Reflections Along The Way
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago -Life is a series of experiences from which we evolve and grow. Welcome to the podcast channel where Neelima, a spiritual seeker & mindful artist, shares her reflections and learnings along her journey.
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Self-Unfoldment #52: Sustained Joy
November 18, 2023 09:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBHow does the readjustment of the mind happen? What are the signs of a readjusted mind? What is the goal of meditation? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda that guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend listening to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #51: Meditation - Cautions and Tips for Success
November 09, 2023 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.12 MBWhat tips can be used to maintain concentration of the mind? What is samādhi? How do we make sure we have success in meditation? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda that guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend listening to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #50: Meditation - The Process
October 17, 2023 15:00 - 11 minutes - 7.98 MBWhat are the steps to practice Meditation? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda that guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend listening to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #49: Meditation - Preparing The Mind
July 22, 2023 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.41 MBWhat is meditation? How do we prepare ourselves for meditation? Why is preparation needed? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #48: Sādhanā - Six Qualities, Burning Desire For Liberation
June 29, 2023 00:00 - 12 minutes - 8.44 MBWhat are the six qualities that are to be cultivated psychologically to progress spiritually? What is Mumukshutva and why does a spiritual aspirant need that? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #47: Sādhanā - Discrimination, Detachment
April 27, 2023 21:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBHow do we measure spiritual progress? What is Sādhanā? What qualities are to be cultivated to progress spiritually? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #46: Self-Realization
March 22, 2023 23:00 - 10 minutes - 7.44 MBHow does a person of wisdom act in this world? How does he see the world? How does he see his relationship with the world? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #45: Relationship to Om
February 25, 2023 05:00 - 8 minutes - 5.67 MBWhat is our relationship to Om, the Supreme Reality? What determines this relationship? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #44: The Play of Gunas
February 16, 2023 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.4 MBWhat causes us to forget our real nature and mistake ourselves to be this limited entity? How do we overcome rajas and tamas to develop the sattvic component in us? How does that help in our spiritual evolution? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a prop...
Self-Unfoldment #43: Māyā (Illusion)
January 27, 2023 14:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBIf Brahman is really our nature as Vedanta asserts, then why do we feel so limited and finite? What is māyā? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #42: Vedanta
October 04, 2022 01:00 - 15 minutes - 11 MBWhat is Vedanta? Where did the knowledge of Vedanta originate from? What is the goal of Vedanta? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Importance of Inner Work
January 25, 2022 01:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBIn this episode, I have a conversation with Apoorva Gupta Jalan to discuss the importance of inner work and how yoga facilitates this work. Apoorva is a yoga therapist, coach, and healer living in Gurgaon, India with her husband and their beagle. She is passionate about helping people and offers a wide range of programs including personalized classes, pranayama workshops, yoga philosophy courses, corporate training programs, and workshops. Please email Apoorva at [email protected], if yo...
Self-Unfoldment #41: Macrocosm
December 11, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.46 MBWhat constitutes the cosmos or the macrocosm? What is the concept of the God-principle? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #40: Three States and Transcending Bodies
December 06, 2021 21:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBWhat are the three states that we experience? How do we transcend the three bodies and experience the pure nature of the Self as different from the three states? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #39: Three Bodies
November 13, 2021 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.19 MBThe five sheaths that we discussed in Self-Unfoldment #38 episode, can also be classified as three bodies that envelope the Self. Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Importance of Holistic Education
October 01, 2021 21:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBIn this episode, I have a conversation with Vivekji (Vivek Gupta) about the importance of holistic education to be successful in any field. Vivekji is a spiritual teacher and public speaker with Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta. In this dialogue, he shares how Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth (also referred to as Chinmaya University) is built on four pillars - Purity, Spirituality, Practicality, and Innova...
Self-Unfoldment #38: Sheaths
August 17, 2021 18:00 - 22 minutes - 15.2 MBAs we progress in our spiritual life we understand where this world has come from, how the world is functioning, etc. Then we start wondering how our body is functioning and continue probing into the subtler realms as we start looking more within. What are the different layers or sheaths that veil the Self? What is the goal of life? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Ve...
Self-Unfoldment #37: Gunas
August 05, 2021 01:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBWhat is it that makes human beings so different? What are gunas? What is the difference between the three gunas? How are people categorized based on their gunas? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Handling Chaos
June 09, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode David and I catch up to reflect on how spirituality helps us handle the chaos within and in the world, amongst other topics. David Jairaj, currently living in Hyderabad (India) is a fellow seeker and a long time friend. Most importantly I see him as my first Spiritual Guru who guided and helped me get started in this journey of Self-Exploration and Self-Unfoldment about a decade ago. Support the show
Conversation with David Jairaj: Handling Chaos
June 09, 2021 18:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this episode, my friend David and I catch up to reflect on how spirituality helps us handle the chaos within and in the world, amongst other topics. David Jairaj, currently living in Hyderabad (India) is a fellow seeker and a long time friend. Most importantly I see him as my first Spiritual Guru who guided and helped me get started in this journey of Self-Exploration and Self-Unfoldment about a decade ago. Support the show (https://bluishmuse.com/support)
Self-Unfoldment #36: A Path for Everyone
April 03, 2021 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBDoes Vedanta prescribe a path for everyone with different personalities to exhaust their vasanas? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Conversation with Nikhil Acharya: Being Creative
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.4 MBIn this episode, Nikhil and I explore what creativity means to us. Nikhil shares his insights on a range of topics from the process of creating, what drives him, how collaboration is important and how he relates creativity to happiness, amongst other enriching thoughts. Nikhil Acharya does Strategy at Just So, an award winning creative studio in London. Before London, he’s lived in the Bay Area and Hyderabad. Pre Covid, he rowed on the Thames to escape his demons. Support the show (https:/...
Being Creative
February 07, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 42.3 MBIn this episode, Nikhil and I explore what creativity means to us. Nikhil shares his insights on a range of topics from the process of creating, what drives him, how collaboration is important and how he relates creativity to happiness, amongst other enriching thoughts. Nikhil Acharya does Strategy at Just So, an award winning creative studio in London. Before London, he’s lived in the Bay Area and Hyderabad. Pre Covid, he rowed on the Thames to escape his demons. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #35: Karma Yoga and Fruits of Action
January 25, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MBWhat is Karma Yoga? What attitude should we have while working? And how do we control our sense organs? What is the secret prescription for work of high inspiration? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #35: Karma Yoga & Fruits of Action
January 25, 2021 21:00 - 13 minutes - 9.59 MBWhat is Karma Yoga? What attitude should we have while working? And how do we control our sense organs? What is the secret prescription for work of high inspiration? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 11 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?business=7S8DHTEDUPARN&no_recurring=0¤cy_code=USD)
Self-Unfoldment #34: Ego-centered Actions
January 09, 2021 22:00 - 12 minutes - 8.68 MBWhat creates our life? When and how are our vasanas created? How do we exhaust these vasanas to experience a higher level of consciousness? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Reflections with My Daughter
January 01, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBI cherish the relationship I have with my daughter. It came with its own challenges at times but along the way we figured out how to use those challenges to enrich our relationship. This is a conversation I had with my daughter reflecting on the relationship we share. Support the show
Conversation With My Daughter
January 01, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBI cherish the relationship I have with my daughter. It came with its own challenges at times but along the way we figured out how to use those challenges to enrich our relationship. This is a conversation I had with my daughter reflecting on the relationship we share. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Conversation with My Daughter
January 01, 2021 16:00 - 46 minutes - 31.9 MBI cherish the relationship I have with my daughter. It came with its own challenges at times but along the way we figured out how to use those challenges to enrich our relationship. This is a conversation I had with my daughter reflecting on the relationship we share. Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/neelimapolam)
Self-Unfoldment #33: Creating the Future
December 25, 2020 20:00 - 9 minutes - 6.9 MBWhat is the future? Is it some kind of mystery? How does the understanding of the Law of Karma help us with our daily living? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #32: Cause and Effect
December 11, 2020 09:00 - 6 minutes - 4.7 MBThis is in continuation of the previous episode to understand the Law of Karma better. How can self-effort at the present moment change our future? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #31: The Law of Karma
December 03, 2020 21:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBAre we victims of our vasanas (innate urges)? How can we successfully eradicate our vasanas and transform our lives? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #30: Inner and Outer
October 04, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBWhat is the relationship between the Inner and the Outer? What is the significance of rituals? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment: 30. Inner and Outer
October 04, 2020 11:00 - 6 minutes - 4.19 MBWhat is the relationship between the Inner and the Outer? What is the significance of rituals? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 9 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment: 29. Looking Within
September 29, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.45 MBHow to cultivate the habit of looking within and how to practice daily introspection to rehabilitate our personality so that we can grow steadily to become happy, free and successful? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 9 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #29: Looking Within
September 29, 2020 19:00 - 7 minutes - 5.44 MBHow to cultivate the habit of looking within and how do we practice daily introspection to rehabilitate our personality so that we can grow steadily to become happy, free, and successful? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Suppor...
Self-Unfoldment: 28. The Nature of the Mind
September 15, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MBThoughts and mind are related but thoughts alone is not the mind. When does the mind exist? What determines whether the mind is good or bad? What is the difference between mind and intellect? How to cultivate habits to train the mind to be good? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 9 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #28: The Nature of the Mind
September 15, 2020 01:00 - 7 minutes - 5.27 MBThoughts and the mind are related but thoughts alone are not the mind. When does the mind exist? What determines whether the mind is good or bad? What is the difference between mind and intellect? How do we cultivate habits to train the mind to be good? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you ...
Self-Unfoldment: 27. Right Thinking
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBHow is it that we all perceive the world differently? As our mind, so is the world. Reflections based on a section from Lesson 9 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #27: Right Thinking
September 09, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBHow is it that we all perceive the world differently? As our mind, so is the world. Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #26: Experiencing the World
September 03, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.31 MBWhat constitutes our field of experience? Why is it important to look into our inner-selves to lead a harmonious life as we interact with the world? How do we integrate all aspects of our personality to experience the world in a more joyous way? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen t...
Self-Unfoldment: 26. Experiencing the World
September 03, 2020 18:00 - 10 minutes - 7.32 MBWhat constitutes our field of experiences? Why is it important to look into our inner-selves to lead a harmonious life as we interact with the world? How do we integrate all aspects of our personality to experience the world in a more joyous way? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 9 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #25: The Joy of an Artisan
August 19, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBHow do we work in an inspired manner? How do we channel our energy to work in a way that gives us fulfillment and joy? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment #25: The Joy of an Artisan
August 19, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.07 MBHow do we work in an inspired manner? How do we channel our energy to work in a way that gives us fulfillment and joy? Reflections are based on a section from Lesson 8 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. The 108 Vedantic Terms book is available on Amazon for your spiritual sādhanā to reflect on 108 significant Vedantic terms chosen from the Self-Unfoldment book. All the proceeds from the sale of this book will be donated to Chinmaya Mission© Washington Regional Center. Sup...
Self-Unfoldment: 25. The Joy of an Artisan
August 19, 2020 18:00 - 8 minutes - 6.08 MBHow do we work in an inspired manner? How do we channel our energy to work in a way that gives us fulfillment and joy? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 8 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #24: Conserving Energy
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBHow do the energy leakages happen? What are the three reasons for energy to leak? How do we focus on what we are doing right now without regret, anxiety, and excitement? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment. 24: Conserving Energy
August 13, 2020 04:00 - 9 minutes - 6.63 MBHow do the energy leakages happen? What are the three reasons for energy to leak? How do we focus on what we are doing right now without regrets, anxieties and excitements? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 8 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #23: Efficiency - Dexterity in Action
August 08, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.07 MBWhy can a person still be a failure even by practicing the values of Truthfulness, Self-Control, and Non-injury? What is this efficiency without which we cannot develop our talents and use them in our actions? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper...
Self-Unfoldment: 23. Efficiency: Dexterity in Action
August 08, 2020 04:00 - 11 minutes - 8.08 MBWhy can a person still be a failure even by practicing the values Truthfulness, Self-Control and Non-injury? What is this efficiency without which we cannot develop our talents and use them in our actions? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 8 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #22: Ahimsa (Non-injury)
August 04, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.23 MBWhat is Ahimsa? Why is a person sometimes a failure despite having the willpower/courage to live up to one's convictions and why are we not able to conserve energy sometimes despite practicing self-control? Reflections are based on Self-Unfoldment, a book by Swami Chinmayananda which guides us in transforming our lives by introducing us to the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. Note: The episodes on Self-Unfoldment are numbered. I recommend that you listen to them sequentially, to get a proper un...