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Inspiring well-being and harmony in daily life through enlightening spiritual discourses. (1) DISCOURSES: spiritual talks by learned swamis as well as experienced devotees. (2) DIALOGUES: question-answer sessions. (3) MEDITATIONS: affirmations and thoughts to help guide our own minds. (4) INSIGHTS: insightful elaborations of simple spiritual concepts.
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- Today41 min
From Guru’s Guidance to UN Peacebuilding: A Conversation with Bawa Jain
In this episode of the BAPS Better Living: Inspired Series, we speak with Bawa Jain, Secretary General of the World Council of Religious Leaders, about his journey from a business family in India to deep involvement at the United Nations after his guru, Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj, instructed him to stay in the U.S. and work with the UN. Jain recounts building networks within the UN, chairing events during the UN’s 50th anniversary, and helping launch the 2000 Millennium World Peace ...
- 1 weeks ago32 min
When Life Doesn’t Go As Planned | Dharmic Life
Life rarely unfolds exactly the way we planned. Careers shift. Relationships change. Expectations break. And sometimes, the hardest part is not what happened… but letting go of what we thought life was “supposed” to look like. In this episode of Dharmic Life, we experience a discussion between Palak Shah and Rakhee Patel as they share personal reflections on navigating the unexpected turns life can bring. Together, we explore how faith, perspective, and trust in God can help us navigate...
- 2 weeks ago16 min
Being an Artist as a Hindu American - Jaykishan Patel on Inspired Series
What does it mean to live creatively while staying grounded in purpose and spirituality? In the latest episode of BAPS Better Living – Inspired Series, we sit down with artist and UX/UI designer Jaykishan Patel for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, career, identity, and the values that shape the paths that we choose. From sketching the Atlanta Mandir as it was being built during his childhood to balancing professional design work, family responsibilities, and artistic passion ...
- 4 weeks ago31 min
Why Organized Religion May Be More Essential Than You Think | Dharmic Life
In this episode of the Dharmic Life Podcast on BAPS Better Living, host Dhawal, Dr. Kashyap, and Rashmi discuss what organized religion really means and why it is essential for spiritual progress. The talk delves into concerns that people have about organized religion, especially when relating to losing their individuality, falling into blind rituals, and the real scandals and hypocrisy that often come up. Through it all, the participants address these real concerns through the le...
- Apr 30, 202624 min
Inspired Series: Dr. Angelina Mehta, GySgt in U.S. Marine & Naturopathic Doctor
What does leadership look like when it’s rooted in service? In the latest episode of the BAPS Better Living – Inspired Series, we speak with Dr. Angelina Mehta - a Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Reserve and a Naturopathic Doctor who leads with both discipline and compassion. Angelina’s journey spans two worlds that rarely intersect: the rigor of military service and the healing work of medicine. Yet for her, both paths share a common foundation - service to others. Growing up with ...
- Mar 31, 202634 min
How to Stop Performing and Start Living Spiritually | Dharmic Life
In this episode of BAPS Better Living Dharmic Life, we explore what it means to be spiritual amidst practices like yoga, meditation, retreats, mindfulness, and decluttering. Feeling spiritual is different than being spiritual. Often, we see social media performances where liking posts, sharing quotes, and other outward “spiritual” aesthetics replace real action and consistent inner work. But true spirituality is striving for something greater than ego, aligning inner identity (sou...
- Mar 27, 202631 min
Inspired Series: Purpose in Uncertainty with Amar Chollera
Amar Chollera is an entrepreneur and global business operator whose life spans multiple continents - from growing up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to studying at UCLA and building a career across the U.S., UAE, and East Africa. Through major life transitions - including the loss of a family member, stepping into greater family responsibility, navigating newly married life, and facing the uncertainties of entrepreneurship - Amar has remained deeply grounded in his faith and values. I...
- Mar 20, 202650 min
The Self, Found in God (Part 2) | Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami | Windows into Wisdom
In Part 2 of Windows into Wisdom, Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami takes us deeper into a transformative insight - The self can be discovered through association with God. Rather than constructing identity from the outside in, spiritual wisdom teaches that one’s identity is revealed through relationship - devotion, nearness, and alignment with the Divine. Who we associate with shapes who we become. When that association is with God, identity expands rather than contracts. It stabili...
About BAPS Better Living
Inspiring well-being and harmony in daily life through enlightening spiritual discourses. (1) DISCOURSES: spiritual talks by learned swamis as well as experienced devotees. (2) DIALOGUES: question-answer sessions. (3) MEDITATIONS: affirmations and thoughts to help guide our own minds. (4) INSIGHTS: insightful elaborations of simple spiritual concepts.
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