Embodying Honor, Commitment, and Courage with Meera Amin 

The values that sustain us through life's greatest challenges often become the foundation upon which we build our character, leadership, and purpose. 

In this special episode of the Inspired Series, we are honored to feature Meera Amin. She is a Marine veteran, a Project Manager for the Chief Medical Officer at Disney, and a Doctoral Candidate in Whole Health Leadership.  

As America commemorates its 250th anniversary, Meera's story offers a powerful reflection on service, resilience, and the enduring principles that shape both personal and professional excellence. 

In this conversation, she shares insights on:  

• Cultivating alignment between mind, body, and spirit  
• The role of spirituality and core values in navigating life's transitions  
• Lessons from military service and how the Marine Corps values of Honor, Courage, and Commitment continue to guide her leadership today  
• Building a life of purpose through intentional growth, service, and self-reflection 

Meera's journey demonstrates that leadership extends far beyond titles and accomplishments. It is rooted in character, guided by values, and expressed through service to others. 

We invite you to listen to this meaningful conversation and reflect on the principles that guide your own path toward purpose, leadership, and lasting impact. 

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In this episode of Inspired by BAPS Better Living, U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Jaydevsinh Zala shares how his immigrant father’s unrealized dream of becoming a pilot inspired him from childhood, reinforced by seva (selfless service) and a desire to give back to America. Throughout it all, guidance from his guru and continuing to perform his daily ahnik (spiritual routine) helped him stay true to his roots, even during challenging times. 

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This episode of Dharmic Life on the BAPS Better Living podcast explores Dr. Tony Nader’s book The Power of Caring and why modern society, especially younger generations, faces loneliness, isolation, and numbness through distractions. 

Joined by co-hosts Kashyap and Dhawal, the discussion engages Dr. Nader, a Harvard and MIT-trained neuroscientist, medical doctor, and leader of the Transcendental Meditation program, on how caring is transformative, rooted in deep spiritual foundation, and supported by biology (including brain wiring, oxytocin, and dopamine). 

Dr. Tony Nader (www.tonynader.com) recounts his journey from Lebanon through medicine and research to Maharishi Mahesh Yogi, concluding that unity underlies diversity. The conversation covers dharma, “caring better” through conscious boundaries, avoiding caregiver burnout via self-care and meditation, the role of bhakti and love, and the difference between “having more” and “being more” for true fulfillment.

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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 Summit that brought together 2,000 religious leaders from 120 countries. 

He shares reflections on guru-centered purpose, his relationship with Pramukh Swami Maharaj and BAPS’ support, and leadership as service rooted in sincerity, integrity, humility, and spirituality, including some dilemmas he faced. 

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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 disappointment, uncertainty, and change with strength and peace. 

Because sometimes, life not going according to plan is not the end of something beautiful… it may be the beginning of becoming who we were meant to be. 

Watch now and reflect with us on how to handle life when life doesn’t go as planned. 

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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 today, Jaykishan shares how art has always been deeply connected to his personal and spiritual journey. 

In our conversation, he reflects on: 
• How growing up around mandirs and Indian artistry inspired his love for creativity and design 
• The realities of balancing passion, career, and family responsibilities 
• Why resilience comes from understanding your “baseline” during difficult moments 
• The importance of staying agile and open-minded when choosing a career path 
• How spirituality and the guidance of a guru help navigate life’s many decisions 
• Why ancient Hindu art and architecture continue to hold timeless cultural meaning 
• The deeply personal story behind growing out and donating his hair to support his aunt during her battle with cancer 

Jaykishan’s story is a reminder that creativity is more than self-expression - it can become a way of preserving culture, serving others, and staying connected to something greater than ourselves. Through art, spirituality, and daily discipline, he shares how purpose is not found in one defining moment, but rather, built steadily through the choices we make every day. 

 🎧 Tune in to hear how creativity, spirituality, and service can come together to shape a meaningful life. 

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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 lens of Hinduism, and their own personal experiences and growth through spiritual practice. 

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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 a strong spiritual grounding and a deep culture of seva (selfless service), Angelina learned early that leadership is not about authority or status. It’s about responsibility. 

In our conversation, she reflects on: 
• How military leadership is built on trust, accountability, and shared sacrifice 
• The Marine Corps principle that “leaders eat last” and what that means in practice 
• How caring for patients allows her to serve people at their most vulnerable moments 
• Why science and spirituality can complement each other in the pursuit of healing 
• How the teachings of spiritual leaders like Pramukh Swami Maharaj and Mahant Swami Maharaj shaped her approach to leadership and humility. 

Angelina’s story reminds us that true leadership is not about standing above others - it’s about standing with them. Whether in uniform, in the clinic, or in community service, she shows that the strongest leaders are those who serve first. 

🎧 Tune in to hear how discipline, compassion, and humility can come together to shape a life of purpose. 

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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 (soul vs. body) with outward conduct, and accepting moral weight in daily choices. 

In this discussion, we talk about what a spiritual practice (sadhana) means as well as getting into why we need to embrace being guided by time-tested paths and teachers rather than rugged individualism. 

We also share our own stories and analogies about growth, training, and living values even under hardship. 

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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. 

In this conversation, he shares how spirituality and inner discipline have helped him stay steady through change, offering a powerful perspective on living with purpose in an unpredictable world.  

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