Aneka is a podcast aiming to discuss various perspectives on various topics. It's free form, it's fun, it's what all the people are listening to nowadays. We work with the Young Jains of America. We're always looking for new stories - got one to share? Email us at aneka@yja.org
As Shikhar helps Vishwa revamp her wardrobe, they begin to question the ethics of fashion, 401ks, and...everything. How far can and do we go to avoid harm to others? Audio Credits: Ketsa, Donnie Ozone, Cardi B
In a continuation of the previous episode on self-defense, we try and individualize scenarios, and see what drives us to specific actions when faced with threats. Audio Credits: Ketsa
When is self-defense....defense? What makes one person feel threatened may not phase another. Join us as we delve into what self defense entails in a religion that prioritizes non-violence. Audio Credits: Ketsa, TV9 Gujarat
Remember episode #6: The Pandemic Problem? We talked to Dr. Brianne Donaldson about whether viruses were considered living according to Jainism. Since they had the chance to chat, Shikhar talked to her about much more. Check out this full interview!
Today, we talk about culture: what it is and how/why it changes. Through musical metaphors and scientific analogies, join us as we break it down — what does it mean for society, and how does it affect us individually? Audio Credits: Ketsa, Keeping it Kozy, The Simpsons
How different are we, today, from our ancestors that were living in 1921? What about our descendants in 2121? 3021? In exploring this question of the future, we delve into our past to identify what makes humans, human. Audio: Bio Unit, Lobo Loco, Ketsa, Ennio Morricone, The Alan Parsons Project, Shaolin Dub, Community, CNN
We're back from hibernation! Join us for our second season, with episodes dropping on the first Wednesday of every month (Wednesdays are the new Friday)! Audio: Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock, Ketsa
Two major events for Jains around the world are coming up. Join us as we ask people: what do these events stand for? how do they choose to observe them? and how has their understanding evolved?Some definitions for this episode: samayik (a 48 minute vow of equanimity and concentration), ratri-bhojan (eating at night), and atthai (8 days of consecutive fasting)Audio: Tranko, Lobo Loco, Kai Engel, Ketsa, Blue Dot Sessions, Daniel Birch
Amidst a global pandemic, difficult decisions are abound. How do Jain (and more broadly, utilitarian) principles help us navigate these choices?Audio: Kai Engel, Ketsa, and Lee Rosevere
What is love? We have no idea, but join us on our thought adventure as we try to break down a formula that results in love.Audio: Ketsa, Blue Dot Sessions, Lee Rosevere, Lauren Charlotte, Kuch Kuch Hota Hai, and of course, Haddaway
Humanity has debated free will for as long as we know, and yet we have no answers. Join us as we solve it today-- because it's that easy.Audio: Lee Rosevere, Ketsa, Bruce Almighty, Michio Kaku, Blue Do Sessions, Kai Engel, Unreleased, Professor Dave
People often ask us how we come up with our episode topics. The answer is simple: conversations. Here's a short feature into how questions and conversations inspire us. Join the Aneka team today: bit.ly/aneka-application Audio: Siddhartha, Kai Engel
YOLO has seemingly only been around for the last decade, but today we take a look at its cultural origins and consequent presence in our attitudes towards life.Audio: Lee Rosevere, teeho x vyvch, Drake, Daniel Birch, Nctrnm, Ketsa, Mo Rooneh, Kai Engel, Alumo, Meydn, Imran Khan, The Lonely Island
According to a Pew Research Study from 2018, the world is becoming less religious. Today we take a look at how religion has evolved, and what it means in today’s world.Audio: Meydn, Lee Rosevere, bensound, Zeta, Chad Crouch, Ketsa, Detective Pikachu, “The Spanish Inquisition”, David Foster Wallace, Your Morning, PBS, NBC
What makes you, you? Can your essence be captured in a few words, or is it indescribable? Listen as we take a shallow dive into the concept of identity, its genesis, and evolution. Interviewees: Morgan, Aanya, & Purva
What is Aneka all about? Who are the people behind those smooth, creamy voices? Audio Credits: ODESZA - Always This Late