
Live Vedanta
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Reset for the New Year
bonusReset and recharge your relationships for the new year! Vivekji's new course, Harmony in Relationships, is crafted to enhance collaboration, deepen understanding, and foster lasting connections. It gives participants a unique opportunity to take a step back and reflect on how they collaborate in personal, professional, or social settings. Take a peek -- or gift it to a loved one!For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 11Living for the Maximum
Many times in life, we find ourselves tired -- completely exhausted in running the seemingly endless race of responsibilities. When we’re lacking in inspiration to keep going, where do we find purpose (puruṣhārtha) in all this? How do we choose between what’s easy and pleasurable (preyas) vs. what’s peaceful and visionary (shreyas)?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 10Domino Effect
Living is like a mirror. When we are angry, the world is angry. When we are happy, the world is happy. What can we do to cheerfully evolve into a courageous personality? What are the steps we can take to become more integrated?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 9Enjoying to 'In'joying
What is the purpose of living? It is to be joyous. But how? What are some steps we can take to dive deeper into our purpose? How can we do this with all the ups and downs life throws at us?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 8Raising the Intensity
The path to Peace is a long one, filled with many hills of transformation and valleys of feeling stuck. Through this, are we living for Peace with the intensity needed to actually evolve? Are we seeking (sadhana) with the discipline (brahmacharya) needed to conserve our energy, and the sensitivity (ahimsa) to be considerate of others?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.Want to join The Happiness Series VII from Dec 4-6? Register now for this interactive workshop series, led by Vivekji.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 7Potential: Unleashed
We all know how much we’re capable of -- but we rarely live up to our highest potential. Since we know we need to change, how do we build the resolve (sankalpa) needed? How can a guide (guru) unleash our latent potential, bringing us Divine grace (krpa) and opening our eyes to the endless blessings (prasada) that surround us?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.Interested in supporting our Elevate HERstory efforts? This year, we're raising $25,001 to support Journey Center for Safety and Healing in Cleveland. Learn more.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 6Going Deeper
We are told we are Infinity. But how do we feel we are Infinity? What can we do to deepen our understanding of who we are?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 5Perpetual Betterment
We have all heard the saying "as you think so you become." But when we dive deeper into this thought, we ask ourselves: How do we think? Why do we think? What can we do to become more virtuous?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.Interested in supporting our Elevate HERstory efforts? This year, we're raising $25,001 to support Journey Center for Safety and Healing in Cleveland. Learn more.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 4From Style to Lifestyle
Most people live fast lives, full of escaping into pleasure and acting for “style” -- but we often find ourselves feeling incomplete when we live this way. How do we shift our focus to our lifestyle on this journey (yatra), to unite (yoga) with our best selves? How can we live to serve (seva) more than just ourselves, and invoke (bhaja) the deepest within ourselves?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 3Getting Out of the Hamster Wheel
Living in today’s society can feel like an endless chase. In the midst of constant change in society (samsara), how do we know what restrictions (yama) to put in place, and which commitments (niyama) to hold onto? During breaks such as festivals (utsava), how can we find rest that really lasts?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Want to catch up? Start from the beginning or listen to the last episode.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 2Game of Life
Life is like a game. How can we learn to play this game and navigate the ups and downs we are faced with? What are the steps we have to take to go from fear (bhaya) to acceptance, and confusion (moha) to clarity?On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them. Missed an episode? Start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S6 Ep 1Dejection to Quietude
In this first episode of Stairway to Serenity, Vivekji introduces the first 3 steps on the path to freedom. How can we go from forgetfulness (avidya) to intentionality, desires (kama) to peace, and attachment (raga) to quietude?This season is accompanied by The Seeker's Wordbook. Written by Vivek Gupta, it features crisp definitions and memorable visual icons for 100 words at the heart of Vedanta. Including space on every page to augment the text with your notes and reflections, this is an essential tool for all sincere seekers.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

Welcome to Stairway to Serenity
trailerWords matter. They can help us -- or they can hurt us. Examples of this abound in our daily lives, from a misplaced tweet that goes viral to the comforting words of a friend when we need it most. This is also true in Vedanta! On this season of Live Vedanta, entitled Stairway to Serenity, we'll be exploring 100 words at the heart of our self-development. The more we understand these words, the more we can live by them.This season is accompanied by The Seeker's Wordbook. Written by Vivek Gupta, it features crisp definitions and memorable visual icons for 100 words at the heart of Vedanta. Including space on every page to augment the text with your notes and reflections, this is an essential tool for all sincere seekers.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Sudarshan Atmavilas.

S5 Ep 28On Freeing: How Do You Know Independent Joy?
How is the one who is independently joyous described? What is one thing they do that makes them completely free? In this last episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji teaches the verse that teaches us how to be free once and for all.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 27On Freeing: How Can One Truly Be Free?
What is the secret to feeling totally free? What is holding us back? In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji explains two verses that can help us to reach our goal of freedom.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 26On Challenges: All is Training!
What is the point of striving? What is the end game? In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji teaches a hopeful verse that explains how all challenges we face and the work we do is training for us to be better. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.
Installing Balance
bonusIn this mini-episode, we get answers to questions that so many of us have. How do we navigate the busy nature of our day-to-day lives? How do we approach our personal and professional life with the right mindset? How do we tackle the stress that comes with comparing ourselves to others? Like what you hear? On May 6, a unique workshop led by Shri Vivek Gupta will provide in-depth answers to these questions and more. Visit the Installing Balance page to learn more and register.

Dedicating to Devi, Together
bonusHow can you join our commitment to contribute, chant, and change to support our Mother Earth? Visit the Dedicating to Devi page and register for our CommUnity challenge.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta

S5 Ep 25On Challenges: Are You Tired?
In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji explains a verse that guides on how to break from the tiredness of being dependent on external factors to be happy.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 24On Challenges: Give It a Try
In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, we are taught to just try! By giving our best in challenging circumstances and focusing on what is in our control, challenges will be less difficult than imagined.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 23On Challenges: Changing Your Perspective
What direction do we go when faced with challenges? How can we see the bigger picture when our circumstances blind us? Let’s listen in on this next episode of Bhagavad Gita 101 on challenges.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 22On Resolving: The Divine Vision
In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, we learn from a verse that guides us through ways we can empower others, even during a conflict. Vivekji explains how these few changes within us can resolve any conflicts we have within or with others.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

Revisited: How do we extend compassion to difficult people?
bonusWe're revisiting another one of our Freedom Talks! In this next mini-episode, we ask the questions: What is OM? How can we have compassion towards people whom we find difficult?Want to join Meaningful Mornings? Learn more.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

Revisited: How to balance serving with self-development?
bonusFREEDOM TALKS are our bite-sized episodes with Vivekji featuring questions from seekers across the world. In today's episode, we ask the questions: How to deal with expectations from close ones? How to balance time, resources, and effort between serving while focusing on self-development? What is the significance of eclipses, especially during pregnancy?For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

S5 Ep 21On Resolving: Finding Your Reason
In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji teaches us practices to help us quieten our minds so we can focus on resolving and accepting.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 20On Resolving: How Deep is the Desire?
In this episode on conflict resolution, Vivekji shares a verse from the Bhagavad Gita that explains the different stages of desire and anger and how we can overcome them to resolve our outer and inner conflicts.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 19On Resolving: Solutions to Our Problems
In this first episode on Resolving, Vivekji explains the solutions to our inner and outer problems. What should we focus on to help resolve any conflicts we may be experiencing?The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 18On Parenting: Working Hard and Smart
In this episode on parenting, Vivekji delves into two verses from the Bhagavad Gita that describe the role of a successful parent. Vivekji also outlines 5 tactile practices to becoming a better parent–and a parent who works hard and smart.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 17On Parenting: Responsibilities of a Parent
In this episode on parenting, Vivekji teaches us what are the responsibilities of a parent. Vivekji also shares the difference between an ordinary parent and a Divine parent. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

S5 Ep 16On Parenting: Just for You
In this episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to parenting, Vivekji provides an explanation of a verse that opens up a fresh perspective on the role children play in our evolution.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.

On Working: Recap
bonusIn this mini-episode, we get a review on applying Bhagavad Gita to work. Vivekji provides a brief summary of 4 verses that help us realign our perspective and purpose for working.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!Chinmaya Mission is an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. Live Vedanta is produced by Nina Bhattacharya, Rita Patel, Deepal Shanmugam, and Akshaya Radhakrishnan.
On Your Radar
bonusA quick round-up of what's going on in our Chinmaya Niagara CommUnity.Join us for Meaningful Mornings: https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/communities/morningsContribute to our Trevor Project Campaign: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/chinmayaniagaraSubscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/vicharagurukula/newsletterFor those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 15On Working: Enthusiastic and Effective
In this episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to working, we learn about the importance of balancing what we do and how we think. With this checked off, we can then immerse ourselves with dedication and focus.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 14On Working: Managing the Self and Others
When one is dedicated to the Self, the Self will give us what we need. What does this mean? How does it apply to our daily lives? In this episode, Vivekji teaches us about what it means to be dedicated to the 5 facets of life.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 13On Working: Purposeful Work
In this second episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to working, Vivekji covers a verse that teaches us how we can love what we do! We come to understand the importance of following our responsibilities with a purpose.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 12On Working: When Work Is Not Work
How can we enjoy the work we do? How can we get to the point where work doesn't feel like work? In this week's Bhagavad Gita 101, we explore another meaningful verse related to working.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 11On Relating: It's All in the Vision
Relating with others can be difficult. In this episode, Vivekji presents four verses that explain the vision that we need to relate to all without getting agitated.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

A Happiness Celebration!
bonusOn our journey toward being Happiness, reflecting on our progress with virtue development is key. Take a listen to this mini-episode of Live Vedanta to learn about the annual Happiness Series VI and how you can check-in on your progress. To register, visit: https://lu.ma/TheHappinessSeries6For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 10On Communicating: Effective Communication
Communicating well with others means we first need to be Independent. In this episode, Vivekji explains the behaviors and actions of those who are independent… how they think, speak, sit, and walk.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 9On Communicating: Sound Check
Communicating is an art that requires deep thinking. How do we know when, how, and what to say? In this episode, we learn that a verse from the Bhagavad Gita provides the ultimate checklist for our speech!The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 8On Communicating: Understanding Our Gunas
EIf we want to communicate well with others, we first need to know ourselves better. In this episode, Vivekji explains how all aspects of us are subject to the Gunas... and how these Gunas affect our communication with others.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

Joyous Dipavali!
bonusIn this special mini-episode, Vivekji shares the historic and deeper meaning of Dipavali. Take a listen and find out how to make this Dipavali extra special!The National Indigenous Women's Resource Center supports culturally grounded, grassroots advocacy and provides national leadership to ending gender-based violence for American Indian and Alaska Native (Native) tribes, Native Hawaiians, and Tribal and Native Hawaiian organizations. For more information, visit chinmayaniagara.com for details on how to support.

S5 Ep 7On Deciding: Win-Win!
We know that with any decision we make, there is a consequence. In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, we learn how every consequence is in fact beneficial.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 6On Deciding: What Would the Wise Do?
What do we do when we have a tough decision to make? How do we know we are making the correct decision? In this episode, Vivekji focuses on a verse of the Bhagavad Gita which explains what to do when we are in a position where difficult, subtle decisions have to be made.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

Introducing Parenting Culture
bonusBecoming Shri Krishna does not have to be an abstract concept. In this season of Parenting Culture, we embark on reflecting and practicing 20 virtues that are prerequisites to be an extraordinary caregiver. These virtues are derived from Shri Krishna's teachings in Bhagavad Gita. This week, Vivekji guides us on the importance of our CommUnity as a space to follow our own advice so that we can convert values into lived virtues. Follow future episodes of Parenting Culture.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 5On Deciding: Cool and Collected
How can we become more decisive? Where should our minds, senses, and intellect be directed? In this episode of the Bhagavad Gita 101 series, Vivekji provides a practical application of a Bhagavad Gita verse on how to be peaceful with our decisions.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 4On Deciding: Pleasure or Peace?
All that is worthwhile is difficult in the beginning. How do we endure the difficulty at the beginning, while keeping in mind that at the end, it will be freeing? In this episode, Vivekji explores a verse of the Bhagavad Gita that explains how we can navigate through the obstacles to get to peace.The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 3On Evolving: Feel Protected
What should we prioritize? How do we make space and garner the strength to change? What happens if we make a mistake? In this episode of the Bhagavad Gita 101 series, Vivekji explains two verses that address these questions. On Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!

S5 Ep 2On Evolving: Journey Inward
How do we go from looking for happiness externally to looking for happiness internally? How far do we have to go to reach infinity? In this episode of our new Bhagavad Gita 101 series, Vivekji describes a verse that addresses these questions. On Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji explores specific verses that shed light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Start from the beginning.For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young and evolving adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, and more!
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bonusAre you ready to dive deeper into your self-development journey? Our Courses and CommUnities are starting soon! Register at chinmayaniagara.com.