In this powerful conversation with author and researcher Ami Ganatra to uncover some of the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding the Mahabharata. If you want to understand the Mahabharata beyond television, popular mythology and modern interpretations, this episode is a must-watch. Watch till the end and decide for yourself: How much of the Mahabharata we know is actually from the original text?

In an online meeting with the Ramana Maharshi Foundation UK on 8th August 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

The Bhagavatam's longest avatar list gives each divine figure one verse. Sometimes two. When it reaches Krishna, it gives him ten. Canto 2, Chapter 7 surveys 23 lila avatars, the longest such list in the entire Purana. Sundar Gopal Das (Dr. Simon Haas), a Gaudiya Vaishnava scholar and author, reads it as a narrative table of contents: each avatar gets just enough detail to generate appetite for the full account in the cantos ahead. These stories are told, as the preceding verse puts it, so th...

How can we align ourselves to achieve perfect union with God?"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 the various qualities that a Vaishnava devotee cultivates which makes them very dear to God. This is elucidated via scriptural purport to the Lord Sri Krishna’s supreme teachings in the Bhagavad Gita (12.18-19)Talk given July

Who was Adi Shankaracharya, and why do so many consider him one of the greatest changemakers in Indian history? In this conversation, we explore the life, philosophy, and enduring legacy of Adi Shankaracharya from reviving Advaita Vedanta and re-establishing India's spiritual foundations to challenging misconceptions around Tantra and strengthening a shared civilizational identity. His influence continues to shape the way millions understand Dharma, consciousness, and the deeper questions of life.

In this deeply thought-provoking episode of Changemakers, we explore some of the most fundamental questions of human existence: Are we just chemicals… or eternal souls? Is reincarnation real? Can science explain consciousness? Why do most Abrahamic religions reject rebirth? What role can Bharat play in guiding a spiritually confused world? Swamiji dives into the timeless wisdom of Sanatana Dharma, explaining why human life is a rare opportunity to escape the cycle of birth and death. He

Ancient Hindu texts like the Mahabharata and Puranas warned of Kaliyuga—not merely as an age of cataclysmic destruction, but as the darkest era of moral confusion, where truth blurs into illusion and virtues fade into vices. In this eye-opening episode, we dive into why today's Gen-Z grapples with profound emptiness, relentless restlessness, and a deep sense of disconnection—from scrolling endlessly through social media highs that leave them hollow, to chasing material success without inner peace

🚨 Why are so many Hindus angry today? Why are people questioning India’s system, rising taxes, secularism, bureaucracy, and government control over temples? In this explosive episode of The Changemakers, we discuss some of the biggest issues shaping modern India today. 🇮🇳 This podcast dives deep into: 🛕 Hindu Temple Control 💰 Temple Money Controversy 📈 Rising Taxes In India ⚖️ Secularism Debate 🏛️ Bureaucracy & Judiciary Reforms 🕉️ Sanatan Dharma & Hindu Identity 🔥 Public Anger

अथ चतुर्विंशतितत्त्वोत्पत्तिप्रकारं वक्ष्यामः ।atha caturviṃśatitattvotpattiprakāraṃ vakṣyāmaḥ . Now we shall explain the evolution of the twenty-four factors. Aka - māyā ब्रह्माश्रया सत्त्वरजस्तमोगुणात्मिका माया अस्ति । brahmāśrayā sattvarajastamoguṇātmikā māyā asti . Depending on Brahman, maya exists, which is of the nature of the three qualities of sattva, rajas and tamas. Evolution of the five elements ततः आकाशः सम्भूतः । आकाशाद् वायुः । वायोस्तेजः । तेजस आपः । अभ्धयः

Dear Choose Happy Community,Pain and discomfort are part of being human, but sometimes our minds add another layer of suffering. One difficult experience can become a spiral of mental anguish when we keep identifying with the thoughts and stories around it. This teaching invites us to notice when the mind is piling more suffering onto what is already difficult. With awareness, we can create space between the experience itself and the additional suffering our minds may create.Here’s one of our

God’s Own Land: Sacred Landscape, Pilgrim Economy and Religious Change in the Ganga Himalaya(Lever Press, 2026)follows the tectonic shift from traditional religious pilgrimage in the early twentieth-century to contemporary pilgrim tourism, in which ever-burgeoning visitor numbers have brought both benefits and challenges to the Garhwal region of India—the source of Hindu India’s sacred river, the Ganges. Despite Hinduism’s regional and sectarian variation, India’s Garhwal Himalaya region is one the

🚨 Why are so many Hindus angry today? Why are people questioning India’s system, rising taxes, secularism, bureaucracy, and government control over temples? In this explosive episode of The Changemakers, we discuss some of the biggest issues shaping modern India today. 🇮🇳 This podcast dives deep into: 🛕 Hindu Temple Control 💰 Temple Money Controversy 📈 Rising Taxes In India ⚖️ Secularism Debate 🏛️ Bureaucracy & Judiciary Reforms 🕉️ Sanatan Dharma & Hindu Identity 🔥 Public Anger

Kumbh Mela is the world's largest spiritual gathering, drawing millions of devotees, saints, and seekers from across the globe. But what makes it so special? In this episode of Changemakers, we dive deep into the history, rituals, and hidden mysteries of Kumbh Mela. From the ancient legends behind its origins to the sacred rituals that define it, we explore why this event has captivated minds for centuries. How does the media portray Kumbh, and what stories remain untold? Is there a deeper spiritual

India's Biggest Threat Isn't China or Pakistan, so what is it? Hindus Must Watch This Before It's Too Late In this thought-provoking podcast, we explore why India's youth are being targeted through ideology, culture, education, media, and historical narratives. Is the biggest challenge facing India coming from outside its borders, or from within society itself? We discuss: Why India's youth are being targeted The battle for culture, identity, and civilization How nations are weakened from within

The future of Hindus is under threat, and history may already be repeating itself. In this intense conversation on The Changemakers Podcast, we explore how entire civilizations changed within decades — from Pakistan and Afghanistan to Bangladesh — and what lessons Hindus must learn from history. Swami Vighyananand shares powerful insights on Hindu identity, cultural survival, global perception, conversion, political awareness, and why many Hindus still fail to recognize the dangers of complacency.

Hanna Williams joins the WTF podcast to unpack an 11-year tantric journey: aggressive non-dualism, Shaktipat initiation, and the volatile tenderness of guru-disciple life. They cover kitchen seva, sangha conflict and repair, meme culture as modern sutra, and the daily discipline of japa and devotion.The conversation moves between raw personal stories and practical spiritual tools—how to hold paradox, cultivate intimacy with reality, and let grace and practice transform ordinary suffering into

Take a trip up and down the subway stairs with Ram Dass as he explores the seven chakras, why this moment in history is ripe for fourth chakra work, and how he escaped the mainline reality trip.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 transformation can change the world—one heart at a

Our wonderful friends from Colorado and fellow movie clubbers Kari and Mitchel Kusek join us as negotiations to stop the war of all wars continue.Everyone is here! From everyone supporting the Pandavas to everyone supporting the Kauravas- everyone is having their say on whether peace should still be an option and how to go about making it happen.Sanjaya returns discombobulated after delivering his message to the Pandavas and shares their response and counter offer of just five villages. Everyone

In this episode of WTF (Wisdom, Tantra, Freedom), hosts Vishnudev and Nataraj Chaitanya unpack the many meanings of dharma, sharing from the Bhagavad Gita to the lived reality of following the Shakti. They explore how dharma differs from morality, how practice and teacher-guidance shape awakening, and why surrender and community matter. Conversations touch on karma, grace, ashram life, and practical tools like abhyasa and vairagya, offering a candid, sometimes humorous look at the costs and gifts of

What does a Hindu Rashtra really mean? Is it compatible with democracy, and what vision does it hold for India’s future? In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the ideas presented in “The Hindu Manifesto”—a civilizational framework that proposes rebuilding society based on the timeless principles of Sanatan Dharma. Our guest shares his remarkable journey from being an IIT graduate to embracing the path of renunciation, dedicating his life to the revival of Hindu thought and values. Through