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S1E1 The Ancient Vedic Matrix & the Sacrificial Context
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In this episode, Matthew gives a historical timeline for the emergence of Vedas, defines the sacrificial triad that will become the throughline for future episodes in this series, and elucidates the nature of Vedic knowledge as being composed of rapture and truth. This foundational understanding of the central concerns of the Vedic world helps listeners understand modern yoga as an internalized and refined iteration of the Vedic sacrifice, still seeking knowledge and understanding of the existential problems inherent in human existence.
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15 episodes
Manage episode 362180814 series 2921784
In this episode, Matthew gives a historical timeline for the emergence of Vedas, defines the sacrificial triad that will become the throughline for future episodes in this series, and elucidates the nature of Vedic knowledge as being composed of rapture and truth. This foundational understanding of the central concerns of the Vedic world helps listeners understand modern yoga as an internalized and refined iteration of the Vedic sacrifice, still seeking knowledge and understanding of the existential problems inherent in human existence.
Listen to the podcast episode, then add your comments and questions here.
Matt will be glad to answer you!
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