Author: Raghav Sharma

In this powerful and eye-opening episode of the Discovery of an Author podcast, host Raghav Sharma is joined by renowned scholar, author, and spiritual teacher Dr. Raj Balkaran, as they dive deep into the mythological, philosophical, and spiritual origins of yoga asanas—drawing from Dr. Balkaran’s latest book “The Stories Behind the Poses.” Dr. Balkaran, with his rare combination of academic rigor and traditional spiritual training, shares insights from the ancient Puranic stories and reveals the fascinating mythic roots of the postures practiced in modern yoga studios today. Together, we explore how yoga is far more than just physical movement—it is…

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In this insightful episode of Discovery of an Author, host Raghav Sharma is joined by ISRO scientist Mr.Jijith Nadumuri Ravi. The Rigveda is one of the oldest known scriptures of humanity—but how much do we really understand about its origins, geography, mantras, and deeper meaning? In this episode of Discovery of an Author, we sit down with Jijith Nadumuri Ravi, a former ISRO space scientist and now a dedicated researcher of the Rigveda, Rāmāyaṇa, and Mahābhārata, to explore it all. Jijith brings a fresh, scientific lens to this ancient Vedic text, helping us decode the Rigveda in modern context—from who…

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इस प्रेरणादायी एपिसोड में, डिस्कवरी ऑफ एन ऑथर के मेजबान राघव शर्मा के साथ स्वामी नीलकंठ महादेव शामिल हैं। क्या आप पतंजलि के योग सूत्रों के सच्चे अर्थ की खोज में हैं? यह वीडियो योग सूत्रों, उनके दर्शन, सिद्धांतों और आधुनिक योग अभ्यास पर उनके प्रभाव को समझने के लिए आपका पूर्ण मार्गदर्शक है। चाहे आप नौसिखिया हों या उन्नत योगी, यह गहन अध्ययन आपको पतंजलि की शिक्षाओं को एक-एक सूत्र के माध्यम से समझने में मदद करेगा।

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In this episode of Discovery of an Author, host Raghav Sharma is joined by author Dr Minakshi Dewan. Together, they journey through the diverse and deeply rooted traditions surrounding death in India’s major religions. On the way, the duo explore the symbolism and stories behind these rituals, the evolving roles of women in these practices, and the slow yet significant reforms shaping this sacred space.The author also discusses the loss that led her to research and write on this profound subject. We discuss the caste-based roles entrenched in these rituals, highlighting how the most menial and challenging tasks often fall…

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