S10 E01: The Gendered Self in a Masculinist World: the Mahābhārata

Professor Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad explores the balance between spiritual pursuits and royal duties in ancient Indian traditions. The podcast delves into the complex relationship between being in the world and withdrawing from it, highlights the importance of considering gender in the conversation, and examines scenes from the Mahābhārata that challenge concepts of spiritual freedom and material power.