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This series focuses on similarities, differences, and points of contention between the Dharma traditions themselves and also in regards to other world traditions. We are launching a new series called Meru Manthan: The Churning of Ideas, where we engage with thinkers, ideas and viewpoints from all traditions and religions. In this episode, we discuss a host of topics (listed broadly with approximate timestamps):ġ min 20 seconds: Introduction and Background of Professor Guru PrakashĦ min 55 seconds: Civil Rights of African Americans and the comparison with Dalit movement in Indiaġ0 min: Diversity within the Dalit Jati or Communityġ6 min 40 sec: Complexity in Understanding CasteĢ3 min 20 sec: Interaction and Issues between Jati or Castes vis-à-vis Education and Careersģ1 min 14 min: Differences between Scheduled Castes, Other Backward Castes and Scheduled Tribesģ9 min: Hinduism, Hindutva, Ambedkar and Dalitsĥ1 min 50 sec: The problem with the Dalit-Muslim-Marxist allianceġ hour 7 min: Addressing the Dalit Cause in Societyġ hour 16 min 50 sec: Christian Missionary Activity Impact on Dalit communities

Prakash is a Dalit scholar and activist, who writes, studies and speaks on Dalit Issues in India and Hindu society. Guru Prakash, Professor of Law at Patna University in Bihar. In this episode, we discuss a host of topics including:Ġ:01:20 Introduction to Neha and her backgroundĠ:04:20 Overview of the Sabarimalai IssueĠ:24:45 Discussion on the Nature of Hindu Temples and Government ControlĠ:32:20 Discussion on Shakti, Rama and understanding textsĠ:37:00 Discussion of Shakti, Femininity and GenderĠ:43:20 Samkhya Philosophy, Shakta Tradition and thinking on GenderĠ:54:30 Attacks on Hindu Subaltern Practices and Traditionsġ:18:00 History of Feminism and Difference between Western and Indian feminismġ:30:14 Village Women and Financial Literacyġ:41:40 Issues in Indian Non-Profit Law and Hinduismġ:49:20 Modern vs Traditional responses to Woman’s Health Issues specifically Menstruationġ:58:40 Dalit Scholars and Hindutva, the lack of free speech platformsĢ:01:45 Concluding Thoughts and Upcoming Projects Neha and Shaktitva are focused on feminism, feminity, women’s issues, advocacy, and Hindu issues. Join Mukunda as he speaks to Neha Srivastava, Founder and President of Shaktitva Foundation. Vemsani’s upcoming work and preliminary discussion of Heroines of the Mahabharata

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Jaina traditionsĠ:34:00 Narasimha and his connection sacred geography and cosmology, the Lord of the MiddleĠ:43:00 Integration and Pluralism of Hinduism and the practicesĠ:45:45 Academia, Colonialism and Hindu Studies: Built-in Western Bias and Lensġ:03:15 Aryan Invasion/Migration Theory and how it impacts everything about Indian studies, politics, and cultureġ:05:05 Caste and how it is different from Varna and how it changed over time in Hindu society prior to British and even prior to 10th centuryġ:08:20 The flaws and discussion of the Aryan Invasion/Migration Theory (Genetic, Linguistic and Material Archeological issues)ġ:31:35 How to approach providing controversial topics in school and educationġ:35:30 Prof. Vemsani and her backgroundĠ:05:40 Deep History and Continuity of Indian archeological sites and temple locationsĠ:16:00 Krishna and Balarama in the Hindu and Jaina contextsĠ:18:20 Analysis of Balarama in Jaina traditions (Explanation of the Vasudeva, Baladeva, and Prati Vasudeva in Jaina Cosmology)Ġ:25:30 Historic Relationship and Interaction between Hindus and JainsĠ:28:15 Return to Discussion on Balarama in Hindu vs. In this episode, we discuss a host of topics including:Ġ:01:30 Introduction to Prof. She has written extensively on comparative iconology, history, legends, and ideas between Hindu and Jaina thought, especially related to Krishna and Balarama in Jaina and Hindu thought. She is also the Editor in Chief of the American Journal of Indic Studies.

She holds 2 Phd.s, one in History and the other in Religious Studies. Join Mukunda as he speaks to Professor Lavanya Vemsani, Professor of Religious Studies and History at Shawnee State University in Ohio.