Talks Given
University Talks
2025 “The Devī Māhātmya: An Ode to World-Affirmation.” National Academy of Science of Ukraine, May 27.
2025 "Dharma in Times of Crisis: Inner Stability Amidst Global Uncertainty" Hindu Students Council, Ontario College of Art and Design, Mar 8.
2025 “A Life Well Lived: Insight from Indic Traditions.” McMaster University, Feb 6.
2024 “The Glories of the Goddess in Ancient Sanskrit Text.” California State University Fullerton, Sept 25.
2023 “The Indian Epics and the Dharmic Double Helix.” Central University of Karnataka, Nov 30.
2023 “The Self-Employed Scholar: Thriving Beyond the Professoriate.” Department for the Study of Religion, University of Toronto, Mar 16.
2022 “The Spiritual Significance of Diwali.” McMaster University, Oct 24.
2022 “Yoga Stories of Ancient India,” Colgate University, Oct 19.
2022 “Karma and Rebirth”, Chapel House, Colgate University, Oct 19.
2022 “The Greatness of the Goddess,”
Women’s Studies, Colgate University, Oct 18.
2021 “The Syncretic Significance of Indian Spirituality: Reflections from working with Western Seekers.” Dept of Religious Studies,
Michigan State University, Nov 30.
2021 “Teaching the Hindu Tapestry.”
Dept of History, RTM Nagpur University, Sept 15.
2021 “The Mahabharata and the Dharmic Double Helix: Epic Wisdom for Modern Life” (SPARC Project) Dept of Philosophy,
University of Delhi, Feb 26.
2020 “The Self-Employed Scholar: Tips Toward Academic Success.” Alumni Talk, Department of Classics and Religion,
University of Calgary. November 27.
2013 “Hinduism and Interfaith.” Faith and Spirituality Centre,
University of Calgary Apr 4.
Public-Facing Institutions
2025 “Demystifying Hinduism.” Oakville Public Library, Feb 27.
2024 “A Conversation about Hinduism with Dr. Raj Balkaran.” Region of Peel, Canada, Oct 23.
2023 “Equality, Fraternity and Selfhood: Timely Teachings from Ancient India.” World Multicultural Festival, Indian Canada Consortium, Mar 17.
2022 “Vedic Wisdom on Mental Health.” Vishnu Mandir, Toronto, Oct 16.
2022 “Teaching Tales: Tapping the Power of Story.” Radical Teaching Conference, Embodied Philosophy, September 16.
2022 “Ganesha, Grounding and Yogic Storytelling.” Embodied Philosophy, Feb 28.
2022 “India’s Epic and International Humanitarian Law.” Hinduism and Humanity Panel, Indian Canada Consortium, Feb 27.
2021 “Why the Goddess cares about Climate Change.” Hindu Climate Action; Sept 30.
2021 “A Panel Discussion: What is Spiritual Activism?”
Spiritual Citizenship Conference, Embodied Philosophy, July 14
2021 “The Truth about Tantra.” Friends of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Public Talk, May 1.
2020 “Kālī, Karma and Global Transformation.” Friends of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies Public Talk, Dec 5.
2020 “Endless Song.” Interview with Archana Venkatesan, Sant Jordi Literary Festival, Apr 23.
2020 “Karma, Rebirth, Free Will.” Centre Place, Toronto, March 10.
2019 “Introduction to Indian Religion.” Lifelong Learners Mississauga, Nov 25.
2018 “The Endless Sari.” Woman Unmasked Art Exhibit, Toronto, Mar 4.
2017 “The Entrepreneurial Hero’s Journey.” Mirasee Online Education,
San Diego. Jun 16.
2012 “The Slaying of Demons.” American Institute of Indian Studies, Pune, Oct 27.
2011 “Stories of the Sacred Feminine.” Wonderworks, Toronto, Dec 16.
2011 “The Goddess and the Bible II.” Edgemont Bible Study, Calgary, Dec 3.
2011 “The Goddess and the Bible I.” Edgemont Bible Study, Calgary, Nov 5.
2011 “The Ferocious Feminine.” Centre for Women’s Studies in Education, University of Toronto, October 14.
2011 “Healing Archetypes of the Sacred Feminine.” Spirituality and Healthcare Network, Toronto, Jun 1.
2010 “The Fierce Feminine: Visions and Revisions from Ancient India.” Wonderworks, Toronto, Nov 26.
2010 “Divine Engendering: Gender and India’s Feminine Divine.” Sherbourne Health Centre, Toronto, Mar 31.
The Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies
Continuing Studies Department
2025 “The Wisdom of Waking Up: Insights from the Upaniṣads,” May 5.
2025 “Ayurveda Q&A,” Mar 2.
2025 “Śakti Sādhanā: How Hindus Worship the Goddess,” Jan 27.
2024 “Mahabharata Morality,” Dec 11.
2024 “The Sanskrit Sound System,” Nov 7.
2024 “Hinduism and International Humanitarian Law,” July 29.
2024 “Shakti: The Feminine Face of Primordial Power,” May 25.
2024 “The Four Kinds of Karma: Theorizing the Mysteries of the Human Condition,” Feb 25.
2023 “Core Hindu Concepts,” Nov 19.
2023 “Hymns of the Goddess,” Aug 27.
2023 “The Search for Soma,” Feb 17.
2022 “Hinduism and Indian Astrology,” Nov 2.
2022 “Guru’s Grace: Insights from the Guru Gītā,” September 4.
2022 “Karma and Rebirth: Exploring Core Hindu Concepts,” Aug 10.
2022 “The Feminine Vision of the Devi Mahamtys,” May 18.
2022 “Yoga Stories: Telling Tales from India’s Storied Soil,” Feb 27.
2021 “Arjuna, Acyuta and the Strategic Structure of the Gītā,” September 5.
2020 “Tantra and The Goddess: Decoding the Devi Mahatmya,” Sept 19.
Encounter World Religions / Road Scholar
2024 “Introducing Hinduism,” May 5.
2024 “Hindu Stories,” Oct 1.
2024 “Introducing Hinduism.” Feb 5.
2023 “Karma and Rebirth.” Sept 18.
2023 “Introducing Hinduism.” Jun 12.
2022 “Karma and Rebirth.” Sept 19.
2021 “Introduction to Hinduism.” May 3.
2020 “The Three Wishes.” July 6.
2021 “Introducing Hinduism.” Sept 13.
2021 “Introduction to Hinduism.” Apr 19.
2021 “Core Hindu Concepts.” Mar 1.
