In these Podcasts, we will visit pages from Indian History, talk about personality development and conflict management, explore religious texts and share some thoughts on subjects that are of interest to academic and student community.
Research in any field of knowledge must serve a purpose. We are aware that scientific explorations through research therefore have some prerequisites. In this episode, I talk about the Four os that are essential to be deliberated upon before undertaking a journey in research.
29 Apr 2020
Pages from History: Sardar Bhagat Singh
Sardar Bhagat Singh remains an inspiration to millions of young men for the supreme sacrifice that he made for India's Freedom from British Rule in 1931. Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Chandrasekhar Azad smilingly adorned the gallows out of the love that they had for their country. The British were so terrified of the young patriots that they did not even hand over their dead bodies to the next of kin fearing that their corpses will inspire millions. They were so very wrong in that assumption. The ashes of these patriots that the British cast in the waters of the Sutlej cruised into the blood of millions more, eventually leading to independence from British Rule.
This is the story of Bhagat Singh.
28 Apr 2020
Story Time: Angels in Cancer Ward
This is the story of three selfless Army wives who spend their time nursing and literally mothering terminal cancer patients. After meeting them, I believe that angels are there on Earth, especially in cancer wards.
This story is from my personal experience and your comments are welcome.
Stay blessed. Stay safe.
22 Apr 2020
War Diaries: Pedangi, the Brave
Pedangi was a army mule that had an illustrious life of valour and courage during her 39 years of service in the India Army. This is her story.
21 Apr 2020
War Diaries: Narratives on World War II
The sacrifices of over nine thousand American soldiers on the Omaha beach in Normandy earned the beach a new name - Democracy's Beach. Rightfully, a grateful America and France honour their memories even today. In the same war, over 87000 Indian troops made the supreme sacrifice in Italy, West Asia and Far East. Ironically, these gallant men are neither remembered as heroes in their own soil nor celebrated elsewhere. Apart from their sacrifices, India as a Colony of the British Empire paid nearly two billion USD in war time expenses to Britain.
This episode is in memory of those great sons of India.
21 Apr 2020
Bat Kid, The Super Hero
The story of Miles Scott, a five year old with leukaemia and the way City of San Francisco went out of its way to fulfill his dream is a story that I would like to narrate ad infinitum. It is a story that speaks of the courage of a five year old to live his dream and the compassion of a city that made the dream possible. This story is dedicated to the parents of Miles Scott and the memory of the brave "Bat Kid who saved Gotham city".
This is a reading from the entry in my blog www.musings-alittleabouteverything.blogspot.com that I made in November 2013.
21 Apr 2020
William Garrow and The Matter of Faith
William Garrow was collector of Coimbatore district in early 19th century. When he was on a tour of Bhavani, Goddes Vedanayaki herself saved his life from certain death. William Garrow remained dedicated to the Goddess and presented a palanquin made of ivory to the temple.
His experience at the Sangemewara temple at Bhavani tells us that Bhakthi is not just about rituals and practices. It is about faith that transcends cultures.
20 Apr 2020
Khalil Gibran: On Love
There are a number of reasons why Khalil Gibran appeals to people from all walks of life. He was born a Maronite, but was drawn to the philosophy of Islam, Christianity and other religions too. In particular, Sufi philosophy held a great influence over him and it will be appropriate to even class him as a Sufi. Like Rumi, he discovered the essence of all religions in that he expounded the beauty of love of God by stressing upon the essential unity of the soul with God. We may not need to listen to no more upon his deep spiritual understanding than in understanding of what he spoke of Love.
In this second episode, I recite Gibran's philosophy on love.
20 Apr 2020
Khalil Gibran: Readings from the Prophet
Khalil Gibran (1883-1931) remains one of the most popular and widely read philosopher of our times. Among his dozens of writings, the Prophet is the jewel for it expounds his philosophy in simple and lucid words which can be understood by any soul thirsting for answers to fundamental concepts of life.
Passages selected for reading in these episodes are drawn from publicly available material on the internet.
20 Apr 2020
Pages from History: The Prince
The story of the struggle for India's independence from British Rule is recorded in some of the most well documented pages of history. Leaders like Mahatma Gandhi became icons for the inspiration for freedom all over the world. Under the stewardship of such great leaders, the sacrifices made by thousands of other Indian's must also be written or understood by generations to come. Such transcription of their stories serve two purposes: one, the retelling of their stories is the homage that we pay for their sacrifice. Two, the lessons learnt their selfless service and sacrifice will assist in shaping the character of this great nation.
In the episodes commencing with this story of Veer Savarkar, I intend narrating the stories of some illustrious sons of India.
20 Apr 2020
Introduction to Bhagwat Gita
The Bhagwat Gita remains the crown jewel among the Vedic heritage of India. It is the crown jewel for it syntheses the knowledge of the Veda, Upanishads and Purana. Many would presume that Gita is a religious script and therefore to be studied by those who are so inclined. The sustained interest and study of Gita by scholars from a host of disciplines across the knowledge that human kind possesses as of now shows that teachings of the Gita go beyond mere religious interest. Quite a few religions across the world prescribe renunciation and sainthood as the ultimate methods of self realization. Bhagwat Gita tells us that by adopting to any of the yoga prescribed in it, even while leading a normal life in a family, one can attain the highest ideal of moksha or self realization. In these series of talks, I have tried to explore the Bhagwat Gita while remaining acutely aware that I am personally as imperfect as I could be. I sincerely hope that those who listen to these casts would add wisdom to my explorations.
20 Apr 2020
Formulating the Basics of Academic Research
Growth and prosperity are incumbent on our ability to research, synthesize and apply our knowledge to our requirements. The world that we live in is driven by knowledge and even economists tag countries as knowledge economies based on the country's ability to create and apply knowledge for prosperity and social justice.
In order to foster a generation of young researchers to undertake purposeful research, an endeavor is being made to lay out the fundamental concepts for excellence in academic research in this series of episodes. The talks have been purposefully kept generic in their tone and tenor to enthuse a cross section of young academics to take to research as a career in any field that they choose to. Hope this objective will stand fulfilled.
This series is being hosted in furtherance of the objectives of Electronic Journal of Social and Strategic Studies.
18 Apr 2020
Pages from History: The Story of Vanchi
When Collector Ashe of Tirunelveli boarded the train on the 17th June 1911, he did not know that his name will be written in the Foot Note of the story of one of India's greatest patriots.
This is the story of Vanchi or Vanchinathan who made the ultimate sacrifice for an India that would be free from British Colonial Rule.
17 Apr 2020
Bhagwat Gita - Arjuna Nishada Yoga
The beauty of Bhagwat Gita is in the fact that that it is so relevant to our daily life - be it at home or at the place of work. The most important lesson that the first sloka (stanza) of the Second Chapter of the Gita teaches us is the concept of trust. Many would think trust is for attaining self realization between God and man. Surprisingly, it is trust that gains us our aspirations even in work place. Trust is that mantra that can move mountains, in personal and social dimensions apart from its absolute necessity in the spiritual dimension.
We will explore this concept of trust in this talk.
17 Apr 2020
Meaning and Concept of Guru
The scriptures of the Hindu faith have been unique for they say that all knowledge is inside one's own self. Swami Vivekananda proclaimed this in immortal words when he said 'Man is potentially divine'. Even though such knowledge is resident in us, we need the help of someone to peel those layers of ignorance and confusion that cover our self in order that we know what we seek to know. However, not every one of us know even this much as to what to seek from whom. We have self proclaimed gurus who tell us how to run business; some tell us how to write or sing or to deal with neighbors or overcome alcohol and drugs. We call everyone who points to any direction as guru.
What exactly is the concept of guru? In this talk we will try and explore its meaning.
17 Apr 2020
Pages from History: The Trial of 1922
Many believe that the history of the world and of nations is shaped by great leaders, wars and the toil of visionaries. If we only stop to carefully look into the pages of history, we will find that courts and trials have also played a crucial role. This is the story of one such trial that shaped the history of India.
In 1922, Mahatma Gandhi was tried at Ahmedabad on the charge of sedition. The trial of Mahatma stands as the ultimate testimony in the annals of judicial history for it epitomized courage, conviction and exemplary judicial conduct.
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