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Welcome to the next episode of the Meditation in Life series. Some habits are easier to change than others. The more difficult ones can be changed with a shift in how and why we work and think. In this episode, Vivekji gives us philosophical and practical ways to move from dancing to directing. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn about the cause and effects of being unsettled. Vivekji describes the changes in our lifestyle that are needed to move from feeling unsettled to being peaceful.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

Despite knowing the techniques to quieten the mind, we may still feel that our mind wanders during meditation. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji provides more tactile methods to make our inner software pure and focused.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji highlights some challenges that can surface as we begin practicing meditation. We learn about the methods to help overcome these challenges with determination and inspiration.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

All great teachers ensure their students are clear about what is being taught. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us a review of the purpose, preparation, process, and proceeds of meditation. Success in meditation requires us to evolve our perspective from sight to vision and from logic to faith. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Are you interested in joining Dharma in Daily Life, Vivekji's July series with the Hindu Society of North Carolina on bringing spirituality into one's day-to-day? Click here for details.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.

With an understanding of the evolution from quietude to silence, how do we get there? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji tells us the secret to achieve success in contemplation. We learn about what is needed to raise identification from our body, mind and intellect to that which is higher.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Are you interested in joining Dharma in Daily Life, Vivekji's July series with the Hindu Society of North Carolina on bringing spirituality into one's day-to-day? Click here for details.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.

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn from Vivekji about the evolution from quietude to silence. Our nature is independent, our nature is silence. When we know this, we can revel in silence rather than being afraid of it.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

Once the mind has been cleared of negativity, it becomes prepped for planting positivity. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji explains that once the seeds of values are planted, one has to be vigilant to negative thoughts resurfacing and continue with nurturing positivity. With this vigilance, values will grow into virtues.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Interested in joining our CommUnity for The Yoga Challenge? Sign up here.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.

The Gayatri Mantra is a prayer for clarity. With clarity we proceed to learn what drives our actions. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji teaches us how to purify our actions, neutralize the senses, and silence the mind.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Interested in joining our CommUnity for The Yoga Challenge? Sign up here.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.

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji describes the mantra that invokes clarity and helps transform the searcher into a seeker. The Gayatri Mantra is described as the essence of the scriptures and is a prayer for us to be clear about our purpose.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

As we practice focusing through repetition, we begin to feel the power of a divine name. With the understanding of this powerful impact, Vivekji, in this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, delves deeper into that name and sound which is the most sacred.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

Focus is the key to successful meditation. Redirecting thoughts to a single thought such as a name is the practice that leads to focus. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, we learn how powerful a name can be and the importance of focusing on a divine name.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

Now that we know what our external environment should look like when we practice meditation, how do we get mentally ready? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us practical ways we can improve the quality, quantity and direction of our thoughts!Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, the specifics of the first 3 "S" factors needed for meditation are described. Vivekji describes simple ways to make this personal because the experience itself is the most personal and the most transformative.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

Success with meditation requires simplicity and optimism. Keeping our lifestyle simple and allowing our mind to be less “busy” allows us to go deeper in our thinking. As we slow down our thoughts, we may become afraid of what lies underneath but with an optimistic vision, we can develop the resolve to face the unknown. In this episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji encourages us to be steady in our practice and provides answers to our questions.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.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.

With the intellect prepared, we learn how to start the process of meditation in this next episode of Meditation in Life. Vivekji explains the beginning steps of praying, relaxing the body, quieting the mind, and watching our parade.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here.Interested in joining Vivekji's upcoming free workshop series, Why Do We...? From March 1-4, we will be exploring behind the practices that take us from superficial doing to spiritual living. Learn more and register.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.

Welcome to the re-commencement of Meditation IN Life! In the second half of this series, Vivekji introduces us to the inner preparation required for meditation. We learn how to take notice of our weaknesses and convert them into strengths.Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here: https://livevedanta.simplecast.com/episodes/being-not-becoming 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.

In this final episode of the Significance of Our Samskaras, our understanding of retirement and death is clarified. We come to appreciate how living a lifestyle with the right purpose and vision from birth onward helps one become peaceful at this stage in life. The significance of rituals at the time of death are also beautifully explained.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.

Marriage, or vivaha, is one of the most important samskaras in Sanatana Dharma. In this episode of the Significance of Our Samskaras, we learn from Vivekji the opportunities for growth that marriage gives to the couple and their role in supporting, sustaining, and uplifting dharma. With the right vision, marriage is a means to selflessness and divine love.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.

As the student comes to completion of their formal learning, how do they know if they are ready? They have learned how to be responsible and become global citizens, so what's next and how do they demonstrate gratitude for all they have gained? In this next episode of the Significance of Our Samskaras, Vivekji provides the answers and 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.

In this next episode of the Significance of Our Samskaras, the child is ready to become a student of the gurukula. What is the purpose of the thread ceremony? Why are there 3 strings and what is the significance of the knot tied around those strings? Vivekji provides an in-depth explanation about the importance and significant meaning underlying the upanayana samskara.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.

Piercing the ears, cutting the hair, and the first written word carry deep significance. In this next episode of the Significance of Our Samskaras, Vivekji explains these childhood samskaras that bring to focus the child’s mind and intellect which are to be directed to the divine.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.

This next episode on the Significance of Our Samskaras takes us through the samskaras performed during the child’s first year of life. The child’s first look at the sun and the moon, their first visit to the temple, and their first bite of food are infused with powerful meaning when we understand why we do what we do. These are all reminders of the purpose of life and the responsibility to guide the child to that same purpose.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.

Why do we feed a child honey, ghee, and yogurt when they are born? What does it mean to give a child a name? In this episode, we focus on the childhood samskaras. This continues "Significance of Our Samskaras," a series first delivered by Vivekji in 2012 in Frederick, MD.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.

Why do we do what we do? What is the purpose of the sacred thread, or upanayana? What is the meaning of a child's first bite of rice? We're beginning a very special series of discourses first delivered by Vivekji in 2012 in Frederick, MD. Welcome to Significance of Our Samskaras!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.

In this final episode of the Embracing Love series, we are given the means to reach the highest form of love. Achieving this, will lead to independent joy and loving others once and for all!!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.

Being home for the holidays might have its own challenges, right? With the whole family at home, increased responsibilities, and a lack of external structure, it is easy for our emotions to escalate, distractions to cause distress, communication to complicate matters, and application of value-based teachings to feel impossible… But this doesn't have to be the case!Starting tonight, join us for The Happiness Series IV! From December 1-4, Vivekji will be leading a series of free workshops on best practices for parenting and relating. Interactive and dynamic, this series is meant for the whole family. Register here to receive your log-in information: https://lu.ma/HappinessSeries4 The Live Vedanta podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

The Embracing Love series continues as we are taken deeper into how to develop pure love. Letting go of negativity and our ego allows our true, pure nature to shine through. Living for and loving others then becomes natural.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.

The Embracing Love series continues as we learn what true prayer entails and how it helps us evolve. Through prayer we invoke virtues and start to better ourselves. Through our evolution, those we love grow as well!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.

In this mini-episode, we get a succinct comparison of selfish vs. selfless service. When we embrace our relationships as a means to grow in virtues like love, we are able to express that love through selfless service. This continues our series on Embracing Love.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.

In this episode, learn about the power of being in the company of those who are noble. In such an environment, the best in us is expressed. The impression left on our minds by being in such company brings about a subtle peace that leads to inner transformation. This continues our series on Embracing Love.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.

We continue to dig deeper into how to express divine love in this episode. Vivekji describes the simple ways of divine love and the steps we can take to cultivate this highest form of love.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.

In this second episode of our Embracing Love series, Vivekji explains the vision of divine love. From there, we take the next step and learn how to love others through sensitivity, tenderness and acceptance.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.

Love. What is it? Does it just happen? Who should we love the most? Questions that constantly pop up at various stages in life. This episode begins our new series, Embracing Love, wherein Vivekji starts us on a journey to get the answers to these questions once and for all.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.

As we approach the end of our year-long Meditation in Life series, we take a moment to look back and review.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.

Before we wrap up our Meditation in Life series, we have a very special announcement from Vivekji, for all our youth in high school.To join Vivekji for the virtual camp, Life Balance: Hacks to Wholeness, visit https://chinmayayouthcamp.wixsite.com/boston. 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.

Throughout our Meditation in Life series, we have emphasized that this is a lifestyle course -- that our whole lifestyle must be directed towards enlightenment. In this week's episode, we explore this further and specifically focus on the seven ways we condition Brahman, that which is infinite.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.

What's the different between renouncing from knowledge and renouncing for knowledge? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.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.

Why meditate? This week, we focus on approaching life as preparation for contemplation. This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.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.

What goes into making a movie with a message? A special interview with of the makers of "Been On Sale," a film by young adults that premieres this Sunday, June 21 at 11:45 am ET. You can tune into the live premiere, which will feature remarks from Vivekji, and join for the Q&A with cast and crew at http://tinyurl.com/BeenOnSale. 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.

This week, we hammer out confusion, learning more about something called the "subtle body." This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.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.

In this week's episode, we talk about slowing our investments in pleasure -- and in turn, slowing our investments in the body. This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

The purpose of our ongoing Meditation in Life series is to raise control of ourselves, so that we are more confident in our sadhana. This gives us the tools to move past the body, beyond the waking, dream, and sleep states. But what does that look like?For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

As the sun comes out to stay, wave your sorrows goodbye, because we’re going on a Spiritual Summer Tour starting May 31! For 10 weeks, Vivekji and a team of inspiring teachers will guide us through 5 dynamic weekly workshops and mini-courses geared towards Self-Development. We would love to see you! Register today.For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

What are the 3 desires that people have? What do we do when are sick and tired of being sick and tired? How do we feel the touch of scriptural knowledge? How can we grow in our reverence for religion? How does one be vulnerable enough to open themselves to knowledge? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

At some point, we stumble into the 5 S's. What are they and how do we break this chain of events? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

This week, we learn about developing discipline in our words, actions, and thoughts. But to do so, we can look at the examples of those before us. This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

How do we know what is real? This week, we are unpacking projections, continuing our ongoing Meditation in Life series.We are excited to share a new opportunity for the young ones in our life! Join us daily for Rise and Shine, a special message and practice for Kids, by Vivekji. Starts on April 2!For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

How do we manage the mind? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series.With our school and work schedules now a little topsy-turvy, join Vivekji for 15 minutes daily at 8a ET for Meaningful Mornings, to charge your day with some inspiration. The Zoom code is 580–824–681!For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.

How do we connect during crisis? As we navigate life during COVID-19, it is more important than ever that we tend to our spiritual and mental wellbeing with compassion and care. Recognizing this need, all of Vichara Gurukula's weekly courses are now open to all. Email [email protected] for more information!For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity 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.