If you value independent journalism, constitutional literacy, and thoughtful public conversations, please consider supporting JustRights Podcast. Your contribution helps us research, produce, and share in-depth content free from sensationalism and partisan pressures.Support us here: razorpay.me/@supportjustrightsEvery contribution, big or small, helps keep this work goingIn this episode of JustRights Podcast, host P. B. Jijeesh speaks with Dr. T. S. Shyam Kumar, scholar and researcher, on the enduring significance of Rama in Indian cultural memory, literature, philosophy, and public discourse.Who is Rama? Is Rama merely a religious figure, or does he represent a broader civilizational idea that has shaped Indian society for centuries? How have different traditions interpreted Rama across time? What do the Ramayana and its many regional versions tell us about ethics, kingship, duty, justice, and human relationships?Drawing from history, literature, mythology, and cultural studies, this conversation explores the multiple meanings of Rama beyond simplistic narratives. The discussion also examines how myths evolve, how traditions are transmitted, and why debates around cultural symbols continue to occupy an important place in contemporary India.This episode offers a thoughtful and scholarly exploration of one of the most influential figures in Indian civilization.Guest: Dr. T. S. Shyam KumarHost: P. B. JijeeshProduced by: JR PodStudio | JustRights PodcastIf you value independent conversations on law, society, history, culture, democracy, and public affairs, please consider supporting JustRights Podcast. Your contribution helps us create more in-depth, research-driven discussions and bring distinguished guests to the platform.Subscribe, like, share, and support independent media.#Rama #Ramayana #IndianCulture #IndianHistory #Mythology #HinduTradition #IndianCivilization #CulturalStudies #HistoryPodcast #IndianPhilosophy #KeralaPodcast #JustRightsPodcast #PBSJijeesh #TSShyamKumar #ReligionAndSociety #IndianLiterature #PublicDiscourse #PodcastIndia #MalayalamPodcast #JRPodStudioരാമൻ എന്ന വ്യക്തിത്വവും രാമായണ പാരമ്പര്യവും ഇന്ത്യൻ സമൂഹത്തിലും സംസ്കാരത്തിലും ഇന്നും എന്തുകൊണ്ട് പ്രസക്തമാണ്?ജസ്റ്റ്‌റൈറ്റ്സ് പോഡ്കാസ്റ്റിന്റെ ഈ എപ്പിസോഡിൽ ഗവേഷകനും പണ്ഡിതനുമായ ഡോ. ടി. എസ്. ശ്യാംകുമാറുമായി പി. ബി. ജിജീഷ് നടത്തുന്ന ഗൗരവമായ സംഭാഷണം.രാമനെ വിവിധ കാലഘട്ടങ്ങളും പാരമ്പര്യങ്ങളും എങ്ങനെ വായിച്ചു? രാമായണത്തിന്റെ വിവിധ പതിപ്പുകൾ എന്താണ് നമ്മോട് പറയുന്നത്? ചരിത്രം, സാഹിത്യം, സംസ്കാരം, വിശ്വാസം, സാമൂഹിക ചിന്ത എന്നിവയുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ രാമനെ മനസ്സിലാക്കാനുള്ള ഒരു ശ്രമം.കാണുക. അഭിപ്രായങ്ങൾ പങ്കുവെക്കുക. സ്വതന്ത്ര സംവാദങ്ങളെ പിന്തുണയ്ക്കുക.#JustRightsPodcast #Rama #Ramayana #TSShyamKumar #PBJijeesh #MalayalamPodcast

If you value independent journalism, constitutional literacy, and thoughtful public conversations, please consider supporting JustRights Podcast. Your contribution helps us research, produce, and share in-depth content free from sensationalism and partisan pressures.Support us here: https://razorpay.me/@supportjustrightsEvery contribution, big or small, helps keep this work going.Ambedkar vs Marx? Caste, Class & the Truth Behind “Nil Salam – Lal Salam” | JustRightsIs inequality in India about class… or caste?In this deeply engaging episode of JustRights, we explore one of the most important intellectual and political debates of our time — the relationship between caste and class, through the ideas of B. R. Ambedkar and Karl Marx.With renowned public intellectual Sunil P. Ilayidom, we examine:* Can caste be reduced to class?* Why has caste survived capitalism?* Did Marxism fail to address caste in India?* What was Ambedkar’s critique of Marxism?* Can caste struggle and class struggle be unified?* Is “Nil Salam – Lal Salam” a meaningful political synthesis—or just a slogan?This conversation moves beyond simplistic binaries to uncover the deep tensions between social hierarchy and economic exploitation.If you’re interested in Indian politics, caste system, Marxism, Ambedkarite thought, social justice, or political theory, this episode is for you.⸻🔔 Subscribe to JustRights for more deep conversations👍 Like, Share & Comment your thoughts⸻⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 – Introduction: Caste or Class?02:10 – Why This Debate Still Matters05:30 – Ambedkar’s Theory of Caste12:45 – Graded Inequality Explained18:20 – Why Caste Survives Capitalism24:10 – Marxism & Its Limits in India30:05 – Ambedkar vs Marx: Core Differences37:40 – Violence, Democracy & Revolution43:20 – Can Caste & Class Struggles Unite?49:10 – Hard Questions: Identity vs Class55:00 – Nil Salam – Lal Salam: Reality or Illusion?ജാതിയോ വർഗ്ഗമോ — ഇന്ത്യയിലെ അസമത്വത്തിന്റെ യഥാർത്ഥ അടിസ്ഥാനം ഏതാണ്?JustRightsയുടെ ഈ എപ്പിസോഡിൽ, B. R. Ambedkarയും Karl Marxയും തമ്മിലുള്ള ആശയപരമായ സംഘർഷം പരിശോധിക്കുന്നു. Sunil P. Ilayidomയുമായി ചേർന്ന്, കുലവും വർഗ്ഗവും തമ്മിലുള്ള ബന്ധവും സംഘർഷവും ആഴത്തിൽ ചർച്ച ചെയ്യുന്നു.“Nil Salam – Lal Salam” ഒരു യാഥാർത്ഥ്യമാണോ? അല്ലെങ്കിൽ ഒരു ആശയപരമായ മോഹമോ?

Caste, Class, and the Limits of Liberation | JustRights Podcast with Sunny M. KapicaduIs caste still the central structure of Indian society—even in a state like Kerala that prides itself on progress?In this deeply reflective and intellectually intense episode of JustRights, we sit down with Sunny M. Kapicadu—writer, thinker, and one of Kerala’s most uncompromising Dalit voices—to explore the uncomfortable truths beneath the “Kerala model.”From the politics of dignity vs material survival…to the limits of Marxist class analysis…to the question of whether Ambedkar and Marx can ever truly meet—this is not a casual conversation. It is a confrontation with ideas.⸻🔍 In this episode, we explore: • Is Kerala’s progress a myth masking caste realities? • Why dignity matters more than hunger in understanding oppression • Sabarimala, constitutional morality, and social backlash • Ambedkar vs Marx: conflict or necessary synthesis? • The politics behind Vaikom and electoral exclusion • EWS reservation and the future of affirmative action • Can “Neel Salaam” and “Laal Salaam” come together?⸻🧠 Why this conversation mattersAt a time when public discourse is reduced to noise, this episode attempts something rare:a serious, long-form engagement with the philosophical foundations of justice, equality, and democracy in India.⸻🎙️ About the GuestSunny M. Kapicadu is a prominent Dalit intellectual from Kerala known for his sharp critiques of caste, state power, and dominant political narratives. His lectures and writings challenge both liberal and Left frameworks to confront caste as a living structure.⸻⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:30 Kerala Model & Hidden Caste…⸻🔔 Subscribe to JustRightsFor conversations that go beyond headlines and into the heart of ideas.⸻💬 Join the discussionDo you think caste or class is the central contradiction in India today?