257: Temples as Financial Hubs? The Shocking Truth About Their Role in History | Sriram Balasubramanian (Author)
Description
In this episode of the Bharatvaarta podcast, we sit down with Dr. Sriram Balasubramanian, a renowned economist and author, to discuss his latest book, 'Dharmanomics.' Dr. Balasubramanian delves into the historical role of temples as economic instruments and their impact on village ecosystems in India. He further explores ancient principles of Dharma and how they can guide modern economics towards sustainable growth. The conversation includes insights into the temple-based economies, the role of culture and norms in economic decision-making, and the influence of ancient economic models on contemporary policy. This discussion is a must-watch for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of India's rich cultural heritage and its economic framework.
00:00 Introduction
01:12 Exploring Dharmanomics
02:10 The Concept of Dharmic Capitalism
03:48 Historical Economic Frameworks
09:28 The Importance of Scholarly Research
13:57 Temple Economy in Bharat
17:38 Temple-Based Economic Models in Southeast Asia
19:27 The Role of Temples as Financial Institutions
20:07 Redistributive Functions of Temples
21:52 Liberating Temple Economies from State Control
24:26 Sustainability in a Dharmic Economy
25:05 Sustainability and Dharmic Economics
25:36 Prime Minister's Vision and Policies
26:51 Dharmic Responsibilities and Cleanliness
28:51 Historical Economic Interactions
30:14 Role of Corporate Guilds
31:56 Chola Dynasty's Geopolitical Influence
37:18 Policy and Dharmic Economic Model
46:17 Future Projects and Dharmic Nudges
50:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
Buy his book "Dharmanomics" here: https://amzn.in/d/4CAZTEB
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