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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How Can I Sleep Better? (Rebroadcast)
July 29, 2019 10:30 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBIn 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.
Ramayana Everyday: Vanquishing Vices (Rebroadcast)
July 22, 2019 10:30 - 32 minutes - 29.3 MBIn 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 ...
Living Ramayana Everyday (Rebroadcast)
July 15, 2019 10:30 - 38 minutes - 35 MBOn 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/vich...
Hinduism 101 (Rebroadcast) - Part 2
July 08, 2019 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 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, ...
Hinduism 101 (Rebroadcast) - Part 1
July 01, 2019 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn 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...
What Is Independent Joy, Anyway?
June 24, 2019 10:30 - 4 minutes - 4.16 MBThis 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.
How Do I Find My Calling?
June 17, 2019 12:20 - 5 minutes - 5.01 MBIn 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.
Practice, Potential, Peace
June 10, 2019 10:30 - 32 minutes - 30.1 MBThis 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.
Privilege and Peace
June 03, 2019 10:30 - 34 minutes - 31.9 MBThis 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.
Immeasurable and Unstoppable Peace
May 28, 2019 11:55 - 36 minutes - 62.2 MBThis 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 internati...
Building a Culture of Peace
May 20, 2019 10:30 - 34 minutes - 58.4 MBThis 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....
Materialism, Time, and Understanding
May 13, 2019 10:30 - 36 minutes - 65.8 MBThis 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 or...
Peace in a Restless World
May 06, 2019 10:30 - 31 minutes - 55.3 MBPeace: 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 ...
Essence of Bhagavad Gita
April 30, 2019 10:00 - 32 minutes - 56.8 MBIn 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 workin...
Wake Up, Now!
April 22, 2019 10:30 - 37 minutes - 65.2 MBIn 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 organiz...
Four Types of People
April 15, 2019 13:25 - 51 minutes - 89 MBIn 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...
Magical Mantras
April 12, 2019 03:50 - 5 minutes - 9.01 MBWhy 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 ...
This Is Our Dashboard
April 08, 2019 10:30 - 31 minutes - 53.6 MBIn 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 adu...
To Understand What's Important
April 01, 2019 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 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, refle...
Why Do We Need a Sadguru?
March 25, 2019 10:30 - 5 minutes - 4.79 MBIn 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.
Work For Values
March 18, 2019 10:30 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIn 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 ...
Slow Down, Step Back, and See More
March 11, 2019 10:30 - 33 minutes - 30.4 MBIn 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 t...
The Soul of Shivaratri
March 04, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBToday is Maha Shivaratri! To joyously and soulfully celebrate this day, we feature four voices from Chinmaya Mission: Vivekji, who reminds us of the three spiritual "birthdays" we all have Swami Swaroopananda, the Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, who explores the symbolism of Lord Shiva's appearance Swami Tejomayananda, who unpacks the meaning of the simple and powerful mantra, "Om Namah Shivaya" Swami Chinmayananda - or Gurudev - who explains the significance of the Maha Mritunjaya...
Finding Calmness in Chaos (Part 4)
February 25, 2019 11:30 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode, we discuss the aspects of our personalities that can allow us to be our best. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and concludes our series on Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad 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 indi...
Finding Calmness in Chaos (Part 3)
February 18, 2019 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, we discuss the importance of role models on the journey of self-development. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series on Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad 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 indiv...
Finding Calmness in Chaos (Part 2)
February 11, 2019 11:30 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, we learn to share -- focusing on Verse 2 of Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series on Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad 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 kn...
Finding Calmness in Chaos (Part 1)
February 04, 2019 11:30 - 29 minutes - 27.2 MBIn this episode, we begin our systematic exploration of the art of letting go of dependencies so we can hold onto independent joy. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and begins our series unpacking Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad 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-profi...
How Can I Sleep Better?
January 28, 2019 19:30 - 7 minutes - 6.59 MBIn this episode, we talk about how to sleep 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.
P.L.E.A.D.
January 21, 2019 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13 MBIn this episode, we talk about bullying at home and some strategies for handling it. This episode was originally recorded at a workshop in Cleveland, OH, and culminates 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 know...
Give Courage
January 14, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBIn 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 o...
The Root of Bullying
January 07, 2019 11:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWhat is a bully? In this episode, we explore this question, as well as approaches for handling -- and even helping -- bullies. This episode was originally recorded at a workshop in Cleveland, OH, and begins 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 ...
Act!
January 01, 2019 11:30 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBHappy New Year! Let's kick off 2019 with even more inspiration. In this week's episode, we continue our series where youth from Chinmaya Mission read a quote, and Vivekji shares insights based on these quotes The theme of this episode is action. When? Now. 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-profi...
This Attitude of Gratitude
December 24, 2018 16:45 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBIn this week's episode, we continue our series on "Inspiration." Youth from Chinmaya Mission read a quote, and Vivekji shares some insights that these quote spark. This second episode focuses on having an attitude of gratitude. 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 tra...
Slowly Destructive Little Things
December 17, 2018 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this week's episode, we kick off our series on "Inspiration." Youth from Chinmaya Mission read a quote, and Vivekji shares some insights that these quote spark. This first part tackles time, self destruction, and personality development. 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 w...
Good Busy vs. Bad Busy
December 10, 2018 11:30 - 21 minutes - 20 MBIn this week's episode, the second of two on being better while being busy, we learn strategies for learning, integrating, and practicing, and explore the difference between "bad busy" and "good busy." Love this podcast, but looking for an accessible version for the kid in your life? Starting January 9, 2019, Captain Vivekji will be leading "Happy Hour" -- a weekly class specially designed for children in grades 1 through 8. Each week, Captain V will bring to life lessons from awesome texts...
Being Better While Busy
December 03, 2018 11:30 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBIn this week's episode, the first of two, we learn about the "vision" and the "expression" that can help us become better even when life feels so busy. Guess what? The Happiness Series Part II starts today! From December 3rd to 6th, 7pm to 8:30pm ET, Vivekji will uncover answers to your most compelling questions about life and living. This unique and interactive workshop will take place virtually, so that anyone of any age can join from their computers! Learn more and access the log-in link...
Cease and Desist
November 26, 2018 11:30 - 14 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this episode, recorded in Atlanta, GA, we unpack our last "I Love You Letter" for now, on the theme of "cease and desist." If you've enjoyed what you heard, join Vichara Gurukula for the Happiness Series Part II! From December 3rd to 6th, 7pm to 8:30pm ET, Vivekji will uncover answers to your most compelling questions about life and living. This unique and interactive workshop will take place virtually, so that anyone of any age can join! Mark your calendars and learn more on our websit...
Too Distracted to Change?
November 19, 2018 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBIn this episode, we learn about how to handle laziness and procrastination through the lens of Swami Chinmayananda's short and beautiful text, "I Love You Letters." This is the first of several episodes recorded in Atlanta, GA. If you've enjoyed what you heard, join Vichara Gurukula for the Happiness Series Part II! From December 3rd to 6th, 7pm to 8:30pm ET, Vivekji will uncover answers to your most compelling questions about life and living. This unique and interactive workshop will take...
Are You Finding Your Calling?
November 12, 2018 11:30 - 20 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this episode, we learn about how to deal with people in our lives through lens of Swami Chinmayananda's short and beautiful text, "I Love You Letters." This is the first of several episodes recorded in Atlanta, GA. 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, a...
Making Diwali More Meaningful
November 05, 2018 11:30 - 7 minutes - 6.78 MBIn this mini-episode from Live Vedanta, we learn how to make Diwali more meaningful. If you've enjoyed what you heard, join Vichara Gurukula for the Happiness Series Part II! From December 3rd to 6th, 7pm to 8:30pm ET, Vivekji will uncover answers to your most compelling questions about life and living. This unique and interactive workshop will take place virtually, so that anyone of any age can join! Mark your calendars and learn more on our website: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula. F...
Ramayana Everyday: Vanquishing Vices
October 29, 2018 10:30 - 32 minutes - 29.4 MBIn 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. 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, re...
Living Ramayana Everyday
October 22, 2018 10:30 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBOn 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! 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, V...
It's In You to Give
October 15, 2018 10:30 - 40 minutes - 37.5 MBIn this episode of Live Vedanta, we explore how "yajna" connects to our journey of generosity and learn some practical tips for incorporating charity into our daily living. This is the second 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,...
Charity as a Catalyst
October 08, 2018 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn 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 a...
The Impact of Sanatana Dharma (Part 2)
October 01, 2018 10:30 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode of Live Vedanta, we explore what self-development looks like at the familial and societal level. This is the second of two episodes recorded in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 ...
The Impact of Sanatana Dharma (Part 1)
September 24, 2018 10:30 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MBWhat is self development? What does it look like at the individual level? In this episode of Live Vedanta, we find out. This is the first of two episodes recorded in Pittsburgh, PA. 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 pro...
Hinduism 101 (Part 2)
September 17, 2018 10:30 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBIn 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. 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 adult...
Hinduism 101 (Part 1)
September 10, 2018 10:30 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBIn 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...
Welcome to Live Vedanta
September 02, 2018 12:00 - 5 minutes - 5.53 MBWelcome to Live Vedanta, a new podcast about simple living and high thinking with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. Each week, we will be diving into the science of independent joy. But what does that even mean? 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, an...
Trailer: Live Vedanta
August 30, 2018 13:42 - 1 minute - 1.35 MBWelcome to Live Vedanta, a new podcast about simple living and high thinking with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. Each week, we will be diving into the science of independent joy. Our first episode drops this Sunday, September 2. Stay tuned!