BAPS Better Living

By BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

Education Religion & Spirituality Spirituality Hinduism

What's BAPS Better Living about?

Inspiring joy, balance and harmony in daily life through enlightening spiritual discourses. (1) DISCOURSES: spiritual talks by learned swamis as well as experienced devotees. (2) DIALOGUES: question-answer sessions. (3) MEDITATIONS: affirmations and thoughts to help guide our own minds. (4) INSIGHTS: insightful elaborations of simple spiritual concepts in less than five minutes

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BAPS Better Living episodes:

09.29.2023
"Mandirs - Beacon of Inspiration" by Mahima Dave
Dive into the soulful journey of devotion, dance, and self-discovery! Join on one individuals journey unraveling the profound impact of mandirs on their life's pivotal moments. From the vibrant rhythms of traditional Indian dances to the tranquil embrace of sacred...
09.20.2023
"Wiring the Circuit" by Nidhi Patel
Explore the profound impact of daily spiritual practices in family life and personal growth as we delve into the power of Hindu traditions like the aarti, thal, and gharsabha, and how they shape resilience, faith, and success. Discover how nurturing...
09.14.2023
"Spiritual Values in Action: Building a Supportive Village" by Rakhee Patel
Join us on a journey of empowerment and balance as we explore the concept of 'It Takes a Village to Sustain a Woman.' In this heartfelt conversation, we learn valuable lessons from personal experiences, highlighting the importance of finding your...
09.06.2023
"The Gift of Language" by Bhavisha Doshi
Discover how language is more than just words; it's a bridge to understanding, empathy, and unlocking the best version of oneself. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving MEDIUM https://medium.com/bapsbetterliving
08.15.2023
"Time Travel Really Does Exist!" by Dhira Patel
Dive into Timelessness: Exploring Hinduism's Enduring Spirit through Art and Devotion. Join us as we journey from ancient Ellora caves to modern mandirs, discovering how art, tradition, and faith unite across generations. Feel the serenity and connection that make Hinduism...
07.27.2023
"The Art of Worship: Uncovering the Beauty of Implicit Devotion" by Kirtika Parmar
Journey through the captivating stories of a Hindu mandir, where worship takes on unique and heartfelt forms. Explore the essence of Bhakti - the profound love for God expressed in diverse ways by individuals of all ages. Experience the power...
07.20.2023
"The Spare Tire" by Darshan Patel
Feeling panicked when life throws you a curveball? Just like a spare tire comes to your rescue when you get a flat tire, God is always there for you. But why do we only remember the divine only when we're...
07.05.2023
"Can You Hear Me?" by Deepa Gohill
Break free from the noise and distractions. Experience true connection through high connectivity. Listen with your heart and mind, and unlock the power of genuine engagement. Join us on a journey of self-discovery and meaningful relationships. Embrace high connectivity and...
06.28.2023
"The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow But Will We?" by Yogesh Patel
Discover the profound lessons learned from life's encounters with death. Explore the transformative journey of self-reflection and embrace the wisdom of living each day as if it were your last. Find happiness, strengthen relationships, and pursue your passions. Seize the...
06.14.2023
Wonder of Positivity
Did you know that altering your attitude can change your life? It's true! Our attitudes are self-programmable, and through conscious effort, we can navigate towards happiness and overcome any obstacle that comes our way. "The Wonder of Positivity" will empower...
06.07.2023
"Mandirs - Inspiring Personal and Community Growth" by Yogesh Patel
Explore the profound influence of mandirs, sacred Hindu places of worship, in revolutionizing lives and communities. These spiritual sanctuaries not only facilitate personal growth but also promote community service, cultivating empathy and selflessness. Discover the transformative power of a visit...
05.31.2023
"Food For Thought" by Dr. Shatabdi Patel
Food is a natural communal and unifying factor in every culture, bringing unknown people together and families closer. Eating results in bonding, sharing, and connecting as some of its beautiful side effects. Listen in on how one family's tenet developed...
05.04.2023
"Personal Pinning" by Bhavisha Doshi
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 takes you through a...
04.27.2023
"Learning to Adjust" by Mauktik Dave
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? Listen to how one musician learned the value of...
04.20.2023
"Finding Joy" by Deepa Gohill
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 reflective educator explores varied foundations of...
04.15.2023
Tales of Wisdom #1 - "The Blind Men" by Shyam Bhoraniya
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 Maharaj, one of the Gurus of BAPS, was very fond...
02.20.2023
"Breathe In, Breathe Out" by Dhira Patel
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 is a limitation for translating "going with the flow" into our...
02.04.2023
"How is Love Measured?" by Deepa Gohill
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 love? Listen to...
12.29.2022
"Put Yourself First" by Roma Gujarathi
“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-care is often overlooked in our busy lives. But taking time to reflect...
12.20.2022
"Embrace Stress" by Ruchi Patel
“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 otherwise stressful situation. Listen...
12.15.2022
"The Gift That Keeps Giving" by Nidhi Patel
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 discovery of that unexpected gift! --- This series is dedicated to...
11.14.2022
"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" by Yogesh Patel
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 breaks down his experience in the pursuit...
11.10.2022
Epitome of Compassion
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 and how we may seek inspiration from his life. ------ This series is dedicated...
10.22.2022
"Lighting Other's Lamps" by Roma Gujarathi
"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 brighten our inner...
10.20.2022
"Volunteering: It's All About the Intent" by Siddharth Dubal
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 intent behind those efforts. Is there a...
08.11.2022
"Into The Unknown" by Mauktik Dave
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, structured life to embrace new responsibilities, routines, friends, and...
08.08.2022
"A Letter to My Child" by Bindi Patel
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 impressionable souls. Listen in on one mother's letter to her child as...
08.04.2022
"Lotus to Liberation" by Eva Patel
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 component of one’s spiritual path. It is a way to serve...
07.17.2022
"You Deserve Peace" by Mauktik Dave
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 which one can forgive in difficult circumstances. This episode provides...
07.08.2022
"Mindset" by Prakash Patel
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 is a powerful tool, and mastering...
07.08.2022
"Consistency" by Prakash Patel
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 inspiring episode. ------ This series is...
07.04.2022
"Unclaimed Baggage" by Dr. Kashyap Patel
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 Patel, as he faced the contradictions of his own personal experiences...
06.30.2022
"The Curveball" by Sanjeet Patel
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 provide insights to better enable us...
06.25.2022
Wilted Flowers, Revived
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 more than ever. The...
06.20.2022
Chaos to Shanti
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, their guru, and God during an unimaginably...
05.27.2022
"A Mark of Growth" by Aarav Dubal
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 unfamiliar environment, or even worse, when ridiculed for...
05.19.2022
"Bharatnatyam - Devotional Dance" by Mahima Dave
"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 devotional component that pervades the artist beyond...
05.12.2022
"The Parenting Paradox" by Aarti Patel
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 inabilities. This mindset often leads to discomfort, anxiety and...
05.03.2022
"Never Taken a Selfie' by Mitesh Patel
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 prominence in a short period of time, that...
04.30.2022
"Anjali Mudra" by Siddharth Dubal
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 Anjali Mudra can help ourselves and our relationships. This series is...
04.29.2022
"The Strength of Humility" by Pujya Gnanpurush Swami
"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 two great leaders of different kinds. This series is dedicated to HH...
04.24.2022
Taking My First Green Step
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 for plants, animals and other human beings...
02.08.2022
"Got Stress?" by Rakesh Patel
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 productive. Rakesh Patel, an attorney by...
11.06.2021
"Adjust the Light" - by Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt
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 really do that makes it...
09.13.2021
"Me Time" by Siddharth Dubal
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. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving MEDIUM https://medium.com/bapsbetterliving
09.05.2021
"My Mandir, My Home" by Rakesh Patel
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 Patel, an attorney by profession,...
08.02.2021
"Thaw & Blossom" by Dr. Kashyap Patel
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. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving MEDIUM https://medium.com/bapsbetterliving
05.23.2021
"Leading Super-Consciously" by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami (Part 2 of 2)
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 selves? (Part 2 of 2) OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving MEDIUM https://medium.com/bapsbetterliving OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving MEDIUM https://medium.com/bapsbetterliving
05.23.2021
"Leading Consciously" by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami (Part 1 of 2)
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; so...
02.21.2021
"Speed Limits" by Dr. Kashyap Patel
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. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving MEDIUM https://medium.com/bapsbetterliving

What's BAPS Better Living about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

BAPS Better Living episodes:

"Mandirs - Beacon of Inspiration" by Mahima Dave

"Wiring the Circuit" by Nidhi Patel

"Spiritual Values in Action: Building a Supportive Village" by Rakhee Patel

"The Gift of Language" by Bhavisha Doshi

"Time Travel Really Does Exist!" by Dhira Patel

"The Art of Worship: Uncovering the Beauty of Implicit Devotion" by Kirtika Parmar

"The Spare Tire" by Darshan Patel

"Can You Hear Me?" by Deepa Gohill

"The Sun Will Rise Tomorrow But Will We?" by Yogesh Patel

Wonder of Positivity

"Mandirs - Inspiring Personal and Community Growth" by Yogesh Patel

"Food For Thought" by Dr. Shatabdi Patel

"Personal Pinning" by Bhavisha Doshi

"Learning to Adjust" by Mauktik Dave

"Finding Joy" by Deepa Gohill

Tales of Wisdom #1 - "The Blind Men" by Shyam Bhoraniya

"Breathe In, Breathe Out" by Dhira Patel

"How is Love Measured?" by Deepa Gohill

"Put Yourself First" by Roma Gujarathi

"Embrace Stress" by Ruchi Patel

"The Gift That Keeps Giving" by Nidhi Patel

"Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness" by Yogesh Patel

Epitome of Compassion

"Lighting Other's Lamps" by Roma Gujarathi

"Volunteering: It's All About the Intent" by Siddharth Dubal

"Into The Unknown" by Mauktik Dave

"A Letter to My Child" by Bindi Patel

"Lotus to Liberation" by Eva Patel

"You Deserve Peace" by Mauktik Dave

"Mindset" by Prakash Patel

"Consistency" by Prakash Patel

"Unclaimed Baggage" by Dr. Kashyap Patel

"The Curveball" by Sanjeet Patel

Wilted Flowers, Revived

Chaos to Shanti

"A Mark of Growth" by Aarav Dubal

"Bharatnatyam - Devotional Dance" by Mahima Dave

"The Parenting Paradox" by Aarti Patel

"Never Taken a Selfie' by Mitesh Patel

"Anjali Mudra" by Siddharth Dubal

"The Strength of Humility" by Pujya Gnanpurush Swami

Taking My First Green Step

"Got Stress?" by Rakesh Patel

"Adjust the Light" - by Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt

"Me Time" by Siddharth Dubal

"My Mandir, My Home" by Rakesh Patel

"Thaw & Blossom" by Dr. Kashyap Patel

"Leading Super-Consciously" by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami (Part 2 of 2)

"Leading Consciously" by Pujya Brahmavihari Swami (Part 1 of 2)

"Speed Limits" by Dr. Kashyap Patel