DiscoverThe Indian Wisdom PodcastEp 59 - Learning Ancient Languages: A Conversation with Antonia Ruppel
Ep 59 - Learning Ancient Languages: A Conversation with Antonia Ruppel

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

Update: 2025-08-18
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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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Ep 59 - Learning Ancient Languages: A Conversation with Antonia Ruppel

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

Dr. Raj Balkaran