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Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
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About Sadhviji: Recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by U.S. President Joe Biden, Sadhviji is a revered spiritual leader, bestselling author, captivating motivational speaker. A beacon of light and testament to the spiritual power of selfless service, Sadhviji occupies a unique space in matters not only spiritual, but in business, personal, and environmental, and uplifts all she comes into contact with. Originally from Los Angeles, and a graduate of Stanford University, Sadhviji is a renunciate monk (sanyasi) with a PhD in psychology who has lived at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, for nearly three decades. Sadhviji's website: www.sadhviji.org Sadhviji's new memoir: https://www.HollywoodToTheHimalayas.com Connect with Sadhviji: Instagram:  Main: https://www.instagram.com/sadhvijiHindi: https://www.instagram.com/Sadhviji.HindiSpanish: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sadhvijiIG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhvijiX: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawatiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswatiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati Talks: TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxYqIjqwHucTimes of India Speaking Tree: http://www.speakingtree.in/sadhvibhag… Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh: Website: https://www.parmarth.orgX/FB/Instagram/YouTube: @ParmarthNiketan  Initiatives & Programmes:GLOBAL INTERFAITH WASH ALLIANCE: https://www.washalliance.orgDIVINE SHAKTI FOUNDATION: https://divineshaktifoundation.org/INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL: https://www.internationalyogafestival.org    

  1. 5d ago

    Ep92. What Stands Between You and Freedom? - Freedom Within Retreat, UK

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! This special episode was recorded live on the final day of The Freedom Within Retreat at De Vere Horsley in the UK, as Sadhviji brings together some of the central teachings of the retreat and asks us to look honestly at what we may still be holding onto. What does it really mean to forgive? How can we let go of pain without pretending that what happened was okay? And how do we know when something that once served us has now become a burden standing between us and our freedom? Drawing on her own experience, Sadhviji shares a deeply personal story about learning to release anger and pain, and offers a different understanding of forgiveness: not as absolving someone else, but as recognising that “I deserve to be free.”  She also explores dharma and the courage to live according to our own truth, even when it doesn't align with what others expect from us. And as the retreat comes to a close, she offers practical ways to carry these teachings into everyday life — through Neti Neti, moments of remembrance, and two simple questions that can help us pause before getting swept away by our habitual reactions. Tune in to hear Sadhviji explore:  What forgiveness really means — and what it does not mean  Why holding onto anger can keep us from our own freedom  How to let go without denying, excusing or minimising what happened  Why living your dharma can be one of the greatest gifts you give to others  The importance of allowing people to discover their own unique path  How Neti Neti can help us remember who we are beneath our roles, stories and identities  Simple ways to bring remembrance into the ordinary moments of our day  The question: “Is there an alternative?” How to step out of habitual reactions and create space for a different response  The question: “Is it worth it?” How to recognise when something we are carrying is no longer serving us  What we can consciously choose to put down as we leave the retreat A final invitation to ask yourself: What am I still holding onto that may have served a purpose once, but is now standing between me and freedom? If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

  2. Oct 19

    Ep91. Acting from Love: Dharma, Surrender & the Power of Choice - Freedom Within Retreat, UK

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! This special episode was recorded live on Day 2 of The Freedom Within Retreat at De Vere Horsley in the UK, where Sadhviji explores what it means to live our dharma — to act in the world while staying connected to the deeper truth of who we are. What does surrender really mean? How do we work with anger without suppressing it or allowing it to control us? And how can we respond to the suffering and injustice we see in the world without adding more anger, hatred and division? Drawing on the Bhagavad Gita, the wisdom of yoga and Vedanta, and her own experiences, Sadhviji explores the relationship between surrender, action, love and dharma. She reminds us that surrender isn't giving up — it is recognizing what is and isn't in our hands, and offering the results of our actions to the Divine.  She also explores anger as a signal rather than something to repress, and how love can become the deeper, more sustainable energy behind meaningful action. From working with difficult emotions to becoming more conscious of our thoughts, she offers practical ways to create space between what arises within us and how we choose to respond.  Tune in to hear Sadhviji explore:  What it really means to live according to dharma  Why surrender is an act of strength rather than giving up  What is and isn't within our control  Why attachment to the results of our actions creates suffering  How to work with anger without suppressing it  Why anger can be a signal that action is needed  How love can become a more sustainable energy for change  The connection between spiritual practice and meaningful action  How meditation helps us create space between a thought and our response  Why our thoughts aren't necessarily true simply because they arise in our minds  How to recognise the voices and impressions we've internalised throughout our lives  Working with emotions as “windows” into greater self-awareness  How our individual actions can create ripples of healing rather than harm A reflection on what it means to be while doing — to remember the ocean while fully living as the wave. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

  3. Oct 12

    Ep90. Choosing the Higher Good: Path of Shreyas & Preyas - Freedom Within Retreat, UK

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! This special episode was recorded live on Day 2 of The Freedom Within Retreat at De Vere Horsley in the UK, where Sadhviji explores one of the most important questions on the spiritual path: what actually makes us happy? We spend so much of our lives chasing the next thing we believe will make us happy—more money, success, recognition, experiences, relationships, possessions, or simply the next little hit of pleasure. But what happens when we begin to look more deeply at where lasting joy really comes from? Drawing on the wisdom of yoga and Vedanta, as well as insights from modern science, Sadhviji explores the difference between wanting and happiness, and why constantly reaching for the next moment can keep us from experiencing the one we are actually in. She also explores the mind through the ancient metaphor of the chariot, the three challenges of the mind and the practices that help us work with them. The session culminates in the story of Nachiketa from the Katha Upanishad and the distinction between shreyas, the path of what is ultimately good for us, and preyas, the path of what feels good in the moment. Tune in to hear Sadhviji explore:  Why the things we think will make us happy often don't  The difference between wanting, pleasure and true happiness What modern science can teach us about the brain's desire and reward pathways  Why constantly anticipating the next moment can keep us from the present  The ancient chariot analogy and what it teaches us about the senses, mind and higher wisdom  The three challenges of the mind: mal, vikshepa and avaran How Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Gyan Yoga help us work with the mind  Why dharma, purpose and meaning offer a deeper source of joy  The story of Nachiketa and his encounter with Yama  The difference between shreyas and preyas How to bring this teaching into the choices and decisions we make every day A beautiful invitation to look at the choices in front of us and ask: What is truly for my highest good? If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

  4. Oct 5

    Ep89. What Does It Really Mean to Be Free? - Freedom Within Retreat, UK

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! This special episode was recorded live on Day 1 of The Freedom Within Retreat at De Vere Horsley in the UK, where Sadhviji invites us to explore what it really means to be free. What is keeping us stuck? Our roles, responsibilities, relationships, fears, regrets, habits and emotions can all become places of identification. But what might it feel like to move through life without being bound by them? Drawing on the wisdom of Vedanta, Sadhviji introduces the retreat’s central teaching of “yes, and”—yes, we are the Divine, and yes, we are here to fully live our human lives. Through the metaphor of the ocean and the wave, she explores how we can remember our deepest nature while still embracing our individual lives, responsibilities and dharma. Sadhviji also explores the nature of awareness and the witness, inviting us to notice the difference between our thoughts, emotions and experiences and the deeper awareness that witnesses them. She introduces the ancient practice of Neti Neti—“not this, not this”—as a pathway to discovering what lies beyond our identification with the body and mind. Tune in to hear Sadhviji explore:  What it means to experience the freedom of who we are The central teaching of “yes, and” Why freedom does not mean rejecting our human lives  The ocean and wave metaphor for understanding our Divine nature  How our roles, thoughts, emotions and attachments can become forms of bondage  Why we are not our thoughts, emotions, memories or personality  The difference between being the seer and the seen The power of cultivating the awareness of the witness The ancient practice of Neti Neti—“not this, not this”  What the Bhagavad Gita teaches about remembering the Divine while fulfilling our dharma  How remembering our deeper nature can transform the way we live our human lives A beautiful beginning to a weekend of going deeper into the question at the heart of the retreat: What does it mean to be truly free? If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

  5. Sep 28

    Ep88. Living the Sacred Daily: Devotion, Discipline, and Inner Alignment

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this grounding and practical episode, Sadhviji responds to questions about integrating spirituality into everyday life while navigating inner conflict and external limitations. The episode begins with reflections on maintaining a living connection with the Divine amid daily responsibilities and distractions. Sadhviji then addresses the challenge of practicing spirituality without the support of a local spiritual community, offering ways to remain rooted and inspired even when walking the path largely alone. The conversation also turns inward, exploring the tension between ambition and inaction—when thoughts, values, and aspirations feel misaligned with behavior. Sadhviji shares insight on how peace and happiness arise not from force or guilt, but from clarity, discipline, and compassionate self-understanding. Finally, the episode offers guidance on meditation itself, including where attention should rest and whether meditation alone is sufficient or best supported by japa and other spiritual practices. Tune in to hear reflections on these important questions: How can a connection with the Divine be maintained in day-to-day life?How can one deal with the lack of a spiritual community in their hometown?When thoughts and actions feel misaligned—ambitious at heart but inactive in practice—how can peace and happiness be achieved?Where should attention rest during meditation, and is meditation enough or should japa and other practices also be included?Join us for a thoughtful conversation on devotion in daily life, inner discipline, and building a spiritual practice that is both grounded and sustaining. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

  6. Sep 21

    Ep87. Finding Hope After Upheaval: Healing, Acceptance, and Living with Uncertainty

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply compassionate episode, Sadhviji responds to questions that arise when life changes suddenly and nothing feels certain anymore. The conversation begins with guidance on finding inspiration, hope, and purpose after a series of traumatic and life-altering events. Sadhviji offers perspective on how to meet pain without losing meaning, and how healing can unfold even when life does not return to what it once was. Sadhviji then addresses the profoundly personal experience of receiving and living with a cancer diagnosis, sharing spiritual insight on acceptance, fear, and inner strength in the face of illness. The episode concludes with reflections on uncertainty itself—how to live, trust, and remain present when the future feels unknown. Tune in to hear reflections on these deeply human questions: How do we embrace uncertainty?How do I accept a diagnosis of cancer with courage and grace?How can I find inspiration, hope, and purpose after traumatic life-changing events?Join us for a gentle and heart-centered conversation on resilience, surrender, and discovering light even in life’s most difficult moments. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

  7. Sep 14

    Ep86. Brain Defenders: How to Protect Your Brain, Shape Your Future & Live with Greater Awareness - A Conversation with Dr David Perlmutter

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special episode, Sadhviji sits down with renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the science of brain health and the powerful role we each play in protecting our brains. Dr. Perlmutter joins Sadhviji to discuss his new book, Brain Defenders, and why the greatest threat to our brain health may not be something outside of us, but the choices we make every day. Together, they explore the connection between metabolism, inflammation and the brain's immune system, including the role of microglial cells and how factors such as diet, blood sugar, exercise, sleep, stress and our environment can influence brain health. They also look at why protecting the brain isn't simply about preventing cognitive decline—it is about preserving our ability to think, remember, connect, meditate, create and fully experience our lives. The conversation also opens a beautiful bridge between modern neuroscience and ancient spiritual wisdom. Sadhviji and Dr. Perlmutter discuss how our responses to stress affect the brain, how meditation and yoga can help change those responses, and how the choices we make today can quite literally help shape our future. Tune in to hear them discuss:  What are the brain's microglial cells, and why are they so important to brain health?  How do blood sugar, metabolism and inflammation affect the brain?  Why does protecting brain health need to begin decades before cognitive decline appears?  What role do diet, exercise, sleep and stress management play in defending the brain?  How does chronic stress affect the brain, and why does our response to stress matter?  Can meditation, yoga and spiritual practice help protect the brain?  Are our genes our destiny, or are we able to influence the future of our brain?  What can neuroscience teach us about karma, free will and the choices we make today? This is a powerful conversation about agency: the understanding that while we may have predispositions we cannot control, we also have an extraordinary capacity to influence the health of our brain through how we live, think, eat, move and respond to the world around us. 📖 Dr. David Perlmutter's new book, Brain Defenders, is available at BrainDefenders.com. Join Sadhviji and Dr. Perlmutter for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of neuroscience, lifestyle and spirituality—and a reminder that we can each become the architect of our brain's destiny. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

  8. Sep 7

    Ep85. Understanding the Divine: Mantras, Meditation, and Discovering Your Spiritual Path

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji responds to heartfelt questions that naturally arise as we begin or deepen our spiritual journey. The episode opens with an exploration of the nature of the Divine, inviting listeners to move beyond limited definitions and into a more expansive understanding of sacred presence. Sadhviji then addresses the emotional experiences that often surface during or after meditation and chanting, offering insight into why tears may arise and what they signify on the spiritual path. This conversation also speaks to a common concern among seekers who feel drawn to many mantras and forms of the Divine. Sadhviji shares guidance on how to honor that connection while learning to focus devotion and spiritual practice. Finally, the discussion turns to the profound questions of swadharma and spiritual calling—how to recognize one’s true nature and discern the spiritual path that is most aligned for each individual. Tune in to hear answers to these soulful questions: Who is the Divine, and how can the sacred be understood beyond form and name?Why do emotions and tears arise during or after meditation and chanting?If there is a connection to many mantras and Gods, how can focus be brought to one?How can swadharma be discovered?How does one know which spiritual path is meant for them?Join us for a gentle and illuminating conversation on devotion, discernment, and walking a unique spiritual path with trust and clarity. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

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About Sadhviji: Recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by U.S. President Joe Biden, Sadhviji is a revered spiritual leader, bestselling author, captivating motivational speaker. A beacon of light and testament to the spiritual power of selfless service, Sadhviji occupies a unique space in matters not only spiritual, but in business, personal, and environmental, and uplifts all she comes into contact with. Originally from Los Angeles, and a graduate of Stanford University, Sadhviji is a renunciate monk (sanyasi) with a PhD in psychology who has lived at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, for nearly three decades. Sadhviji's website: www.sadhviji.org Sadhviji's new memoir: https://www.HollywoodToTheHimalayas.com Connect with Sadhviji: Instagram:  Main: https://www.instagram.com/sadhvijiHindi: https://www.instagram.com/Sadhviji.HindiSpanish: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sadhvijiIG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhvijiX: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawatiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswatiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati Talks: TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxYqIjqwHucTimes of India Speaking Tree: http://www.speakingtree.in/sadhvibhag… Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh: Website: https://www.parmarth.orgX/FB/Instagram/YouTube: @ParmarthNiketan  Initiatives & Programmes:GLOBAL INTERFAITH WASH ALLIANCE: https://www.washalliance.orgDIVINE SHAKTI FOUNDATION: https://divineshaktifoundation.org/INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL: https://www.internationalyogafestival.org    

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  • Creator
    Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    92
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    Clean
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