257: Temples as Financial Hubs? The Shocking Truth About Their Role in History | Sriram Balasubramanian (Author)

Bharatvaarta

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

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