Hinduism at Oxford: How a Catholic Scholar Embraced Hinduism | Shaunaka Rishi Das | Ep 206

The Mohua Show is a weekly podcast about everything from business, technology to art and lifestyle, But done and spoken ईमानदारी सेConnect with UsMohua Chinappa: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohua-chinappa/The Mohua Show: https://www.themohuashow.com/Connect with the GuestShaunaka Rishi Das: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shaunaka-rishi-das-ba87a57/ Follow UsYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheMohuaShowInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/themohuashow/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/themohuashow/For any other queries [email protected] Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Shaunaka Rishi Das, a Catholic from Ireland who made his way into the world of Hindu studies. He shares his fascinating journey, detailing how he got involved in the field and his responsibilities at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, where he serves as director. Shaunaka discusses his role as the Hindu Chaplain at Oxford University and his experiences promoting interfaith dialogue.He dives into the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, emphasising the essence of devotion in Hinduism, and provides insights into the online courses offered by the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies. Shaunaka sheds light on the challenges of promoting Hindu studies globally, especially in India, and offers his perspective on the future of this discipline. Tune in to explore a rich conversation about faith, devotion, and the evolving world of Hindu studies.Chapters:00:00 - Episode Highlights01:38 - Guest Introduction02:50 - Irishman’s Journey into Hinduism04:30 - Life-Changing Moment at 1807:40 - Responsibilities at Oxford Centre09:40 - First Hindu Chaplain13:19 - Interfaith Dialogue Importance17:45 - Bridging Religious Gaps22:16 - Gita's Essential Teachings26:46 - Gita’s Life Influence29:00 - Is Tantra Misunderstood?32:38 - Oxford's Online Courses34:27 - Student Impact35:31 - Overcoming Career Challenges39:45 - Advice for Future Scholars42:11 - Building a Legacy43:55 - Family's Support46:00 - Closing RemarksDisclaimerThe views expressed by our guests are their own. We do not endorse and are not responsible for any views expressed by our guests on our podcast and its associated platforms.#TheMohuaShow #Podcast #ShaunakaRishiDas #HinduMythology #HinduStudies #Catholic #Hindu #Oxford #OxfordCentre Podcasting #Education #EducationalSystem #Ireland #India #Spirituality #SpiritualJourney Thanks for Listening! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.