Before the Gods: The Forgotten Faiths of Ancient Northern India

What if India’s spiritual rootsaren’t just divine… but defiant?Long before Hinduism took shape, a wildfire of radical ideas swept across the subcontinent. Fatalists, materialists, skeptics, and seekers debated gods,fate, and the soul. This isn’t just a story of religion — it’s one of human psychology. Join host Richa Sojatia on Deep Dive as we explore Ājīvikas, Cārvākas, and the lost philosophies of India that questioned everything.Give us a like, follow & subscribe on spotify if you enjoyed this episode & on our official IG: https://www.instagram.com/_deepdivewithricha/🔍 Follow the Deep Dive With Richa Sojatia Podcast for new episodes every week.CREDITSResearch& Script: Richa SojatiaSources:Axial Age — Karl Jaspers, Philosophy of HistoryĀjīvikabeliefs — John M. Koller, TheIndian Philosophical SystemsCārvākaphilosophy — DebiprasadChattopadhyaya, Indian AtheismJainism & Buddhism — Romila Thapar, Early IndiaReligious transformation — Diana L. Eck, India: A Sacred GeographyComparative psychology — Modern research (applied carefully) Music Credits: www.fesliyanstudios.com www.scottbuckley.com.au (Creative CommonsAttribution License)Pixabay & www.uppbeat.io