Rajiv Malhotra's Podcast

Rajiv Malhotra

Rajiv Malhotra, founder of Infinity Foundation, is an internationally known researcher and public intellectual on current affairs as they relate to civilizations, cross-cultural encounters, religion and science. He studied physics and computer science and served in multiple careers including: software development executive, Fortune 100 senior corporate executive, strategic consultant, and successful entrepreneur in the IT and media industries. Visit InfinityFoundation.com or Rajivmalhotra.com for more information. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rajivmalhotrapodcast/support

  1. FEB 4

    New Tradition of Purva-paksha: Chamu Krishna Shastry Endorses Rajiv Malhotra’s Vision

    The "Warrior" of Sanskrit ScholarshipIn this stirring address, Shri Chamu Krishna Shastry (Chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti) pays tribute to the tireless work of Rajiv Malhotra and the Infinity Foundation. Speaking at the official launch of the Sanskrit translation of The Battle for Sanskrit, Shastry frames the book not merely as literature, but as a critical tool for India’s Cultural Independence.He acknowledges Rajiv Malhotra as a "warrior" who has spent three decades defending the Dharmic Traditions against Western Universalism and Academic Hinduphobia. Shastry asserts that while traditional scholars have maintained the Guru-Shishya Parampara, they have often lacked the tools to fight the modern Narrative Warfare that Rajiv Malhotra provides.Key Event Highlights:❖ Endorsing the "Digestion" Framework: Shastry explains why the world of Sanskrit scholarship owes a debt of gratitude to Rajiv Malhotra for identifying the Decontextualization of sacred texts.❖ Call for Institutional Integration: An appeal to all Sanskrit universities to conduct seminars on this work to counter the Loss of Adhikara.❖ A New Commentary Style: Shastry predicts that this book will initiate a new tradition of discourse, much like the arrival of "New Logic" in the past.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

    10 min

  2. FEB 4

    Bangladesh on the Brink: Lynching, Lawlessness, and Western Silence

    Bangladesh is facing a grave humanitarian crisis marked by lynchings, attacks on Hindus and other minorities, violence against women, and the near-total collapse of law and order.Media houses are under attack, political opponents are being hounded, and radical Islamist groups appear to be filling the power vacuum. Even more troubling is the deafening silence of the West, raising hard questions about selective outrage and geopolitical interests. In this no-holds-barred discussion, Subhodeep Mukhopadhyay, Senior Research Fellow at Infinity Foundation, speaks with Mahammad Ali Siddique, Secretary General of Bangladesh Human Rights Watch, to understand why persistent human-rights violations in Bangladesh no longer trigger global outrage.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

    51 min

  3. FEB 4

    The Battle for Sanskrit: Rajiv Malhotra’s Purva Paksha vs Western Indology Narratives

    In this inspiring speech, Prof. Shrinivasa Varakhedi, Vice-Chancellor, Central Sanskrit University, highlights the role of Sanskrit as the foundation for India’s future. He underscores how the Central Sanskrit University, with 14 campuses and over 30,000 learners worldwide, is spearheading innovation, leadership, and sacred continuity. The launch of the Sanskrit edition of Battle for Sanskrit is not just translation—it is an enterprise of civilizational literacy, empowering students to engage in vāda-kathā and resist semantic hijacking and slow-burn destabilization. Prof. Varakhedi stresses that Sanskrit is not only India’s past but also its future, capable of guiding innovation while rooted in dharma-based pluralism. With support from Infinity Foundation India and leaders across academia, this initiative demonstrates how Sanskrit can illuminate pathways for unity without sameness, integral unity, and a developed India.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

    15 min

  4. FEB 4

    Defending Narrative Sovereignty: Dr. Krishna Gopal Exposes the Digestion of Indian Civilization

    In this powerful address, Dr. Krishna Gopal, Sah Sarkaryavah, RSS, discusses the urgent Battle for Sanskrit and the ongoing efforts by Western academia to undermine India's civilizational foundation. He highlights how historical figures and modern citation cartels have engaged in narrative laundering to create a sense of internal colonization and inferiority among Indians.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

    14 min

  5. FEB 4

    2026: Rajiv Malhotra's New Year Message | Our Achievements and Future

    Rajiv Malhotra reflects on the past year, sharing key highlights—from publishing multiple books to the strengthening of collaborations through the Banyan Tree Network, efforts grounded in our shared values.Tune in to hear his thoughts!Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

    27 min

  6. FEB 4

    How Rajiv Malhotra Shaped a Movement — Manogna Sastry at Banyan Tree Network

    Manogna Sastry takes the Banyan Tree Network through an eye-opening journey across the Infinity Foundation’s 30-year movement to reclaim, protect, and revive India’s intellectual traditions. She explains how the foundation’s groundbreaking interventions—guided by Rajiv Malhotra’s trailblazing scholarship—have reshaped global narratives, confronted academic distortions, and empowered a new generation to engage confidently with civilizational knowledge systems. Manogna highlights five major anniversary volumes that document the foundation’s pioneering work in areas such as decolonizing mind sciences, reviving Sanskrit, countering misrepresentations of Hindu traditions, and influencing educational reforms in the United States.She also unveils Rajiv Malhotra’s upcoming book 108 Frameworks, which organizes decades of original thinking into a unified school of thought designed for long-term civilizational impact. Through these publications and the stories behind them, Manogna shows how the Infinity Foundation’s legacy serves not only as a historical record but as a strategic roadmap for scholars, policymakers, and Dharma-rooted thinkers who wish to carry the movement forward. Her talk emphasizes the urgency of understanding these frameworks today, as they continue to shape the future of global intellectual discourse.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

    9 min

  7. FEB 4

    Story Behind the Bharatiya Banyan Tree Network and Rajiv’s Legacy : Hari Kiran Vadlamani

    In this powerful talk, Hari Kiran Vadlamani reflects on an artist’s documentation of soldiers enduring extreme isolation and hostile conditions in Kargil, and he draws a striking parallel to the intellectual battles fought by Rajiv Malhotra. He honors Rajiv’s sacrifices, including long stretches away from family, and pays heartfelt tribute to Indrani Ji for her unwavering support. Hari Kiran describes how attending a New Jersey event celebrating Rajiv reignited his own motivation—his “second wind”—and how that experience inspired the formation of the Bharatiya Banyan Tree Network. He concludes by announcing his personal initiative, KoHari.org, through which he aims to coach, collaborate, and contribute toward preserving Rajiv Malhotra’s intellectual legacy for generations to come. Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

    15 min

  8. FEB 4

    Introducing A School of Thought… Rajiv Malhotra Reveals 108 Frameworks

    The second Banyan Tree Network meeting was focused on celebrating and honouring 30 years of Infinity Foundation’s game-changing work, which also coincided with 75 years of its founder, Sri Rajiv Malhotra’s life. On this joyous occasion, Rajiv’s address to the gathering presented an overview of some of the most important aspects of his School of Thought. Drawing on decades’ of experience, the talk saw Rajiv explain his unique insights on focus areas such as AI and Consciousness and the importance of each of his significant books…..In this historic and deeply reflective address, Rajiv Malhotra, founder of the Infinity Foundation and Chairman Emeritus of the Banyan Tree Network, unveils the culmination of decades of scholarship, debate, meditation, and civilizational service: his 108 Frameworks. These frameworks represent a bold, coherent, and original school of thought rooted in Vedic first principles—yet designed to engage the modern world with intellectual sharpness, strategic clarity, and cultural confidence. This is not merely a speech; it is the first public articulation of a lifetime’s work that systematizes Indic knowledge into a living, evolving civilizational toolkit.Rajivji narrates how each framework emerged from real encounters—academic battles, philosophical challenges, digestion attempts, cultural misinterpretations, and geopolitical Kurukshetra—and how these insights crystallized into a comprehensive system capable of training scholars, shaping AI, countering distorted narratives, and empowering future generations. This rare exposition marks a once-in-a-lifetime milestone, capturing the birth of a modern Indic school of thought destined to influence global discourse for decades to come.Who Is Raising Your Children? - https://whoisraisingyourchildren.com/Battle For Consciousness Theory - http://battleforconsciousnesstheory.comSnakes in the Ganga - http://www.snakesintheganga.comVarna Jati Caste - http://www.varnajaticaste.comThe Battle For IIT's - http://www.battleforiits.comPower of future Machines - http://www.poweroffuturemachines.com10 heads of Ravana - http://www.tenheadsofravana.comTo support Infinity Foundation’s projects including the continuation of such episodes and the research we do:इनफिनिटी फ़ौंडेशन की परियोजनाओं को अनुदान देने के लिए व इस प्रकार के एपिसोड और हमारे द्वारा किये जाने वाले शोध को जारी रखने के लिए: http://infinityfoundation.com/donate-2/

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Rajiv Malhotra, founder of Infinity Foundation, is an internationally known researcher and public intellectual on current affairs as they relate to civilizations, cross-cultural encounters, religion and science. He studied physics and computer science and served in multiple careers including: software development executive, Fortune 100 senior corporate executive, strategic consultant, and successful entrepreneur in the IT and media industries. Visit InfinityFoundation.com or Rajivmalhotra.com for more information. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/rajivmalhotrapodcast/support

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  • Creator
    Rajiv Malhotra
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    446
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