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How do we imbibe the qualities of a monk? What is mean to detach from worldly pleasures? Why does a spiritual life seem so distant to us sometimes?Well, before becoming a monk, our guest today was a young agnostic in U.C. Berkeley trying to fi
Our guest today, Sensei Sandeep Desai, is the first South Asian to teach T'ai Chi martial arts across the globe. As a master in the martial arts and yoga, the Sensei has traveled across the globe teaching and holding workshops.Winning numerous
Our guest today is Nikhil Taneja, the founder and CEO fo Yuvaa, the purpose-driven media company for the youth of today. Nikhil is a trailblazer - an entrepreneur, media superstar, writer, creator, speaker and teacher.Very early in his life,
Our conversation today is with the bestselling author, Ami Ganatra. Her bestselling books 'Mahabharata Unraveled' and 'Ramayana Unravelled: Lesser known Facets of Rishi Valmiki's Epic,' swept the globe with unique perspectives and analytical ge
Welcome to the inaugural episode for the new season! Our first guest is an extremely special one. We go right into the deep end of our spiritual journeys and meditation practices, as we speak with a renowned Zen master - Henry Shukman.Henry t
Today we speak with the founders of the Baithak Foundation, Dakshayani Athalye and Mandar Karanjkar!The foundation is a nonprofit based in Pune, India - but focuses on making Indian classical music accessible to all students regardless of thei
We learn from Hanuman Dass. Another "Das" in our podcast! It's not a surprise because to be a das in Sanskrit means to serve. And like the other great guests, Hanuman Dass' very mission is to serve all people.The founder of Go Dharmic, a nonp
Today we learn from Pooja Bhale.An environmentalist, ecology warrior and social activist - all these words still don’t do justice what she is. At heart, she is a free spirit.She is the founder of The Protecterra Ecological Foundation, dedicat
In today's episode we speak with Acharya Prashant. He is an acclaimed Vedanta exegete and author of over 80 books, including the National Bestseller 'Karma – Why Everything You Know About it is Wrong'. An alumnus of IIT-Delhi, IIM-Ahmedabad an
In this episode, we speak with the popular and acclaimed yoga instructor and author. Ira Trivedi. She has truly become a pathbreaker in the yoga community with her ability to make spiritual philosophy and practice engaging for the modern world.
In this episode, Sri M, the yogi, mystic and spiritual teacher guides us through a wide range of philosophical discussions. The Padma Bhushan recipient speaks to us honestly about his spiritual journey, from being a wandering monk in the Himala
Our Christmas special! In today's episode, we speak with the legendary kirtan singer, Krishna Das. Known for his numerous devotional song albums, the founder of the Kirtan Wallah Foundation speaks to us candidly and honestly about his spiritual
We speak with the phenomenal singer and musician, Shashaa Tirupati. With instant hits and classics like Vaan, Kanha, Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga, The Humma Song and Khulke Jeene Ka, the star has taken India by storm having won a National Film Award
In this episode, we learn from the yogi, popular musician and former monk - Raghunath Cappo. Cappo achieved success early in his life, leading a punk rock band, Youth of Today, which championed the ideals of vegetarianism, clean living and sel
The director of Hindi film classics like 'Rang De Basanti,' and 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra sat down with us to talk about his journey in to filmmaking, his fondest memories while making his movies and why he sees his movies a
We learn from Rameshwar Das, the dear friend of spiritual leader Ram Dass and disciple of renowned guru and yogi, Neem Karoli Baba. An artist and author, Das talks about his own spiritual journey, most intimate moments with his guru in India an
We speak with Jeffrey Alan Henderson, the pathbreaking designer, engineer and entrepreneur. He has worked with brands like Nike, Yeezy, Cole Haan and more.Realizing the need for social impact in his community, he used his design expertise and
We speak with Roopa Pai, the acclaimed children’s author. Having written more than 15 books ranging from a fantasy series, the Taranauts, to the Crossword Award-winning book, The Gita For Children, she has proven to be a trailblazer in children
Today we speak with Dr. Fritjof Capra. An Austrian born theoretical quantum physicist who has done research at the likes of Stanford Linear Accelerator, University of California Santa Cruz, and University of Paris. Through his notable books, Ta
Samuel Freedman, a former Pulitzer Prize finalist and New York Times writer for the On Religion column, speaks to us about the modern news landscape and navigating through the clutter of fake news.The professor of Media Ethics at the Columbia
We speak with one of India's most popular and talented singers today, Sid Sriram. Sriram, born in Chennai but raised in the U.S., fell in love with both worlds of music at a young age. Learning Carnatic music from a lineage of classical artists
We speak with Nandita Das, the acclaimed filmmaker and actor and former Cannes Film Festival jury member. Celebrated for her path breaking roles and directorial ventures in films, Das has allowed her films to be a voice to speak out about issue
In this episode, we speak with Dr. Christian Braneon, a scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute of Space Studies and a visiting professor in the Environmental Science Department at Barnard College. His work outside of academia is focused on st
Our guest today, Dr. Pamela Wisniewski, is the Task Force Chair at the University of Central Florida’s Socio-Technical Interaction Lab and a professor at the university’s Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Department.Much of her resea
A former monk for 15 years in India and New York City, Pandit Dasa gives talks and teaches classes on yoga, mindfulness, meditation, resilience and stress management. From being a child of the American Dream to facing the reality of the ups and
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