This week, we revisit the episode with Sri M, the yogic master and founder of the Satsang Foundation. He speaks on the essence of yoga and how we can follow this DEEP philosophical tradition in the modern times - even if you're an atheist!

Sri M speaks on what success means to him and the spirit of spirituality that the modern youth should have. He also speaks on how we can assess the right gurus and what kind of moral compass to keep in our day to day lives, trying to be selfless.

Let's revisit this amazing conversation from Season 2 - during this summer break of reflections and introspection!

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In this week's Consistent Contemplation, we explore the practice of writing. Yes - literally writing with a physical pen and notepad or journal. We often disregard the act of sitting in our full presence and writing down our observations, reflections, and thoughts. This may be out of the bustle of doing it for daily tasks, fear, or even laziness, but the act itself is freeing. Let's find out how together!

We begin the episode by sharing a few insights from previous video episodes we have been releasing. Thereafter, we explore the value of recognizing our presence by engaging in a guided practice within the nature and environment around us. Stay tuned, as throughout the summer, we have been releasing previous episodes on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePhilosophyofNow. Join us, as we reflect and meditate together in this sanctuary!

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In this week's Consistent Contemplation, we explore the meaning of the word, 'Essence'. We use that word lightly to mean so many things, but by definition, it allows us to consider something's nature. This episode is an inspired practice from the last few episodes. In fact, it is an extrapolation of our LIVE event with Swami Sarvapriyananda! Check that out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJBgUmYk1cs

Before we begin a new season, we bring to you our reflections and a practice from the previous season of guests. We begin by highlighting the event and learnings from that discussion. Secondly, we discuss our thoughts on the 'essence of things' and how this attachment can often cause our anxiety. We do a practice together exploring the nature of things in front of us - literally. We conclude the episode by previewing the summer! Join us as we reflect and meditate together in this sanctuary!

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In this week's episode, we present to you a special recording of our first LIVE event! This is the second part of two.

Check out the FULL Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJBgUmYk1cs

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In Midtown Manhattan on June 5th, we had as our guest the incredible Swami Sarvapriyananda. Along with an interview, we led a reflection practice with our in-person and stream audience!

Enjoy, reflect, and contemplate with this episode - Part 2 of 2. In this part, we present to you the guided meditation & Q&A led by Swamiji himself. At the beginning of the event, he led us in a 10-min meditation as we contemplated the notion of limited and unlimited Self. Following that, he engaged some amazing questions from the in-person audience and offered his insights. He provided guidance on improving our daily inquiry and contemplative practice NOW!

Swamiji is a monk in the Ramakrishna Order and the head monk of the Vedanta Society of NY, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to this, he served at the Hollywood mission and in India at the Belur Math. He is recognized internationally as one of the most prominent teachers and philosophers of Vedanta, particularly as it engages with modern science, psychology, and consciousness studies. In fact, his two recent books ‘Mahavakya: Essence of Vedanta’ & ‘Fullness & Emptiness’ are explications of his profound teachings. They are written evidence of his ability to teach these seemingly esoteric concepts with ease, depth, and reliability to any seeker in the world.

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In this week's episode, we present to you a special recording of our first LIVE event! This is the first part of two.

Check out the LIVE Stream here: https://youtube.com/live/CFWd-587SI4?feature=share

In Midtown Manhattan on June 5th, we had as our guest the incredible Swami Sarvapriyananda. Along with an interview, we led a reflection practice with our in-person and stream audience!

Swamiji is a monk in the Ramakrishna Order and the head monk of the Vedanta Society of NY, a position he has held since 2017. Prior to this, he served at the Hollywood mission and in India at the Belur Math. He is recognized internationally as one of the most prominent teachers and philosophers of Vedanta, particularly as it engages with modern science, psychology, and consciousness studies. In fact, his two recent books ‘Mahavakya: Essence of Vedanta’ & ‘Fullness & Emptiness’ are explications of his profound teachings. They are written evidence of his ability to teach these seemingly esoteric concepts with ease, depth, and reliability to any seeker in the world.

Enjoy, reflect, and contemplate with this episode - Part 1 of 2. In this part, we present to you the interview. He discussed the importance of finding a tradition as our philosophy of life, but also being malleable to consider other schools. He emphasized how 'fake it till you make it' is a very practical step in imbibing unselfishness and an expansive Self. Along with noting philosophical principles from Vedanta & modern psychology, he provided insight on improving our daily inquiry and contemplative practice NOW!

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In this week's Consistent Contemplation episode, we explore the range of episodes of the last few weeks. From understanding our intuition and gut feeling to recognizing the heart's desire for service, these episodes truly enhanced our spiritual journeys.

Today, in our guided practice and reflection, we explore how we often orient service to the outside world before recognizing ourselves. Secondly, we discuss how the exercise of being fully present and aware can also be a form of service to nature and our communities. It not only affirms our own wellbeing, but takes away the perception of 'other.' Join us as we reflect and meditate together in this sanctuary!

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Why does taking care of our mental health and wellbeing feel selfish? Why do we feel guilty, as youth, when we take care of ourselves?

Nikhil Taneja, co-founder of Yuvaa, a media organization spreading mental health awareness amongst youth in India, explains how taking care of ourselves is SELFLESS.

During this mental health pandemic, it was important to REVISIT this episode. How can we remain spiritually aware, and conscious of serving those around us? Nikhil speaks on his work in Bollywood, YashRaj Films with Karan Johar and how he burned out rising to the top so young! This realization helped him serve youth like him focus on mental health and progressive issues.

Listen and learn AGAIN from Nikhil Taneja's Philosophy of Now!

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From Stanford University to the Himalayas. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with a premier personality who brings thousands towards a spiritual lifestyle. Sadhviji Bhagawati Saraswati, PhD is the guest on our latest episode! She is the leader of the largest ashram and retreat center in Hrishikesh (the foothils of the Himalayas: Parmarth Niketan. She also does tremendous non-profit work through the her foundation, Divine Shakti Foundation - an organization that provides wellbeing for women, their children, and abandoned children.

Recently awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by former President Joe Biden for her years of service and volunteering, Sadhviji has spent years teaching and mastering Yoga as a wellness tradition. As Director of the International Yoga Festival, she leads an initiative to take these practices across the world to create habits of healing. From her water preservation to hygiene initiatives, Sadhviji has made it a point to make spirituality the foundation for individual and community transformation.

In this episode, she speaks about her own experiences in the Himalayas, Western approaches to Yoga, and being a white Yoga leader. Join us and engage critically with this conversation, as the guest discusses their Philosophy of NOW!

Check out Sadhviji's latest book, Come Home To Yourself, in which she provides simple, practical steps to the hurdles of life through the lens of Yoga and spirituality!

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What does it mean to "go with your gut?" We hear that phrase often - but when do we know what is that gut feeling - our inner voice?

Dayal Gauranga, a former monk and renowned wellness and therapy coach, guides us through these questions. He helps us look within and learn to trust ourselves.

As a practitioner of Bhakti and Kirtan music, Dayal dives into his relationship with God and how we can learn to see the signs of divinity in our daily lives. For him, it's music and devotion that guide him.

This is vulnerable conversation - we go with the flow, and let the seeking guide us in understanding Dayal's Philosophy of Now. Listen, learn and meditate with us NOW.

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In this week's Consistent Contemplation episode, we explore the range of episodes of the last few weeks. From understanding the teachings of suffering for our spiritual practices to the need for service to embracing the "Mamba Mentality," these episodes truly enhanced our spiritual journeys.

In our guided meditation, we explore the idea of how insignificant we may feel in front of the universe and yet truly one with it all. It's the practice of 'Not This, Not This' detailed in Vedanta philosophy. Join us as we reflect and meditate together in this sanctuary!

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