Rajiv Malhotra's Podcast

In this final episode of the Deep Dive Katha Series, Smt. Vandana Mishra emphasizes the vital civilizational role of storytelling in steadying the mind (Manas) for Dhyana and Moksha. Citing the Bhagavad Gita, Smt. Vandana illustrates how the mind can be one’s greatest friend or worst enemy. To counter modern digital distractions and identity fragmentation, Infinity Foundation introduces “Katha at...

How did ancient Rishis combine empirical science with profound metaphysics? In Episode 7, Smt. Vandana Mishra challenges the Western Grand Narrative by illustrating how Sanātana Dharma has always integrated scientific observation with Addhyatmic wisdom. Through the Katha of Bhagwan Ganesh and Chandra Dev, we explore how astronomical concepts like Jyotisha were taught alongside ethical conduct and...

In this insightful episode of Ask Rajiv, host Vandana Mishra sits down with public intellectual and author Rajiv Malhotra to dissect a critical paradox shaping modern India: the fine line between a youth dividend and a youth liability. As artificial intelligence advances at an unprecedented pace, entry-level jobs are shrinking. Rajiv Malhotra warns that India’s current reliance on exporting raw la...

A personal invitation from Rajiv Malhotra. Join us for the UK Launch of the Banyan Tree Network—a landmark gathering bringing together individuals, organisations, academics, entrepreneurs and community leaders committed to strengthening Dharma through collaboration, dialogue and action. Whether you're already part of this journey or looking to get involved, this is your opportunity to be part...

In this sixth episode of the Deep Dive Katha Series, Smt. VandanaMishra shares a fascinating story from the Mahabharata to show howeven Bhagwan Shri Krishna fulfills his Rishi Rin—the sacred debt owedto the sages. Through this divine Leela, Bhagwan Krishna highlightsthe importance of Rishi Rin, a concept explored in the earlierSanātana way of Thanksgiving series. The story follows Krishna's ex...

Sanātana Dharma teaches that everything in the universe is connected,and that none of us grow alone. In this episode, Smt. Vandana Mishraexplains Pañca‑Ṛṇa — the five cosmic debts described in the TaittirīyaUpaniṣad, showing that gratitude is not just a feeling but aresponsibility. We owe nature (Deva‑ṛṇa) for sunlight, water, air,plants, and animals, and we owe the sages (Ṛṣi‑ṛṇa) for the wisdomp...

Why does simply calling Sanātana Dharma a "religion" fail to capture its essence? In Episode 4, Smt. Vandana Mishra systematically dismantles the Western Grand Narrative by showcasing the decentralized, pluralistic structure of Indian heritage. Armed with the concepts of Being Different, we explore how a duty-based framework creates harmony without the need for rights-based enforcement....

Today, we explore a big question: How does one of the world’s oldest civilizations stay united, confident, and intellectually sharp for thousands of years? It all begins with our knowledge system. The Vedas are built with stunning precision, and the Vedāṅgas act like a protective shield—keeping our wisdom accurate, undistorted, and alive. This built‑in Digestion Resistance is what keeps our Paramp...

Originally recorded at the launch of Indra’s Net, this archival address features Ajit Doval on Rajiv Malhotra’s contributions to Indic thought, civilizational continuity, and the enduring relevance of India’s intellectual and spiritual heritage. #AjitDoval #IndrasNet #IndianCivilization #IndicStudiesWho Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theor...

Why has Bharatiya(Indian) civilization endured into the modern era while others crumbled? In Episode 2, Smt. Vandana Mishra dives into the structural engineering of Sanātana Dharma. She explores how the Guru-Shishya Parampara has preserved our Sacred Continuity through two distinct textual pillars: Shruti and Smriti. Using the Purva-paksha method to clear up Western misconceptions, Smt. Vandana ex...

In this inaugural episode of the Deep Dive Katha Series, Smt. Vandana Mishra invites you to Reverse the Gaze on how we define Bhartiya(Indian) heritage. For too long, Western Universalism has attempted to "digest" the concept of Dharma into the narrow English category of "religion." This episode establishes Civilizational Literacy by exploring why Dharma is one of the most vita...

Should religion be expressed at work? Recent debates around TCS, IndiGo, and Lenskart raise critical questions about what employees can and cannot do, and whether rules are applied fairly. Vijaya Vishwanathan, Trustee of the Infinity Foundation, unpacks these issues—examining policy frameworks, exposing implementation gaps, and defining what genuine neutrality should look like in India’s diverse w...

This episode explores the “We Belong” Impact Summit 2026 and its emphasis on inclusion and community influence. Rajiv Malhotra analyzes how such platforms engage with Hindu-American identity, values, and political positioning in the West, and considers whether they function as authentic outreach efforts or play a role in shaping broader narratives around diaspora representation and influence. Who...

In this video, Vijaya Viswanathan (Trustee, Infinity Foundation) presents a critical perspective on global ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) frameworks and their influence on corporate workplace policies. Using a reported case from TCS’s Nashik office as a reference point, she discusses how emerging workplace inclusion practices—particularly those related to religious accommodation—may b...

A thought-provoking conversation at the Indraprastha Cultural Festival brings together Manogna Sastry, Anil Sahasrabudhe, and Nitin Seth, moderated by Aparna Vijayan, to examine a deeper question beneath public discourse: how India understands itself. Moving beyond surface narratives, the panel explores how civilizational frameworks, educational institutions, and digital systems shape the categori...

In this provocative keynote at the Indraprastha Cultural Festival, Rajiv Malhotra, Founder of Infinity Foundation, delivers a wake-up call regarding India’s Sovereignty as a Subscription. Drawing from the spirit of the Mahabharata, he argues that India is currently chasing the wrong goals by prioritizing "feel-good" emotions over the harsh realities of Narrative Warfare and technological...

In this critical panel discussion, Rajiv Malhotra, Ambassador Kanwal Sibal, and Sankrant Sanu examine the shifting global order through the lens of hard power and technological Swaraj. Rajiv Malhotra argues that India is currently caught in a state of internal colonization due to a fundamental lack of indigenous R&D and intellectual property. He warns that without a robust military-industrial...

In this compelling continuation, Rajiv Malhotra speaks with young women who are survivors of radicalization and conversion to uncover the mechanics of radicalization and the systemic Digestion of Hindu identity. The witnesses describe a harrowing "U-Turn" where a lack of Civilizational Literacy and Dharmic Education left them vulnerable to a Predator Civilization that uses Decontextualization and...

University, honors Malhotra’s decades of Sadhana in protecting the Indian knowledge tradition. Far from a generic lecture, Malhotra’s remarks serve as a definitive defense of his work, articulating how Western Indology has systematically taken over Sanskrit studies over the last two centuries. Rajiv Malhotra emphasizes that the book is a strategic Purva-paksha (methodical challenge) against Wester...

Education shapes civilization. However,a silent takeover is underway. Indian education is being rewired—from knowledge to ideology, from inquiry to activism. This isn’t decolonization; it’s recolonization by new elites. The classroom has become the newest battlefield in a much larger war over India’s future. Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousn...

Two of the world’s oldest surviving civilizations, Jews and Hindus, are facing rising hostility in the modern world. From campus activism to media narratives, from DEI politics to radical Islamism, both communities are increasingly portrayed as privileged oppressors while their historical suffering and civilizational depth are ignored. At the same time, global ideological movements, from woke Marx...

The "Warrior" of Sanskrit ScholarshipIn this stirring address, Shri Chamu Krishna Shastry (Chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti) pays tribute to the tireless work of Rajiv Malhotra and the Infinity Foundation. Speaking at the official launch of the Sanskrit translation of The Battle for Sanskrit, Shastry frames the book not merely as literature, but as a critical tool for India’s Cultural I...

Bangladesh is facing a grave humanitarian crisis marked by lynchings, attacks on Hindus and other minorities, violence against women, and the near-total collapse of law and order. Media houses are under attack, political opponents are being hounded, and radical Islamist groups appear to be filling the power vacuum. Even more troubling is the deafening silence of the West, raising hard questions ab...

In this inspiring speech, Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice-Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, highlights the role of Sanskrit as the foundation for India’s future. He underscores how the Central Sanskrit University, with 14 campuses and over 30,000 learners worldwide, is spearheading innovation, leadership, and sacred continuity. The launch of the Sanskrit edition of Battle for Sanskrit is n...

In this powerful address, Dr. Krishna Gopal, Sah Sarkaryavah, RSS, discusses the urgent Battle for Sanskrit and the ongoing efforts by Western academia to undermine India's civilizational foundation. He highlights how historical figures and modern citation cartels have engaged in narrative laundering to create a sense of internal colonization and inferiority among Indians. Who Is Raising Your...