Belonging in the Diaspora: A Dharmic View on Identity, Citizenship, and Seva In this episode of BAPS Better Living’s Dharmic Life episode, Dhawal and Kashyap discuss identity and belonging as diaspora Hindus in North America. They explore how immigrants often feel tension between preserving Hindu practices and fitting into Western society, with Kashyap sharing experiences growing up as the only Hindu in his Alabama school and feeling embarrassed about rituals. Framing the conversa...

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 25th July 2026, Michael explains Uḷḷadu Nāṟpadu verse 13 and Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 542, and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements at Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that

What practices constitute the spiritual journey leading up to the attainment of Bhakti Yoga?"Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world.In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains in descending order the gradual processes available to all levels of devotees to reach the highest perfectional stage of life: Bhakti Yoga. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri

Link to lyrics: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/shyama-shyam-dhaam-vrindavan-ss2026Live recorded kirtan during the 2026 Sadhana Shivir from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - श्यामा-श्याम धाम वृंदावन, सरस प्रेम-रस विपिन बहावत । śhyāmā-śhyāma dhāma-vṛindāvana, sarasa prema-rasa vipina bahāvataSinger - Chirag BhaiyaComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If

Dear Choose Happy Community,Grief can feel overwhelming. It can make you wonder if you’ll ever feel like yourself again. But what if your tears weren’t a sign that you’re falling apart? What if they’re a reflection of how deeply you’ve loved?This teaching reminds us that we don’t have to fear grief or rush past it. We can honor the love beneath our sorrow, stay present with ourselves and those we care about, and keep taking the next step. Even in the hardest moments, you can rise, stand firm, and

The Mahabharata, Volume 8(U Chicago Press, 2026) is atranslation of the twelfth book of The Mahābhārata,an epic tale of history and kingship, reinforced with legends, romances, and metaphysical, theological, and ethical teachings written in Sanskrit 1700 or more years ago. The Book of Peace is focused particularly on the ways people can escape the cycle of rebirth and realize sublime beatitude by way of saving knowledge or yoga meditation or devotion to God Viṣṇu-Nārāyaṇa. Supported by an extensive

Brahma describes the entire process of creation and then admits he cannot know the Lord. His response to that admission is not silence. It is song. Canto 2, Chapter 6 continues the Virat Rupa meditation from the previous chapter, but shifts the emphasis. Where chapter 5 asked what the cosmic form is, this chapter asks what it generates: the faculties of the human body, each mapped to a presiding deity, each tied to the wider cosmos through what the Vedic tradition calls bandhus, hidden corres...

Link to Lyrics: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/aho-hari-ohu-din-kab-ayihaim-ss2026Live recorded kirtan during the 2026 Sadhana Shivir from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song: अहो हरि ! ओहू दिन कब ऐहैं । Aho Hari! ohū dina kaba aihaiṁSinger: Swami MaheshvaranandComposer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer: Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or

Send us Fan Mail Greetings Dear Listeners, in this episode DD host Pratyaksh Pai is in conversation with Sw. Vandana Jyothi who spent most of her life in service of Guruji Sadguru Sant Keshavadas and still continues to do so. Through this fascinating conversation, we all get a glimpse into the sacred bond between a Guru & Disciple. Such wonderful personal memories and anecdotes were revealed that most (if not all) would find inspiring, enlightening, and heartwarming. We certainly ho...

Join US Congressman Pete Sessions as he shares his story of visiting India. In this candid conversation with Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami, Congressman Sessions shares his deep regard for India’s culture and people. He shares his experiences seeing the industry, creativity, and especially the spirituality of the people. He talks about his experiences meeting His Holiness Mahant Swami Maharaj and the deep impact it left on him. In this episode, explore how spirituality helps us trans...

Recorded LIVE at Convergence in Minneapolis, MN on July 3, 2026. Friends, we were really lucky to do a live recording of this episode at Convergence 2026 in front of an audience! #CVG2026We do apologize for the background sound that was outside of our control for this episode. The running theory is that it was the Reverend Matt Kessen causing a ruckus in the neighboring room.  Fellow podcaster and friend, Aaron King, joins us we go back to the moment when Shiva opens up his third eye and turns the

In an online meeting with Ryan on 13th July 2026, Michael answers questions about Bhagavan Ramana's teachings.This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from  MediaFire. Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available on Amazon: By

Ram Dass explores playing your part on all of the stages that life presents, then answers questions about the significance of dreams, preventing detachment from turning into laziness, dealing with burnout in institutional structures, and more.Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This episode is supported by Omega Institute. Like the Be Here Now Network, Omega believes that personal

What practices constitute the spiritual journey leading up to the attainment of Bhakti Yoga?"Dharma in Practice" is a series of talks given by world-renowned guru Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya with an emphasis on how to practice the Vedic tradition in today's world.In this episode, Sri Acharyaji explains in descending order the gradual processes available to all levels of devotees to reach the highest perfectional stage of life: Bhakti Yoga. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri

In an online meeting with the San Diego Ramana Satsang (ramana-satsang-sd@googlegroups.com) on 12 July 2026, Michael answers various questions about Bhagavan’s teachings.This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube. A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Advertisement-free videos on the original writings of Bhagavan Ramana with explanations by Michael James can be accessed on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are

Link to lyrics and ambient mix: https://www.radhakrishnaprem.com/p/darshan-dena-nand-dulare-ss2026:Live recorded kirtan during the 2026 Sadhana Shivir from Shree Raseshwari Radha Rani Temple of JKP Radha Madhav Dham, Austin, TX.Song Credits:Song - Darshan dena Nand dulare! दर्शन देना नन्द दुलारे !Singer - Sushree Rameshwari Devi JiComposer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji MaharajLyrics Composer - Jagadguru Shree Kripalu Ji Maharaj This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 7th July 2026, Michael explains Guru Vācaka Kōvai verse 541, and then answers questions on Bhagavan Ramana's teachings. This episode can be watched as a video on YouTube.  A more compressed audio copy in Opus format can be downloaded from MediaFire. Michael's explanations on the original works of Bhagavan can be watched free of advertisements on our Vimeo video channel. Books by Sri Sadhu Om and Michael James that are currently available

आत्मा तर्हि कः ?सच्चिदानन्दस्वरूपः । सत्किम् ? कालत्रयेऽपि तिष्ठतीति सत् । चित्किम् ? ज्ञानस्वरूपः । आनन्दः कः ? सुखस्वरूपः । एवं सच्चिदानन्दस्वरूपं स्वात्मानं विजानीयात् । ātmā tarhi kaḥ ? saccidānandasvarūpaḥ . satkim ? kālatraye’pi tiṣṭhatīti sat . citkim ? jñānasvarūpaḥ . ānandaḥ kaḥ ? sukhasvarūpaḥ . evaṃ saccidānandasvarūpaṃ svātmānaṃ vijānīyāt . Then what is the self? It is of the nature of existence, consciousness, bliss. What is existence? That which remains unchanged in the three