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Ep 59 - Learning Ancient Languages: A Conversation with Antonia Ruppel

Author
Dr. Raj Balkaran
Published
Mon 18 Aug 2025
Episode Link
https://www.indianwisdomschool.com/podcasts/the-indian-wisdom-podcast/episodes/2149075018

Sanskritist and seasoned teacher Dr. Antonia Ruppel shares her views on the merits and pitfalls of academic enterprise, the brave new world of self-employed scholarship and the teaching of ancient languages.


Here are some links to learn more about Antonia’s work:


https://www.antoniaruppel.com


https://www.amazon.ca/Sanskrit-Band-Lehrbuch-Antonia-Ruppel/dp/B0FH2VS32K/


https://www.amazon.ca/Sanskrit-Band-Arbeitsbuch-Antonia-Ruppel/dp/B0FH5143SY


https://www.yogicstudies.com/greek-s-101


The Indian Wisdom Podcast is hosted by Dr. Raj Balkaran, a Sanskrit scholar, seasoned storyteller and spiritual lineage holder. He teaches at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies and at The Indian Wisdom School. He is also the author of "The Stories Behind the Poses: The Indian Mythology that Inspired 50 Yoga Postures” and runs a thriving one-on-one spiritual guidance practice.


Personal Website: https://rajbalkaran.com


Courses: https://indianwisdomschool.com


Podcast: https://indianwisdompodcast.com

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