Wisdom From The Smiling Panda

Final episode of the podcast ends with an inspiring tale of a ‘child singer’.

Through an incident from a Samurai’s life, we explore the seminal verse of the Bhagavad Gita and how it forms the basis of freeing us from stress and worry.

In this episode we dissect the dichotomy of pursuing material goals and the ones concerning the spirit. I discuss the 4 goals outlined by Vedic religion and why pursuing wealth is necessary while keeping in mind the goal behind it.

In this episode I discuss the concept of ‘Sadhana’ and give a six step plan to include in our daily life to gain strength to combat our problems.

In this episode, I draw a parallel between a footballer, Mario Balotelli and the great saint Valmiki. The result is an evergreen lesson for life. Do tune in. :)

In this 5 minute episode, I present a learning from the great Ramayana and Shri Rama on how to be more endearing to other people.

In this episode, I describe an incident from the life of Swami Srila Prabhupada and give you some tools to reflect upon your faith and what is the hallmark of a good faith.

Have you ever felt “touched” in your life? The right kind, the one that makes your heart swell with peace and humbles you. In this episode I talk about an experience of such kind and how we can distinguish between the right kind of touch. I also speak how we can use it well in our relationships. All this packed in just a 10 min episode!

If you’ve ever felt guilty on account of comparing your issues to someone else, this episode is for you.

What are the two timeless lessons that we can learn from Shri Krishna and Bhagavad Gita on personal interactions? Listen to this short episode to find out. If you like the episode, please do not forget to rate the podcast.

In this episode we discuss a folk tale associated with Ramayana. We try and connect that to infamous incident at the Oscars and ask ourselves a pertinent question.

In this episode, we learn how we can use the most simple form of yoga to create a feeling of joy in ourselves and spread it to others.

In this episode, I share why it is essential to have a meditative eating experience. Eating is integral to living, if done right, it can make you truly come alive. I quote a couple of verses from Gita that you can meditate upon before eating food. The verses I quote are 4.24 and 15.14.

In this episode I narrate to you a special story from the life of Ved Vyas which helps us reconcile with an ultimate truth about life: death!

Rumi said, what you seek is seeking you. The Upanishads take you a step ahead. Wondering what it is? Let this five minute story enlighten you.

In this episode we discuss the most misquoted and misunderstood verse from the Gita. We further try and understand the essence of Krishna’s wisdom on conscious action.

Jesus is a glorious historical figure revered by countless humans since centuries. Let us meet his mother in heaven and ask her about her opinion about her divine child ;)

I list out some practical steps we can take to boost our immunity and give ourselves a greater chance to beat the virus.

Listen to a potentially life-transforming story of how Narada and his interactions with two seekers can help us cultivate, surrender and patience.

A short and sweet reminder on how gratitude is the first step towards manifesting a happy life. I record this episode for a friend's virtual coaching program on manifestation. 

In this episode, I share a simple trick that can enhance your life experience using a basic life necessity, i.e., water :))

Ever screwed up in life and have no idea how to reconcile with your mistake?  Allow this episode to be of help! 😎  This episode is based on a blog called 'Art of Reconciliation' on wisdomfromthesmilingpanda.com. You can follow my blog for more wisdom-filled stories. 

If you have ever been afflicted with overthinking, allow this episode to present an interesting perspective from the life story of Jesus. Also, in this episode, I share when and why it is okay to delve in the past or the future. I additionally share tips on how to stay present—all under 10 minutes. 😎  If you are listening to this on Apple Podcasts, please do rate and review the podcast.&nbsp...

In today’s episode, we learn about the concept of Love Languages . Wouldn’t be it be cool to know how exactly you can feel more loved? To know about your love language, you can try the quiz below: For couples: Couples Quiz - The 5 Love Languages® For Singles: Singles Quiz - The 5 Love Languages®

A story of Mr and Mrs Verma demonstrates how grace can hoodwink even karma and bring abundance. 😎