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Live Vedanta

Chinmaya Mission Niagara

A podcast on high thinking and happy living with Vivek Gupta.

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00:12:53

⛰️ Dedication Leads to Selfless Living | Essential...

Live Vedanta ·

2025/12/11

Chapter 3, Verse 9 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita explores the theme of dedication, as Shri Krishna explains that our attitude in action matters just as much as our intention. By engaging in selfless and dedicated actions, we dissolve the ego and sense of separation, experiencing true freedom—while selfish actions only deepen our limitations. ➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and

00:14:00

🕊️ True Independence Comes From Within | Essential...

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2025/12/02

The Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is a powerful roadmap -- and on this season, we're exploring its essential verses. On this episode, we explore Chapter 2, Verse 55. Here, Prince Arjuna asks about the experience of a still intellect, and Shri Krishna explains that it comes from fulfilling one's responsibilities with dedication. By renouncing all desires, the ego dissolves into the Spirit, leading to contentment, completeness, and the experience of Independent Joy.➡️ To maximize your experience of this

00:16:01

😌 Being Present with Actions | Essential Verse 5

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2025/11/25

On this season of Live Vedanta, we're distilling the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into its 70 essential verses. In Essential Verse 5 -- from Chapter 2, Verse 47 -- Shri Krishna shifts from teaching about our Real Nature and the nature of change to explaining the importance of fulfilling our responsibilities. When our intention is focused solely on right action—not results or inaction—we cultivate quietude, purity, and freedom from restlessness, laziness, and inertia.➡️ To maximize your experience of this

00:17:38

🌈 Our Nature Is Joy | Essential Verse 4

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2025/11/18

On this season of Live Vedanta, we're distilling the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into its 70 essential verses. In Essential Verse 4 -- from Chapter 2, Verse 11 -- we learn that our True Nature is Joy. By detaching from the finite—whose transient nature causes grief—we overcome sadness, anxiety, and dejection. ➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook

00:27:14

🤲🏽 Change Begins by Surrendering | Essential Verse 3

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2025/11/11

On this season of Live Vedanta, we're distilling the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into its 70 essential verses. In Essential Verse 3 (Chapter 2, Verse 7), we explore the theme of fearlessness as Arjuna, overwhelmed by the thought of war, turns to Divinity for clarity and guidance. When we admit that relying solely on intellect hasn’t shown us our purpose, we open ourselves to spiritual growth by becoming humble disciples.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE

00:17:30

🌱 Face Fear by Choosing to Grow | Essential Verse 2

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2025/11/04

Let's unlock our personal transformation through the second Essential Verse (Chapter 1, Verse 25). Prince Arjuna faces a powerful dilemma on the battlefield, torn between fighting against and alongside his own kith and kin. This teaching shows how life's challenges—especially in relationships—can be opportunities for self-development, growth, and rising above fear. On this season of Live Vedanta, we're distilling the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita into its 70 essential verses.➡️ To maximize your experience

00:12:16

⛓️‍💥 Freedom Through Responsibility | Essential Verse 1

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2025/10/28

Imagine the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita distilled into its 70 essential verses. Let's unlock our personal transformation through the first Essential Verse (Chapter 1, Verse 1). This chapter centers on the theme of fear, which arises from selfishness and attachment. By fulfilling our responsibilities selflessly, we move from a sense of division toward Oneness with Infinity.➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating

00:05:36

Introducing Essential Love

Live Vedanta ·

2025/10/21

Imagine the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita distilled into its 70 essential verses. On this season of Live Vedanta, let's unlock our personal transformation through Essential Love. ➡️ To maximize your experience of this season, we encourage you to request your FREE copy of the Essential Love eBook. Incorporating accessible translations and practical application, the eBook accompanies each episode with additional ways to learn, synthesize, and reflect on key insights.RESOURCES + LINKS❤️ Get on our monthly

00:30:06

A Back To School Series: Q&A with Vivekji for...

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2025/10/14

This is Part 4 of our 4-part Back to School Series on Live Vedanta. In this special episode, Akshaya sits down with Vivekji to answer real questions from both students and parents about navigating the transition to college life. From letting go with love as children leave for university, to choosing the right opportunities on campus, to staying true to one’s values amidst peer pressure - this conversation is filled with practical guidance and grounded wisdom. Vivekji also addresses questions around

00:32:55

A Back to School Series: A Meaningful Day In The Life

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2025/10/07

This is Part 3 of our four-part back-to-school series on Live Vedanta. In this episode, recent college graduate Raj Sureka engages in a heartfelt conversation with Shashiji, a longtime Chinmaya Mission sevika and Vedanta teacher. They explore how students can practically incorporate Vedantik principles into everyday academic life—from navigating social and extracurricular commitments to cultivating stillness and discipline amidst chaos. The discussion is filled with personal stories, grounded

00:37:01

A Back To School Series: Facing Challenges In College

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2025/09/30

This is Part 2 of our back-to-school series on Live Vedanta. For many, the transition to college can bring more freedoms, a unique opportunity to find one’s passions and to explore one’s career interest, but it can also be a challenging time for many. Here Juhi Kotwani will chat with Brni. Kritikaji, who shares her guidance on how to navigate and respond to the challenges of failure from the lens of Vedanta.Brahmacharini Kritika Chaitanya was born in Toronto, Canada. After studying International

00:35:04

A Back To School Series: Living Away, Staying...

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2025/09/26

This is Part 1 of our 4-part A Back to School Series on Live Vedanta. From navigating loneliness and evolving friendships to maintaining family connections from a distance, this conversation offers Vedantik tools for clarity and self-rootedness during young adulthood. Whether you're starting college or simply stepping into a new chapter, this episode reminds you that even through change, you can grow with intention and connection. In this episode, Sumanji sits down with Akshaya to explore what it

00:17:12

Puja (To Revere)

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2025/09/09

This final episode centers on Puja (To Revere)—honoring true greatness in a way that humbles the ego and uplifts the spirit. Reverence starts with active listening, evolves to active reflecting, then actively living by the example of the wise. A true Guru, or guide, helps us be happier, and in turn, raise happier children.Interested in registering for our live, virtual course with Vivekji and other guides? Visit http://bit.ly/cmn-2025.In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on

00:24:22

Pranidhana (To Devote) and Santosha (To Smile)

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2025/09/02

Pranidhana is the practice of devotion—shifting from parenting through personal identity to parenting as an instrument of the Divine. This path unfolds through satsang (inspiration), lower seva (service with struggle), sadhana (inner work), and finally, Higher seva (selfless service). Santosha, invites us to smile – arising when our actions are offered with sincerity and trust, leading to a calm, joyful presence in parenting. Together, these practices invite us to parent with less control and more

00:25:12

Shaucha (To Organize) and Tapa (To Discipline)

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2025/08/26

Shaucha (To Organize) is about more than just physical cleanliness—it's the practice of creating external order to support inner clarity and peace. By organizing our spaces, schedules, and influences, we create a calm foundation for family life. Tapa (To Discipline) builds on this by channeling that order into resilience, helping us and our children grow stronger and more present, even in discomfort.Interested in registering for our live, virtual course with Vivekji and other guides? Visit

00:21:27

Satya (Non-Compromising) and Svadhyaya (To Understand)

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2025/08/19

Satya (non-compromising) is about staying true to your highest values, choosing not to compromise them for lesser desires. Practicing Satya means approaching others with curiosity rather than judgment. Svadhyaya (to understand) teaches that understanding yourself is the key to understanding others. This can be nurtured through daily reflection, solitude, and mindful practices.In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on Courageous Caregiving through Vibhishana Gita. These discourses

00:21:16

Brahmacharya (Non-Indulgence) and Asteya...

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2025/08/12

Brahmacharya, or non-indulgence, involves maintaining a sattvic (peaceful) state by avoiding excessive comfort and staying physically active with mindful practices like japa. It encourages using convenience as a tool, not a trap. Asteya, or non-arrogating, goes beyond not stealing to include humility—acknowledging that we are part of a greater whole.In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on Courageous Caregiving through Vibhishana Gita. These discourses are from our Parenting

00:23:35

Ahimsa (Non-Harming) and Aparigraha (Non-Possessing)

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2025/08/06

In order for us to be able to care for others, we must first care for ourselves by letting go of practices such as self-criticism and doubt. Ahimsa (non-harming) is not only about refraining from causing harm to others - it also applies to ourselves. By switching from having a reactive mind to a more reflective intellect, we can make choices that support our needs instead of our wants. Focusing on convenience over comfort fosters the idea of aparigraha (non-possessing) and helps us prioritize peace

00:24:05

Shama (Quietude)

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2025/08/02

When one is alone, their true thoughts, actions, and feelings show through. Through self-awareness, inquiry, and growth, one can let go of the constant thoughts and embrace the stillness of the mind. Unitasking, using planners, and undertaking more meaningful engagements can help us stop overthinking and shift our energy to grow.In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on Courageous Caregiving through Vibhishana Gita. These discourses are from our Parenting Culture community, a space

00:19:21

Achala (Steadiness)

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2025/07/28

In our self-development journey, the only way for one to grow from darkness or negativity, to the light or positivity is through achala (steadiness). In order for us to follow through on recognizing what is right, we need to create a clear and steady mind that is not overwhelmed but is instead inspired. In this season of Live Vedanta, we are sharing insights on Courageous Caregiving through Vibhishana Gita. These discourses are from our Parenting Culture community, a space for seekers striving to be

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