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Engaging With India And Thoughts on Deity Possession
Frederick M. Smith, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus primary interest lies at the intersection of text and practice, in what gives cultural and religious traditions their dynamism. As a scholar of Sanskrit and South Asia, his work includes studies of texts and performances of Vedic sacrificial ritual from antiquity to the present; studies of religious experience in India, with a primary focus on the history and phenomenology of deity and spirit possession; the writings of Vallabhācārya, the founder of the sect of Krishna devotion called Puṣṭi Mārga (Path of Grace) in the early sixteenth century, and his successors; and finally, but by no means least of all, India’s great epic, the Mahābhārata, a text with which every scholar of Indian antiquity must eventually come to grips.
Numerous other interests also rise up occasionally, particularly in Hindu and Buddhist Tantra, and in the history and practice of Ayurveda, the indigenous medical system of India. He is currently completing a book length translation of part of the Mahābhārata (the Āśvamedhika parvan, forthcoming from the University of Chicago Press), is under contract to write a general book on the Vedas (with George Thompson, to be published by Cambridge University Press), and is engaged in a major, book-length study of significant sections of a Buddhist Tantric text, the Mañjuśrimūlakalpa (with Ronald Davidson).
As a Sanskritist, he teaches all levels of the language, and as a teacher in Religious Studies he teaches Indian (and other South Asian) religion, comparative religion, and ritual studies.
Frederick tries to bring his experience of living and studying in India for fifteen years into his work. That period includes seven years in Pune, three years in Madras (before it was Chennai) and elsewhere in South India, and several years in north India, principally in Braj and the Himalayas, where he presently maintains a house. He has also traveled widely in Tibet and China.
#indianculture #indicwisdom #Tantra #Sanskrit #Veda # Ayurveda
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Women And Hinduism Podcast Series #03: Sushumna with Guru Pashupati
zhlédnutí 334Před 4 hodinami
In this episode of the podcast series on Women and Hinduism Dr. Sushumna Kannan has a conversation with the young and dynamic yoga guru, Guru Pashupati. The conversation focuses on women and spirituality. #women #woman #hinduism #womenempowerment #IKS #IndicKnowledgeSystems #IndianKnowledgeSystems #IndigenousKnowledgeSystems #IndianHeritage #IndicHeritage #IndianCulture #IndicCulture #IndianKno...
Women And Hinduism Podcast # 3
zhlédnutí 80Před 7 hodinami
Women And Hinduism Podcast # 3
Tantric Priestess Jyotsna Padmanabhan On Being One With Devi
zhlédnutí 29KPřed 12 hodinami
Jyotsna Padmanabhan has been drawn to rituals from a very early age is now doing all pujas at the Sree Krishna temple as an upasana. Jyotsna's father, the temple's chief priest Padmanabhan Naboothiripad of Tharanellur Thekkiniyedathu Mana has said that there is no proscription at all of women performing rituals in temples. He has nurtured, encouraged and ensured that Jyotsna realizes her deep d...
Shared Roots Author Talk
zhlédnutí 122Před 12 hodinami
The Indosphere is a broad, expansive cultural and geographical category under the influence of ancient India. While India’s cultural reach beyond the subcontinent has a storied past, its relationship with Cambodia is all but forgotten. Shared Roots tries to plug that gap. Embark on a captivating odyssey through the vibrant currents that once flowed freely between India and Cambodia. Woven toget...
In Conversation with Kausik Gangopadhyay, Author Of "The Majoritarian Myth"
zhlédnutí 193Před 21 hodinou
In this episode of Indica AbhinavA Narratives, host Abhinav Agarwal speaks with Professor Kaushik Gangopadhyay about his seminal book, 'The Majoritarian Myth: How Unscientific Social Theories Create Disharmony.' The dialogue explores how society often reacts to second-order events and misses the first-order principles that underlie social phenomena. The book dissects how unscientific social the...
Power Within, Leadership Legacy Of Narendra Modi with Dr R Balasubramaniam
zhlédnutí 332Před 14 dny
Western thought on leadership is trait-oriented; it emphasizes the importance of ‘being a leader’. Indian leadership offers a contrast―it focuses on the ‘exercise of leadership’. Power Within introspects on this practice as it captures the civilizational wisdom of Bharat through the lived experience of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The book delves into the fifty years of his public life and exp...
In Conversation with Aditi Banerjee, Author Of "Kashi: The Valiant History of a Sacred Geography"
zhlédnutí 116Před 14 dny
Indica Books curator Abhinav Agarwal in conversation with Aditi Banerjee, author of "Kashi: The Valiant History of a Sacred Geography", a grand and majestic tour of the religious, Indic, historical, and sacred geography of Kashi, the oldest living city, drawing upon texts ancient and modern, from the Puranas to recent court filings. #Indica #conversation #narratives #Kashi #purana #history #sac...
Pedagogical Methods In Teru Kūttu & Other Performing Folk Traditions Of Bhārata|YamunaHarshavardhana
zhlédnutí 203Před 14 dny
Ours is a knowledge society. Bhāratīya Knowledge Traditions live amidst us as extant non-academic and folk traditions. Many are irreplaceable due to their uniqueness in technique, skill and the purposes they fulfil. They are being unfortunately pushed out due to the indiscriminate promotion of “lifestyle” options which are predominantly non-Bhāratīya and less dhārmik in nature. Examples of our ...
A Study Of The Indic Education System As Reflected In The Caitanya Caritāmṛta | Sneha Nagarkar
zhlédnutí 128Před 14 dny
In her paper presentation titled “A Study of the Indic Education System as Reflected in the Caitanya Caritāmṛta: A Hagiography of Śrī Kṛṣṇa Caitanya”, Sneha Nagarkar makes a historical survey of the education system prevalent in India, with special reference to Bengal in the late 15th and early 16th centuries CE in the light of the above text. She brings out Sri Caitanya Mahaprabhu's role and a...
Overview of #INDICA Course “Introduction to Hindu Iconography" #INDICACourses
zhlédnutí 260Před 21 dnem
“Introduction to Hindu Iconography” is a comprehensive online INDICA Course designed to guide learners through the rich spiritual and artistic traditions of Hindu art. It offers an in-depth exploration of the sacred symbols and figures that have shaped Hindu culture across millennia. Whether you are a student of art history, a practitioner of Hinduism, or simply curious about the intricate worl...
Learning At The Feet Of A Sarod Master By Ken Zuckerman
zhlédnutí 80Před 21 dnem
Ken Zuckerman, Grammy-nominated and internationally acclaimed as one of the finest sarod virtuosos performing today, has also been called “…one of the world’s most eclectic masters of improvisation.” He completed thirty-seven years of training under the rigorous discipline of India’s legendary sarod master Ustad Ali Akbar Khan, up to the maestro’s passing in June 2009. He also performed with Ma...
Overview Of #INDICACourses Sanskrit: A Gateway To Indian Knowledge Systems & Introduction To Vedanga
zhlédnutí 215Před 28 dny
We are excited to announce two INDICA Courses beginning this July. 1. Sanskrit: A Gateway to Indian Knowledge Systems Explore the vast expanse of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS), which encompass philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, spirituality, arts, and more. This course delves into the relevance of IKS today, highlighting sustainability, holistic health, and ethical philosophy through ...
Sanskrit: A Gateway To Indian Knowledge Systems By Sanhita Vyas
zhlédnutí 165Před 28 dny
Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS) encompass a rich tapestry of ancient wisdom and knowledge from the Indian subcontinent, spanning philosophy, science, mathematics, medicine, spirituality, arts, and more. Rooted in India’s cultural, spiritual, and philosophical heritage, IKS offers a holistic approach to understanding the universe and our place within it. This course not only explores the depth of...
A Music That Ties One To Consciousness By Tanya Wells
zhlédnutí 138Před 28 dny
Tanya Wells is a talented British/ Swiss vocalist who spent several childhood years living in North India where language, diverse music and culture informed her ears and imagination. Her flexible vocal style (attributed to years of having learnt Hindustani classical vocal) has given her opportunities to perform with world renown artists such as sitarist Anoushka Shankar (Cannes Film festival 20...
Why We Need New Temples
zhlédnutí 121Před měsícem
Why We Need New Temples
Service To Vedic Tradition by Modern Youth | Sri Surya Kiran Malladi
zhlédnutí 303Před měsícem
Service To Vedic Tradition by Modern Youth | Sri Surya Kiran Malladi
Storytelling Through The Ages By Mr. Fenal Shah
zhlédnutí 421Před měsícem
Storytelling Through The Ages By Mr. Fenal Shah
A Siem Reap Saunter with Kavita Krishna Meegama
zhlédnutí 138Před měsícem
A Siem Reap Saunter with Kavita Krishna Meegama
Search of Iravan in Shared Roots Anthology
zhlédnutí 144Před měsícem
Search of Iravan in Shared Roots Anthology
Myths As A Medium For The Transfer Of Transcendental Knowledge By Mr. Abhisek Kumar Panda
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Myths As A Medium For The Transfer Of Transcendental Knowledge By Mr. Abhisek Kumar Panda
‘Foolish Student Character’ In ‘Paramananda Shishyula Katha’ By Ms. Deepa Kiran
zhlédnutí 163Před měsícem
‘Foolish Student Character’ In ‘Paramananda Shishyula Katha’ By Ms. Deepa Kiran
Educational Games: An Enquiry Into Ancient Games & Their Relevance To Education | Gowri Ramachandran
zhlédnutí 98Před měsícem
Educational Games: An Enquiry Into Ancient Games & Their Relevance To Education | Gowri Ramachandran
Importance Of Folklore By Dr. Bijoya Baruah
zhlédnutí 59Před měsícem
Importance Of Folklore By Dr. Bijoya Baruah
Reviving Cool: Targeting Urban India's Cultural Disconnect
zhlédnutí 122Před měsícem
Reviving Cool: Targeting Urban India's Cultural Disconnect
Time Is Ripe For An Ayurveda Resurgence By Dr Rama Jayasundar
zhlédnutí 316Před měsícem
Time Is Ripe For An Ayurveda Resurgence By Dr Rama Jayasundar
In Search of Women Spiritual Leaders By Erica Bassani
zhlédnutí 1,3KPřed 2 měsíci
In Search of Women Spiritual Leaders By Erica Bassani
Bhagavatha Mela of Mellatur on Narasimha Jayanti by Dr Ramaa Kausalya
zhlédnutí 108Před 2 měsíci
Bhagavatha Mela of Mellatur on Narasimha Jayanti by Dr Ramaa Kausalya
Knowledge Transmission In Medieval & Early Modern India: The Role Of Families & Jatis | Ankur Kakkar
zhlédnutí 184Před 2 měsíci
Knowledge Transmission In Medieval & Early Modern India: The Role Of Families & Jatis | Ankur Kakkar
Pedagogy And Educational Heritage Of India By Sahana Singh
zhlédnutí 170Před 2 měsíci
Pedagogy And Educational Heritage Of India By Sahana Singh

Komentáře

  • @malathyvasudevan6710
    @malathyvasudevan6710 Před 12 minutami

    Very enlightening.but non malayalees require good english subtitles.

  • @sivakumarp1010
    @sivakumarp1010 Před 7 hodinami

    Her smile says it all 🙏

  • @shardula-ai4ourkids169
    @shardula-ai4ourkids169 Před 9 hodinami

    Thank you Indic for bringing this girl on your platform. Its refreshing to hear Dharma from those who practice.

  • @shardula-ai4ourkids169
    @shardula-ai4ourkids169 Před 9 hodinami

    Oh Jyotsna kutta, may devi fulfill all your wishes.

  • @devidaughter7782
    @devidaughter7782 Před 20 hodinami

    loved this so much! what a treat to be able to sit in on this engaging conversation between two very thoughtful, insightful and spiritually experienced women! on my channel I explore the divine feminine aspect of the yoga tradition, and I recently completed a 22 min video about Aditi Maa (click on my image to link to), the experience of which has been expanding and healing me on so many levels! I have enormous इच्छा desire to learn all I can about the practices related to Devi, Tantra and to recovering the Divine Feminine within myself and the traditions that have shaped me! thank you - from Canada!

  • @Lijinrajm4u
    @Lijinrajm4u Před 21 hodinou

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  • @PAN77769
    @PAN77769 Před 22 hodinami

    JAI MAA BHADRAKALI

  • @ravir2228
    @ravir2228 Před dnem

    Excellent interview both the person who interviewed and the person who replied. Very balanced reply and the conviction with Ms Joytsna spoke .She put the power of guru in a wonderful manner and Effect of “Kalam”- time she brought out clearly. Ravi

  • @girisbabu
    @girisbabu Před dnem

    🙏🙏🙏 Guruji

  • @sairanikhatimam
    @sairanikhatimam Před dnem

    Congratulations on presenting your research paper at the INDICA conference! Your work on "Storytelling Through the Ages" is truly impressive and highlights the profound impact storytelling can have on education. It's fascinating to see how our ancestors mastered the art of storytelling with the 5 Ss, and how these techniques can still be applied to enhance knowledge dissemination and character development today. Your insights on blending tradition with innovation and neuroscience with communication are incredibly valuable for educators and policymakers. Kudos to you and your team for contributing such meaningful research to the field!

  • @yadukishore502
    @yadukishore502 Před dnem

    सर्वं पूर्वजन्मसंस्कारमेव ! ज्योत्स्नामहोदयायै नमस्काराणि समर्पयिष्ये

  • @lovepeace29981
    @lovepeace29981 Před dnem

    Wow I'm stunned. May Devi always be with her.🙏🙏🙏

  • @mkm-2004
    @mkm-2004 Před dnem

    It's hilarious how the Moolavidya vaadi becomes frustrated in the end, so much so that his frustration becomes evident, LoL

  • @sushav4073
    @sushav4073 Před dnem

    👌😇🙏🏻

  • @rameshhariharan2623

    This is great

  • @ramanaak8579
    @ramanaak8579 Před dnem

    Nooooo word's from me... Simply maaa Parvati devi is with us discussing. Thanks

  • @ramanaak8579
    @ramanaak8579 Před dnem

    Hatsoff of to the interviewer..... It's very rare. May also be blessed by maa bhagavathi

  • @ramanaak8579
    @ramanaak8579 Před dnem

    So great 👍 l don't know how to appreciate. I can only say God bless you 🙏

  • @rasgeet
    @rasgeet Před dnem

    Wish she spoke in samskritham or malayalam to understand her viewpoints more clearly

    • @vegangrandma
      @vegangrandma Před dnem

      Excuse me.. I know neither Malayalam and nor am I so well conversant with Sanskrit. You should understand that people from all states watch it.. Not only malyalis..

  • @Lijinrajm4u
    @Lijinrajm4u Před 2 dny

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  • @sujith4848
    @sujith4848 Před 2 dny

    🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Ravisidharthan
    @Ravisidharthan Před 2 dny

    ഹിന്ദു ❤

  • @manoharnarvekar5690

    Really great.

  • @rejisd8811
    @rejisd8811 Před 2 dny

    Oh girl, you are amazing. All the best. May mother divine bless you with more knowledge and wisdom ❤🎉

  • @bgnachiketa5623
    @bgnachiketa5623 Před 2 dny

    🙏🌺👋Very nice thank u for This Podcast.more n more Girls should learn this types of Vedant or this is An Inspiration for Others Women or girls if they want to learn .vVery good.🙏

  • @truetool
    @truetool Před 2 dny

    Lady tantric priestess 😂😂

  • @REACHDIVINEGOALS
    @REACHDIVINEGOALS Před 2 dny

  • @SudhaS853
    @SudhaS853 Před 2 dny

    English term Priestess is most unsuitable for her work. And especially for INDICA. What is she called ? TANTRI is usual term used. Why don't you change title to that.

  • @kavyabose6571
    @kavyabose6571 Před 2 dny

    Thank you so much for sharing this wisdom and empowerment. 🙏🏽✨

  • @nadarTelevision
    @nadarTelevision Před 2 dny

    Vedas should be by men only because their voice can pronounce the accurate pitch the vedas demand to produce results. Women cannot get that pitch clarity. Simple reason.

    • @saikrishnavarma587
      @saikrishnavarma587 Před 4 hodinami

      Many rishikas who gave those mantras are women saar. Go north and see any Kanya arsha Vidya gurukulas, their chant is pitch perfect

  • @rdb108
    @rdb108 Před 3 dny

    Amazing to hear her talk. Please get her for more interviews!

  • @AG_KA108
    @AG_KA108 Před 3 dny

    Beautiful effort by this channel to bring out someone like her. Bengal and Kerala are the rock bed of Tantra Sadhana. The only judgment error you have made is to do this interview in English. Your viewers are missing the deeper context of mantra sandhana, mantra siddhis and Sadhana process that she was trying to explain. English is utterly poor language to explain Tantra. I urge you to redo this somehow in Malayalam. If doing good for society was your goal with this episode. Let us help everyone wake up to the powers of real Devi upasana. Only way to success in Kaliyuga is via Tantra sadhana 🙏

    • @paulthomas281
      @paulthomas281 Před 2 dny

      @AG_KA108 English is a wonderful language to explain Tantra. Malayalam won't help because most Malayalees don't have adequate vocabulary in Sanskrit and don't understand Sanskrit words in Malayalam, for example the word മതം.

    • @AG_KA108
      @AG_KA108 Před 2 dny

      @@paulthomas281 English is NOT adequate to explain details of Tantra my friend. And only if you are a Tantra sadhak one can understand that. Regardless, she is wonderful and this is a really nice episode. Let’s focus on her wisdom 🙏

    • @paulthomas281
      @paulthomas281 Před 2 dny

      @@AG_KA108 I've been studying Sanskrit for the last 8 years, and I teach Sanskrit as well. And I am also a French and German teacher. All languages are adequate to explain the details of Tantra, including English. Is it just English according to you, or are there other languages that don't do the job?

  • @manasahegde2617
    @manasahegde2617 Před 3 dny

    this girl shud take forward n gv deeksha to more girls n more priestess shud come as the outcome of her knowledge

  • @prasadpa4149
    @prasadpa4149 Před 3 dny

    Jyotsna is a real blessing for Sanatana Dharma, Sri Lalitha Devi is with her. Let her shower Light of Knowledge and purify minds. Thank you so much.

  • @jashanpreetsingh9080

    It’s universal veda and tantra is interconnected

  • @truthtriumphs8902
    @truthtriumphs8902 Před 3 dny

    Very very very good interview. Santana Dharma 🙏🙏🙏

  • @geethamenohn1
    @geethamenohn1 Před 3 dny

    Beautifully said about the mind... Highly advanced thoughts.

  • @Jun_kid
    @Jun_kid Před 3 dny

    Such profound knowledge and experience, yet such humility. Truly an inspiration. Sath sath pranams🙏🙏.

  • @unnikrishnanpullikuth5064

    Dear sister, Explain it in your own mother tongue. Great discussion. The whole world is listening you.

  • @paddyl3664
    @paddyl3664 Před 3 dny

    ❤❤

  • @paddyl3664
    @paddyl3664 Před 3 dny

    🙏🙏🙏

  • @paddyl3664
    @paddyl3664 Před 3 dny

    ❤❤❤

  • @Jellyfish_781
    @Jellyfish_781 Před 3 dny

    Blessed Soul! May Ma Kali shower you with her best blessings❤️🙏🏻

  • @paddyl3664
    @paddyl3664 Před 3 dny

    ❤❤❤

  • @PremakumariKumari-lx7fq

    Chinnu kutti , we all are proud of you, I want to fallow you, nice, maa Bhadra kali is with you,

  • @user-hd6ey3uc9z
    @user-hd6ey3uc9z Před 3 dny

    Good ma'am 👍 God bless ❤

  • @balajic3823
    @balajic3823 Před 3 dny

    If She speaks in Malayalam I think we can understand a lot more information from her because the Information she is giving out is so PRECIOUS and SACRED.🙏🙏

    • @vasudevankarunakaran906
      @vasudevankarunakaran906 Před dnem

      I agree. She is a treasure of knowledge. It will be nice if she can speak in Malayalam or Tamil. There are many people living overseas interested in Sri Vidya.

  • @dinu78ful
    @dinu78ful Před 3 dny

    Having control over ones emotions leads to less karma accumulation. Moksha can only be achieved when karmic accountbook gets empty. For bulk of us, it will take many many lifetimes to reach that

  • @vijiravin
    @vijiravin Před 3 dny

    what a blessed life . one may want nothing more out of life. in an increasingly materialistic and fake work, its refreshing to see someone so authentic and pure like her.

  • @dinu78ful
    @dinu78ful Před 3 dny

    Mind is playing games with everyone. So perfectly said. She knows this at a very young age. I really envy her.