at Prachi hospital located at Phaphamau in Allahabad. He has done MBBS and MS. The sudras are widely accepted to be a menial community that simply darkenize or demonize Indian society, although any reference of this acknowledgement is still not found in Indian texts. The present lecture is based on Dr. Tribhuwan Singh’s book “Shudra Kaun The : Awalokan aur Samiksha” where the au... Read more
Jan 11, 2022
Besides being fascinating and filled with alternative facts, Indian history is full of different glorious and bloody episodes. In the context from his books and writings and results from exhibitions conducted, François Gautier urges that it is high time to re-examine and free the historical records from colonial biases. Surely, he has many reasons to explain and for this, here he provides examples like how monstrous deeds of Aurangzeb, the greatness of Maharana Pratap, Shivaji Maharaj, Rani Lax... Read more
Jan 17, 2022
About This Talk: 2:58 An Introduction to Vedic Cosmology – Agendas, Ideas of Space in Vedic Cosmology, Alternative Understanding of Space. 13:05 Sensation Metaphor – Metaphor application to Mind & Body. 19:19 Experiential Dimensions – Two Dimensions of Experience, Three Dimensions of Cognition, Organized Reality. 29:35 Concept of Space – What is Space (Modern & Vedic Cosmology), The Notion of Absolute Space, Notion of Relative Space 35:23 Change Vs. Motion - Illusory Space Crat... Read more
Jan 18, 2022
Speaker: A. V. Balasubramanian obtained his M.Sc degree in Chemistry from Bangalore University and did a Post M.Sc., diploma in Molecular Biophysics from the Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore. Later he studied Physiology and Biophysics at the State University of New York at Stonybrook. Since 1982 he has been involved in work relating to various aspects of Traditional Indian Sciences and Technologies and trying to explore their current relevance and potential. In 1995 he founded the Centre f... Read more
Apr 25, 2022
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May 5, 2022
About This Talk: 0:34 Changing decolonized minds – The Two Methods of Change, Understanding the process of Colonization and Decolonization. 3:02 Effect of Colonization – Colonizers impacts on Colonized people. Q & A 9:11 - Why is the process of decolonization of Hindu minds important for the future of our country? 14:49 - Why is rewriting our History important to put forth an Indic view instead of invader’s view? 21:27 - How and why to incorporate the Indic perspectives in academia? 25:3... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
Among the three pillars that support life (Food, Sleep and Brahmacharya), food is the most widely talked about. This Indic Talk discuses about food habits and diet in light of the Ayurvedic tradition. The speaker informs us that Ayurveda does not profess a universal diet given the various types of individuals and their different lifestyles which may be broadly classified into Laukika, Vaidika, or Karmapavardi. To the question: What is a good diet?, there is no universal and definitive answer in... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
This Indic Talk shatters several common myths about Ayurveda. For instance, it is explained that Ayurveda cannot be equated with ‘medicine’ because the focus of Ayurveda is to live life to its fullness. The highlight of this talk is concerning the Ayurvedic perspective on psychology. The speaker informs us that there is no Sanskrit term for ‘psychology’ because the Indian tradition focuses on consciousness rather than the mind. The body and mind, according to Ayurveda, form one continuum... Read more
Feb 14, 2019
This Indic Talk shatters several common myths about Ayurveda. For instance, it is explained that Ayurveda cannot be equated with ‘medicine’ because the focus of Ayurveda is to live life to its fullness. The highlight of this talk is concerning the Ayurvedic perspective on psychology. The speaker informs us that there is no Sanskrit term for ‘psychology’ because the Indian tradition focuses on consciousness rather than the mind. The body and mind, according to Ayurveda, form one continuum... Read more
May 10, 2020
This is a promotional video of an online course titled "Introduction to Ayurveda", by Dr. Robert Svoboda, hosted at Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University, Ahemdabad. This is a basic course of Ayurveda explaining its fundamentals to a beginner. In four chapters it discusses the history of Ayurveda, its basic principles, the Ayurvedic anatomy and the Routine. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has always been central to its well-being. But it is not just a system of medicine. ... Read more
May 10, 2020
This is a promotional video of an online course titled "Introduction to Ayurveda", by Dr. Robert Svoboda, hosted at Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University, Ahemdabad. This is a basic course of Ayurveda explaining its fundamentals to a beginner. In four chapters it discusses the history of Ayurveda, its basic principles, the Ayurvedic anatomy and the Routine. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has always been central to its well-being. But it is not just a system of medicine. ... Read more
May 10, 2020
This is a promotional video of an online course titled "Introduction to Ayurveda", by Dr. Robert Svoboda, hosted at Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University, Ahemdabad. This is a basic course of Ayurveda explaining its fundamentals to a beginner. In four chapters it discusses the history of Ayurveda, its basic principles, the Ayurvedic anatomy and the Routine. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has always been central to its well-being. But it is not just a system of medicine. ... Read more
May 10, 2020
This is a promotional video of an online course titled "Introduction to Ayurveda", by Dr. Robert Svoboda, hosted at Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University, Ahemdabad. This is a basic course of Ayurveda explaining its fundamentals to a beginner. In four chapters it discusses the history of Ayurveda, its basic principles, the Ayurvedic anatomy and the Routine. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has always been central to its well-being. But it is not just a system of medicine. ... Read more
May 10, 2020
This is a promotional video of an online course titled "Introduction to Ayurveda", by Dr. Robert Svoboda, hosted at Centre for Indic Studies, Indus University, Ahemdabad. This is a basic course of Ayurveda explaining its fundamentals to a beginner. In four chapters it discusses the history of Ayurveda, its basic principles, the Ayurvedic anatomy and the Routine. Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, has always been central to its well-being. But it is not just a system of medicine. ... Read more
May 10, 2020
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Jun 2, 2020
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Jun 2, 2020
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Jun 3, 2020
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Jun 3, 2020
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Jun 10, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020
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Jun 12, 2020
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Jun 30, 2020
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Jun 30, 2020
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Jul 2, 2020
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Jul 2, 2020
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Jul 3, 2020
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Jul 3, 2020
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Jul 3, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020
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Jul 7, 2020
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Oct 5, 2021
About This Talk: 0:23 Position of Ayurveda in contemporary world – Work on traditional Indian medicines, Ayurveda in world Universities, Ayurveda across the globe. 4:42 Spread of Ayurveda since ancient times – Contacts with China, Greece, Arabia, Europe. 7:26 Undercurrents of global Ayurveda – Pre-colonial period, Early postcolonial period, Post-Independence period. 16:13 Modern research initiatives in Ayurveda – Garcia Da’orta, Hortus malabaricus, Rhinoplasty, Smallpox Vaccinatio... Read more
Jan 18, 2022
Ayurveda is a functional knowledge of health science that has continued as a living tradition in the modern age. Given the sophistication of this tradition, although patients across the world are seeking services for non-surgical conditions, today its spread and demand is not yet prominent. Shankar Sir explains the context through highlighting the following 0.38 Part 1- Ayurveda today 1:55 Data analysis on investments in both private and government systems 5:43 Debunking the notion that Ayurv... Read more
Jul 8, 2023
About the Talk: During the fourth session of the "Acharanam: Indic Wisdom for Sustainable Lifestyle" conference, Dr. Kattesh V Katti presented on the topic of "Nano Ayurvedic Medicine: A Path to Global Wellness." Emphasizing the profound insights within Ayurveda, he advocated for bridging the divide between diverse medical approaches. The lecture delved into Sushruta's contributions, the origins of medicine, and the harmonious integration of minerals, metals, and herbs in Ayurvedic practices. Dr... Read more
Jul 8, 2023
About the Talk: In the fourth session of "Acharanam: Indic Wisdom for Sustainable Lifestyle," Dr. Ajayan S. discusses "Phytoremediation and Paryavaran Ayurveda: Environmental Rejuvenation." He emphasizes sustainable environmental balance and conservation based on teachings from ancient gurus, focusing on the significance of air quality, Dr. Ajayan S. introduces phytoremediation, the economically viable solution involving the use of plants to remove unwanted materials like arsenic and lead from t... Read more
Jul 8, 2023
About the Talk: In the fifth session of "Acharanam: Indic Wisdom for Sustainable Lifestyle," Dr. Sunita Pandey discussed the theme of Vriksha Ayurveda and its relevance for sustainable agriculture in India. She emphasized the need to revive the agricultural practices of ancient India, citing examples from Indic Knowledge System. Dr. Pandey paid tribute to Dr. Yeshwant Laxman Nene, highlighting his contributions to agriculture and the challenges he faced. She delved into the agricultural wisdom p... Read more
Jan 15, 2024
About the Talk: In this captivating conversation, Ravi Singh Choudhary explores the timeless realms of Vrikshayurveda, delving into the metaphysical intricacies of Ayurveda. He unravels the reductionist approach of modern science and highlights its limitations. Drawing intriguing parallels, he compares Artificial Intelligence with the ancient concept of Rishi Intelligence. Providing insights into the Darshana Shastras, he offers a roadmap for individuals seeking to rejuvenate ancient sciences i... Read more
Mar 6, 2024
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May 24, 2024
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 10, 2018
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Sep 18, 2018
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Sep 18, 2018
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Sep 18, 2018
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Sep 18, 2018
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Sep 20, 2018
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Sep 20, 2018
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Sep 20, 2018
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Sep 20, 2018
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Sep 20, 2018
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Dec 5, 2018
In this Indic Samvad, Sai Deepak shares his personal journey from an aeronautical engineer to an Intellectual Property Rights advocate to one of the most renowned lawyers for Indic causes. Sai elaborates on whether the Constitution of India is an anti-Indic document? Is it a problem of document itself or has it been misinterpreted in a particular ideological fashion? He explains how the position of constitutional morality varies with contemporary dominant ideology. He advises that independence ... Read more
Dec 4, 2019
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Dec 16, 2019
#NoConfidenceMotion: Rahul Gandhi takes PM Modi head-on and then gives him a hug. Read: https://goo.gl/sX3FgS For more in politics visit: http://bit.ly/2lehdKK Subscribe to BloombergQuint on WhatsApp: https://goo.gl/NX4KDz... Read more
May 14, 2020
In this conversation - David Frawley talks about an updated version of his book Arise Arjuna. He shares his thought on how Hindu awakening has come to the fore and how we can take it forward with renewed inspiration. He brings to our attention that how India faces a modern Kurukshetra as the forces of dharma and adharma clash again in a conflict that will determine the future of the nation. He warns that how Indians simply aping the West is losing their great heritage. He also explains the bas... Read more
May 14, 2020
In this Indic Samvad, Sai Deepak shares his personal journey from an aeronautical engineer to an Intellectual Property Rights advocate to one of the most renowned lawyers for Indic causes. Sai elaborates on whether the Constitution of India is an anti-Indic document? Is it a problem of document itself or has it been misinterpreted in a particular ideological fashion? He explains how the position of constitutional morality varies with contemporary dominant ideology. He advises that independence ... Read more
May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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May 14, 2020
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Oct 11, 2023
About the Talk: जल जीवन के लिए महत्वपूर्ण है, एवं इसका संरक्षण और प्रबंधन हम सभी का कर्त्तव्य है। इस प्रस्तुत चर्चा में, वक्ताओं ने जल के महत्व, उसके संरक्षण, आपूर्ति, और प्रबंधन से संबंधित कई महत्वपूर्... Read more
Oct 16, 2023
About the Talk: The talk addresses the core themes of holistic wellbeing, self-sufficiency, and sustainability, drawing insights from Ayurveda, the "Knowledge of Life." The discussion emphasizes the challenges involved in achieving these objectives and highlights the importance of utilizing India's traditional wisdom through innovative methods. The speaker shares his insights on leveraging technology-driven, intelligent supply chain systems for essential agricultural commodities in India, connec... Read more
Oct 16, 2023
About the Talk: The discussion explores the Rāmāyaṇa and its relevance in today's sustainability discourse. While the central focus of the text revolves around Lord Rama's life, it subtly interweaves themes of coexistence, tolerance, and sustainable living. The speakers discuss a significant event in the Rāmāyaṇa that merits careful consideration is the "Agnipravesham," often incorrectly labelled as the "Agnipariksha." In this episode, Mata Sita exercises her agency and free will to sho... Read more
Oct 20, 2023
About the Talk: प्रस्तुत वक्तव्य में वक्ता भारतीय संस्कृति, साहित्य और दर्शन के संदर्भ में पर्यावरणीय चेतना पर अलोकपात करते है। इस चर्चा के अंतर्गत वक्ता पर्यावरण जागरूकता की शास्त्रीय नींव पर अपने ... Read more
Oct 20, 2023
About the Talk: In this discussion, the speakers delve into the various aspects of Śaivāgama, shedding light on its perspective on ecological consciousness. They emphasise the profound interconnectedness between spiritual beliefs and the environment, ultimately promoting the idea of universal wellness. The significance of the Ālaya, or temple, is explored as a sacred space that facilitates worship and spiritual development. Additionally, the role of the Ācārya, the spiritual teacher, in pro... Read more
Oct 21, 2023
About the Talk: The talk serves as an introduction to Vriksha Ayurveda, where it delves into the diverse aspects of this age-old Indian agricultural tradition. The discussion delves deep into the reservoir of knowledge encapsulated in the annals of Indian agricultural wisdom. The speaker substantiates the impact of Vriksha Ayurveda on crop yields and the resultant economic prosperity with both historical and contemporary examples. Notable figures and pioneers associated with Vriksha Ayurveda, in... Read more
Oct 23, 2023
About the Talk: The talk delves into the current state of villages in India, discussing the issue of migration. It highlights Mahatma Gandhi's perspective on villages and advocates for rural development based on traditional Indian wisdom. The negative impact of urbanization on villages is noted, suggesting a need for a change in vision. The talk highlights that the flow of money from villages to cities has caused rural migration, making it essential to revise the economic model to ensure villag... Read more
Oct 28, 2023
About the Talk: The talk focuses on the significance of Vriksha (trees) in Indian tradition and explores methods to analyze and understand Prakriti (Nature). It highlights how Prakriti is conserved through the practice of sacred groves and their connection to temples and deities. The talk also discusses issues related to urban plantation plans and emphasizes the role of Loka Parampara in nature preservation. It touches upon the presence of exotic plants in Indian scriptures and suggests that cul... Read more
