From the era of Veda and Upanishad in the 8th century BCE, this episode touches on the grace of Gargi Vachaknavi one of the most influential philosophers of the Vedic period and her enlightening debate with sage Yajnavalkya in the Janak’s court. In this episode, host Sucheta Paranjape deconstructs Gargi’s wisdom, her bravery as she stepped ahead to engage in a debate with Sage Yajnavalkya, and arguments about the reality of the basic foundation of an entity or the ultimate ‘wrap’ of reality.

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From the era of Veda and Upanishad in the 8th century BCE, this episode explores the sagacity of the great Brahmhavadini Maitreyi, one of the most renowned and virtuous philosophers from the Vedic period. It gives insight into the choices she makes when her husband, Sage Yajnavalkya decides to take sannyasa, and the famous theological dialogue with Sage Yajnavalkya where she approaches the Hindu concept of atman or the metaphysical nature of soul and self.

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From the era of Veda and Upanishad in the 8th century BCE, this episode talks about the great scholar Ubhaya Bharati, the Janak’s court, and the way of eastern philosophy a journey of love for wisdom. Host Sucheta Paranjape gives a brief introduction to the dynamics of philosophy of the 8th century and looks into the scholarly gifts of Bharati as the promised debate between her husband Mandana Mishra and the great philosopher Adi Shankaracharya takes place.

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