The Indian Wisdom Podcast

Dr. Raj Balkaran

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Authentic ancient Indian wisdom teachings artfully applied to modern Western life. Grounded in scholarship and infused with live storytelling, this content is informative, entertaining, inspiring. Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, storyteller and online educator. In addition to academic training, he was lineally trained by Mantriji, our sangha's parama-guru. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School where he applies ancient Indian wisdom to modern Western life. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures." Instagram: @IndianWisdomSchool YouTube: https://youtube.com...

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Recent episodes

  • Ep 61 - Learning Vedic Chanting: A Conversation with Shantala Sriramaiah Pt. 2Mar 26, 2026 · 50 min
  • Ep 60 - Learning Vedic Chanting: A Conversation with Shantala SriramaiahDec 8, 2025 · 57 min
  • Ep 59 - Learning Ancient Languages: A Conversation with Antonia RuppelAug 18, 2025 · 1 hr 38 min
  • Ep 58 - Life Learning with Wendy DonigerJun 12, 2025 · 1 hr 51 min
  • Ep 57 - New Devī Māhātmya Sanskrit CourseMay 3, 2025 · 34 min
  • Ep 56 - Dr. Raj Interviewed on Yoga, Tantra & Indian SpiritualityApr 14, 2025 · 2 hr 1 min
  • Ep 55 - Neither Night Nor Day: The Power of ParadoxFeb 17, 2025 · 21 min
  • Ep 54 - Viṣṇu's Yogic SleepFeb 10, 2025 · 23 min
  • Ep 53 - Anniversary Episode: Dr. Raj’s “Living in Alignment” Interview with Amy LandryJan 25, 2025 · 59 min
  • Ep 52 - Sarasvatī and Subtle SoundJan 17, 2025 · 33 min

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