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  1. 6 days ago

    The Student Life of Sadguru Sri Sridhara Swami

    Sadguru Sri Sridhara Swami was one of the illustrious Sadhus of the 20th century. His hilltop ashrama at Varadapura, near Shivamogga, is a renowned Punya Kshetra attracting lakhs of devotees throughout South India and abroad. Hailing from the glorious tradition of Samartha Ramadasa — the architect of Chhatrapati Sivaji, the sublime and exalted life of Sridhara Swami is deeply inspirational and profoundly humbling to put it mildly. From a very early age, in his student life, Sridhara Swami embarked on a life of asceticism and engaged in intense Japa and Tapas. This episode narrates some details of Sridhara Swami's daily routine as a teenager and student. It shows what an extraordinary role model he is for students of the contemporary period and future. This episode is a profound guide especially for Hindu parents in properly grooming their children and bringing them up with proper values and spiritual ideals. Do listen in! If you found this episode useful and inspiring, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us weeks of focussed research, writing and rigorous editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love.Your support really means a lot!Ways you can Support Support via UPI: ddispatch@axl Other: https://pages.razorpay.com/DonatetoDD Scan the QR Code below: This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    20 min
  2. Mohandas Gandhi’s Fatal Friendship with the Ali Brothers

    14 Jun

    Mohandas Gandhi’s Fatal Friendship with the Ali Brothers

    THIS EPISODE traces the origins of the so-called Khilafat Movement to the destruction of the Ottoman Caliphate by the British. The Ashraf or Muslim elite in India were outraged at this event and began to provoke the Indian Muslim community for the restoration of the Caliphate. The Khilafat Movement was led by two brothers, Muhammad Ali Jauhar and Shaukat Ali, popularly known as the Ali Brothers. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi volunteered to support this lethal agitation aimed at reviving Muslim political power in India. It had nothing to with the freedom struggle against the British. The childish statements and outrageous behaviour of Gandhi in support of the Khilafat Movement truly defies description. Do watch this thrilling episode that offers priceless perspectives and sharp analysis about crucial events related to the Indian National Congress and freedom struggle. Heartfelt Appeal If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love.Your support is invaluable in sustaining our labour of love. Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast: * UPI: ddispatch@axl * Wallets, Netbanking, etc. * Take a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    36 min
  3. How Communist Russia Transformed Nawab Nehru into a Soviet-Addict

    8 Jun

    How Communist Russia Transformed Nawab Nehru into a Soviet-Addict

    In 1927, the Nehru family was invited as Soviet Russia’s state guests to witness and participate in a celebration to commemorate one decade of the Great October Communist Revolution of 1917. When the whole world was bitterly critical of Russia’s massive shortages and unemployment, Nawab Nehru didn’t seem surprised that he was provided a luxury class train compartment all sponsored by the USSR. For four days, the Russian government lavishly wined and dined and entertained Nawab Nehru. By the time he returned to India, he was transformed into an incurable Soviet addict. Do listen to this full story which does not find mention in any mainstream narratives about the Congress party and the Nehru dynasty. Support Our Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love. Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast: * UPI: ddispatch@axl * Wallets, Netbanking, etc. * Click the button below to take a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    27 min
  4. How Bahadur Shah Zafar Betrayed the First War of Independence | The Full Story!

    7 Apr

    How Bahadur Shah Zafar Betrayed the First War of Independence | The Full Story!

    Bahadur Shah Zafar was a nominal king living off the pension provided by the East India Company. Instead of leading the freedom struggle, he actually betrayed it along with his wife, Zeenat Mahal. Yet, for the longest time, our history books and popular discourse have celebrated him as a great warrior of Indian independence. Tune into the full podcast to understand the real truth behind such important episodes of Indian history. Support Our Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love. Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast: * UPI: ddispatch@axl * Wallets, Netbanking, etc. * Click the button below to take a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    19 min
  5. Dhurandhar: The Revenge has Sent Bollywood Dinosaurs into Depression

    2 Apr

    Dhurandhar: The Revenge has Sent Bollywood Dinosaurs into Depression

    The phenomenal and continued success of smash hit Dhurandhar: The Revenge has sent Bollywood relics into panic mode. As usual, they are hollering about how it is a propaganda film. They simply don’t know what hit them and even worse, are unable to cope with the aftermath.This time around, even the Tamil film industry — also called Dravidawood — is outraged at its success and record-breaking collections even after two weeks. Notable people who branded Dhurandhar as a propaganda movie include Vetrimaran, Ameer and Prakash Raj. This episode decodes the hypocrisy and the real truth of these so-called filmmakers and actors who are actually the real propagandists. Join the conversation! Support Our Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love. Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast: * UPI: ddispatch@axl * Wallets, Netbanking, etc. * Click the button below to take a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    9 min
  6. A.R. Rahman Rips off his Mask

    21 Jan

    A.R. Rahman Rips off his Mask

    SOUND ENGINEER A.R. RAHMAN who played the victim card during his recent BBC interview generated a nationwide backlash. By accusing the Hindu community of being divisive, he has finally taken off his mask. A first generation Hindu convert to Islam, Rahman has displayed overt zeal in proving his loyalty to his adopted faith.Listen to this podcast episode discussing A.R. Rahman's career trajectory and politics and his ingratitude shown against the very community that made him successful and wealthy. Support Our Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love. Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast: * UPI: ddispatch@axl * Wallets, Netbanking, etc. * Take a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    39 min
  7. The Unknown Story of the 1921 Anti-Hindu Riots in Malegaon

    13 Jan

    The Unknown Story of the 1921 Anti-Hindu Riots in Malegaon

    This podcast episode brings several eye-opening facts to light about how Gandhi misled the Hindu community into supporting the Pan Islamic Khilafat Movement. It was Gandhi who unilaterally glorified the bigoted Ali Brothers as nationalists and freedom fighters. Few people today know that Mohammad Ali got a Fatwa issued by 500 Ulemas throughout India to rebel against the government. Mohandas Gandhi endorsed this Fatwa from the official platform of the Indian National Congress. In a parallel development, the Khilafat Committee in Malegaon, Maharashtra, began making violent speeches, which eventually led to unprovoked violence committed by Muslims in the town. For three days in April 1921, the Muslim community set Malegaon on fire leading to a mini pogrom of Hindus, temple destruction, vandalism and large scale looting. This is a horrific chapter of recent history that has been largely untold. Listen to the full episode containing precious insights and hidden details of this incident and the career of Mohandas Gandhi. Support Our Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love. Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast: * UPI: ddispatch@axl * Wallets, Netbanking, etc. * Take a paid subscription. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    35 min

  8. 26/11/2025

    The Aftermath of Bihar Elections: An In-Depth Analysis

    This episode presents perhaps the definitive analysis of the recently concluded Bihar Assembly Elections in which the NDA secured a thumping majority and the INDI alliance bit the dust. Join the conversation as we decode a vast range of issues starting from the great Magadha Empire all the way up to the late Congress Chief Minister Jagannath Mishra, the rise of Lalu Prasad Yadav and the dark details of his Jungle Raj in Bihar. Anything said further will ruin the suspense. Do tune in! Support Our Podcasts If you enjoyed this episode, please consider supporting The Dharma Dispatch podcast so we can offer more such interesting, informative and educational content related to Indian History, Sanatana Dharma, Hindu Culture and current affairs. It takes us months of rigorous research, writing and editing and significant costs to offer this labour of love. Ways you can Support The Dharma Podcast: * UPI: ddispatch@axl * Wallets, Netbanking, etc. 3. Scan the QR Code below. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thedharmadispatch.substack.com/subscribe

    55 min
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Stories, essays and Podcasts from Indian civilisation, history and culture. Narratives from Sanatana Dharma. Delivered directly to your email inbox. thedharmadispatch.substack.com

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