The Online Samosa

The Online Samosa

By Sandeep Tiwari and Yamini MitterSociety & Culture
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  • #11 Love needs courage 2. How the state of Love and the emotion of Attachment are separate. Compartmentalization of issues.

    Part 2 or 3 Love. How to be loving. 3 things we love: objects, people, and ideals (values). Skills for loving. Sacrifice is the language of love.  

    00:00 What is love and what it is not. Feel oneness - State of love. 

    03:12 Example of types of love. Pond love is limited. 

    05:30 How one can undermine or sabotage their love (sacrifice).

    12:20 Compartmentalize your areas of conflict and agreement. 

    14:20 Gratitude, with example "phone". Basics. 

    17:30 Women's shoe conundrum/problem. 

    22:00 Maintenance is needed to love. Serve/feed the loved person/idea. 

    24:00 Education is needed. Educate others. Be independent but loving. 

    28:30 Do not bring work stress home. Reset. 

    34:10 Extra qualities, need caring. Wealth without wisdom creates pain. 

    42:55 Knowledge happens under controlled stress. 

    46:48 Learning is best in public all the time. Praise publicly, criticize privately.

    51:00 HIgh emotion is a sign of uncivilization.  

    52:15 Team skills. 

    57:00 Reason is better than emotion 

    1:01:15 Managing energy levels 

    1:04:45 Own your mood. No one else caused your bad mood.


    Vocabulary of love: Love is a state, others are emotions. Skills for developing love, and to be loved. Undermining you love. Passions, Caring, Love, Lust, Attachment, Dependent lovem codependent love  Affection, Unconditional love, Pure love, Patriotism, 'Preeti', Prem, Pyar, Moh, chah, Longing, Short term love, kaama, Carnal desire, detached love, all desires, sense fulfillment. 'vatsalya', childhood pleasure, 'laya', harmony, in tune, 'moh', attachment, 'sammohak',  seduction, alluring. Anuraag. dispassionate love. a person married to truth will always rise. We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness. Hindu gods symbolism, hindu superstitions, hindu customs, how to pray in hinduism. Indian customs, how do hindus pray, how to behave in a Hindu temple. Etiquette in hindu temples, visit temples. Hindus worship cows good karma, karmic cycle, how to get good karma, what is dharma?

    1 hr 7 min
  • #10 Love needs courage 1. Why love vocabulary, improves relationships. Passion, lust, caring, sharing, team. Identity.

    Love is not an emotion. 

    00:00 Love is a state. Love changes your decisions making. 

    01:30 Love for a person, an object, a team or an ideal/value. 

    03:15 Being in love - completes you. Identity. 

    06:20 Without risk of loss, there is no learning 

    08:50 Selfless Love. Who am I. 12:15 Vocabulary of love types. 

    14:45 Passion 

    16:55 Caring. TLC. Team. 

    22:50 Success in marriage and Team sports. Team benefits. 

    26:36 Marriage example 

    29:57 Dependent and Co-dependence "Aashrit", Lust. Affection. 

    31:50 Loyalty. Couples skill. 

    38:10 State your intentions -  to reduce conflict, strengthen relationships. 

    45:30 Need courage for love, scared or fearful people cannot love. 

    46:45 Blind Love. Blind attachment. Love needs deep understanding. 

    52:50 Ability to question - allows evolution and advancement. 

    57:50 Live a merry life - charvak. Start with current truth, then elevate. 

    58:35 A person who is truthful is already higher than all untruthful people. 

    59:10 Truth only hurts if you have bought into the lie. If I love my ignorance, then (truth) is painful.  

    1:02:05 What teachers do. Deep satisfaction.  

    1:09:00 Person married to truth will always rise 

    1:10:00 if you don't want to know the truth... you cannot hear it.  


    Vocabulary of love: Love is a state, others are emotions. Passions, Caring, Love, Lust, Attachment, Dependent lovem codependent love  Affection, Unconditional love, Pure love, Patriotism, 'Preeti', Prem, Pyar, Moh, chah, Longing, Short term love, kaama, Carnal desire, detached love, all desires, sense fulfillment. 'vatsalya', childhood pleasure, 'laya', harmony, in tune, 'moh', attachment, 'sammohak',  seduction, alluring. Anuraag. dispassionate love. a person married to truth will always rise. We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness. Hindu gods symbolism, hindu superstitions, hindu customs, how to pray in hinduism. Indian customs, how do hindus pray, how to behave in a Hindu temple. Etiquette in hindu temples, visit temples. Hindus worship cows good karma, karmic cycle, how to get good karma, what is dharma?    We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness.

    1 hr 17 min
  • #9 Parenting Gears 3. How to adjust your parenting in age appropriate ways, from birth to 20 years.

    #9 The 3 gears of parenting, The 3 hungers of children 

    00:00 3 stages of child's development. Parents switch gears.  

    04:36 the 3 hungers of a child. 

    10:15 Science, Spirituality, Religion... 

    14:40 Goals of Parenting 

    19:40 What is Atma. Is that Soul 

    24:20 Happiness is a state, not an emotion. Joy or pleasure are emotions. 

    25:24 What is Love. What is love. 

    29:55 Happiness for child, Subgoal: Do Hard things. 

    35:20 Respect your children. 

    38:40 Parents are custodians of the young life-child. 

    44:00 A conversation with an 11 year old. Feed the hunger. 

    49:00 How to engage a therapist. Consultative approach, 16 year old. 

    53:50 Detached love. Floating knowledge is pleasant, not transformative, Clean room. 

    1:00:00 How to praise your child the right way.

    1 hr 19 min
  • #8 Parenting Gears 2. How to praise & discipline in positive ways - increase creativity & curiosity.

    #8 Part 2. Emotions are your friends, this learning can start early. Goals of parenting/grandparenting need to be clear, we explain how. Praising and disciplining need to be positive interactions. 4 methods of disciplining kids to increase creativity & curiosity, according to Chanakya and Gurukul. Lotus symbolism.

    00:00 Four safe method to discipline children  

    03:30 Angry person is not authorized to discipline. Loving Correction. 

    05:00 Time out. How does this work. 

    06:57 What does Chanakya say? 0-5 prince/princess, 6-15 discipline, 16+ friend  

    12:07 Bond and build trust with the child. Age 0-5

    13:45 Lotus Symbolism 

    18:40 Age 5 to 15 

    21:20 Language and grammar hunger 

    27:50 4 methods of discipline. Use fear and conquer fear.  

    32:35 5 levels of ANGER expression. 

    37:40 GOALS of parenting. No pain no gain. 

    42:32 Unqualified parents are OK. 

    49:20 Pack animal. Need to learn relationships. Overcome fear. 

    58:00 1-2-3 method for timeout 

    1:00:03 Teachers presence. Next show...

    1 hr 13 min
  • #7 Parenting Gears 1. How to rise above your emotions. Gears to manage ages 0-5, 6-15, & Over 16.

    Part 1 of 3.

    00:00 Education, hunger and lust. Science of Shiva and Ganesh. 

    05:00 Pampering children and discipline 

    07:15 Symbolism of Ganesh's mouse 

    16:51 How to conquer the base drives, Ganesh symbolism. 

    19:20 Broken tusk.



    We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness.

    1 hr 13 min
  • #6 Listening is powerful. The science of how it solves and heals. Solve issues before they arise.

    #6 How to listen with your heart. Power listen your way to healing and success. "Aishi Vani Boliye, Man Ka Aapa Khoye - Kabir" saying - explained with science. What is Lord Ganesh symbolism - deep science. How to remove obstacles using what Lord Ganesh is saying.   

    00:00 "Power Listening" builds bonds, heals and calms. 

    02:31 Listener and Speaker - impact each other 

    04:50 Speaker can solve their own challenge - creativity 

    09:45 Barking style 13:29 How to build power skills - Summarize 

    19:30 Leads to a joint solution Goals of Power listening 

    24:55 Have a better goal. Cold Apples! 

    29:45 How to disagree - respectfully  

    35:10 Emotional fortitude, power in 'Listening Heart' 

    43:40 Emotions cause cloud and smog in your vision 

    44:55 The flying bike - Wright brothers 

    53:45 Lord Ganesh symbolism 

    1:00:00 Network, Memory and Laddus How to remove obstacles.   


    We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness.

    1 hr 14 min
  • #5 Prayer Science 2. How to use the science of prayer. How to pray, using science to make it more effective. Science works even on prayer in Hinduism, Christianity and Islam...

    #5 How to use the science of prayer. 

    00:00 - How to pray? Goal of Prayer/Pooja is to be present (effective) in the world. 

    04:35 - Use of "namaste" as a mantra to strengthen brain muscles. The Why trap. 

    08:36 - Prayer /Pooja is an investment into your success 

    12:05 - 3 types of knowledge. information knowledge, experiential knowledge 

    16:07 - Become a better listener, lower the ego, gain emotional awareness. 

    21:24 - Lighting the lamp, incense stick,  

    27:07 - Ring the bell, uses and advantages of bell, 7 seconds start. 

    34:30 - Engage all five senses 

    43:20 - Calming / Quieting the mind. Mann=Mind, Buddhi = Intellect 

    46:00 - Reenforce your goal/sankalp. Two layers of Goal. Balance. 

    51:00 - Buddy system. Conquer your friction by any method, Detail the goal. 

    54:08 - Gratitude in prayer. 1st Grateful for what you have including your challenges. 

    56:48 - 2nd. Who can I be more grateful for, list that? Environmental, societal, relationship. 

    1:02:02 - Christian prayer, use of science. 

    1:06:20 - Ego has three hungers Fame, Power, Knowledge. 

    1:12:28 - Islam Prayer. Praise God, lower ego, your glory, protection, compassionate. 

    1:19:18 - Meditators have big ego or not?

    The science applied to prayer helps in becoming a better listener by lowering the ego. (1) This enables the ability to hear and gather more information, thereby (2) converting it to knowledge or adding it to existing knowledge. (3) It also then opens the possibility of gaining new experiential knowledge. The experiential knowledge enables the person to shift the emotional reaction they may have, or learn that they are no longer behaving in ways that are detrimental to them. It also enables them to perceive the emotions of the person they are talking with, understanding their needs and imaging the world from their perspective.   


    These changes in observing their own reactions, and the ensuing behaviour are the first step in gaining EQ (emotional intelligence). Praying uses different techniques to lower the barriers learning from, respecting, and asking for help from others. In Hinduism it also strengthens the meditation practice, which can increase the amount and length of time a person can stay focused. It also strengthens their resolve to pursue their goals and commit to gaining the skills to achieve their goals. It focuses directly on the practice of gratitude in two different ways.  The same principles of science apply to the general prayers in Christianity and Islam. 

    1 hr 25 min
  • #4 The root of OM (Amen, Amin) . The word Om is everywhere. Etymology - is there a logical explanation? In Vastu: why is a North facing door? Why 'yogurt+sugar' is eaten before important event.

    Show #4

    1. What is OM, what does it mean. Etymology of Om. Is Om useful? AUM meaning.  How many religions have some form of Om. Hinduism, Buddhish, Jainism, Sikhism, Christianity, Islam and Judaism. Interesting. Learn more. (covered in two parts). 

    2. In Vastu why do they suggest the Front door face North, or East. If you are in the real estate business - this will frustrate you. Indians will pay more or buy first a home with a north facing front door. You need to know the reason behind that. Listen on.

    3. Why do we eat yogurt and Sugar before important events like exams, new job, travel etc. Is there a science behind this. Start of Diabetes, how sugar/carbs impact your body. Yogurt as a probiotic, so how much yogurt is needed for probiotic impact. Explanation of Ayurveda concept of foods are cooling or warming. How can foods cool or warm? You need to know this if you like eating Indian food. :) tickle your brain. 

    4. More on the Science of Gratitude. Relationship between Fairness and Gratitude. What is Social Fairness versus Real Fairness. The appearance of fairness. How to practice gratitude for all people that were helpful. Why do some some people mainly recognize the powerful and rich peoples help and ignore others.   


    Show 4 - We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness.

    1 hr 9 min
  • #3 Prayer Science 1. Is there any science behind prayer, does prayer work? In Vastu why is a South facing bed recommended? What is the Nandi Bull symbolism?

    #3

    1. What is the science behind prayer? Is there any science, does it work? 

    2. Why does Vastu recommend sleeping with head in south direction? Is this an old wives tale. There may be something here... let us explore.

    3. What does the Nandi Bull represent in a Temple?  In an Indian temple there are so many statues and then there also a 'Bull' specially in a Shiva temple. Let us explore what and why is this?


    Show #3 - We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness.

    1 hr 7 min
  • #2 Why do we shower petals during weddings or coronations, What are some 'Ego' basics, What came first 'Felt or Carpet', The story of Cotton, Why Touch Feet, What is Gratitude

    Show #2  (our apologies the video recording got corrupted, better in #3,#4 - please enjoy the audio).

    1. Why do we shower petals during weddings or coronations. How did this customs start?

    2. Which came first Felt or Carpet. 

    3. What is the origin of Cotton.

    4. Understand Ego:  

    - Why does ego exist? Does a dog have ego, is it different?

    - Why do we touch Feet or Bow in Asian cultures. 

    5. What is Gratitude (part 2).  Why is gratitude important, how come some people are grateful and and some have a tough time with it. (continued in the next 2 shows).

    Show #2 We educate you about human customs, health, behaviours and wisdom so you know more about yourself, and can use these customs or knowledge to improve your knowledge, quality of life and happiness. Episode addresses the questions:

    1 hr 16 min

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