Live 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.