EP12: Hindu-Or-Die? Understanding Indian Philosophy and its solutions to Climate Change (Part I)

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DISCLAIMER: The title of this episode is an attempt to use humour to being attention to the fact that humanity finds itself in a Do-Or-Die situation due to climate change, and our solution to our climate crisis might lie in shaping our lives according to the nature worshipping, ecologically harmonious ancient Hindu philosophy. The title does not attempt to suggest the supremacy of Hinduism over other religions, and does not intend to offend any religious denomination. Joining us in Episode 12, we have Dr Meera Baindur, one of the most incredible scholars of that unique but undeniably useful intersection of environmental philosophy and traditional Indian philosophy. Dr Meera has obtained a Doctoral degree focused in Environmental Philosophy and also authored a book titled “Nature in Indian Philosophy and Culture”, which makes her the perfect guest to help us understanding the intricacies of intersectionality of Indian philosophy, ecology, and climate solutions, and maybe provide a little light to this confused nation, this lost civilization, this insta-Ram generation. With Dr Meera, we attempt to learn about what it means to be living in harmony with nature, learn why Hindus have worshipped nature, learn about the importance of rituals in combatting ecological disharmony, learn why Dr Meera’s guru once said 'heenandushyate Hindu', and learn how ancient Indian philosophy might provide the answer to solving climate change, in Episode 12 of What UnEarth.