Live Vedanta

This week, we're looking at the extraordinary efforts needed to feel sannyasa. Are we ready? 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.

Detect, then introspect. How do we handle the hypocrisies that might surface in this process? 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.

In this mini episode, we ask the question: How can we handle criticism better?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.

So, what do we know? This episode reviews what we have learned thus far in 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.

Knowledge is the catalyst for vision and long-term solutions. So, how do we start thinking about thinking? 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.

If we want quietude, why do we continue pursuing pleasure, possession, and position? In this week's episode, we explore how to become sannyasis of our desires. 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 resume our Meditation in Life series. This episode is all about clarity -- understanding deeply and fully that looking externally will not change anything internally.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.

In this episode, we learn about why people may be bullied, and about two contexts where one might be bullied--on social media or in the workplace. This episode was originally recorded at a workshop in Cleveland, OH, and continues our series on bullying.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.

In this episode of Live Vedanta, we tease apart the purpose of charity by connecting to five steps of self-development. This is the first of two episodes -- tune in!If you've enjoyed what you heard, share this episode with a friend! Or find us online at Vichara Gurukula: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula. 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 mini-episode dives into independent joy. What is it, anyway?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 episode unpacks how to build a culture of peace, inside and out -- through understanding, participation, and communication; practicing peace as a virtue; and developing reasonable expectations. This continues our new series, Peace in a Restless World, which studies the keys to a peaceful mind, peaceful relationships, and a peaceful world.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.

In this episode, we ask the question: How do we deal with guilt and shame?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.

Guess what? Tonight begins our series of free workshops on ZOOM, The Happiness Series III. Focusing on the "Secrets of Organizational Success," Vivekji will be tackling topics from choosing the right profession to conquering burnout. Join us December 2 to 5 from your homes! More details on how to log-in here: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula/the-happiness-series-iii-de408ad4924aFor 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.

In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we get to know our inner software--and what prevents us for remembering we are joy.Guess what? Next week begins our series of free workshops on ZOOM, The Happiness Series III. Focusing on the "Secrets of Organizational Success," Vivekji will be tackling topics from choosing the right profession to conquering burnout. Join us December 2 to 5 from your homes! More details on how to log-in here: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula/the-happiness-series-iii-de408ad4924aFor 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.

In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we examine three types of joy, the sheaths, and how the spirit does not depend on the thoughts.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.

In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we look at the difference between "smartness" and "goodness" and go behind the meaning of a commonly recited verse.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.

In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we learn about how to make this subjective science, well... subjective! In it, we discuss how studying the self is not a "discovery" but a "rediscovery."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.

In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we learn about the 14 "zombie-like" personality types -- just in time for Halloween! We also dig into how integrating the mind with the intellect prepares an individual for meditation.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.

In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we discuss how philosophy is a way of life. It's something to be practiced, and something we can learn from those before us.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.

A joyous Navaratri to all! In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we explore the roadmap to self-mastery unique to Sanatana Dharma.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.

Welcome to Meditation in Life, the second season of our Live Vedanta podcast. Each week, we will be diving into the science of meditation with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. This week, we talk about the role of virtue development in preparation for contemplation.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.

Welcome to Meditation in Life, the second season of our Live Vedanta podcast. Each week, we will be diving into the science of meditation with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. This week, we commence our course, and examine this difference between "being" and "becoming."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.

Welcome to Meditation in Life, the second season of our Live Vedanta podcast. Each week, we will be diving into the science of meditation with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. Our first episode drops this Monday, September 23. Stay tuned! 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 episode explores the essence of love, and culminates our study of Vibhishana Gita--the conversation between Vibhishana and Lord Rama on the battlefield of Lanka. This episode was originally recorded in Raleigh, NC, and is part of a series of discourses on Vibhishana Gita. 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 episode continues our exploration of various tools of sadhana, focusing on three principles: waiving comparing, waiving busying, and waiving materializing. This episode was originally recorded in Raleigh, NC, and is part of a series of discourses on Vibhishana Gita. 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 episode continues series on Vibhishana Gita, the dialogue between Lord Rama and Vibhishana on the battlefield of Lanka. We start our exploration of the weapons of sadhana. 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 episode continues series on Vibhishana Gita, the dialogue between Lord Rama and Vibhishana on the battlefield of Lanka. Lord Rama begins unpacking the significance of the chariot's parts. 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 episode starts our series on Vibhisana Gita, the dialogue between Lord Rama and Vibhisana on the battlefield of Lanka. Lord Rama begins unpacking the significance of the chariot, from the wheels to the very horses carrying it forward. 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.

In this episode, we talk about how to sleep better. This episode is a rebroadcast. 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.

In this episode of Live Vedanta, we unfold two more lessons for practical living from the Ramayana, through the stories of Shri Lakshmana and Ravana. This is the second of two episodes about living Ramayana everyday, and a rebroadcast of one of our earliest episodes of Live Vedanta! If you've enjoyed what you heard, share this episode with a friend! Or find us online at Vichara Gurukula: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula. 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.

On our spiritual journeys, we often encounter own vices, like distraction and attachment. So, what's the antidote? In this episode of Live Vedanta, we look at this question closely through the lens of the Ramayana, one of our manuals for living a happy life. This is the first of two episodes -- tune in! This episode a rebroadcast of one of our earliest episodes. If you've enjoyed what you heard, share this episode with a friend! Or find us online at Vichara Gurukula: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula. 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.

In this episode of Live Vedanta, we explore the "who", "where", and "how" of Hinduism. This is the second of two episodes recorded at Carnegie Mellon University. This is a rebroadcast of one of our very first episodes. If you've enjoyed what you heard, share this episode with a friend! Or find us online at Vichara Gurukula: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula. 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.

In this episode of Live Vedanta, we unpack two questions: What is the difference between spirituality and religion? What is Hinduism, anyway? This is the first of two episodes recorded at Carnegie Mellon University. If you've enjoyed what you heard, share this episode with a friend! Or find us online at Vichara Gurukula: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula. 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 mini-episode dives into independent joy. What is it, anyway? 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.

In this week's mini-episode, Vivekji explores how we can find our calling. 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 episode explores the practice and prayer and its intersections with peace. This episode concludes our series on Peace in a Restless World. 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 episode explores how we can leverage our unique privileges to further peace, using examples of famous peacemakers to illustrate this potential. 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 episode explores "I-ness" and "my-ness", immeasurable peace as our birthright, and how gratitude makes us unstoppable. This continues our new series, Peace in a Restless World, which studies the keys to a peaceful mind, peaceful relationships, and a peaceful world. 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 episode unpacks how to build a culture of peace, inside and out -- through understanding, participation, and communication; practicing peace as a virtue; and developing reasonable expectations. This continues our new series, Peace in a Restless World, which studies the keys to a peaceful mind, peaceful relationships, and a peaceful world. 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 episode explores the nature of materialism, time, and understanding and within the context of peace. This continues our new series, Peace in a Restless World, which studies the keys to a peaceful mind, peaceful relationships, and a peaceful world. 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.

Peace: We all want a peaceful mind, peaceful relationships, and a peaceful world. What happens when this feels unachievable? This episode begins our new series, Peace in a Restless World, wherein Vivekji reminds us that peace is far closer than we think. 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.

In this episode, we examine the verse often described as the "Essence of the Bhagavad Gita" before reviewing all of the sutras -- reminders -- from our study of Chapter 18. This episode culminates our series, Finding Calmness in Chaos. 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.

In this episode, we learn the sutra, "Wake up now!" The episode draws on our ongoing study of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and begins the culmination of our series Finding Calmness in Chaos. 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.

In this episode, we learn about the characteristics of the thinker, administrator, mobilizer, and helper. The episode draws on our ongoing study of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos. And don't forget! Tonight begins Vichara Gurukula's weeklong, virtual series on Magical Mantras. If you want to know why we chant -- and meaning of what we say -- you'll not want to miss this free series. Each session takes place 8:00 to 9:30p ET on Zoom. More details on how to log in. 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.

Why do we chant mantras? And what do they even mean? In this mini-episode, Swamini Supriyananda explains the power of prayer. To learn more about these "magical mantras," tune into our interactive, virtual series next week from your computers! From **April 15-18 **on Zoom, Vivekji will be exploring mantras for commencing, living, helping, and completing. Each session takes place from 8:00 to 9:30 p ET, and did we mention you can join virtually? Click through for more details on how to log in! 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.

In this episode, we learn how understanding is happiness, and how only we can measure our progress in this journey towards understanding. The episode unpacks Verse 37 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos. 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.

In this episode, we learn how understanding allows us to prioritize what's important. On a more tactile level, we discuss how unitasking is more useful for our self-development than multitasking. The episode unpacks Verse 30 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos. 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.

In this mini-episode, we learn why need a sadguru. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR. 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.

In this episode, we learn about working for values through Verse 23 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos. 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.

In this episode, we remember that divinity is in the details -- reviewing what we have learned so far about Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita before turning to Verse 20. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR. 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.