Do you want to be happier, have more influence, be a better decision-maker, and be a more effective leader? Self-awareness, then, is the most important muscle you need to develop. It's what will keep you on target to be the best version. It helps us to become better decision-makers, more self-confidence! Consequently, we communicate with clarity & intention! Put simply self-awareness allows us to understand things from multiple perspectives! And those who are highly self-aware can interpret ...
Jan 19, 2022•17 min
True knowledge comes from constant meditation and silent contemplation. That’s why yogis shut themselves off from the world. But it is said that “they who worship ignorance enter into darkness and they who worship knowledge enter into greater darkness”. The first line is easy to understand and logically acceptable, everyone knows if you worship ignorance, you will enter darkness. The second line is quite confusing and difficult to comprehend much less accept. If you worship knowledge, how do you...
Jan 19, 2022•11 min
Spiritualism is different from the world's major and minor religions (Hinduism, Christianity, Judaism, Islam etc.) because it is recent, it does not have a global presence, it does not have a body of theology. Instead, it is a new religious movement with rituals, doctrinal components, a belief in a transcendent realm, and it has an experiential dimension, elements that many other religions also have. They say spiritualism’s main focus is to promote an individual’s personal experience with God. I...
Dec 28, 2021•24 min
Knowing yourself intimately is generally termed as Self-knowledge. It involves knowing our thoughts and feelings, how they came about, and how they influence our behavior. It is about understanding our needs, desires, motivations, beliefs, views, as well as values. In short, self-knowledge is about knowing how we tick and what makes us tick. Besides helping us understand ourselves better, self-knowledge made us more able to be in control of our own life. We can then make life happens for us rath...
Dec 28, 2021•18 min
Life in today’s hyper-connected world is far from perfect. It is easy to get lost in an ocean of conflicting messages about who you should be and what your life should look like. While some personal development suggestions may be good, others can be downright damaging. On top of that, we are most likely struggling to satisfy our needs and the needs of those around us. We need to perform well at work, have good grades, or be a good spouse, parent, or friend. The list goes on. But there is a solut...
Dec 28, 2021•17 min
In yoga, sakshi is a key element of meditation. For meditation to be effective, the yoga doer must become a neutral observer of his/her thoughts, breath and body. Without this detached form of self-observation, one will fail to achieve the benefits of meditation.As sakshi, the yoga doer distances him/herself from the body and thoughts, and instead rests in pure awareness. In its purest form, sakshi is one with the universe, existing beyond space and time. As such, sakshi is pure knowledge and pu...
Dec 28, 2021•12 min
Full of rituals and various observations, Hinduism is thought to be the oldest religion in the world that is still practiced today. Hinduism is expressed and practiced in many different ways. The basic concepts include belief in reincarnation (samsara); right action (karma), duties, ethics or right ways of living (dharma); and liberation from the reincarnation cycle by living righteously (moksha). But that's all??? Is there something beyond this verbal definition?? Is there some other definition...
Dec 16, 2021•17 min
Spirituality can be a very vague term and has many unique definitions depending on who you ask. It is often assumed to be connected to religions, but some might disagree. Spiritual atheists aren’t religious at all but instead, believe in “spirit” by another definition. A spiritual atheist is someone who, unlike a religious person, does not believe in any “God”. Instead, they believe in a higher consciousness that cannot be represented as a physical being. They believe the universe governs itself...
Dec 16, 2021•15 min
Consisting of the central motivating aims of our life – a life purpose gives us the reasons we get up in the morning.Purpose can influence behavior, guide life decisions, shape goals, and create meaning. For some people, purpose is connected to meaningful, satisfying work. For others, it lies in their responsibilities to their family. Others seek its meaning through spirituality. Some people even find their purpose clearly expressed in all these aspects of life.Purpose will be unique for everyon...
Nov 27, 2021•14 min
The question about the meaning of life is almost as old as human beings. And it is a very fundamental question, too. The meaning of life is growth, contribution, connection, and creativity. And to fulfilthis meaning, we need a purpose. When we are on a purpose, the voice of intuition lights up! We feel a sense of joy and inspiration and we develop in consciousness. We increase in our awareness of our true, loving, spiritual self beyond being just a bag of bones and blood. To make it understand m...
Nov 27, 2021•8 min
Here we are all seekers, seekers of the infinite Light and the eternal Truth. What does this mean? It means that we have accepted the spiritual life soulfully and consciously.The paramount question is, "What is the spiritual life?" It is something that is natural and normal. It is normal and natural precisely because it knows its Source. Its Source is God – the infinite Light and God – the eternal Truth.When we follow the spiritual life, we come to feel that a life of peace need not always remai...
Nov 27, 2021•12 min
Spiritualism, a search for something sacred, is an increasingly considerable topic to people today. Spirituality gives a sense of peace, wholeness, and balance among the physical, emotional, social, and spiritual aspects of our lives. It gives us a different view of the world and life compared to all others around. Spirituality explains the actual purpose of life for the person. If one is confused about why he is born, spiritual life can give him the answers for it. It also lets him accepts the ...
Nov 27, 2021•29 min
So what is spiritual wealth? Spiritual wealth comes from within. It’s your contentment, mindfulness and spiritual self – things that you can have at all times. It means the act of having direction and meaning in life. When people become spiritually wealthy, they demonstrate love and sense of caring for self and others.Spiritual wealth is much more significant than material wealth and is the route to pure happiness. It’s simple enough to become materially wealthy, but spiritual wealth is somethin...
Nov 27, 2021•13 min
Spiritual Gurus are the pillars of any tradition. They are in a constant endeavour to help the community realize their efforts and find their true calling in life. Not only a spiritual Guru helps us in the spiritual journey but also guides in our household life. He gives intuition powers to decide what is good and what is bad for our life, he gives us powers to decide what path to take that will benefit our soul and which path to avoid. He helps us gain self-control over our mind while directing...
Nov 27, 2021•29 min
Spirituality means different things to different people. For some, it is about a belief in God and active participation in organized religion. For others, it is about non-religious experiences that help them get in touch with their spiritual selves through quiet reflection, private prayer, or meditation. Spirituality does not mean any particular practice. It is a certain way of being. When you cultivate your body, mind, emotions, and energies to a certain level of maturity, something else blosso...
Nov 27, 2021•32 min
In today’s era that is filled with hatred and insensitivity, perhaps a little dose of understanding about our own spiritual dimension would all do us some good. Through contemplative practices and spiritual aspiration, we can learn to live in a closer relationship with this deepest and unique aspect of ourselves, this place where inner guidance can come through when we need it most. Besides, spiritual quotient allows us to dream and to strive. It underlies the things we believe in and the role o...
Nov 27, 2021•40 min
While most people do Yoga for physical benefits, it can also benefit in various other ways. Yoga is deeply rooted in spirituality and many of the postures have deeper objectives that go beyond simple stretching and strengthening of muscles. The holistic effect that is attained through yoga enables practitioners to not only improve their physical strength and flexibility, but also their emotions, mentality, and concentration. The spiritual yoga can help people develop integration of the inner bei...
Oct 30, 2021•26 min
In today’s world, it seems to be more about opinion than truth, right? Why is that? Some say it is the immediate need for information and the competition for such. Cited deep-dives are dwindling. How does that impact the public? What is the truth of the truth?? Well, there are many types of truth, including factual, logical, conceptual, apparent, and so on. But what is exactly the truth!! Go through this superb video and find out the exact answer!! You will come across many interesting points th...
Oct 23, 2021•22 min
When a pandemic hits, we turn to religion. When war hits, we pray for and depend on one another. When terror tries to steal life from us, we stand in solidarity and hope for the goodness of humanity. Spiritualism is a very valuable part of humanity. However, it hasn’t yet explained it all. Stepping fully into a meaningful life requires a shift in the way we show up for ourselves and others. But bringing spirituality into practice takes intention and effort. The benefits are far reaching. Watch t...
Oct 21, 2021•20 min
As we go through life and experience anxiety, depression, disappointments due to sour relationships, traumas, poor decisions, or some other reasons - each experience is equivalent to having mud thrown at us as we drive through the journey of life. We obviously attempt to clear and push pass the mud, turning on the windshield wipers. But we do it with our own beliefs without knowing if they are right or not, without being CLEAR about it. This makes our efforts to keep driving. And instead of bein...
Oct 20, 2021•21 min
What is the reason for all the Violence in the world? The pursuit of mundane desires without fear of sin Has led to a waning of the Love for God.Men have lost their humanness. Tune into this episode of Spirituality by Gian Kumar, where he shall discuss the divine and the devil.
Sep 27, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Just as entrepreneurship has gained quite an amount of popularity nowadays, why not have spiritual entrepreneurs and businesses, running and providing some of the other spiritual services to the people around. Furthermore, if you have made your mind to be in the spiritual business, then this is THE PODCAST for you. Tune into this episode of Spirituality by Gian Kumar, where he shall discuss the nuances of a spiritual business and what does it take to have such a venture.
Sep 23, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 1
In today's fast and stressful life, where we all witness both failures and success and are moved by them very easily, we always have this very question, that how should we live our lives. Tune into this episode of Spirituality by Gian Kumar, where he shall discuss the secrets of life, learned from various life experiences and the Vedas.
Aug 26, 2021•30 min
Head and heart, family and work, friends and family, the most confusing pair of things that one witnesses in their life. To understand what our Vedas tell us about this balance between the physical and spiritual worlds, tune into this episode of Spirituality by Gian Kumar, where he shall discuss the secrets of maintaining this balance, the way our Vedas, teach us to do so.
Aug 26, 2021•22 min
What is “Consciousness” and what’s beyond “Consciousness”? This has been a great confusion for most of us. To understand Consciousness, you should be getting into what our Vedas tells us. This episode of Spirituality by Gian Kumar discusses the meaning and extent of “Consciousness”, a term which everyone uses, but very little understands. The state of wakefulness doesn’t mean consciousness because according to spirituality, consciousness has got 5 different states among which includes the sleepi...
Aug 11, 2021•19 min
Spiritual wellness is the total, state or condition of the body, mind and spirit in consonance with the past, present and future, all as one. It includes that state or condition where all dimensions of life—physical, mental, social, material and spiritual—are considered in uniformity. When we speak of wellness, we cannot ignore any dimension. The spirit refers to the presence of that intelligence that is beyond your cognitive mind. It provides you with the awakening of who and what you are, wher...
Aug 04, 2021•37 min
Hinduism is not a religion per se and is more of a philosophy that is based and inspired by the Vedas and teachings of the Upanishads. To understand Hinduism, one needs to have the essence of what does the Mahavakyas, or as we know them as the Four Great Sayings of Hinduism are trying to convey. This episode of Spirituality by Gian Kumar discusses the third Mahavakya "Thou art that", meaning "You are that". This great saying of Hinduism coming from the Sama Veda, in a true sense emphasizes the f...
Jul 29, 2021•16 min
Listen to this new episode on the Nature of Belief and uncover the secrets of spirituality.
Apr 24, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Let's answer this complex question in this new episode of my podcast.
Apr 24, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Learn about the connection between science and Spirituality in this new episode.
Apr 22, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
