BAPS Better Living

No matter how life tilts and turns, something keeps you rooted in who you are and the person you are becoming. Join this engineer on her moment of connection to her personal "quantum locking", as she…

Unlocking our potential requires constant tuning and adjustment. Harmony - both musical and with others - requires a keen sense of adjustment. But what is the secret formula to developing harmony? Li…

What brings you joy, and how can you accumulate more of it? Some people are satisfied by finite, temporary sources of joy, while others look for something more long-lasting. Listen in on how this ref…

This is a new series called Tales of Wisdom. Storytelling is a means to impart knowledge and wisdom. Complicated and difficult-to-understand concepts can be distilled by very simple analogies. Yogiji…

Taking a pause and dedicating time to relax or unwind is inherently incongruent with sacrificing comforts, adjusting to unexpected outcomes, and prioritizing the sole goal of success. The discrepancy…

When we attempt to measure our love for others, our parents, family members, and even best friends probably rank highest on our list. But do we love them without barriers, or is there a limit to our …

“With a composed mind, one should introspect every day: 'What have I come to accomplish in this world and what am I doing?' 
(Satsang Diksha, Verse 145)

Self-care, or more specifically, spiritual self-…

“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” — Hans Selye. 

Stress does not need to be an enemy. Often, just changing one's perspective can accomplish much in the way of handling an othe…

Most presents we receive quench our worldly needs and provide temporary happiness. However, is there a gift that keeps on giving? Listen in as Nidhi Patel, an occupational therapist, shares her disco…

Almost everyone tries to pursue happiness in life, but most try to achieve this with materialistic objects and experiences that only last for not so long.  Follow the journey of one individual who br…

Compassion is the missing element in conflicts happening around the world.  Without it, humanity cannot survive.  This episode explores how Pramukh Swami Maharaj exemplified the epitome of compassion…

"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle." Diwali, also known as the Festival of Lights, is a time filled with fun, food, and festivities, but it is also a time to reflect on our lives and …

Volunteering can take many forms such as helping at the local library, serving meals at a soup kitchen, or simply assisting an elderly person cross the street. However, what is important is the inten…

Transitioning to college can be simultaneously exciting and daunting for many young individuals every year.  Like a river that meets the ocean, students are expected to leave behind a more familiar, …

The parenting journey is filled with joys, doubts, excitement, fear, confidence, and confusion. One of the heaviest responsibilities of parenting is instilling values and character into young and imp…

People have long been searching for ways to add to their physical, emotional, social, or spiritual self-growth. One approach is volunteering. In Hinduism, seva (selfless service) is a critical compon…

Forgiveness can be difficult. But a quote from Jonathan Lockwood Huie goes, "Forgive Others Not Because They Deserve Forgiveness But Because You Deserve Peace." History has shown many incidents in wh…

In the jungle, no two animals are the same. They vary in size, strength, and agility. However, these characteristics do not define the order of the food chain. Instead, it's their Mindset. The mind i…

How do you build a brick wall? One brick at a time. This analogy provides one of the most important lesson on productivity. Can this concept also apply to the spiritual realm? Find out through this i…

Caste is an often-misunderstood concept attributed to Hinduism. Learn how a practicing HIndu feels about equality and dignity of all living beings through the personal experiences of Dr. Kashyap Pate…