Deepak Atri - Simple Spirituality

The sophistication of Advaita Vedanta means that it is prone to a lot of misconceptions. In this episode, we try to address them with Dr. Kathirasan

Dr Kathirasan is the Founder of the Centre for Mindfulness, Singapore, Author of four books and brings over 25 years of experience working as a Leader and Strategic Thinker. 

In this episode, we cover a wide range of topics such as Bliss, Maya, Avidya, Jagat Mithya, Jagat Karana, Role of Meditation in Advaita Vedanta, Karma Yoga, Samadhi and Moksha. This conversation is a brilliant beginner’s introduction to the themes of Advaita and I hope you enjoy it. 

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Welcome to the Little bit of happiness Podcast. I am Deepak Atri. And today we have Dr Megha with us to talk about Ayurveda and Aahaar. 

Megha is a scientist who researches and teaches about food and nutrition, both from a biochemical as well as a cultural perspective. Megha’s research focuses  on gut health and what role traditional foods & practices play in this regard. In this episode, we talk about the definition of Ayurveda, how it should be understood, Aahaar in the context of body and soul, the six Rasas, how they should be incorporated in a diet plan and much more. 

Needless to say health & diet play a huge role in living a happy life. I hope you gain from this episode. 

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In this episode, I am talking with Nithin Sridhar. 

Nithin is the author of six books and a public speaker. His latest book ‘Isopanishad: An English Commentary’ is an English translation and commentary on one of the prominent Upanishads. In this episode, we talk Dharmashastras and their ecosystem, definition and hierarchy of Dharma, how Dharma relates to Sukha, Ananda and Hitam. And much more. 

Nithin carries with a lucid way of explaining texts and I hope you enjoy this conversation. 

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Today I am talking with Hetal.

Hetal is a Meditative Art Illustrator who believes in the power of patterns to achieve mental peace and clarity.

In this session, we talk about her journey, definition of art, why meditative art works, and how to get started.

I hope you enjoy this conversation.  

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Today, I am talking with Vinay in an extremely insightful conversation about the significance of the Ramayana in today’s time. 

We are familiar with the Ramayana, but in this episode we will focus on three aspects: Faith, Human Emotions and Mental Health.

Vinay is a wonderful storyteller and he presents multiple examples from the Ramayana to outline each theme. What they mean when analysed closely and the importance of understanding them deeply. I hope you enjoy this conversation.  

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Today, I am talking with Sandhya Krishnan. 

Sandhya is a Certified ICF and Mental Health coach. Her focus areas are Mindfulness, Productivity & Wellness as she works with young professionals, entrepreneurs & high achieving teams. 

In the episode, we talk about the journey from Knowing to Doing, the anxiety we face and its antidote, how to live a better life for ourselves and others around us, and much more. 

I hope you enjoy it.

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Today I am talking with Dr. Nivedita 

Nivedita runs ARTH, a mental health initiative offering Counseling and Arts Based Therapy. She is an Occupational Therapist, and a Psychiatric Social Worker who has provided care in diverse spaces from the Regional Mental Hospital Thane to crisis areas such as suicide prevention and disaster relief. 

In this episode, our theme is Buddhist Applied Psychology and its components. The view & the method in Buddhism. Self-Examination and the common hurdles faced by us. 

Nivedita is a great story teller and I hope you episode this episode.  

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Today, I am talking with John Astin. 

John is a Non-Dual Meditation Teacher, a musician and an author. 

In this episode we talk about Non-Duality, the nature of experience, the causes of ignorance and how to live a balanced life. John’s experience and clarity come across in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it.

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Today, I am talking with Avril. 

Avril is a Mindfulness and Mindset Coach, a Meditation teacher, a published author and an ICF Coach. 

In this episode we talk about her journey from showbiz to mindfulness, Buddhist psychology, spirituality, and her book on fear. We end the episode with her rendition on the Heart Sutra that she sang for the Dalai Lama. 

I hope you enjoy this episode. 

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Today, I am talking with Swami Sadatmananda Saraswati

Swami Ji is the Chief Acharya at Arsha Vidya Gurukulam, Anaikatti, Coimbatore and has been teaching the Upanisads and other Vedantic texts since decades. 

In this episode we talk about the balancing of professional and spiritual lives, redefinition of success, understanding the objective of life and a lot of practical advise relevant in today’s time. Swami Ji’s simple and clear teaching style shines through in this conversation. I hope you enjoy it. 

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