Ahimsa in the Modern World: The Power of Non-Violence with Rajni Bakshi | E. 10

In this episode, Deepa Mirchandani shares a conversation with Rajni Bakshi, an award-winning journalist and author known for her work on social, political, and economic issues. Her celebrated book, Bazaars, Conversations and Freedom, reimagines value, exchange, and monetary systems driven by equity. Rajni also hosts Ahimsa Conversations, a channel exploring the modern relevance of non-violence.The conversation explores corporate sustainability, the role of social and environmental responsible investment, and the challenges posed by violent structures and systems in our global society. They reflect on activism,, and the value placed on money, alongside Rajni’s critique of the East India Company and the evolution of marketplaces. Rajni’s reflections invite us to question how we organise ourselves and reimagine a more just, nonviolent way of living.We hope you enjoy the conversation.Find more of Rajni's work here:- Bazaars, Conversations and Freedom (Book): https://g.co/kgs/rMUu12U- Ahimsa Conversations: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC63Bx1fQYOkCEom93k4T2tg/videosRajni’s recommendations: Samdhong Rimpoche - The non-violent essence of human beings Nipun Mehta - The role of community Amy Domini - Socially Responsible investing (SRI) Lewis Hyde - Violence in the global market system ; Book recommended: The Gift: Creativity and the Artist in the Modern World, and Common as Air Satish Kumar - The Resurgence Trust Steffi Bednarek: Climate change, fragmentation and collective trauma Rajagopal P.V.: On indirect violence generating direct violence Margaret Mead - Identifying a healed femur bone as the first sign of civilisation, emphasising early human compassion and care. Nick Robbins - the value generation in terms of human well-being and ecological restoration. Book recommended: The Corporation that Changed the World Monica Sharma: The innate capacity of human beings to care beyond the self Faisal Devji: On the concept of ‘humanity’ within violence John Ruskin: Critique of modernity and modern industry. Book recommended: Unto this Last Peter Kropotkin Real World Economics World Social Forum Economy of Permanence - JC Kumarappa Bapu Kuti: Journeys in Rediscovery of Gandhi (Book) - Rajni BakshiThe ADDA is brought to you by The Deep & Meaningful Consultancy.Host: Deepa MirchandaniProduction: Urban Luka Jurc BlagovicMusic: Unreasonable World by Bernard Schimpelsberger (http://www.bernhard.co.at/)Original design: Rory Lawrence (WayMoby - https://waymoby.co.uk/)To find out more about the Deep & Meaningful Consultancy, to sign up for our monthly newsletter and also check out our Group ADDA sessions where we host small spaces for big messy topics, please check out https://www.deepandmeaningful.co. The Adda: https://www.deepandmeaningful.co/the-addaListen on Spotify: https://bit.ly/EP10_SpotifyListen on Apple Podcast: https://bit.ly/EP10_applepodcastWe’ll see you next time!