• Ep 35 Dog Dharma: Canine Symbology in Indic Thought

  • Sep 19 2024
  • Length: 17 mins
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Ep 35 Dog Dharma: Canine Symbology in Indic Thought

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  • Why is a dog the vehicle of Bhairava, Śiva’s embodied wrath? What does Yudhiṣṭhira insist on a dog accompanying him to heaven? Invoking ferocity and friendship alike, learn the wide range of canine associations in Indic thought. This story is embodied in the yoga poses ūrdhva mukha śvānāsana (upward facing dog) and adho mukha śvānāsana (downward facing dog).

    Hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice.

    Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com

    Courses (Get a 14-day free trial): https://indianwisdomschool.com

    Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com
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