Sanatan Storytelling in the 21st Century | Panel Discussion |

Описание: Contemporary challenges in preserving and evolving Sanatan storytelling traditions while creating new cultural narratives for the 21st century. The conversation addresses civilizational continuity, the need for new Rishis, and how traditional Indian knowledge systems can adapt to contemporary challenges while maintaining their essential character.
The Speakers discuss why India isn't creating new mythological universes despite rich storytelling traditions. Discover how ancient wisdom can be applied to modern times and learn practical frameworks for preserving Sanatan culture while fostering innovation. Sanyal demonstrates a profound understanding of Shruti-Smriti systems while exposing gaps in contemporary intellectual output. Essential viewing for writers, cultural enthusiasts, and knowledge seekers exploring civilizational continuity.

Key Points:
● Ancient storytelling traditions and their modern applications
● Why contemporary India lacks new mythological universes
● Shruti-Smriti framework as an evolving knowledge system
● Role of economic prosperity in cultural renaissance
● Integration of traditional wisdom with scientific methodology

About the Speakers:
Ami Ganatra is an IIM-Ahmedabad alumna, Management Consultant turned Author of Mahabharata Unravelled and Ramayana Unravelled, a certified yoga instructor, and Sanskrit scholar dedicated to presenting the original itihāsa with clarity and insight.

Sanjeev Sanyal is an Indian economist, author, and urban theorist—an Oxford-educated Rhodes Scholar who served as Principal Economic Adviser (2017–2022) and is a current member of the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council, known for best-selling books like Land of the Seven Rivers and The Ocean of Churn, and multiple international fellowships and awards.

Ashwin Sanghi is a best-selling Indian thriller writer, Yale-educated MBA, and Author of the acclaimed “Bharat Series” (The Rozabal Line, Chanakya’s Chant, The Krishna Key), as well as international collaborations like Private India with James Patterson, featured in Forbes India’s Celebrity 100, and winner of multiple literary awards.

Moderator: Gautam Chikermane is a distinguished Indian journalist and author, serving as Vice President at the Observer Research Foundation. Formerly, New Media Director at Reliance Industries and editor at leading publications, he writes on economics, politics, foreign policy, mythology, and India’s reform journey.

Topics Covered:
00:00:09: Introduction - Sanatan storytelling setting context for civilizational questions about future legacy
00:02:07: Why No New Universes? - lack of contemporary mythological creation
00:05:01: Soft Power & Hard Power - Cultural influence to economic might
00:09:00: Governance Through Stories - Human preference for narratives over statistics
00:15:34: Cultural revival, Permanence of civilizational consciousness beyond political changes
00:20:30: Contemporary Adaptations - Analysis of storytelling evolution
00:27:00: Shruti-Smriti Framework - Canonical vs evolving texts, role of new Rishis
00:34:00: Kautilya's Anvikshiki methodology Yoga, Sankhya, Lokayata and Nyaya

Q&A Session
00:38:40 Do we need Sustainability Narratives from the West?
00:40:38 Ramayana and Mahabharata - History or Mythology?
00:43:50 Is there a framework for new generations of Sanatan story Tellers?
00:46:25 Do the Indian entrepreneurs need better Packaging?

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