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BAPS Better Living
Inspiring well-being and harmony in daily life through enlightening spiritual discourses. (1) DISCOURSES: spiritual talks by learned swamis as well as experienced devotees. (2) DIALOGUES: question-answer sessions. (3) MEDITATIONS: affirmations and thoughts to help guide our own minds. (4) INSIGHTS: insightful elaborations of simple spiritual concepts.
Episodes
106 episodes
Inspired Series: Purpose in Uncertainty with Amar Chollera
Amar Chollera is an entrepreneur and global business operator whose life spans multiple continents - from growing up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to studying at UCLA and building a career across the U.S., UAE, and East Africa. Throug...
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The Self, Found in God (Part 2) | Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami | Windows into Wisdom
In Part 2 of Windows into Wisdom, Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami takes us deeper into a transformative insight - The self can be discovered through association with God. Rather than constructing identity from the outside in, spiritua...
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Beyond Labels: Who Are We, Really? (Part 1) | Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami | Windows Into Wisdom
In this episode of Windows into Wisdom, we sit down with Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami to explore a powerful spiritual question: are we truly the identities we have built around ourselves? We often define ourselves by our c...
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Finding Balance Through Medicine, Motherhood & Creativity with Dr. Hemali Patel
In this episode BAPS Better Living: Inspired, we sit down with Dr. Hemali Patel - neurologist, educator, mother, and children’s book author - whose journey is rooted in resilience, representation, and spiritual grounding. H...
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Dharmic Life - Rooted and Relevant
What does it mean to live your values with confidence in a constantly changing world? In this episode of Dharmic Life by BAPS Better Living, Palak and Akshara share heartfelt reflections on how faith, family, and community ...
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Inspired Series - Roma Patel
In this episode, we sit down with Roma Patel, Digital Risk & AI Lawyer, to explore how humility and self-awareness can help shape authentic leadership. Roma shares how humility isn’t about shrinking yourself - it’s about staying cent...
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Dharmic Life - Why Having It All Isn't Enough
In this episode of Dharmic Life by BAPS Better Living, we explore a question many people quietly wrestle with: What do you do when you have achieved all the material success you had aimed for, yet still feel unfulfilled? Jo...
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Inspired Series - Darshan Patel
In this episode of Inspired on the BAPS Better Living, Dr. Jamin Brahmbhatt sits down with Darshan Patel - public servant, entrepreneur, and lifelong learner - for a thoughtful conversation on purpose, service, and intentional...
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Dharmic Life - Voices that Shape Us
In this thoughtful episode of The Dharmic Life Podcast, Palak and Akshara unpack a timely theme: our environment - what we eat, what we watch, and whom we spend time with - silently shapes who we become. Starting with a relatable story about ki...
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Dharmic Life - Gift of Second Chances
In this episode of the Dharmic Life series by BAPS Better Living, co-host Dhawal sits down with Dr. Deven Patel to explore the transformative power of second chances - how forgiveness, gratitude, and spiritual wisdom can help us heal, ...
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Living a Life of Service in Medicine and Beyond with Ria Soni
In this episode of Inspired on the BAPS Better Living Podcast, we sit down with Ria Soni - physician, social entrepreneur, and advocate for women’s health - to explore what it truly means to live a life of service in medicine and ...
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Mastery, Not Balance | Pujya Chaitanyamurtidas Swami | Windows Into Wisdom Series
In this episode of Windows Into Wisdom, Pujya Chaitanyamurtidas Swami explores a powerful shift in perspective - from striving for “balance” to embracing mastery of life’s deeper rhythms. Why chase equilibrium...
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Karma Yog | Pujya Yogananddas Swami | Windows Into Wisdom Series
In this episode of Windows into Wisdom, Pujya Yogananddas Swami explores the essence of Karma Yoga - the art of living a life free from stress and frustration. Can peace truly coexist with productivity? C...
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Rethink - Redesign - Rebuild | Pujya Gnanvatsaldas Swami | Windows Into Wisdom Series
In this episode of Windows into Wisdom, Pujya Gnanvatsaldas Swami invites us to look within and rediscover the power of purposeful living.Through insightful reflections shared at the BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in San Jose, California,...
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Tradition as Technology: Bridging Ancient Wisdom with Modern Life - Biren Gandhi
In this episode of the Inspired Series on the BAPS Better Living Podcast, we sit down with Biren Gandhi - entrepreneur, author, and technologist - to explore how timeless traditions can serve as modern technologies for resi...
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29:52
Leading with Grit: Rina Jariwala’s Journey from Struggling Student to Corporate Executive
In this episode of the Inspired Series on the BAPS Better Living Podcast, we sit down with Rina Jariwala, Chief Operating Officer of Fundbox, to explore what it means to lead with grit and purpose. With over 25 years of corporate exper...
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Value-Added Life in Tech by Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami
Technology may add speed to your life, but values add direction.” In this inspiring talk, Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami shares how to lead a purposeful, value-driven life in today’s fast-paced tech world. Blending spiritual wisdom with real-world...
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Dharmic Life - Tackling Anxiety
In this episode of the Dharmic Life series on the BAPS Better Living Podcast, co-hosts Dhawal and Yogesh dive into the complex topic of anxiety—how it manifests in our everyday lives and how we can navigate it through a spiritual lens....
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Dharmic Life - The Power of Small Moments
In the inaugural episode of the 'Dharmic Life' series on the BAPS Better Living Podcast, hosts Dhawal and Kashyap explore how to find greater happiness, joy, and peace by elevating everyday moments and mundane interactions. They reflect on the ...
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Paradoxes of Life: A Journey Towards Value-Based Living by Harsh Pandya
Two wolves live within us all—one driven by joy and values, the other by fear and desire. In this episode, we explore the three paradoxes of life—happiness, achievement, and relationships—and how embracing a value-based life can resolve them. B...
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Silent Strength: Leading Without Power
What if leadership could become a spiritual practice — one that brings fulfillment to your work and uplifts the people around you? We often think power is what makes us effective leaders — whether as managers, parents, or mentors. But there’s a...
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26:34
“Healing From Deep Trust Wounds” by Mahima Dave
Discover the transformative journey of healing deep trust wounds in this episode of BAPS Better Living. Mahima Dave shares her personal experience of overcoming betrayal and insecurity by fostering a deep connection with God and her Guru, His H...
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9:11
“Making Sense of the Unexpected” by Sneha Patel
Explore how to make sense of life's unexpected turns. From personal anecdotes to the wisdom of His Holiness Pramukh Swami Maharaj, we delve into the power of embracing uncertainty, letting go, and finding peace in the belief that everything hap...
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10:51
"Inner Peace Through Values" by Yogesh Patel
Discover timeless wisdom and find inner peace with this latest podcast episode. Join us as we uncover practical insights from ancient scriptures that inspire modern living and everlasting peace. Journey back to ancient northwest India, wh...
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"Mandirs - Beacon of Inspiration" by Mahima Dave
Dive into the soulful journey of devotion, dance, and self-discovery! Join on one individuals journey unraveling the profound impact of mandirs on their life's pivotal moments. From the vibrant rhythms of traditional Indian dances to the tranqu...
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