How do we manage the mind? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series. With our school and work schedules now a little topsy-turvy, join Vivekji for 15 minutes daily at 8a ET for Meaningful Mornings, to charge your day with some inspiration. The Zoom code is 580–824–681! 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 int...
Mar 23, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 19
How do we connect during crisis? As we navigate life during COVID-19, it is more important than ever that we tend to our spiritual and mental wellbeing with compassion and care. Recognizing this need, all of Vichara Gurukula's weekly courses are now open to all. Email vicharagurukula@googlegroups.com for more information! 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 b...
Mar 16, 2020•7 min
This week, we're looking at the extraordinary efforts needed to feel sannyasa. Are we ready? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series. 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....
Mar 09, 2020•31 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Detect, then introspect. How do we handle the hypocrisies that might surface in this process? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series. 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....
Mar 02, 2020•30 min•Season 2Ep. 17
In this mini episode, we ask the question: How can we handle criticism better? 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.
Feb 26, 2020•5 min
So, what do we know? This episode reviews what we have learned thus far in our ongoing Meditation in Life series. 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....
Feb 10, 2020•24 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Knowledge is the catalyst for vision and long-term solutions. So, how do we start thinking about thinking? This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series. 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....
Feb 03, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 15
If we want quietude, why do we continue pursuing pleasure, possession, and position? In this week's episode, we explore how to become sannyasis of our desires. This continues our ongoing Meditation in Life series. 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 ...
Jan 27, 2020•20 min•Season 2Ep. 14
This week, we resume our Meditation in Life series. This episode is all about clarity -- understanding deeply and fully that looking externally will not change anything internally. 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....
Jan 20, 2020•29 min•Season 2Ep. 13
In this episode, we learn about why people may be bullied, and about two contexts where one might be bullied--on social media or in the workplace. This episode was originally recorded at a workshop in Cleveland, OH, and continues our series on bullying. 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 organi...
Jan 13, 2020•19 min•Season 2Ep. 12
In this episode of Live Vedanta, we tease apart the purpose of charity by connecting to five steps of self-development. This is the first of two episodes -- tune in! If you've enjoyed what you heard, share this episode with a friend! Or find us online at Vichara Gurukula: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula . 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...
Jan 06, 2020•22 min•Season 2Ep. 11
This mini-episode dives into independent joy. What is it, anyway? 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.
Dec 30, 2019•5 min
This episode unpacks how to build a culture of peace, inside and out -- through understanding, participation, and communication; practicing peace as a virtue; and developing reasonable expectations. This continues our new series, Peace in a Restless World , which studies the keys to a peaceful mind, peaceful relationships, and a peaceful world. For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Thi...
Dec 23, 2019•34 min•Season 2Ep. 10
In this episode, we ask the question: How do we deal with guilt and shame? 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.
Dec 10, 2019•6 min
Guess what? Tonight begins our series of free workshops on ZOOM, The Happiness Series III. Focusing on the "Secrets of Organizational Success," Vivekji will be tackling topics from choosing the right profession to conquering burnout. Join us December 2 to 5 from your homes! More details on how to log-in here: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula/the-happiness-series-iii-de408ad4924a For those on the journey of self-development, Vichara Gurukula is a community forum that provides an opportunity to ...
Dec 02, 2019•2 min
In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we get to know our inner software--and what prevents us for remembering we are joy. Guess what? Next week begins our series of free workshops on ZOOM, The Happiness Series III. Focusing on the "Secrets of Organizational Success," Vivekji will be tackling topics from choosing the right profession to conquering burnout. Join us December 2 to 5 from your homes! More details on how to log-in here: https://medium.com/vicharagurukula/the-happine...
Nov 25, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 9
In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we examine three types of joy, the sheaths, and how the spirit does not depend on the thoughts. 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....
Nov 18, 2019•31 min•Season 2Ep. 8
In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we look at the difference between "smartness" and "goodness" and go behind the meaning of a commonly recited verse. 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....
Nov 11, 2019•30 min•Season 2Ep. 7
In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we learn about how to make this subjective science, well... subjective! In it, we discuss how studying the self is not a "discovery" but a "rediscovery." 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 thr...
Nov 05, 2019•28 min•Season 2Ep. 6
In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we learn about the 14 "zombie-like" personality types -- just in time for Halloween! We also dig into how integrating the mind with the intellect prepares an individual for meditation. 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 worki...
Oct 21, 2019•27 min•Season 2Ep. 5
In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we discuss how philosophy is a way of life. It's something to be practiced, and something we can learn from those before us. 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...
Oct 14, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 4
A joyous Navaratri to all! In this week's episode of our Meditation in Life series, we explore the roadmap to self-mastery unique to Sanatana Dharma. 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....
Oct 07, 2019•24 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Welcome to Meditation in Life, the second season of our Live Vedanta podcast. Each week, we will be diving into the science of meditation with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. This week, we talk about the role of virtue development in preparation for contemplation. 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-prof...
Sep 30, 2019•21 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Welcome to Meditation in Life, the second season of our Live Vedanta podcast. Each week, we will be diving into the science of meditation with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. This week, we commence our course, and examine this difference between "being" and "becoming." 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...
Sep 23, 2019•22 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Welcome to Meditation in Life, the second season of our Live Vedanta podcast. Each week, we will be diving into the science of meditation with spiritual guide, Vivek Gupta. Our first episode drops this Monday, September 23. Stay tuned! 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 ...
Sep 16, 2019•3 min
This episode explores the essence of love, and culminates our study of Vibhishana Gita--the conversation between Vibhishana and Lord Rama on the battlefield of Lanka. This episode was originally recorded in Raleigh, NC, and is part of a series of discourses on Vibhishana Gita. 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 interna...
Sep 09, 2019•21 min•Season 1Ep. 48
This episode continues our exploration of various tools of sadhana, focusing on three principles: waiving comparing, waiving busying, and waiving materializing. This episode was originally recorded in Raleigh, NC, and is part of a series of discourses on Vibhishana Gita. 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...
Sep 02, 2019•48 min•Season 1Ep. 47
This episode continues series on Vibhishana Gita, the dialogue between Lord Rama and Vibhishana on the battlefield of Lanka. We start our exploration of the weapons of sadhana. 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....
Aug 20, 2019•46 min•Season 1Ep. 46
This episode continues series on Vibhishana Gita, the dialogue between Lord Rama and Vibhishana on the battlefield of Lanka. Lord Rama begins unpacking the significance of the chariot's parts. 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...
Aug 12, 2019•23 min•Season 1Ep. 45
This episode starts our series on Vibhisana Gita, the dialogue between Lord Rama and Vibhisana on the battlefield of Lanka. Lord Rama begins unpacking the significance of the chariot, from the wheels to the very horses carrying it forward. 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...
Aug 05, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 44
