Chakravarthi Ram-Prasad
Distinguished Professor of Comparative Religion and Philosophy at Lancaster University
5 episodes
Appears in multiple episodes with: Jessica Frazier
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The Ramayana
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the ancient Sanskrit epic, one of the greatest works of world literature, which is still seen as a sacred and influential text by Hindus today.
9 March 2023
Also featuring: Jessica Frazier, Naomi Appleton
Lakshmi
Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth and good fortune, born, according to one tradition, when she rose from the churning of the ocean of milk.
6 October 2016
Also featuring: Jessica Frazier, Jacqueline Suthren-Hirst
Hindu Ideas of Creation
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss Hindu ideas about the creation of the universe.
5 December 2013
Also featuring: Jessica Frazier, Gavin Flood
The Upanishads
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the Upanishads, the sacred texts of Hinduism. Dating from about 700 BC, their mystical and philosophical nature still resonates today.
8 November 2012
Also featuring: Jessica Frazier, Simon Brodbeck
The Bhagavad Gita
Melvyn Bragg and his guests discuss the contents and influence of the Bhagavad Gita, one of the most revered texts of Hinduism.
31 March 2011
Also featuring: Julius J. Lipner, Jessica Frazier