BAPS Better Living

In this episode of the BAPS Better Living Inspired Series , psychiatrist, physician leader, founder, and lifelong learner Dr. Sejal Mehta shares why she continues to evolve, serve, and pursue new possibilities at every stage of life.  From building a career in psychiatry and leading within the medical community to launching a nonprofit and exploring responsible AI in healthcare, Dr. Mehta’s journe...

This episode of Dharmic Life  explores smartphone and social media addiction through personal experiences, research, and a dharmic lens.  Today, digital platforms are intentionally engineered to capture our attention through constant notifications and endless feeds. This has fueled the rise of “doomscrolling,” a habit known to negatively affect our mood, mental well-being, and relationships.  In f...

Faith is often spoken about as something we either have or we don’t. But is it really that simple? And does having faith mean believing without questioning?  In Part 1 of this two-part conversation with P. Chaitanyamurtidas Swami, we explore the idea of faith from a thoughtful and practical perspective. We look at why faith plays such a central role in spiritual life, how it relates to reason and...

Why Relationships Feel Empty (and What to Do About It): Rethinking Love and Friendship Through a Spiritual Lens  In this BAPS Better Living Dharmic Life episode, Palak and Rakhee discuss a dharmic perspective on love, friendship, and faith. They explore how one small but powerful shift in perspective can transform the way we show up in our most meaningful relationships.  Drawing from their own exp...

Why do we know what is right, but still struggle to do it?  In this episode of Windows into Wisdom by BAPS Better Living, we sit down with Pujya Snehmunidas Swami to explore one of the most honest struggles in spiritual growth: the gap between knowing better and actually doing better.  Many of us have heard wisdom about patience, forgiveness, discipline, prayer, humility, and inner change. We may...

In this episode of the BAPS Better Living Inspired Series, we sit down with Payal Patel, Director of Business Development at Robert Half, to explore what happens when logic can only take us so far.   With a background in law, Payal shares how faith, values, and spirituality have helped her navigate difficult decisions, professional pressure, and moments when there is no perfectly logical answer.  ...

Belonging in the Diaspora: A Dharmic View on Identity, Citizenship, and Seva  In this episode of BAPS Better Living’s Dharmic Life episode, Dhawal and Kashyap discuss identity and belonging as diaspora Hindus in North America. They explore how immigrants often feel tension between preserving Hindu practices and fitting into Western society, with Kashyap sharing experiences growing up as the only H...

Join US Congressman Pete Sessions as he shares his story of visiting India. In this candid conversation with Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami, Congressman Sessions shares his deep regard for India’s culture and people. He shares his experiences seeing the industry, creativity, and especially the spirituality of the people.  He talks about his experiences meeting His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj and th...

Embodying Honor, Commitment, and Courage with Meera Amin  The values that sustain us through life's greatest challenges often become the foundation upon which we build our character, leadership, and purpose.  In this special episode of the Inspired Series, we are honored to feature Meera Amin. She is a Marine veteran, a Project Manager for the Chief Medical Officer at Disney, and a Doctoral C...

In this episode of Inspired by BAPS Better Living, U.S. Air Force officer and pilot Jaydevsinh Zala shares how his immigrant father’s unrealized dream of becoming a pilot inspired him from childhood, reinforced by seva (selfless service) and a desire to give back to America. Throughout it all, guidance from his guru and continuing to perform his daily ahnik (spiritual routine) helped him stay true...

This episode of Dharmic Life on the BAPS Better Living podcast explores Dr. Tony Nader’s book The Power of Caring and why modern society, especially younger generations, faces loneliness, isolation, and numbness through distractions.  Joined by co-hosts Kashyap and Dhawal, the discussion engages Dr. Nader, a Harvard and MIT-trained neuroscientist, medical doctor, and leader of the Transcendental M...

In this episode of the BAPS Better Living: Inspired Series , we speak with Bawa Jain, Secretary General of the World Council of Religious Leaders, about his journey from a business family in India to deep involvement at the United Nations after his guru, Acharya Sushil Kumarji Maharaj, instructed him to stay in the U.S. and work with the UN.  Jain recounts building networks within the UN, chairing...

Life rarely unfolds exactly the way we planned. Careers shift. Relationships change. Expectations break. And sometimes, the hardest part is not what happened… but letting go of what we thought life was “supposed” to look like.  In this episode of Dharmic Life , we experience a discussion between Palak Shah and Rakhee Patel as they share personal reflections on navigating the unexpected turns life...

What does it mean to live creatively while staying grounded in purpose and spirituality? In the latest episode of BAPS Better Living – Inspired Series , we sit down with artist and UX/UI designer Jaykishan Patel for a thoughtful conversation about creativity, career, identity, and the values that shape the paths that we choose.  From sketching the Atlanta Mandir as it was being built during his ch...

In this episode of the Dharmic Life Podcast on BAPS Better Living, host Dhawal, Dr. Kashyap, and Rashmi discuss what organized religion really means and why it is essential for spiritual progress.  The talk delves into concerns that people have about organized religion, especially when relating to losing their individuality, falling into blind rituals, and the real scandals and hypocrisy that ofte...

What does leadership look like when it’s rooted in service? In the latest episode of the BAPS Better Living – Inspired Series , we speak with Dr. Angelina Mehta - a Gunnery Sergeant in the U.S. Marine Reserve and a Naturopathic Doctor who leads with both discipline and compassion.  Angelina’s journey spans two worlds that rarely intersect: the rigor of military service and the healing work of medi...

In this episode of BAPS Better Living Dharmic Life , we explore what it means to be spiritual amidst practices like yoga, meditation, retreats, mindfulness, and decluttering.  Feeling spiritual is different than being spiritual. Often, we see social media performances where liking posts, sharing quotes, and other outward “spiritual” aesthetics replace real action and consistent inner work.  But tr...

Amar Chollera is an entrepreneur and global business operator whose life spans multiple continents - from growing up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to studying at UCLA and building a career across the U.S., UAE, and East Africa.  Through major life transitions - including the loss of a family member, stepping into greater family responsibility, navigating newly married life, and facing the uncertaint...

In Part 2 of Windows into Wisdom, Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami takes us deeper into a transformative insight - The self can be discovered through association with God.   Rather than constructing identity from the outside in, spiritual wisdom teaches that one’s identity is revealed through relationship - devotion, nearness, and alignment with the Divine.   Who we associate with shapes who we become...

In this episode of Windows into Wisdom , we sit down with Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami to explore a powerful spiritual question: are we truly the identities we have built around ourselves?   We often define ourselves by our career, roles, relationships, achievements, personality, opinions, or even our struggles. But these identities shift. They evolve. Sometimes they disappear.  If our profession...

In this episode BAPS Better Living: Inspired , we sit down with Dr. Hemali Patel - neurologist, educator, mother, and children’s book author - whose journey is rooted in resilience, representation, and spiritual grounding.  Hemali shares how she navigated the demanding years of medical training while staying connected to her satsang values, drawing strength and perspective through long hours, unce...

What does it mean to live your values with confidence in a constantly changing world?  In this episode of Dharmic Life by BAPS Better Living, Palak and Akshara share heartfelt reflections on how faith, family, and community shape not only what we believe - but who we become.  From childhood experiences of trying to fit in to watching their children embrace their Hindu American identity with pride,...

In this episode, we sit down with Roma Patel , Digital Risk & AI Lawyer, to explore how humility and self-awareness can help shape authentic leadership. Roma shares how humility isn’t about shrinking yourself - it’s about staying centered, clear, and aligned with your values, especially in competitive spaces like corporate law.  Drawing inspiration from her spiritual guide, Roma reflects on ho...

In this episode of Dharmic Life by BAPS Better Living , we explore a question many people quietly wrestle with: What do you do when you have achieved all the material success you had aimed for, yet still feel unfulfilled?  Join our hosts as they reflect on why achievements, comfort, and recognition alone are not enough to sustain lasting happiness. The conversation dives into the role spirituality...

In this episode of Inspired on the BAPS Better Living, Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt sits down with Darshan Patel - public servant, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner - for a thoughtful conversation on purpose, service, and intentional living. Darshan reflects how faith, family, and a commitment to serving others have shaped his journey through government leadership and entrepreneurship, helping him stay g...