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  • Essence of Bhagavad Gita

    In this episode, we examine the verse often described as the "Essence of the Bhagavad Gita" before reviewing all of the sutras -- reminders -- from our study of Chapter 18. This episode culminates our series, Finding Calmness in Chaos.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    33 min
  • Wake Up, Now!

    In this episode, we learn the sutra, "Wake up now!" The episode draws on our ongoing study of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and begins the culmination of our series Finding Calmness in Chaos.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    38 min
  • Four Types of People

    In this episode, we learn about the characteristics of the thinker, administrator, mobilizer, and helper. The episode draws on our ongoing study of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos.

    And don't forget! Tonight begins Vichara Gurukula's weeklong, virtual series on Magical Mantras. If you want to know why we chant -- and meaning of what we say -- you'll not want to miss this free series. Each session takes place 8:00 to 9:30p ET on Zoom. More details on how to log in.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    52 min
  • Magical Mantras

    Why do we chant mantras? And what do they even mean? In this mini-episode, Swamini Supriyananda explains the power of prayer.

    To learn more about these "magical mantras," tune into our interactive, virtual series next week from your computers! From **April 15-18 **on Zoom, Vivekji will be exploring mantras for commencing, living, helping, and completing.

    Each session takes place from 8:00 to 9:30 p ET, and did we mention you can join virtually? Click through for more details on how to log in!

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    6 min
  • This Is Our Dashboard

    In this episode, we learn how understanding is happiness, and how only we can measure our progress in this journey towards understanding. The episode unpacks Verse 37 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    32 min
  • To Understand What's Important

    In this episode, we learn how understanding allows us to prioritize what's important. On a more tactile level, we discuss how unitasking is more useful for our self-development than multitasking. The episode unpacks Verse 30 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    21 min
  • Why Do We Need a Sadguru?

    In this mini-episode, we learn why need a sadguru. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    6 min
  • Work For Values

    In this episode, we learn about working for values through Verse 23 of the Bhagavad Gita's Chapter 18. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR, and continues our series Finding Calmness in Chaos.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    26 min
  • Slow Down, Step Back, and See More

    In this episode, we remember that divinity is in the details -- reviewing what we have learned so far about Chapter 18 of the Srimad Bhagavad Gita before turning to Verse 20. This episode was originally recorded in Portland, OR.

    For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

    34 min
  • The Soul of Shivaratri

    Today is Maha Shivaratri! To joyously and soulfully celebrate this day, we feature four voices from Chinmaya Mission: 

    • Vivekji, who reminds us of the three spiritual "birthdays" we all have
    • Swami Swaroopananda, the Global Head of Chinmaya Mission, who explores the symbolism of Lord Shiva's appearance
    • Swami Tejomayananda, who unpacks the meaning of the simple and powerful mantra, "Om Namah Shivaya"
    • Swami Chinmayananda  -  or Gurudev  -  who explains the significance of the Maha Mritunjaya Mantra, which invokes Lord Shiva.
    • For those on the journey of self-development, [Vichara Gurukula][1] is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults of Chinmaya Mission, an international non-profit organization working to transform individuals through the knowledge of Vedanta.

      22 min

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