Sudhakar-Musings.org: The Podcast

Sudhakar Mohanraj

Welcome to Sudhakar-Musings: The Podcast — a thought-provoking series that brings together candid conversations with people I've known for decades. This podcast is a space to reflect, laugh, debate, and explore ideas that matter — from philosophy and leadership to technology, culture, and the human experience. Each episode features real stories and diverse viewpoints, offering insight into how different lives unfold and how perspectives evolve over time.

Episodes

  1. Protecting Forests, One Token at a Time — Sacred Groves

    10/26/2025

    Protecting Forests, One Token at a Time — Sacred Groves

    What if conservation could pay for itself? In this episode, Sudhakar connects with his old MBA classmate turned eco-innovator, Vikram Krishna, co-founder of Sacred Groves, a unique community-interest company redefining how nature can be preserved — and still be profitable. Vikram shares how he is Protecting Forests, One Token at a Time (yes, Tokens, not Trees!). Sacred Groves turns forests into “conservation assets,” backed by real technology, blockchain, and purpose-driven commerce models that let individuals and brands protect nature with every purchase. A fascinating story of how business innovation meets environmental stewardship.

    37 min
  2. Part 2 - Thiruvalluvar and his Thirukkural - Relevance to current world

    06/29/2025

    Part 2 - Thiruvalluvar and his Thirukkural - Relevance to current world

    In this second episode, I sit down with two close friends — Rampi and AG — to explore the life and legacy of the Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar. We discuss his magnum opus, the Thirukkural, a 2,000-year-old collection of 1,330 couplets offering profound insights on ethics, governance, and living meaningfully. The conversation covers the structure, relevance, and timelessness of the work, and examines the poet's philosophical neutrality, avoiding religious dogma while advocating critical thinking — making his voice strikingly relevant in today's world.

    41 min
  3. Thiruvalluvar and his Thirukkural - Relevance to current world

    06/09/2025

    Thiruvalluvar and his Thirukkural - Relevance to current world

    In this episode, I sit down with two close friends — Rampi and AG — to explore the life and legacy of the Tamil poet-philosopher Thiruvalluvar. We discuss his magnum opus, the Thirukkural, a 2,000-year-old collection of 1,330 couplets offering profound insights on ethics, governance, and living meaningfully. The conversation covers the structure, relevance, and timelessness of the work, and examines the poet's philosophical neutrality, avoiding religious dogma while advocating critical thinking — making his voice strikingly relevant in today's world.

    28 min
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Welcome to Sudhakar-Musings: The Podcast — a thought-provoking series that brings together candid conversations with people I've known for decades. This podcast is a space to reflect, laugh, debate, and explore ideas that matter — from philosophy and leadership to technology, culture, and the human experience. Each episode features real stories and diverse viewpoints, offering insight into how different lives unfold and how perspectives evolve over time.

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