Advaita After Hours

In today’s conversation, Narayanan, Shillika, Gopi, Neha and I reflect on the differences between seva and seva bhava – the importance of intentionality behind an act of seva. We delve into our experiences with bringing seva bhava into our personal and professional lives, and discuss how that has enriched us.

In today’s conversation, Narayanan, Shruthi, Arjun, Shillika and I reflect on the concept of Seva (selfless service) and its profound impact on personal growth, self-discovery, and community engagement. Two high school students, Arjun and Shruti, share their experiences and insights on how engaging in service activities has shaped their identities, aspirations, and relationships.

In this New Year’s conversation, Narayanan, Shillika, Neha and I reflect on our spiritual experiences from last year. We explore the concepts of swadhyaya (self-study) and pravachana (teaching) while emphasizing the significance of recognizing the divine in everyday life.

In today’s Post-Thanksgiving conversation, Narayanan and I reflect on saying thank you and living a life of gratitude. We discuss the role of food in our lives and dwell upon the meaning of three common slokas that are said before eating  –Brahmarpanam, Aham Vaishwanaro Bhutva and Annapurne Sadapurne.

Narayanan, Shillika and I reflect on the concept of Saranagati or surrender in the modern context. We talk about the relationship between surrender, ego and unconditional love.

Hari Om, I am Rajesh and in today’s conversation, Narayanan, Gopi, Shillika and I reflect on a discourse by Swami Aparajitananda on the Sunderkand. We explore the lessons we can learn from Hanumanji around Bhakti (devotion), Jnanam (true knowledge) and Surrender.

In today’s conversation, Narayanan, Kailash and I delve into the themes of ego and leadership. We explore the role of ego in decision-making, the importance of servant leadership, and the challenges of navigating promotions and raises. The discussion emphasizes the need for gratitude, acceptance, and finding meaning beyond external validation in one's career. Ultimately, we advocate for a leadership style that prioritizes the success of the team and the greater good over individual ego.

In today’s conversation, Narayanan and I delve into the concept of non-doership and its practical application in daily life. We explore the balance between personal agency and the acceptance of outcomes, discussing how to navigate success and failure without becoming overly attached to either. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of intention behind actions and how reframing motivations can lead to a more fulfilling and less ego-driven life.

In this episode, we explore the unseen gurus that play a transformative role in our personal growth. We discuss how nature, children, and everyday experiences serve as unseen gurus, providing valuable lessons about selflessness, mindfulness, and emotional awareness.

What's the difference between a Guru and Teacher? What are the qualifications to be a Guru? What do we need to bring to the table as a Shishya (student)? How do spiritual groups fit into the modern search for a Guru? Join us to hear more.