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Transformed By India: Stephen Huyler on Culture, Spirituality and Craft

Mohua Chinappa Season 1 Episode 7

How on earth did Stephen Huyler find himself pedalling a bicycle rickshaw through the Indian border on his twentieth birthday? Intriguing stories like this define the life of art historian and cultural anthropologist Stephen Huyler who came to India 52 years ago, traversing the subcontinent to explore and document its subcultures.

His latest book Transformed by India: A Life pays tribute to the stories and people that he has encountered on the way. In this conversation, we speak about his early influences, the unusual turn of events that brought him to India and the deep impact of Indian culture and spirituality on his life. 

Along the way, we share our love for handmade crafts, philosophical musings, and most of all the power of storytelling to highlight the untold and the unknown. Watch now for an inspiring exploration of India’s cultural heartbeat through the lens of a purported “outsider” who made it his own.


Chapters

00:00 Highlights 

01:08 Introduction to Stephen Huyler and His Work

06:51 The Journey to India: Early Experiences and Influences

12:39 Understanding Hinduism: Personal Transformation and Insights

22:34 Empowering Women: Stories from India and Cultural Reflections

24:50 Navigating Cultural Sensitivities in India

27:59 Understanding the Pulse of Indian Society

31:22 Empowering Voices of Indian Women

34:00 Transformative Stories from the Slums

36:37 Cultural Connections and Personal Reflections

39:51 The Impact of Native American Culture

42:58 Preserving Cultural Heritage in Modern India

43:50 The Evolution of Indian Identity

50:30 The Power of Listening and Empathy







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Stephen Huyler: https://www.instagram.com/stephenhuyler/ 

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephen-huyler-6718b9332/ 



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Book Link 

Transformed by India: A Life: 

https://amzn.in/d/aXPXa4r 



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