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In this episode, I am once again joined by Jensen Martin, a scholar-practitioner and PhD student at the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, California.
Jensen leads a deep dive into Narasiṃha, compares different version of the Narasiṃha myth, and examines contradictions in the tradition.
Jensen reveals his motive for pursuing a PhD, describes his plans for a meditation retreat as part of the project, and reflects on what he sees as a crisis in academia.
Jensen also discusses the relevance of Narasiṃha to today’s world situation, the terror of dissolution, and the advantages of being an outsider.
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Video version: guruviking.com/podcast/ep359-narasimha-the-lio…
Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast’.
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Topics include:
- Intro
- Jensen’s PhD about Narasiṃha
- Caveats and disclaimers
- Relevance of Narasiṃha to today’s world situation
- Story of Narasiṃha
- Uniqueness of Narasiṃha
- Calculating the yuga
- Interstellar travel and kriya yoga
- Reconciling myths with historical evidence
- Soifer and comparing the Narasiṃha myths
- Star Wars canon
- 1000 years of narrative development
- How Narasiṃha is most commonly seen today
- Many different schools
- The advantages of being an outsider
- Jensen is motivated by awakening
- Narasiṃha meditation text
- Oral tradition
- Dhruva Gorrick and visions of Narasiṃha
- Terror of dissolution
- The Cult of Janagannath
- The benefit of worshipping Narasiṃha
- What Narasiṃha means to Jensen
- Jensen’s goal is to find out what Narasiṃha means today
- Contradictions in the tradition
- How Jensen will proceed with his PhD and a practice focus
- The danger of moving too fast
- Jensen’s retreat curriculum
- Learning Hindi
- Academic lineage and a flexible programme
- Future plans and financial crisis in academia
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Previous episode with Jensen Martin:
- guruviking.com/search?q=jensen
To find our more about Jensen Martin visit:
- instagram.com/jensen_sudarshan
For more interviews, videos, and more visit:
- guruviking.com
Music ‘Deva Dasi’ by Steve James
