Learning From History: Bhagwan Swaminarayan and the British | Timeless Hindu Wisdom

In this episode of ‘Timeless Hindu Wisdom’, Paramtattvadas Swami uncovers a fascinating chapter in British Indian history, using a recently discovered priest’s diary and an Anglican bishop’s journal from the 1820s. We learn what Bhagwan Swaminarayan can teach us about addressing global issues today. About ‘Timeless Hindu Wisdom’: This is a web series presented by the learned swamis of BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha. It aims to deliver insightful teachings from ancient Hindu scriptures in a contemporary, bite-sized format to help inspire purposeful daily living. About the Speaker: Originally from Leicester, UK, Paramtattvadas Swami was ordained as a sadhu in 1992 by His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj. After engaging in a deep study of Hindu scriptures in India for fourteen years, including for a Master’s in Sanskrit, Paramtattvadas Swami returned to England in 2006 to read for a Master’s in Religion at the University of Oxford. After a further year of pre-doctoral studies, he completed his PhD