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In this episode, we examine the verse often described as the "Essence of the Bhagavad Gita" before reviewing all of the sutras -- reminders -- from our study of Chapter 18. This episode culminates ou…

In this episode, we learn the sutra, "Wake up now!" The episode draws on our ongoing study of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and begins the culm…

In this episode, we learn about the characteristics of the thinker, administrator, mobilizer, and helper. The episode draws on our ongoing study of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was or…

Why do we chant mantras? And what do they even mean? In this mini-episode, Swamini Supriyananda explains the power of prayer.

To learn more about these "magical mantras," tune into our interactive, v…

In this episode, we learn how understanding is happiness, and how only we can measure our progress in this journey towards understanding. The episode unpacks Verse 37 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 1…

In this episode, we learn how understanding allows us to prioritize what's important. On a more tactile level, we discuss how unitasking is more useful for our self-development than multitasking. The…

In this mini-episode, we learn why need a sadguru. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR.

For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provi…

In this episode, we learn about working for values through Verse 23 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness …

In this episode, we remember that divinity is in the details -- reviewing what we have learned so far about Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita before turning to Verse 20. This episode was origin…

Today is Maha Shivaratri! To joyously and soulfully celebrate this day, we feature four voices from Chinmaya Mission: 

• Vivekji, who reminds us of the three spiritual "birthdays" we all have
• Swami Sw…

In this episode, we discuss the aspects of our personalities that can allow us to be our best. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and concludes our series on Chapter 18 of the Srim…

In this episode, we discuss the importance of role models on the journey of self-development. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series on Chapter 18 of the Srima…

In this episode, we learn to share -- focusing on Verse 2 of Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series on Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita.

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In this episode, we begin our systematic exploration of the art of letting go of dependencies so we can hold onto independent joy. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and begins our…

In this episode, we talk about how to sleep better.

For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplat…

In this episode, we talk about bullying at home and some strategies for handling it. This episode was originally recorded at a workshop in Cleveland, OH, and culminates our series on bullying.

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In this episode, we learn about why people may be bullied, and about two contexts where one might be bullied--on social media or in the workplace. This episode was originally recorded at a workshop i…

What is a bully? In this episode, we explore this question, as well as approaches for handling -- and even helping -- bullies. This episode was originally recorded at a workshop in Cleveland, OH, and…

Happy New Year! Let's kick off 2019 with even more inspiration. In this week's episode, we continue our series where youth from Chinmaya Mission read a quote, and Vivekji shares insights based on the…

In this week's episode, we continue our series on "Inspiration." Youth from Chinmaya Mission read a quote, and Vivekji shares some insights that these quote spark. This second episode focuses on havi…