Reflections Along The Way
102 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 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 #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...
Self-Unfoldment: 21. Brahmacarya (Self-control)
July 30, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.17 MBWhat is Brahmacarya? How to not let our energies get dissipated in a way that we cannot live up to our convictions? Why is it important to practice self-control? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 7 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #21: Brahmacarya (Self-control)
July 30, 2020 20:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBWhat is Brahmacarya? How do we not let our energies get dissipated in a way that we cannot live up to our convictions? Why is it important to practice 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 understanding. Support the show
Self-Unfoldment: 20. Satyam (Truthfulness)
July 17, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.25 MBWhat is Satyam? Why is it so important to live up to our convictions? Why is integrity so important to be successful in any field? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 7 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #20: Satyam (Truthfulness)
July 17, 2020 01:00 - 10 minutes - 7.24 MBWhat is Satyam? Why is it so important to live up to our convictions? Why is integrity so important to be successful in any field? 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: 19. The Secret of Success
July 09, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.42 MBWhat is the secret of success? What causes us to become so tired in spite of all the physical comforts? How do we work dynamically without feeling so much fatigue? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 6 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #19: The Secret of Success
July 09, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 8.41 MBWhat is the secret of success? What causes us to become so tired despite all the physical comforts? How do we work dynamically without feeling so much fatigue? 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: 18. Three Kinds of Action
July 02, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBAction is inevitable as long as we live. What matters is how we work and the quality of the activity we are engaged in. What are the different categories of people who are working with different attitudes? How do we work in an inspired way? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 6 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #18: Three Kinds of Action
July 02, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBAction is inevitable as long as we live. What matters is how we work and the quality of the activity we are engaged in. What are the different categories of people who are working with different attitudes? How do we work in an inspired 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 to the...
Self-Unfoldment #17: Beyond BMI
June 30, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.05 MBHow do we realize and experience our true nature, OM? What is true renunciation? 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: 17. Beyond BMI
June 30, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.06 MBHow do we realize and experience our true nature, OM? What is true renunciation? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 5 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #16: Vasanas
June 14, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.62 MBWhat determines the personality of each person? How is everyone different and distinct in terms of how we act or respond? 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: 16. Vasanas
June 14, 2020 17:00 - 9 minutes - 6.64 MBWhat determines the personality of each person? How is everyone different and distinct in terms of how we act or respond? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 5 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #15: Sat-Cit-Ananda
June 04, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.14 MBWhat is the nature of supreme Reality? What does Sat-Cit-Ananda mean? 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: 15. Sat-Cit-Ananda
June 04, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 7.15 MBWhat is the nature of supreme Reality? What does Sat-Cit-Ananda mean? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 5 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment: 14. The Supreme Reality
May 31, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.5 MBWhat is the supreme Reality? What is this divine principle and what is the nature of it? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 5 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #14: The Supreme Reality
May 31, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.49 MBWhat is the supreme Reality? What is this divine principle and what is its nature? 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: 13. The Equipment of Experience
May 28, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6.01 MBWhat is life? What are the instruments through which we experience life? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 5 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment: 13. The equipment of experience
May 28, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBWhat is life? What are the instruments through which we experience life? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 5 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr?cmd=_donations&business=7S8DHTEDUPARN¤cy_code=USD&source=url)
Self-Unfoldment #13: The Equipment of Experience
May 28, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 6 MBWhat is life? What are the instruments through which we experience 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 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: 12: Preyas vs Sreyas
May 25, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.39 MBWhat are our actions guided by? What choices do we have when we are taking any action? What sort of choices can lead us to live a fulfilling and content life? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 4 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #12: Preyas vs Sreyas
May 25, 2020 15:00 - 7 minutes - 5.38 MBWhat are our actions guided by? What choices do we have when we are taking any action? What sort of choices can lead us to live a fulfilling and content 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 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: 11. Sublimation vs Suppression
May 21, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.07 MBHow do we rid ourselves of our lower tendencies or imperfections? What is sublimation? How is it different from suppression? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 4 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #11: Sublimation vs Suppression
May 21, 2020 04:00 - 5 minutes - 4.06 MBHow do we rid ourselves of our lower tendencies or imperfections? What is sublimation? How is it different from suppression? 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: 10. Balance
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.51 MBWhy is it that we are experiencing increasing levels of stress and not having lasting happiness in spite of all the comforts around us? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 4 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #10: Balance
May 18, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.5 MBWhy is it that we are experiencing increasing levels of stress and not having lasting happiness despite all the comforts around us? 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 #9: Religion
May 15, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.72 MBWhat is Religion? What does it aim to do? What is the content of any scripture? 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: 9. Religion
May 15, 2020 04:00 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBWhat is Religion? What does it aim to do? What is the content of any scripture? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 3 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment: 8. Innate Strength
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.89 MBEach of us can learn how to approach life correctly to be happy and successful. We all have that strength and potential within. Reflections based on a section from Lesson 3 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #8: Innate Strength
May 13, 2020 04:00 - 4 minutes - 2.88 MBEach of us can learn how to approach life correctly to be happy and successful. We all have that strength and potential within. 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: 7. Happiness
May 11, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.37 MBWhat is happiness? Where is it located? Learn about the happiness equation. Reflections based on a section from Lesson 2 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #7: Happiness
May 11, 2020 04:00 - 6 minutes - 4.36 MBWhat is happiness? Where is it located? Learn about the happiness equation. 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 #6: The Joy of Living
May 09, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.03 MBWhat are our activities based on? Why are we in this never-ending state of dissatisfaction? Where is joy coming from? 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: 6. The Joy of Living
May 09, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.04 MBWhat are our activities based on? Why are we in this never-ending state of dissatisfaction? Where is joy coming from? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 2 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #5: Our Heritage
May 07, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.64 MBWhat is true human heritage? What is freedom and how to regain the divine heritage? 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: 5. Our Heritage
May 07, 2020 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.65 MBWhat is true human heritage? What is freedom and how to regain the divine heritage? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 1 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #3: Freedom
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.26 MBCan Freedom without self-restraint give us happiness? Why is self-restraint important? 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: 3. Freedom
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 7 minutes - 5.28 MBCan Freedom without self-restraint give us happiness? Why is self-restraint important? This episode marks the beginning of the reflections based on the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. And this episode is based on a section of Lesson 1. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #2: What is the purpose?
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBWhat is the book Self-Unfoldment about? Why am I reflecting on this book? Why should you read/study this book? Support the show
Self-Unfoldment: 2. What is the purpose?
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.41 MBWhat is the book Self-Unfoldment about? Why am I reflecting on this book? Why should you read/study this book? Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment: 4. The Art of Right Contact
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBCan we enjoy the experiences while interacting with the world if we do not know how to have the right contact with the world? Reflections based on a section from Lesson 1 of the book Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #4: The Art of Right Contact
April 30, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.68 MBCan we enjoy the experiences while interacting with the world if we do not know how to have the right contact 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: 1. About the Author
April 30, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.64 MBBefore beginning to share my reflections on the book Self-Unfoldment, learn more about the author - Swami Chinmayananda. Visit archives.chinmayamission.com to know more about Swamiji. Support the show (https://www.paypal.com/donate?hosted_button_id=Y2S4UHEWNYGKE)
Self-Unfoldment #1: About the Author
April 30, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 3.63 MBBefore beginning to share my reflections on the book Self-Unfoldment, learn more about the author - Swami Chinmayananda. Visit archives.chinmayamission.com to know more about Swamiji. Support the show
Is technology bad?
April 27, 2020 19:00 - 8 minutes - 6.14 MBAre technology and social media the cause of all our problems? My thoughts on this and how to possibly overcome some habits which you think are harmful or are not productive to you. Support the show
Spirituality and Self-Unfoldment
April 23, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MBWhat is spirituality? Why do we need it? I share why I felt like I needed Spirituality, what the goal is and how to get there. In the upcoming episodes, I will be reflecting on the book Self-Unfoldment as Swami Chinmayananda very systematically and logically explains what our true nature is through the study of Vedanta, the science of life in a beautiful manner, answering all the questions about Spirituality/Religion we may have along the way. Support the show
Shifting from Outward to Inward
April 22, 2020 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.18 MBWhy did I feel the need to look Inward? Was there a significant moment in my life when I got inspired to do that? A lot of questions that were waiting to be answered... Support the show
Be Here Now
April 21, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.59 MBWhy do we find it difficult to concentrate on the present moment and how can we practice to “Be Here Now”. Support the show
Thoughts during COVID-19
April 20, 2020 15:00 - 10 minutes - 7.51 MBWhat am I feeling and how am I dealing with the current extraordinary experience that we are all going through with COVID-19? Support the show
Why do I use ‘Namaste’ to greet you?
April 18, 2020 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.34 MBDoes it matter how we greet each other? I talk about why I use Namaste to greet you in the beginning and end of every episode. Support the show (https://buymeacoffee.com/neelimapolam)