The passages I will read in this episode, continue from the previous one where Swamiji has starts to weave in the origin and significance of the Upanishads. He will talk more about this in the subsequent chapters but for now, he introduces the interconnectedness of this profound Hindu text with the philosophy that was found in India at that time, and thesynthesis with modern scientific thought seen in western civilization. Swami Ranganathandanda quotes Charles Darwin and Julian Huxley and various other thinkers in his passages. His mind was a library of cross referenced indicesthat continue to awe and inspire even today

This episode explores the profound essence of Indian culture through the insightful lens of Swami Ranganathananda. Drawing upon the wisdom of renowned historians and philosophers, Swamiji presents a sweeping view of India’s cultural heritage—tracing its roots back to the Indo-Aryan era and examining the evolution of the intellectually awakened human being. With clarity and conviction, he lays the foundation for a broader understanding of India’s socio-cultural and spiritual legacy, highlighting its enduring relevance in the context of modern scientific thought. This treatise is not just a reflection on the past, but a compelling bridge between ancient wisdom and contemporary inquiry.

Welcome to “Readings from Eternal Values for a Changing Society by Swami Ranganathananda.”

This podcast brings you chapter-by-chapter readings and reflections from one of the most revered spiritual thinkers of modern India. Swami Ranganathananda, the 13th President of the Ramakrishna Math and Ramakrishna Mission, was a visionary monk whose teachings bridged timeless Vedantic wisdom with the challenges of contemporary life.

This episode is a brief overview of this illustrious author and his iconic treatise that I shall read to you chapter by chapter. The relevance of his words is timeless, and especially timely in today's world. We shall reflect on this and I will try and incorporate some interesting anecdotes from this life and teachings, that continue to affirm, how beautifully and poignantly he lived and practiced the truths, he so effortlessly expounded.

Swami Ranganathananda was my Spiritual Guru, so on this auspicious day of Guru Purnima I am humbled to launch this first glimpse.