The Bhagavata Podcast

The Bhagavata Podcast

The Bhagavata Podcast

The Bhagavata Podcast invites listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam. Each episode features conversations between scholars, many of whom are also practitioners, as they reflect on and analyze a chapter of this text together. The podcast offers a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight, providing fresh perspectives that illuminate the beauty and uniqueness of the Bhagavatam.

In each episode, host Dr. Måns Broo, an esteemed scholar and Gaudiya Vaishnava practitioner, invites expert guests to reflect on a chapter of the Bhagavata Purana. Following a linear progression through the text, the discussions explore the philosophical, theological, and literary dimensions of the Bhagavatam, offering both traditional insights and modern academic interpretations. This thoughtful approach enables listeners to journey through the Bhagavata Purana chapter by chapter, uncovering the intricate teachings of this work.

The Bhagavata Podcast is an initiative supported by the Gaudiya Studies Research Programme of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, furthering the mission of connecting living traditions with academic exploration.

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1.1. Questions by the Sages with Shaunaka Rishi Das

1.1. Questions by the Sages with Shaunaka Rishi Das

2025-03-04

This episode of The Bhagavata Podcast explores the Bhagavata Purana, a central text in Vaishnavism, through the insights of scholars and practitioners. Today's conversation delves into the complexities of the text, its philosophical depth, and the personal journeys of those engaging with it. In this conversation, Shaunaka Rishi Das and Bhrigupada Das explore the themes of spiritual inquiry, the urgency of facing death, and the transformative power of engaging with the Bhagavatam. They discuss the qualifications for understanding the text, the transgressive aspects of its teachings, and how it redefines spiritual hierarchies. The conversation emphasizes the relevance of the Bhagavatam in contemporary society and offers insights into reading and interpreting the scripture effectively.


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