The Ultimate Inquiry

What if knowing the ultimate truth wasn’t such a tough nutto crack ? What if it all starts by knowing what you don’t want? What if daily 5 mins lead to something deeper with time? In this enlightening episode, Pracheta Budhwar sat down with a renowned spiritual teacher, Swamini Vimalananda and they discussed about several notions, misunderstandings ofSanatan Dharma and what it is not.   The simple...

When does craft becomes art ? To whom are the definedsocietal rules serving ultimately? Is dissent at home is often tougher ? Why are private investors not putting money in good stories despite solid business case ? In this enlightening episode of 'The Ultimate Inquiry',Pracheta sat down with renowned theatre personality, Purva Naresh and discussed nuanced aspects about privilege, class, p...

What’s common between cultural erosion, disappearinglanguages and environmental violence ? Can satire be a powerful language ofdissent ? In this episode, Pracheta sat down with Dr Madri Kakoti andexplored some major themes that affect us in current times. Being a linguistic professor and social media satirist, Dr Medusa ( as she is fondly known as ), Madri sharedher evolution as a person, her view...

What if productivity and awareness aren’t mutually exclusive? What if cultivating mindfulness starts with micro moments and not longer retreats ?   In this enriching and practical conversation, PrachetaBudhwar asks Antar Nadam some topical questions about stress management, productivity, awareness in corporate setting and burn out. Nadam shares his profound insights and useful tips on how busy ind...

बाबा नागार्जुन, मुनव्वर राणा, प्रेमचंद से लेकर अमिताव घोष तक, पत्रकारिता से लेकर निर्देशन, विश्व सिनेमा से लेकर ओटीटी तक हमने हिंदी सिनेमा के बेहतरीन निर्देशक अविनाश दस के साथ कई आयामों पर बातचीत की. विदित विषयों के सिवा, जीवन की दुविधाओं, पीढ़ियों की अपने संघर्ष , लेखन की ज़िम्मेदारी से लेकर और बहुत कुछ मिलेगा इस एपिसोड में. तमाम तकनीकी दिक्कतों के बावजूद, आपतक इसे लाने का एक मात्र कारण इस बातचीत म...

What if karma isn’t about keeping scores but learnings? What if we hold much more sway over collective than we believe?   In this enlightening conversation, Pracheta Budhwar asks Dena Merriam some timeless and deep questions about existence, karma, world peace and more. Dena shares her profound insights on interfaith harmony, peace, karma, past lives, and the spiritual journey. Discover how love,...

Can we explore with compassion and travel with awareness without losing the fun part ? In this episode of ‘The Ultimate Inquiry’, Pracheta Budhwar sat down with with impact entrepreneur and travel writer Shivya Nath. They covered a range of deeply relevant and personal yet universal stories of resilience, connection and hope. Unlock the secrets of mindful travel, sustainable living, and profound h...

Does befriending uncertainty brings emotional well being ? Can we unlock the secret to find the space of sustained equanimity? In this episode of ' The Ultimate Inquiry ', Marketing professor and happiness researcher Raj Raghunathan explores with Pracheta Budhwar what truly drives emotional well-being at work and in life. He explains how emotions shape decisions, why uncertainty and even n...

What if who you think you are has nothing to do with who you truly are ? What if you don’t need to fix yourself—just stop identifying with your thoughts? In this powerful conversation, host Pracheta Budhwar sitsdown with spiritual teacher Jacqueline Maria Longstaff to explore what it truly means to awaken beyond the mind. Jacqueline shares her journey through Eastern and Western spiritual traditio...

In the age of noise, truth has become the quietest voice. What if finding truth in the post-truth era begins with just humility & common sense ? In this episode of The Ultimate Inquiry , host Pracheta Budhwar sits down with journalist and author Syed Zaigham Murtaza for a deeply reflective conversation on truth, culture, and the evolving role of media . From his childhood in Amroha to his jour...

Inclusion is common sense economics, yet a long road to fair representation and rights. In this thought-provoking episode, Parmesh Shahani ,an author, inclusion expert, and LGBTQ+ advocate opens up about his journey from growing up in Bombay to becoming a key voice for diversity, equity, and inclusion in India . In conversation with Pracheta Budhwar , he reflects on how LGBTQ rights have evolved ,...

What does it really mean to live an abundant life? How to stay sane in the overstimulated world ?In this episode of The Ultimate Inquiry, Ashwita Goel tracesher path from science to spirituality, sharing insights from her work as a healer, Reiki master, and hypnotherapist. In conversation with Pracheta Budhwar , she unpacks the deeper layers of healing, being, creativity, andabundance. They also b...

Does art and science together fuel true creativity? Canreligion and science really coexist? Do spirituality and science offer different, but complementary, ways of understanding the universe? In this episode of ' The Ultimate Inquiry ', host Pracheta Budhwar speaks with Gauhar Raza , renowned scientist, poet, and social thinker. They delve into the fascinating intersection of science, art,...

What if anger wasn’t destructive but a catalyst for change? Why women friendships are underrated in the world ? What’s the connection between food and spirituality ? In this episode of The Ultimate Inquiry, host PrachetaBudhwar speaks with Preethi Herman, a trailblazer in social activism and women empowerment. They explored the concept of 'the personal is political,' highlighting how indiv...

Who are you without the stories you tell yourself ? Is renunciation painful or blissful? Could life be really that simple ? Join our host Pracheta in conversation with Nithya Shanti. In this enlightening discussion, they cover a wide array of topics from the nature of reality versus perception to the very essence of our being. Also touching upon the illusion of control, the importance of playfulne...

Join our host Pracheta Budhwar in episode 0, as she shares the inspiration behind the podcast. This crisp episode is meant to give our audience a sense of who Pracheta is, the genesis behind the podcast and more.