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What is the secret to feeling totally free? What is holding us back? In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji explains two verses that can help us to reach our goal of freedom. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning .  F...

What is the point of striving? What is the end game? In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji teaches a hopeful verse that explains how all challenges we face and the work we do is training for us to be better.  The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episo...

In this mini-episode, we get answers to questions that so many of us have. How do we navigate the busy nature of our day-to-day lives? How do we approach our personal and professional life with the right mindset? How do we tackle the stress that comes with comparing ourselves to others?   Like what you hear?  On May 6, a unique workshop led by Shri Vivek Gupta will provide in-depth answers to thes...

How can you join our commitment to contribute, chant, and change to support our Mother Earth? Visit the Dedicating to Devi page and register for our CommUnity challenge. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for more updates about upcoming live workshops, courses, an...

In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji explains a verse that guides on how to break from the tiredness of being dependent on external factors to be happy. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning .  For those on the jour...

In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, we are taught to just try! By giving our best in challenging circumstances and focusing on what is in our control, challenges will be less difficult than imagined. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start fro...

What direction do we go when faced with challenges? How can we see the bigger picture when our circumstances blind us? Let’s listen in on this next episode of Bhagavad Gita 101 on challenges. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the begi...

In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, we learn from a verse that guides us through ways we can empower others, even during a conflict. Vivekji explains how these few changes within us can resolve any conflicts we have within or with others. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series with Shri Vivek Gupta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? List...

We're revisiting another one of our Freedom Talks! In this next mini-episode, we ask the questions: What is OM? How can we have compassion towards people whom we find difficult? Want to join Meaningful Mornings? Learn more. For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen, reflect, and contemplate. This podcast is produced by young adults...

FREEDOM TALKS are our bite-sized episodes with Vivekji featuring questions from seekers across the world.  In today's episode, we ask the questions: How to deal with expectations from close ones? How to balance time, resources, and effort between serving while focusing on self-development? What is the significance of eclipses, especially during pregnancy? For those on the journey of self-developme...

In this episode of Bhagavad Gita 101, Vivekji teaches us practices to help us quieten our minds so we can focus on resolving and accepting. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning .  For those on the journey of self-development, C...

In this episode on conflict resolution, Vivekji shares a verse from the Bhagavad Gita that explains the different stages of desire and anger and how we can overcome them to resolve our outer and inner conflicts. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or sta...

In this first episode on Resolving, Vivekji explains the solutions to our inner and outer problems. What should we focus on to help resolve any conflicts we may be experiencing? The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning .  For those...

In this episode on parenting, Vivekji delves into two verses from the Bhagavad Gita that describe the role of a successful parent. Vivekji also outlines 5 tactile practices to becoming a better parent–and a parent who works hard and smart. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to...

In this episode on parenting, Vivekji teaches us what are the responsibilities of a parent. Vivekji also shares the difference between an ordinary parent and a Divine parent.  The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning .  For those o...

In this episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to parenting, Vivekji provides an explanation of a verse that opens up a fresh perspective on the role children play in our evolution. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning .  For those...

In this mini-episode, we get a review on applying Bhagavad Gita to work. Vivekji provides a brief summary of 4 verses that help us realign our perspective and purpose for working. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the previous episode or start from the beginning .  For tho...

A quick round-up of what's going on in our Chinmaya Niagara CommUnity. Join us for Meaningful Mornings: https://www.chinmayaniagara.com/communities/mornings Contribute to our Trevor Project Campaign: https://give.thetrevorproject.org/chinmayaniagara Subscribe to our newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/vicharagurukula/newsletter For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara prov...

In this episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to working, we learn about the importance of balancing what we do and how we think. With this checked off, we can then immerse ourselves with dedication and focus. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from th...

When one is dedicated to the Self, the Self will give us what we need. What does this mean? How does it apply to our daily lives? In this episode, Vivekji teaches us about what it means to be dedicated to the 5 facets of life. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last epi...

In this second episode on applying Bhagavad Gita to working, Vivekji covers a verse that teaches us how we can love what we do! We come to understand the importance of following our responsibilities with a purpose. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or star...

How can we enjoy the work we do? How can we get to the point where work doesn't feel like work? In this week's Bhagavad Gita 101, we explore another meaningful verse related to working. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning .  For t...

Relating with others can be difficult. In this episode, Vivekji presents four verses that explain the vision that we need to relate to all without getting agitated. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginning .  For those on the journey o...

On our journey toward being Happiness, reflecting on our progress with virtue development is key. Take a listen to this mini-episode of Live Vedanta to learn about the annual Happiness Series VI and how you can check-in on your progress. To register, visit: https://lu.ma/TheHappinessSeries6 For those on the journey of self-development, Chinmaya Mission Niagara provides a community forum to listen,...

Communicating well with others means we first need to be Independent. In this episode, Vivekji explains the behaviors and actions of those who are independent… how they think, speak, sit, and walk. The Bhagavad Gita 101 series from Live Vedanta sheds light on contemporary issues of relating, communicating, dedicating, and more. Missed an episode? Listen to the last episode or start from the beginn...