Past Programs
Hinduism - 2008
King Asoka Read Transcript
30/03/2008
He was the ancient king of India who converted to Buddhism and initiated a sweeping moral reform. Legends of Asoka are numerous but it's only in the last century that his real history has become known as historian of Sanskrit literature at the University Texas, Patrick Olivelle, explains.
Rajput and Mughal Miniatures Read Transcript
02/03/2008
Indian painting in the Mughal Empire from the 16th to the 19th centuries achieved a brilliant synthesis of Indian, Persian and European styles. It was used by Hindus, Buddhists, Jains for religious subjects and by Muslims for secular themes.
Maharishi Mahesh Yogi Read Transcript
17/02/2008
The Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, dubbed 'The Beatles' Guru', has just died aged 91. In the 1950s he embarked on a mission to bring Transcendental Meditation to the world.
