Indian Religions Podcast

A Conversation with Hanuman Dass

A Conversation with Hanuman Dass with Hanuman Dass
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Raj Balkaran interviews Hanuman Dass, Chairman and Founder of Go Dharmic, about his far-reaching humanitarian work and universal vision if Hindu values. We also touch on his co-authored works with Dr. Nick Sutton of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies.

Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com.

1/27/2022

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