We've all been told to "just stay positive." But what if that advice is actually making things worse?In this episode, Darshna, a healthcare worker and mum of three from the Peak District - and Akshay, head of business development at a global energy company, get honest about what positivity really looks like when life gets hard. This isn't about toxic positivity or Instagram-worthy mindsets. It's a real conversation about masking, boundaries, grief, and the one thing that keeps both of them going. In this episode:00:00 — Introduction: Darshna and Akshay01:36 — What does positivity actually mean beyond the cliché?03:00 — Why "staying positive" can sometimes be avoidance in disguise05:30 — The difference between surface-level positivity and true inner positivity07:00 — Akshay's 10-15 minute morning routine that sets the tone for his entire day09:15 — "I've got 99 things on my to-do list" - how to find positivity in small wins11:00 — The parking space story - how your mum's advice can change a colleague's life 13:00 — Why you can be surrounded by positive people and still spiral into negativity15:00 — The weed analogy - Darshna's simple way to pull negative thoughts out at the root 16:00 — Akshay: what Manav Dharam's 70-year family legacy taught him about staying grounded20:00 — Loss, marriage, and dark times - how spirituality became their constant22:00 — "Just be positive" - why it simply wouldn't have worked in those moments23:00 — Finding the pure source of positivity that isn't affected by work, weather, or relationships30:00 — Golf, sport, and why stepping away from the pressure is itself a spiritual act45:00 — One individual can change the world - if they start with themselvesDon’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you. -New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language.To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish. 📩 For suggestions or questions: [email protected] Disclaimer The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners. About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

At 77, Veena Vohora has just published her first book. But the story of how she got here begins not with inspiration — it begins with loss, a bomb blast, and a single line from a scripture that changed everything.

Veena moved from Kenya to London, spent 28 years in spiritual practice under ManavDharam, and was asked by her Guru to write a book long before she believed she could. This is that story.

In this episode:

00:00 — Introduction: Meet Veena Vohora, 77, Kenya to London 

01:50 — Where the spiritual journey began — losing her sister in a car accident 

02:50 — Her husband survives a bomb blast. Veena asks: "Where is God?" 

03:13 — The exact moment she opened the Granth Sahib and read the words "Do you need a Guru?" 

04:55 — Finding her Guru in Nairobi — and what happened the very next day 

06:30 — Her initiation and the first words that came out of her mouth 

08:20 — 28 years of practice — how it has changed the way she faces everything 

09:30 — The book: Walking into Happiness — how it came to be 

10:40 — Why Guru Maharajji asked her to write it — and why she kept saying she couldn't

11:47 — A cold February morning, a walk in the park, and the moment it all began to flow

14:00 — What happiness actually means — and why material things always disappoint 

20:00 — "The companion is within us all" — understanding the permanent vs the temporary

22:50 — How seva (selfless service) connects directly to happiness 

25:00 — Veena's message to anyone taking their first steps toward spiritual happiness 

28:00 — Why she believes now is the most important time to be alive and searching

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-New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST 

🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language. 

To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish. 

📩 For suggestions or questions: [email protected]

Disclaimer The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.

About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

You sit down to meditate. And within seconds, every thought you've been avoiding all day comes flooding in. Why does that happen , and what do you do about it?

In this episode, Janvi, a cancer radiographer from Leicester, and Ravi, a Nepali chef and student based in the UK, open up about the real struggle of letting go - emotionally, spiritually, and in everyday life.

In this episode:

00:00 — Introduction: Janvi and Ravi 

01:10 — What does "letting go" actually mean? First reactions 

03:00 — Ravi: why the mind gets stuck when faced with too many choices 

05:00 — The avocado analogy — how small decisions reveal our attachment 

06:30 — Why sitting in silence invites every thought you've been ignoring 

08:40 — Janvi: how she lets go of emotions every day treating cancer patients 

09:45 — The insight most people miss — you're already letting go without knowing it 

13:00 — The piece of paper analogy — how holding on quietly becomes unbearable 

19:00 — Social media, Instagram and why scrolling makes letting go harder 

21:00 — Ravi on losing his father and becoming a people pleaser to feel worthy 

23:00 — The role of faith — what got Janvi through losing her dad 

24:00 — Janvi: "His teachings gave me the click that I was going to be okay" 

26:00 — Is it selfish to prioritise your spiritual journey? 

29:00 — Ravi: "Even if you go to the mountain, you take the same mind with you" 

33:00 — The daily reminders that make letting go a practice, not a one-time event 

42:00 — Ravi: "I'd still be in Nepal if I hadn't let go" 

43:00 — The closing insight: you're not losing something, you're opening a new door

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you. 

-New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST 

🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language. 

To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish. 

📩 For suggestions or questions: [email protected]

Disclaimer The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.

 About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

What keeps you calm when everything around you falls apart?

Sanoj Thapa is a 35-year-old RAF aircraft engineer based at RAF Odiham, a Gurkha's son, and a young father, and in this episode he shares how a meditation technique he learned through Manav Dharam kept him composed during a military deployment where there was imminent threat to life. Everyone around him panicked. He didn't.

But this conversation goes much deeper than that moment.

Sanoj opens up about growing up Nepali in Britain, navigating identity and culture shock at 15, carrying a three-generation military legacy, and how spirituality became the thread that holds it all together.

In this episode:

00:00 — Introduction & who is Sanoj Thapa

01:00 — Life as an RAF Chinook engineer 

01:42 — How Nepali heritage shaped his spiritual outlook 

03:10 — The Swasthani Puja — a 31-day ritual his family has practised for generations 

08:35 — Three generations of Gurkhas: what his grandfather taught him at age 6 

10:52 — Resilience in the military and in meditation — why they're the same thing 

13:00 — Moving to the UK at 15 — culture shock, identity and finding spirituality 

15:00 — How seva (selfless service) changed his life 

17:02 — The deployment. Imminent threat. Everyone panicked. He didn't. 

18:22 — Raising his daughter Saisha — how much spirituality is too much? 

21:20 — Why this generation of young Nepalis needs spirituality more than ever 

23:45 — Ego, humility and why meditation keeps bringing him back down 

35:12 — Balancing Nepali identity, Gurkha legacy and British society 

37:10 — How spirituality became the common thread through it all

Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you. 

-New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST 

🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language. 

To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish. 

📩 For suggestions or questions: [email protected]

Disclaimer:

The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.

About Us: 

Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

Ever wondered what spirituality really looks like in your everyday life? "Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam" brings together diverse voices to explore just that.This trailer offers a sneak peek into conversations that dive deep into meaningful topics like discovering your life's purpose, harnessing willpower, finding happiness, and cultivating mental peace. You'll hear authentic stories from people sharing their personal journeys and the quiet, profound shifts they've experienced. Forget dogma; this podcast is about genuine human connection and the timeless wisdom that emerges when we come together with truth and intention.Disclaimer:The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.

Guests: Darshna & Konpal (UK)

Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam

In this episode of the Modern Day Spirituality Podcast by Manav Dharam, host Kavi explores the meaning of spirituality in the 21st century with guests Darshna and Konpal. Together, they discuss how spirituality helps us stay calm and grounded in a fast-paced, technology-driven world, and share how their personal journeys with Manav Dharam brought peace, resilience, and acceptance.

Topics include:

• The Oxford definition of spirituality and why it matters today

• Navigating the balance between material life and spiritual growth

• Spirituality vs. religion: similarities and differences

• The role of faith and trust in uncertain times

• Real-life stories of transformation through Manav Dharam

Follow and tune in every Wednesday for more conversations that bring you closer to your true self.

Guests: Veena & Vinai

Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam

In this powerful episode, Veena and Vinai open up about the realities of mental well-being in our modern world. Through honest conversations and personal stories—including surviving the aftermath of a bomb blast—they highlight how spirituality and meditation provide strength, clarity, and a sense of togetherness.

Topics include:

• Defining mental well-being in today’s world
• Meditation as a daily recharge for the mind and soul
• The balance between technology use and inner peace
• Parenting children in the digital age
• Recognizing the subconscious patterns that shape us
• A real-life story of resilience guided by inner energy
• How Manav Dharam fosters inclusiveness and spiritual strength

This episode is a reminder that while negativity may exist, we can learn to dilute it with positivity, awareness, and connection to the energy within.

Follow and tune in every Wednesday for more conversations that bring you closer to your true self.

Title: Is Being Good Enough?

Guests: Darshna & Chandni (UK)

Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam

In this heartfelt episode, Darshna and Chandni share their reflections on what it truly means to “be good” in today’s world. Guided by their spiritual journey with Manav Dharam, they discuss how kindness, intention, and self-awareness shape our understanding of goodness beyond societal definitions.

Topics include:

• Why the definition of “good” is always subjective
• The difference between being good and doing good
• How emotions and patience affect our choices
• The role of intention in compassion and kindness
• Can self-care and selfishness serve a greater good?
• How spirituality helps us see the bigger picture
• Why doing good is a reward in itself

Whether you’re questioning what it means to live a good life or exploring the balance between morality and spirituality, this episode invites you to reflect deeply and discover your own truth.

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Finding True Happiness in a Fast-Paced World

Guests: Simi & Sunny

Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam

In this heartful and grounded episode, Simi and Sunny from the UK join host Kavi to explore the meaning of happiness in today’s modern world. Through their personal experiences, they reveal how true joy comes not from external pleasures, but from a deeper connection with the self through spiritual practice.

Topics include:• Defining happiness beyond temporary highs• How spirituality offers lasting inner peace• Letting go of anger, stress, and external pressure• The role of meditation in everyday life• Learning from the teachings of a living spiritual master

Whether you’re chasing short-term happiness or yearning for deeper fulfillment, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a new way of looking at joy.

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Guests: Vinai & Cascade


Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam

In this insightful episode, Vinai and Cascade explore the true nature of willpower-what it means, how to strengthen it, and why it’s vital for anyone walking the spiritual path. Drawing from their personal experiences, they share how love, discipline, and meditation helped them navigate the distractions and emotional challenges of modern life.

Topics include:


• How willpower works like a muscle


• Building discipline through self-love


• Breaking free from digital overload


• Recognizing and transforming negative mental states


• The power of metaphysical meditation


• Importance of a true spiritual teacher


• Embracing dedication on the journey within

Whether you’re just starting your spiritual journey or seeking deeper understanding, this episode offers practical insights to strengthen your inner resolve.

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