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Brian Collins on Indian Mythology

New Books in Indian Religions

English - June 16, 2021 08:00 - 57 minutes - ★★★ - 9 ratings
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What insights on the human experience can we find in ancient Indian mythology? Join us as we speak to Dr. Brian Collins (Associate Professor, Chair Department of Classics and Religious Studies, Ohio University) about his work on Paraśu-Rāma, the brahmin who decapitates his own mother and annihilates 21 generations of the warriors.
You can also listen to Brian on the NBN here. 
Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com.
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What insights on the human experience can we find in ancient Indian mythology? Join us as we speak to Dr. Brian Collins (Associate Professor, Chair Department of Classics and Religious Studies, Ohio University) about his work on Paraśu-Rāma, the brahmin who decapitates his own mother and annihilates 21 generations of the warriors.

You can also listen to Brian on the NBN here. 

Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com.

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Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/indian-religions