BAPS Better Living

A curveball is something that catches you off guard.  Life is full of twists and turns, and we often face challenging circumstances and situations.  How do we manage in such times? This episode will …

Just for a moment, pause and think about your mental health and well-being. How are you doing, really? Mental health has long been the elephant in the room, and it requires our time and attention now…

During our most difficult times, where do we find the strength to persevere?  Meet Niki and Manan, a couple from New Jersey who relied on each other, their family, their friends, their spirituality, …

Your personal identity is what makes you unique, and embracing your true self helps build confidence and strengthens your character. But sometimes it can be difficult to maintain when faced with an u…

"Taka dhimi, taka dhimi" is one of the many dance rhythms, or taals, of Bharatanatyam, the oldest classical dance tradition in India. Expressed as a living form of art, Bharatanatyam has a deep devot…

Parents often see themselves as entrusted with the singular responsibility of raising perfect children. Anything less is a mere reflection of the flaws in the parent or a reflection of their inabilit…

Selfies have been around since 2010, just as smartphones with cameras began catching fire. The word "selfie", however, wasn’t recognized by the Oxford dictionary until 2013. But the word grew in such…

In one small gesture, one small mudra, one small asana, one seemingly mundane action, we can give another person (while simultaneously reminding ourselves) a very important message. Discover how the …

"The only thing more dangerous than ignorance is arrogance," said Albert Einstein. Seeming counter-intuitive to many, great leaders are humble. Discover the power of humility through the example of t…

It’s easy to get caught up in day-to-day life and forget that our actions affect everything around us. How are our actions affecting the Earth? The values of preservation and avoiding waste, caring f…

Stress and anxiety can be all-consuming. These partners in crime can make bad situations worse. They affect our judgment and lead us to see things and think about things in ways that just are not pro…

Surgeons do the same thing everyday in the operating room.  We do the same thing every year when Diwali arrives. In both scenarios there is a focus on the importance of “light”.  What does light real…

We have heard of 'lunchtime' and 'showtime'. But how about 'Me Time'? Why is it even necessary, and how can it be done? Siddharth Dubal, J.D., a Legal Recruiter, shares his experiences and insights. 

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The memory of many months of distancing and near solitude due to COVID-19, coupled with returning to  spiritual life at a mandir, can remind us that we often take what we have for granted. Rakesh Pat…

What can the COVID19 teach us about science and faith? Dr. Kashyap Patel, a cardiologist by profession, elaborates on his insights and experiences with returning to normalcy. 

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The greatest leaders of history did the same things we do every day. They worked hard; so do we. They made decisions; so do we. They had courage; so do we. They strived to make their dreams come true…

Even more important than leading consciously is leading super-consciously. What makes leading super-consciously so important and how can humanity benefit? How can we become bigger than our individual…

Ever got angry at a slow driver in a fast lane? Dr. Kashyap Patel, a cardiologist by profession, describes the profound insights he gained from a routine ordeal on a highway. 

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Pain is inevitable, but suffering is truly optional. Dr. Kashyap Patel, a cardiologist, narrates how an experience in his own life taught him a powerful lesson on the power of faith. 

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Why is it that we love to hear about the faults and challenges of other people, even though we know that the knowledge may not be useful to us? Find out through an enlightening talk on the nature of …