Live Vedanta
250 episodes - English - Latest episode: 13 days ago - ★★★★★ - 61 ratingsA podcast on high thinking and happy living with Vivek Gupta.
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Hinduism 101: Path to Our Potential
February 17, 2022 11:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBWhat captivates our mind and intellect? How do we know what path to follow? In this second episode of the Hinduism 101 series, Vivekji explains the role of a guide and scripture in helping us realize our full potential. 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 thr...
Freedom Talk #6: What if we slouch during meditation?
February 10, 2022 11:00 - 6 minutes - 5.11 MBIn this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: How can one practice reflecting while sitting still? What does one do if the body starts to slouch while contemplating? FREEDOM TALKS are our bite-sized episodes with Vivekji featuring questions from seekers across the world. 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 ...
Bonus: Stronger Than Pressure
February 07, 2022 12:00 - 1 minute - 1.45 MBFamily. Work. Hobbies. School. Self-care. An active social life. And possibly more! Do you ever feel like your plate is so full that it might explode? Yup, we've been there, too. We have a new workshop coming up on February 20 for young adults (17 - 28). Check it out and join us: https://bit.ly/StrongerThanPressure 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...
Hinduism 101: On the Right Terms
February 03, 2022 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MBWelcome to the first episode of Hinduism 101! This introductory series is designed to help us understand Hinduism in a clear and applicable way. With clarity, a path opens for us to practice. In this episode, Vivekji starts with commonly used terms and moves us toward those that are more authentic and deep. 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 Chinma...
Dropping Soon: Hinduism 101
January 27, 2022 11:00 - 43 seconds - 670 KBCurious about Hinduism but don't know where to begin? We have a new series just for you! 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.
Freedom Talk #5: How do we extend compassion to difficult people?
January 20, 2022 11:00 - 7 minutes - 5.47 MBIn this next mini-episode from our series of Freedom Talks, 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 knowl...
Serving the Earth, Together
January 11, 2022 11:00 - 2 minutes - 2.25 MBWe're inviting you to join our new community to serve the Earth, together. Welcome to Prthvi Sevasanga! Learn more about the initiative and join our upcoming workshop on January 30. 🌱 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.
Freedom Talk #4: How to balance family and spirituality?
January 06, 2022 12:00 - 6 minutes - 4.83 MBIn this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the question: How does one balance their family life while also pursuing spiritual growth? 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 knowled...
The Completion
December 31, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBIn the final episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji encourages us to not give up and keep our defense strong against the ego. We also are given a broader vision of the entire Meditation in Life series with an overview on the need for balance, focus, steadiness, and stamina to reach our goal of independent joy. Want to catch up on Meditation in Life from the beginning? Start here. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to...
Disown, Observe, and Receive
December 22, 2021 12:00 - 22 minutes - 14.2 MBAs we near the completion of the Meditation in Life series, we learn in this episode, in order to be successful in meditation, we have to disown externality and observe any subtle occurrences of the mind as we delve deeper into silence. Once silence is achieved, we should not attempt to describe it or remember it, rather just receive 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 co...
Freedom Talk #3: How much should we think about the past?
December 17, 2021 18:40 - 6 minutes - 4.95 MBIn this next mini episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: How much should we be thinking about the past? How do we balance learning with quietening the mind? 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 individ...
Feeling Stuck?
November 25, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 12.3 MBWe strive to be more steady and sincere in deepening our practice and yet, we may feel stuck. Why? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life Series, Vivekji describes the subtle reasons for our stagnation. 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...
Building Blocks of Faith
November 18, 2021 11:30 - 16 minutes - 10.8 MBOur relationship with our faith requires reflection to ensure we do not falter. In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji describes two types of faith and guides us on what is needed to build unwavering faith. 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 Miss...
Build Your Immunity
November 11, 2021 15:57 - 23 minutes - 15.2 MBAre we as strong as we think against our context? In what ways, can we build immunity against external influences? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji gives us reminders on how we can increase the purity of our mind. 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 ...
Making Diwali More Meaningful - Rebroadcast
November 04, 2021 14:10 - 6 minutes - 6.38 MBIn this mini-episode from Live Vedanta, we learn how to make Diwali more meaningful. 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.
Freedom Talk #2
October 16, 2021 16:35 - 7 minutes - 7.28 MBIn this next mini-episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: If my thoughts are unreal then why act on any of them? Also, which commentary is the true source of the original Mahabharata? 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 know...
Freedom Talk #1
October 07, 2021 18:10 - 5 minutes - 4.35 MBIn this first mini-episode from our series of Freedom Talks, we ask the questions: How do we avoid having regrets in the future? How do we communicate with the older generation with compassion? And how do we have faith during a difficult situation? 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 ...
Rediscovery
September 28, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MBPeace is our Nature. How do we rediscover that which is already there? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji explains the need to slow down our perceptions and stop our projections so that we can feel the peace within. 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 ...
What's Missing?
September 16, 2021 18:00 - 30 minutes - 20 MBWelcome to Season 4 of our podcast! In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji opens our understanding to what is missing in our lifestyle. With this understanding and with practice, we can evolve from belief to trust in the path to independent joy. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here. Want to register for Weekly Courses with Vivekji? Explore our offerings. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides ...
Joy of the Spirit
August 26, 2021 10:00 - 19 minutes - 12.4 MBWhat prevents us from going deeper into meditation? How do we reach the state of full absorption? Vivekji, in this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, magnifies the methods to get us closer to the joy of the Spirit. 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, ...
The Potent Present and Beyond
August 19, 2021 10:30 - 19 minutes - 18 MBHow do we stay in the present? Should this be our goal or is there more? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji pinpoints the cause of our challenge in living in the present. Let’s listen fully as Vivekji describes both the immediate and deeper effect of the potent present. Want to catch up on the first year of Meditation in Life? Start here. Interested in learning more about our Weekly Courses with Vivekji? Registration is now open, with courses for kids, youth, ...
Unlearning and Rethinking
August 12, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBWith a plan to change our habits, why don't our thoughts stay directed? In this next episode of the Meditation in Life series, Vivekji explains what our relationship should be with our thoughts and how we can move even closer to a quiet mind. 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 Ch...
Dancing or Directing?
July 29, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWelcome 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 conte...
Being Unsettled
July 22, 2021 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MBIn 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, a...
Self-Check
July 19, 2021 01:35 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBDespite 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...
The Wandering Mind
July 09, 2021 15:15 - 25 minutes - 23.4 MBIn 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 Chinma...
From Logic to Faith
July 01, 2021 11:00 - 32 minutes - 30.2 MBAll 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 So...
Succeed and Rise
June 24, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBWith 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 Nort...
‘In’joy the Silence
June 17, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 18.1 MBIn 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 ...
Clear, Plant, Watch, & Grow
June 10, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 23.8 MBOnce 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. ...
Pure Actions, Silent Mind
June 04, 2021 13:36 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBThe 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 liste...
Ignite Your Inner Seeker
April 25, 2021 19:12 - 27 minutes - 25.6 MBIn 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 p...
The Sacred Mantra
April 16, 2021 15:05 - 23 minutes - 21.6 MBAs 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 produce...
The Power of a Name
April 02, 2021 17:44 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBFocus 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 pr...
Train the Mind
March 24, 2021 15:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBNow 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 podcas...
Space, Seat, Sanctum
March 14, 2021 20:22 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn 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...
What’s Your Question?
March 04, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBSuccess 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...
Relax, Be Quiet, and Watch the Parade
February 27, 2021 14:32 - 26 minutes - 24.7 MBWith 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....
Recommencing Meditation in Life
February 16, 2021 13:46 - 29 minutes - 27.1 MBWelcome 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, an...
Retirement and Beyond
February 03, 2021 11:00 - 36 minutes - 33.2 MBIn 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 p...
Marriage: A Divine Pillar
January 29, 2021 17:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBMarriage, 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. T...
Graduation and Gratitude
January 23, 2021 11:00 - 31 minutes - 28.5 MBAs 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 pr...
Ready to Learn!
January 19, 2021 11:00 - 58 minutes - 53.7 MBIn 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 c...
Directed to the Divine
January 04, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBPiercing 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...
Remembering and Giving Purpose
January 01, 2021 20:54 - 44 minutes - 40.6 MBThis 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 N...
What's in a Name?
December 25, 2020 19:09 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBWhy 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-prof...
Significance of Our Samskaras
December 21, 2020 17:18 - 47 minutes - 43 MBWhy 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 ...
Shifting to the Higher
December 11, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 21.8 MBIn 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...
Starting Tonight: The Happiness Series IV
December 01, 2020 20:29 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBBeing 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...
Deepening Our Love
November 19, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBThe 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...