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 stressful time.  Here is their story.

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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 being yourself.

Listen to how one youth faced such a situation with regards to his religion, and how he overcame it.

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"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 just the dance. Mastering this art form can be very demanding, both mentally and physically, and takes years of dedication and discipline, but ultimately, the journey is very rewarding. Learn how this art form influenced the life of one such individual.

Mahima Dave, Student in Public Health
Chicago, IL

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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 exhaustion. So how can parents cope with the pressures and paradoxes of parenting? Learn through the insights of a  school principal and parent, and through the guidance of an individual who was not a parent. 

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This series is dedicated to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, whose centennial in 2022 gives  an occasion to celebrate and share the life of a person who will inspire generations towards faith, goodness, and harmony.

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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 2014 was declared "The Year of the Selfie."

At the end of the day, selfies are about the "Self". What I look like. Where I am. Where I've been. Who I'm with. What I’m doing. Selfies often do not show what life is really like, but rather show an illusion and a filtered, edited reality. Social media for many is a mask and and a way to show a more perfect "you".

Humility is the opposite of selfies. It aims to put others before us. Learn how humility can help us become an even better person through the example of a person who has never focused on 'selfies.'

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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 dedicated to HH Pramukh Swami Maharaj, whose centennial in 2022 gives  an occasion to celebrate and share the life of a person who will inspire generations towards faith, goodness, and harmony.

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"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 Pramukh Swami Maharaj, whose centennial in 2022 gives  an occasion to celebrate and share the life of a person who will inspire generations towards faith, goodness, and harmony.

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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 are more essential than ever. Which small lifestyle changes can we make to begin our go green journey? Find out through this insightful talk.  

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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 profession, reveals a moment of insight and a 'flash of clarity' that "disentangled [him] from questions, worries, fears and anxieties that had inflicted despair and distress for as long as [he could] remember."

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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 so important? Dr Jamin Brahmbhatt, Urologist and Robotic Surgeon, from Orlando, FL shares a unique comparison between the light he adjusts daily in surgery to the internal light within us we need to continue focusing on past the week of Diwali. 

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