Mohanji Speaks

How do we peacefully coexist with each other? Mohanji speaks about how conflicts arise when we try to encroach on another person's space. Our desire to acquire more should not come at the expense of somebody else. It is important to accept that everybody has a right to their own space and to recognize that we do not own our spaces forever.

Human insensitivity continues to cause the destruction of the environment and the species that inhabit it. On the eve of World Environment Day, Mohanji shares a tragic event to highlight this. We cannot call ourselves a refined species if we lack compassion. In this era of human degeneracy and indiscriminate violence, it is important to educate future generations to cultivate non-violence and be s...

The biggest hurdle to personal growth is our ego, and Mohanji illustrates this point through a short story. The minute we think we know everything and are content with external validation, we stop growing. It is important to constantly push the boundaries of what we think we know and maintain a curious mind. There is much more to a human life than what is experienced by our five senses. Developing...

Growing unrest in America and around the world has once again highlighted deep divisions prevalent amongst people everywhere. What can we do to stem this tide of hatred and violence? Mohanji shares that it is time for us, as humans, to wake up to who we are. It is time for us to listen to each other. Transformation can only happen if we realize that there is no religion greater than humanity, no l...

What is the nature of illusion (Maya)? Mohanji shares a story to explain the depth of illusion and how we cannot comprehend it by using our logic or our intellect. Trying to understand the different dimensions of Maya is not a trivial task since it only exists relative to our mind. We only experience things as we are. So what are we and how do we go about exploring it? This forms today's food for...

Imagine living in a harmonious society filled with people who are rooted in compassion and have the energy to transform the world. This is the vision of the 'Early Birds Club'. Creating well-rounded individuals needs a solid foundation. According to Mohanji, this begins by waking up early. Consistently putting this into practice helps us achieve stability, improves our overall well being and makes...

What does it mean to be healthy? We often think of health only in terms of our physical well being. Mohanji shares his view that being healthy is to have every aspect of our life in balance. Our overall health and wellness is affected by many external and environmental factors. We can achieve physical and mental stability by making certain changes to our lifestyle and by using a holistic approach...

Most of us experience our lives unconsciously and fail to develop a deeper understanding of what life is about. We go through each stage in life in a mechanical manner and tend to experience life only on the surface. Mohanji shares his view that conscious living starts with us. We must ask ourselves this fundamental question - what are we made up of? This forms today's food for thought.

We usually look for motivation on the outside, but do not realize that it is only temporary. A more sustained source of motivation can be found within us, and Mohanji illustrates this point by sharing a personal story. Rather than giving in to adversity, we can use it to cultivate self-motivation. There is nothing more powerful than this and being able to tap into this source is necessary if we wa...

Mohanji offers his perspective on failure and how success can be achieved when all odds are stacked against us. Is it really a failure if things do not go the way we expect them to go? It is not a failure if we have the right attitude. The key to success is developing this healthy perspective. We can always redefine our goals and approach them differently. It is important to realize that we cannot...

Today's food for thought revolves around this question: what is real wealth and how do we obtain it? People often equate material success with wealth and they spend their whole lives chasing it. However, satisfaction and contentment is not achieved this way. Mohanji offers his view that the real wealth lies inside all of us. We are the real wealth. Finding happiness in the simple things and applyi...

Mohanji speaks about a Japanese technique called 'Kaizen' that can help us achieve our goals and has the potential to transform our lives. We all have the strength to overcome challenges but it is only possible if we learn how to use it well. The idea behind this technique is to consistently take small but steady steps each day. Even the smallest of improvements done constantly can eventually lead...

Mohanji offers today's food for thought in the form of the following question - who am I? This game changing question is one we all ask at some point in our lives, usually in times of despair and discontentment. If we want to truly understand who we are and find our purpose, it is important to contemplate on this question. This path of self-discovery eventually leads to a mastery over self, which...

Mohanji speaks on the subject of knowledge and the importance of decluttering our mind. If our mind is cluttered with information, we lose clarity in life. It is important to ascertain how much of the information we receive is good and needed, while discarding what we do not need. This forms today's food for thought.

Mohanji speaks about fixed and flexible mindsets and gives us guidance on how to analyze where we stand. While fixed minds are rigid and set in their ways, people with flexible minds are always seeking to improve themselves, embrace challenges and every failure is seen as a lesson. Today's food for thought revolves around the question - where do we stand? 

Mohanji speaks about the purpose of this podcast series. It is not about giving us answers, but to give us questions, or food for thought. A good teacher shows us where to look and not what to see. These seeds of thought enable us to create understandings that eventually transform us. 

Mohanji talks about how contentment is a measure of a successful life and how we can maintain satisfaction in life. It is important to reach a level of maturity wherein our fulfillment is not dependent on external things. It relies solely on being content. This is today's food for thought.

Mohanji speaks on the subject of resistance. We experience them everyday in our lives. They can either be a roadblock to our progress or be used as inspiration to turn our lives around if handled correctly. Knowing how much to resist and how much to accept is important. The more we resist something, the longer it stays in our lives. These ideas form today's food for thought.

Mohanji speaks on the subject of appreciation and how we can make our life fueled with a child-like wonder. Our lives are a collection of many events and until we learn to appreciate every aspect of it, we will not fully experience life. The more we give to the world, the more we get back. How much do we really appreciate our life, and the people around us? This is today's food for thought.

Mohanji offers his perspective on what makes us want to help others and why some of us fail to do it. When we are stable and content with life, the desire to be helpful happens spontaneously.  The way we handle the world is a reflection of how we handle ourselves. This leads to today's food for thought - why do we fail to help others? And what makes us compare and compete with others?

Mohanji answers the question - "Everybody has 24hrs in the day but you seem to have 48hrs, how is that possible?". We can all make the most of our time by simply planning our days well. Having a clear purpose and the clarity about what to do can make 24hrs seem like 48hrs. These ideas form today's food for thought.

Mohanji speaks about the intellectual and emotional attributes in people and reminds us that there is an inherent saintly quality in every person regardless of their predominant attribute. Every sinner has a future and every saint has a past. These simple truths form today's food for thought.  

In this inaugural episode, Mohanji introduces the ‘Mohanji Speaks’ podcast and offers his perspective on the problems that can arise due to the expectations we have from other people. This leads to today's food for thought - who is responsible if our expectations are not met?