NL Interviews: Arun Shourie - podcast episode cover

NL Interviews: Arun Shourie

Jun 12, 201711 hr 3 min
--:--
--:--
Download Metacast podcast app
Listen to this episode in Metacast mobile app
Don't just listen to podcasts. Learn from them with transcripts, summaries, and chapters for every episode. Skim, search, and bookmark insights. Learn more

Episode description

Arun Shourie, former Union Minister, economist, journalist and author, discusses his latest book Two Saints: Speculations Around and About Ramakrishna Paramahamsa and Ramana Maharishi. The concept of the book is to bridge the gap between inner consciousness and science. Shourie explains his attempts at understanding faith and the psychological impact of belief. He and Trehan talk about scientific explanations for near-death experiences and the role of the human mind in supporting such acts. Shourie explains how "the government has become an event management company."

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

For the best experience, listen in Metacast app for iOS or Android