That's So Hindu
136 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago -The podcast that interviews entrepreneurs and activists, politicians and professors, journalists, entertainers, spiritual teachers, and more on how Hinduism shapes their work and lives. All American. So Hindu. Brought to you by the Hindu American Foundation.
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Until the horrors of Kashmir’s ethnic cleansing are owned up to, communal harmony won't return: Part Two | Vijay Sazawal
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this second part of Deepali Kulkarni’s talk with Vijay Sazawal, international coordinator for the Indo-American Kashmir Forum, and a senior member of the Kashmir Overseas Association, they discuss the most recent violence in Kashmir, the reality of the situation for Kashmiri Hindus today, as well as some more context on the Exodus. Indo-American Kashmir Forum Kashmir Overseas Association
Until the horrors of Kashmir’s ethnic cleansing are owned up to, communal harmony won't return: Part Two | Vijay Sazawal
January 27, 2022 12:00 - 17 minutes - 23.9 MBIn this second part of Deepali Kulkarni’s talk with Vijay Sazawal, international coordinator for the Indo-American Kashmir Forum, and a senior member of the Kashmir Overseas Association, they discuss the most recent violence in Kashmir, the reality of the situation for Kashmiri Hindus today, as well as some more context on the Exodus. Indo-American Kashmir Forum Kashmir Overseas Association Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Until the horrors of Kashmir’s ethnic cleansing are owned up to, communal harmony won't return: Part One | Vijay Sazawal
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode Deepali Kulkarni speaks with Vijay Sazawal, international coordinator for the Indo-American Kashmir Forum, and a senior member of the Kashmir Overseas Association. They have a wide-ranging discussion on the history of Kashmir’s accession to India in 1947, first-hand accounts of the ethnic cleansing of Hindus that happened in Kashmir 30 years ago, and what comes next for the region. Indo-American Kashmir Forum Kashmir Overseas Association
Until the horrors of Kashmir’s ethnic cleansing are owned up to, communal harmony won't return: Part One | Vijay Sazawal
January 19, 2022 12:00 - 50 minutes - 69.3 MBIn this episode Deepali Kulkarni speaks with Vijay Sazawal, international coordinator for the Indo-American Kashmir Forum, and a senior member of the Kashmir Overseas Association. They have a wide-ranging discussion on the history of Kashmir’s accession to India in 1947, first-hand accounts of the ethnic cleansing of Hindus that happened in Kashmir 30 years ago, and what comes next for the region. Indo-American Kashmir Forum Kashmir Overseas Association Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...
How yoga helped me survive two days lost in a frigid wilderness | Jolly Yogi Bose
December 02, 2021 12:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah speaks with Jolly Yogi Bose, who recently had to put her yoga training to the test after getting lost and separated from her partners on a hike in the Sierra National Forest. Jolly explains how she stayed warm and focused through the frigid ordeal though yogic breathing and meditation exercises and was ultimately rescued. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’ve forgotten that Hindu teachings have given trans people a status equal to other genders | Anjali Rimi
October 28, 2021 11:00 - 44 minutes - 60.8 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Anjali Rimi, a South Asian, Hindu, Canadian-American woman of trans experience, based in the Bay Area. Anjali is the president and co-founder of Parivar Bay Area, America’s only trans-led, trans-centering queer organization. Parivar Bay Area focuses on centering trans-equity and economic justice within the Indian and South Asian diaspora. Parivar Bay Area Parivar Bay Area on Facebook Parivar Bay Area on Instagram
After one week of violence, 335 Hindu temples vandalized across 33 districts in Bangladesh, with 7 Hindu priests killed
October 19, 2021 19:00 - 25 minutes - 34.9 MBIn this episode Deepali Kulkarni gets a report from one of HAF’s contacts in Bangladesh on the attacks directed and Hindus and Hindu temples in the past week, stemming from a social media post on Durga Puja. NOTE: This episode contains graphic recounting of physical and sexual violence experienced by Hindus in Bangladesh. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
75 years after being published Autobiography of a Yogi still has something to teach us | Phil Goldberg
October 14, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 68.1 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with author Phil Goldberg about the importance and legacy of Paramahamsa Yogananda’s Autobiography of Yogi, on its 75th anniversary of publication. https://philipgoldberg.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
HAF Shop Talk: Suhag Shukla and Samir Kalra discuss Dismantling Global Hindutva + investigating Univ. of Pennsylvania violations of Hindu students’ rights
October 07, 2021 23:43 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott talks with HAF executive director Suhag Shukla and HAF managing director Samir Kalra about last month’s Dismantling Global Hindutva conference, Hinduphobia in academia, and why HAF has filed a Title VI complaint with the Office of Civil Rights against University of Pennsylvania. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Tibetan people have been enduring unspeakable suffering under the illegal occupation by China | Tashi Dhondup
September 30, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode Deepali Kulkarni speaks with Tashi Dhondup. Tashi is Secretary of the Office of Tibet in Washington DC — a senior member of the Tibetan Government in Exile, now called the Central Tibetan Authority. They discuss the challenges facing the Tibetan people living under Chinese occupation, the CTA’s Middle Way approach in dealing with the government of China, and what the international community can do to help the Tibetan people.
Tibetan people have been enduring unspeakable suffering under the illegal occupation by China | Tashi Dhondup
September 30, 2021 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MBIn this episode Deepali Kulkarni speaks with Tashi Dhondup. Tashi is Secretary of the Office of Tibet in Washington DC — a senior member of the Tibetan Government in Exile, now called the Central Tibetan Authority. They discuss the challenges facing the Tibetan people living under Chinese occupation, the CTA’s Middle Way approach in dealing with the government of China, and what the international community can do to help the Tibetan people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more ...
The humanities keeps talking about Hindus without including our voices | Dr. Indu Viswanathan
August 26, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 71.8 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Dr. Indu Viswanathan. Viswanathan has worked in education for more than two decades as a teacher, curriculum developer, teacher educator, and non-profit research director. They talk about the conference on Hinduphobia she helped organize at Rutgers University, the problems with controversial upcoming Dismantling Global Hindutva conference, and how Hindu practices and Hindus continue to be misunderstood by Western academia and researchers. Indu Viswa...
All about the 8 year-old Hindu boy charged with blasphemy in Pakistan + recent attacks on Hindu temples
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn this episode HAF Human Rights Director Deepali Kulkarni speaks with a Pakistani Hindu leader, who for his safety wishes to remain anonymous, about the latest attacks on Hindu temples and Hindus in Pakistan, and what’s going on with the young Hindu boy charged with blasphemy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are Indian South Africans being attacked? Part 2 | Yashika Singh
August 05, 2021 11:00 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn this episode HAF Human Rights Director Deepali Kulkarni continues her exploration of the history of why Indian South Africans have been targeted in recent violence, speaking with South African Hindu community leader Yashika Singh. They go over how Indians were strategically placed as a buffer between other communities in South Africa during the Apartheid era, the challenges facing Indians today, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are Indian South Africans being attacked? Part 1 | Lux Maharaj
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode HAF Human Rights Director Deepali Kulkarni speaks with South African Hindu community leader Lux Maharaj. They discuss the history of Indians in South Africa, and Africa more broadly, what led up to the looting and violence directed at South African Indians in the past few weeks, and what the Indian community there may be facing in the future. More info: Gauteng Hindus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Why are Indian South Africans being attacked? Part 1 | Lux Maharaj
July 29, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode HAF Human Rights Director Deepali Kulkarni speaks with South African Hindu community leader Lux Maharaj. They discuss the history of Indians in South Africa, and Africa more broadly, what led up to the looting and violence directed at South African Indians in the past few weeks, and what the Indian community there may be facing in the future. More info: Gauteng Hindus
Religious Freedom in Bangladesh 1971-2021: From Genocide to Today
July 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis weeks show is the audio version of a side event HAF held at the International Religious Freedom summit, held in Washington DC last week. The focus of the panel is the 1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide and the ongoing challenges of the Hindu population in Bangladesh. Featured speakers include HAF Human Rights Director Deepali Kulkarni, Dr. Richard Benkin, independent human rights activist and author of "A Quiet Case of Ethnic Cleansing: The Murder of Bangladesh’s Hindus", and Dr. Sachi Dastid...
Religious Freedom in Bangladesh 1971-2021: From Genocide to Today
July 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.3 MBThis weeks show is the audio version of a side event HAF held at the International Religious Freedom summit, held in Washington DC last week. The focus of the panel is the 1971 Bengali Hindu Genocide and the ongoing challenges of the Hindu population in Bangladesh. Featured speakers include HAF Human Rights Director Deepali Kulkarni, Dr. Richard Benkin, independent human rights activist and author of "A Quiet Case of Ethnic Cleansing: The Murder of Bangladesh’s Hindus", and Dr. Sac...
Through chanting mantra we awaken our heart to connect to the Divine heart | Jai Uttal
July 15, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Grammy-nominated musician, multi-instrumentalist, and world music pioneer Jai Uttal. They discuss Jai’s path through sacred chanting, the evolution of the Western kirtan scene over the past several decade, and the line that separates cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. www.jaiuttal.com Jai’s latest album “Let Me Burn” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Through chanting mantra we awaken our heart to connect to the Divine heart | Jai Uttal
July 15, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.4 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Grammy-nominated musician, multi-instrumentalist, and world music pioneer Jai Uttal. They discuss Jai’s path through sacred chanting, the evolution of the Western kirtan scene over the past several decade, and the line that separates cultural appropriation and cultural appreciation. www.jaiuttal.com Jai’s latest album “Let Me Burn”
To really focus, we have to train our minds and then practice what we’ve learned | Dandapani
July 08, 2021 11:00 - 51 minutes - 70.2 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Dandapani, a former Hindu monk turned international speaker. in the Saiva Siddhanta tradition, currently living at in Nosara, Costa Rica. Dandapani is now an international speaker helping people understand and leverage their mind and be the best version of themselves in order to live a life of purpose and joy. We discuss the retreat center and botanical garden he’s founded, how we can learn to better focus our minds, Hindu practices for dealing with ...
Pakistani terrorism doesn’t just kill Indians, it kills Americans too | Dr Michael Rubin
July 01, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, a rebroadcast of a recent HAF webinar, Samir Kalra speaks with Dr Michael Rubin, from the American Enterprise Institute, on contemporary politics in Pakistan and the region, the nation’s support for terrorism, and how this affects the United States. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pakistani terrorism doesn’t just kill Indians, it kills Americans too | Dr Michael Rubin
July 01, 2021 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.3 MBIn this episode, a rebroadcast of a recent HAF webinar, Samir Kalra speaks with Dr Michael Rubin, from the American Enterprise Institute, on contemporary politics in Pakistan and the region, the nation’s support for terrorism, and how this affects the United States.
The study of caste has given a false foundation to Indian culture | Dr Prakash Shah
June 24, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 94.4 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks Dr Prakash Shah a professor at Queen Mary, University of London. Dr Shah specializes in cultural diversity and law, religion and law, caste and law, immigration, refugee and nationality law, and comparative law. They discuss the Western conceptions of caste in India, the complexity of adding caste discrimination to law in both the UK and the US, and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Homophobia in India is a homophobia of ignorance | Ankit Bhuptani
June 16, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Ankit Bhuptani, the chairman and founder of the Queer Hindu Alliance in Mumbai, India. He is an advisor to corporations on inclusivity and diversity, the editor of a Gujarati literary magazine, and has participated in the Mumbai Pride Parade since 2010. They speak about being gay in India, the state of homophobia there, how the LGBT+ community is treated by both major political parties in India and much more. Ankit Bhuptani on Instagram Que...
Homophobia in India is a homophobia of ignorance | Ankit Bhuptani
June 16, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 80.5 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Ankit Bhuptani, the chairman and founder of the Queer Hindu Alliance in Mumbai, India. He is an advisor to corporations on inclusivity and diversity, the editor of a Gujarati literary magazine, and has participated in the Mumbai Pride Parade since 2010. They speak about being gay in India, the state of homophobia there, how the LGBT+ community is treated by both major political parties in India and much more. Ankit Bhuptani on Instagram Queer Hindu ...
If you don’t have Hindu representation on your college campus, create it for yourself | Shreya Mahasenan
June 10, 2021 11:00 - 30 minutes - 41.3 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah speaks with Shreya Mahasenan, a junior at McGill University, in Montreal, Canada. Shreya founded the McGill Dharma Society, when she realized there was no Hindu representation for students. They talk about the hurdles she overcame to create the society, the future of MDS, and her strong Hindu faith, which she credits to her family. McGill Dharma Society Facebook page Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No country is perfect: We’re working towards a more perfect union in the US and so is India | State Rep. Padma Kuppa (D-MI)
June 03, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIn this episode Taniel Koushakjian speaks with Michigan state representative (and former HAF board member) Padma Kuppa. They discuss Rep. Kuppa’s journey from being an engineer to the first Indian American elected to the Michigan legislature, her passion for environmental advocacy, and her newly introduced legislation recognizing Diwali, Vaisakhi, Lunar New Year, and Eid in Michigan. Representative Padma Kuppa Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
No country is perfect: We’re working towards a more perfect union in the US and so is India | State Rep. Padma Kuppa (D-MI)
June 03, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 64.4 MBIn this episode Taniel Koushakjian speaks with Michigan state representative (and former HAF board member) Padma Kuppa. They discuss Rep. Kuppa’s journey from being an engineer to the first Indian American elected to the Michigan legislature, her passion for environmental advocacy, and her newly introduced legislation recognizing Diwali, Vaisakhi, Lunar New Year, and Eid in Michigan. Representative Padma Kuppa
Hinduphobia is real and here’s how to recognize it | Parth Parihar
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Parth Parihar. Parth is a member of the Board of Trustees of Hindu Students Council and a PhD candidate in economics at Princeton University. Earlier this spring he organized, along with Dr Indu Vishwanathan, a conference on Hinduphobia at Rutgers University, which brought together a wide range of speakers on the topic. We discuss the nature of Hinduphobia today, how this is affecting students on college campuses, and much more. Hindu Stude...
Hinduphobia is real and here’s how to recognize it |Parth Parihar
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Parth Parihar. Parth is a member of the Board of Trustees of Hindu Students Council and a PhD candidate in economics at Princeton University. Earlier this spring he organized, along with Dr Indu Vishwanathan, a conference on Hinduphobia at Rutgers University, which brought together a wide range of speakers on the topic. We discuss the nature of Hinduphobia today, how this is affecting students on college campuses, and much more. Hindu Stude...
Hinduphobia is real and here’s how to recognize it | Parth Parihar
May 27, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 56.5 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Parth Parihar. Parth is a member of the Board of Trustees of Hindu Students Council and a PhD candidate in economics at Princeton University. Earlier this spring he organized, along with Dr Indu Vishwanathan, a conference on Hinduphobia at Rutgers University, which brought together a wide range of speakers on the topic. We discuss the nature of Hinduphobia today, how this is affecting students on college campuses, and much more. Hindu Students Counci...
Hindus have a responsibility to modernize chanting for their own families | Shivali Bhammer
May 20, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 62.7 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah chats with Shivali Bhammer, the youngest recording artist to be signed by Sony BMG for bhajans and one of the Top 25 Under 25 South Asian music artists. Her two albums The Bhajan Project and Urban Temple have reached #1 on the iTunes World Music charts. Today, we talk about Shivali’s journey from working in finance to professionally signing bhajans, as well as her passion for Kathak dance. Shivali.co.uk Shivali on Instagram The Bhajan Project on Spotify Urba...
Yoga is about far more than being an advanced gymnast | Riki Warren
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah talks with Riki Warren, one of the top global movement coaches. His London-based movement school, Bodyweight Gurus, qualifies fitness professionals and therapists with accredited certifications. Riki has been practicing advanced bodyweight movement, yoga, and mixed martial arts (including the ancient Indian martial arts Kalari and Kushti) for over three decades. He currently holds a Guinness world record for the most consecutive L-sit ring muscle ups. More recent...
Yoga is about far more than being an advanced gymnast | Riki Warren
May 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 92.9 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah talks with Riki Warren, one of the top global movement coaches. His London-based movement school, Bodyweight Gurus, qualifies fitness professionals and therapists with accredited certifications. Riki has been practicing advanced bodyweight movement, yoga, and mixed martial arts (including the ancient Indian martial arts Kalari and Kushti) for over three decades. He currently holds a Guinness world record for the most consecutive L-sit ring muscle ups. Mo...
Ashok Karmakar recounts the Bengali Hindu Genocide
April 08, 2021 04:00 - 1 hour - 99 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Prof. Chris Fici successfully balances being a scholar and bhakti yogi
April 01, 2021 03:59 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Prof Chris Fici. What sets Chris apart is that he manages to stand balanced authentically in a couple of worlds that don’t always, shall we say, play well together: The academy and the world of devoted Hindus. He was born a Catholic and went on to be a monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnav lineage, before embarking to earn a PhD from Union Theological Seminary, in New York City.
Prof. Chris Fici successfully balances being a scholar and bhakti yogi
April 01, 2021 03:59 - 54 minutes - 75.1 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Prof Chris Fici. What sets Chris apart is that he manages to stand balanced authentically in a couple of worlds that don’t always, shall we say, play well together: The academy and the world of devoted Hindus. He was born a Catholic and went on to be a monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnav lineage, before embarking to earn a PhD from Union Theological Seminary, in New York City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aditi Banerjee talks about her book The Curse of Gandhari
March 25, 2021 03:59 - 43 minutes - 59.3 MBIn this episode Suhag Shukla speaks with Aditi Banerjee. Aditi is a book author, essayist, and attorney, whose first novel, The Curse of Gandhari — which gives a perspective on the Mahabharata from the unique viewpoint of one of the matriarchs of the Hindu epic. Hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bhuwan Pyakurel: The former refugee from Bhutan who's now a city councilor in Ohio
March 18, 2021 04:43 - 1 hour - 87.5 MBIn this episode HAF Director of Human Rights Deepali Kulkarni speaks with Bhuwan Pyakurel, a refugee from Bhutan who emigrated to the United States, settled in Ohio, and is now a city council member. He talks about what led to the Hindu community of Bhutan to be expelled from the Himalayan nation, the challenges of being a refugee in India, and his journey to and success he and his family have found in the US. Hope you enjoy it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mandar Apte: film director, meditation teacher and peace activist
March 11, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes - 57.4 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Mandar Apte. Mandar’s a former petroleum engineer turned filmmaker meditation teacher, and ambassador for peace. We discuss his documentary From India With Love, his work teaching police officers how to meditate, and how the pandemic his changed his teaching. More info: Cities4Peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dr Pankaj Jain on the history of the Hindu-Jain diaspora in America
March 04, 2021 04:00 - 37 minutes - 51.5 MBHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ravinol Chambers, the Hindu monk who became a filmmaker
February 25, 2021 04:00 - 44 minutes - 61.3 MBRavinol Chambers is the founder of the multi-award-winning Be Inspired Films. His work focuses on stories that cross boundaries, challenge our thinking and inspire change. After growing up in Ireland wanting to become a stockbroker, he instead became a monk in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition for most of his twenties and lived in Africa and India. He made his first film in Africa in 1995, while still a monk, and in 2009 made a full-time career of filmmaking. His first feature documentary ‘Road...
Rukhsana Hasib tells us what she witnessed in 1971 during the Bangladesh genocide
February 11, 2021 02:00 - 50 minutes - 69.9 MBIn this episode Samir Kalra speaks with author Rukhsana Hasib, who recounts her first hand experience during the 1971 genocide in Bangladesh, as well as providing perspective on how Bangladesh is faring today 50 years after gaining independence from Pakistan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artist Manjari Sharma explores how to wear a sari
January 28, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah speaks with artist Manjari Sharma about her groundbreaking work Darshan, her ongoing work How to Wear a Sari, plus much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Artist Manjari Sharma explores how to wear a sari
January 28, 2021 00:00 - 49 minutes - 67.5 MBIn this episode Sheetal Shah speaks with artist Manjari Sharma about her groundbreaking work Darshan, her ongoing work How to Wear a Sari, plus much more.
What Hindu Americans can expect from the Biden-Harris administration
January 21, 2021 06:52 - 52 minutes - 72.2 MBIn this special episode, recorded shortly after the inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, HAF Managing Director Samir Kalra and HAF Director of Public Policy Taniel Koushakjian discuss how important issues for Hindu Americans are likely to fare in the next four years. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Film producer and animal welfare advocate Nirva Patel makes a compelling dharmic case for eating a vegan diet
January 14, 2021 12:00 - 39 minutes - 53.8 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Nirva Patel. Nirva is one of the executive producers of the hit documentary The Game Changers (yes, there are hit documentaries), a board member of Farm Sanctuary, and one of the leading dharmic voices for improving animal welfare and advocating for plant-based diets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Professor Jeffery D Long on the influence of Hindu thought on Star Wars + misunderstandings about Hinduism
January 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Jeffrey D Long, professor of religion and Asian studies at Elizabethtown College. We discuss stereotypes and misunderstandings about Hinduism, his latest book on Hinduism in America, and the Hindu themes in Star Wars - including the new Disney+ series The Mandalorian.
Professor Jeffery D Long on the influence of Hindu thought on Star Wars + misunderstandings about Hinduism
January 07, 2021 12:00 - 1 hour - 90.1 MBIn this episode Mat McDermott speaks with Jeffrey D Long, professor of religion and Asian studies at Elizabethtown College. We discuss stereotypes and misunderstandings about Hinduism, his latest book on Hinduism in America, and the Hindu themes in Star Wars - including the new Disney+ series The Mandalorian. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.