New Books in Indian Religions

New Books in Indian Religions

Author: Marshall Poe Language: English Episodes: 100
Dive into the vibrant and complex world of South Asian spiritual traditions with New Books in Indian Religions. Hosted by Marshall Poe, this series is part of the broader New Books Network, an initiative that functions as a sprawling, conversational audio library. Each episode brings you directly into a dialogue between academics, where authors detail the arguments and discoveries found within their latest publications. The conversations span a rich terrain, from philosophical debates within Hinduism and the histories of Sikhism to contemporary practices in Buddhism and Jainism, all under the broad umbrella of Indian religions. You’ll hear experts unpack dense material with clarity, making recent scholarship accessible and engaging. This podcast serves as a front-row seat to the evolving academic discourse, offering depth and context you won't find in summaries or reviews. It’s for the curious mind eager to move beyond surface-level understanding, whether you're a student, a practitioner, or simply someone fascinated by the enduring questions of faith, culture, and spirituality. Tune in to discover the people and ideas currently shaping our understanding of these ancient yet dynamically living traditions.
Episodes
Lavanya Vemsani, "Handbook of Indian History" (Springer, 2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 36:15
Handbook of Indian History (Springer, 2024) comprehensively examines the extensive history of India by focusing on the unifying themes of history. The profound analysis of special events and impactful personalities of In…
Gidi Ifergan, "The Discerning Clear Gaze of Yoga" (Equinox, 2024) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:48
Gidi Ifergan's The Discerning Clear Gaze of Yoga (Equinox, 2024) explores the road map of yoga as reflected in the Yogasūtra of Patañjali (third century CE) and the Sāṁkhyakārikā of Iśvarakṛṣṇa (350–450 CE) which leads t…

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