Spirit Matters: Heart-Based Spirituality For Modern Seekers

Vajin and Abhinabha
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Have you been quietly doing your spiritual practice yet noticed how you’re going through the motions without really experiencing the thrill of spiritual growth? Spirit Matters is a spiritual growth podcast for modern seekers who feel stuck and looking for a heart-based spiritual approach. Each episode explores what it means to live in the present moment, cultivate a living spiritual practice, and surrender to the divine flow of life. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers and disciples of Sri Chinmoy. They have been following the path of the heart for over 25 years.

  1. FEB 3

    Stuck in your meditation practice? Try these 7 practical strategies today to regain freshness, inspiration and joy.

    Are you suffering from a dry period in your meditation practice? Does showing up on your meditation cushion begin to feel like a duty rather than a privilege? In this episode we give you 7 practical tips to change a stale spiritual practice into a fresh and blossoming experience that is new every day. Spirit Matters is a biweekly podcast for modern seekers where you learn how to stay inspired to grow spiritually and surrender to the Divine flow of life. At the end of this episode you’ll know: why comparing your progress to others quietly drains your inspirationthe difference between discipline and routine and how to apply the right intensity to your practicesolutions to midlife crisis and quiet despair in older age from the Vedic scripturesIn the episode we dive into the reasons why meditating (or any spiritual practice) often suffers from the law of entropy and diminishing returns. What can you do today to regain the inspiration and freshness you had in the beginning? We also talk about the seasons of life, a heart-based approach to life where you align yourself with the natural rythms of the universe to get more meaning and fulfilment out of life. You learn about the four stages of life as revealed by the Vedas and how they can still apply to seekers of truth in the  modern Western world without renouncing anything. Interested in more of our content? Check out our longform discussion about reincarnation:  https://open.spotify.com/episode/3hycstqfTp4uURpp3EfqX3 Chapters: [0:00 - 2:30] Introduction to Spiritual Staleness[2:30 - 4:45] Understanding Spiritual Staleness[4:45 - 7:00] Seeker Problem: Lifeless Meditations[7:00 - 9:15] The Eternal Student Mindset[9:15 - 11:00] Aspiration vs. Entropy[11:00 - 13:30] Faith in the Long Arc of Transformation[13:30 - 16:00] The Farmer Analogy[16:00 - 19:00] The Secret to Remaining Young[19:00 - 24:00] The Seasons of Life[24:00 - 30:00] The Indian System of Life Stages[30:00 - 37:00] The Role of Wisdom in Aging[37:00 - 45:00] Embracing Death as a Goal[45:00 - 57:00] Conclusion and Next Steps

    57 min

  2. JAN 8

    Why you are unhappy: you've ignored your conscience. | Spirit Matters, Ep.31

    Stop looking for your inner voice. It's called conscience and it's already talking to you. The problem is your mind is so loud, you don't hear it whisper. This episode tells you how you can. Spirit Matters is a biweekly no-nonsense podcast about mindfulness and spiritual growth for modern seekers. Three wins from this episode: Your conscience is your friend, not your judge. It wants you to succeed.Conscience is like a muscle. It needs to be trained to become stronger. We tell you how.You learn two practical techniques to deal with negative thoughts that arise during meditation.Most people are uncomfortable with their conscience. It's like that annoying friend that always points out your weaknesses and mistakes. We want you to change your mindset around conscience, so that it can start giving you more meaningful tasks. Tune in every other Thursday for a new conversation about spirit matters that help you grow into the best version of yourself. No fluff. No bluff. Just the right stuff. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers on the path of the heart. They have been meditating for over 25 years under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy. Both are accomplished runners and lead a dynamic spiritual life that combines meditation, sports, creativity and travel. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Conscience 00:18:00 Conscience as an Inner Voice 00:36:00 Cultivating and Sharpening Conscience 00:54:00 Conscience, Morality, and Intuition 01:12:00 Aligning with Conscience for Peace

    1h 27m

  3. 12/26/2025

    Your dreams WANT you to understand them! | Spirit Matters, Ep.30

    How to decode the sacred and symbolic messages of your dreams? Don't rely on dream interpretation books and sites! All the answers are within, but you have to open the right doors. Tune in to this episode to learn more. Spirit Matters is a biweekly no-nonsense podcast about mindfulness and spiritual growth for modern seekers. Three inspiring takeaways from this episode: How to use meditation to understand the meaning of your dreamsWhat are 'big dreams' and how can they change your life?How to maintain inspiration after a meditation retreat (yes, we dive into that one too!)Tune in every other Thursday for a new conversation about spirit matters that help you grow into the best version of yourself. No fluff. No bluff. Just the right stuff. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers on the path of the heart. They have been meditating for over 25 years under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy. Both are accomplished runners and lead a dynamic spiritual life that combines meditation, sports, creativity and travel. Listen to our episode about spiritual growth through imperfection . Learn more about our spiritual path of the heart. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Spiritual Dreams00:09:00 Maintaining Meditation Inspiration00:18:00 Symbolic Language of Dreams00:27:00 Role of Community in Spiritual Practice00:36:00 Integration for Holistic Development00:45:00 Understanding Nightmares00:54:00 Techniques for Dream Interpretation01:03:00 Dreams from Different Realms01:12:00 Soul's Role in Dream Protection01:21:00 Aspiration and Personal Transformation Keywords: spiritual growth, dreams, meditation, symbolic language, personal growth, community, integration, holistic development

    1h 27m

  4. 12/12/2025

    Why your gratitude diary is simply not enough. | Spirit Matters, Ep. 29

    You've heard that gratitude is powerful. But how does it actually turn into a spiritual practice? How do you get it to work its magic in your life? Spirit Matters is a biweekly no-nonsense podcast about mindfulness and spiritual growth by modern seekers for modern seekers. After this episode you'll know: why gratitude is the best strategy to overcome challengesthe concept of 'radical gratitude' which takes adversity as its fuel for growthhow the 'golden days mindset' allows you to experience life fully in the present moment.Tune in every other Thursday for a new conversation about spirit matters that help you grow into the best version of yourself. No fluff, no bluff. Just the right stuff. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers on the path of the heart. They have been meditating for over 25 years under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy. Both are accomplished runners and lead a dynamic spiritual life that combines meditation, sports, creativity and travel. Is 2026 your year for a spiritual breakthrough? Listen to our 'fan favorite' episode about the progress-based mindset. Learn more about our spiritual path of the heart. Chapters - 00:00:00 Introduction to Radical Gratitude - 00:03:00 Gratitude in Relationships - 00:09:00 Transforming Challenges with Gratitude - 00:18:00 Personal Anecdotes of Gratitude - 00:27:00 Gratitude and Spiritual Enlightenment - 00:36:00 The Cost of Gratitude - 00:45:00 Gratitude as a Spiritual Practice - 00:54:00 The Impact of Gratitude on Daily Life - 01:03:00 Gratitude and Personal Growth - 01:12:00 Embracing Life's Full Spectrum with Gratitude - 01:21:00 Conclusion and Reflections on Gratitude Keywords: gratitude, spiritual growth, well-being, resilience, positive mindset, gratitude practice, life experiences, personal growth, spiritual qualities, conscious appreciation, Sri Chinmoy

    1h 33m

  5. 11/26/2025

    The 5 strategies ANYONE can use to transcend the ego | Spirit Matters, Ep.28

    After countless hours of meditation are you still struggling with your ego? Then this episode is for you! Spirit Matters is a biweekly no-nonsense podcast about mindfulness and spiritual growth by modern seekers for modern seekers. Three powerful takeaways from this episode: Five practical strategies to overcome ego.A deep understanding where ego comes from and why it is a necessary tool in the game of life.How to develop your divine ego that connects you to the divinity in humanity. As sufi master Hazrat Inayat Kahn said, ego is like a magic shrub. Once you chop it down, it will pop up again in a more subtle form. In this episode we look at ways in which ego blocks our spiritual growth and what we can do about it. Tune in every other Thursday for a new conversation about spirit matters that help you grow into the best version of yourself. No fluff. No bluff. Just the right stuff. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers on the path of the heart. They have been meditating for over 25 years under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy. Both are accomplished runners and lead a dynamic spiritual life that combines meditation, sports, creativity and travel. Listen to our episode about running as a spiritual practice. Learn more about our spiritual path of the heart.

    1h 30m

  6. 11/12/2025

    Everybody's life is The Truman Show. | Spirit Matters, Ep.27

    Tune in every other Thursday for a new conversation about spirit matters that help you grow into the best version of yourself. No fluff. No bluff. Just the right stuff. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers on the path of the heart. They have been meditating for over 25 years under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy. Both are accomplished runners and lead a dynamic spiritual life that combines meditation, sports, creativity and travel. Listen to our episode about the progress-based mindset . Learn more about our spiritual path of the heart. Chapters: 00:00:00 Introduction to Maya00:09:00 Maya and The Matrix00:18:00 The Red Pill Journey00:27:00 Understanding Maya's Roots00:36:00 Maya's Influence on Perception00:45:00 Sri Chinmoy's Teachings on Maya00:54:00 Maya in Creation and Reality01:03:00 Spiritual Practices to Transcend Maya01:12:00 Maya in Daily Life01:21:00 Liberation and the Illusion of Maya Keywords: Maya, illusion, Indian philosophy, The Matrix, Sri Chinmoy, Sri Aurobindo, spiritual awakening, reality, consciousness, creation

    1h 31m
  7. Intuition: the algorithm of our soul | Spirit Matters, Ep. 26

    10/30/2025

    Intuition: the algorithm of our soul | Spirit Matters, Ep. 26

    Do you recognise that amazing moment when you just know something to be true? This episode is all about that magical voice of intuitive intelligence. Spirit Matters is a biweekly down-to-earth podcast about mindfulness and spiritual growth for modern seekers. Three takeaways from this episode: intuition as a gateway to the Akashic Records, the universe's own library of experience.the quantum physics inspired theory that intuition is your future self talking to you!why people that suffered from trauma or abuse are often highly intuitive.Quantum physics, morphic resonance and intuition may be closer tied than we think. In this episode we leave no stone unturned to dig out the secrets of intuition. Including our own intuitive experiences (which happened in the middle of a running race!). Tune in every other Thursday for a new conversation about spirit matters that help you grow into the best version of yourself. No fluff. No bluff. Just the right stuff. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers on the path of the heart. They have been meditating for over 25 years under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy. Both are accomplished runners and lead a dynamic spiritual life that combines meditation, sports, creativity and travel. Listen to our episode about the spiritual heart. And learn more about our own path of the heart. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Ancient Wisdom Thoughts 01:11 Understanding Intuition 06:00 The Role of Intuition in Decision Making 11:43 Distinguishing Intuition from Other Voices 17:17 Developing Intuition through Practice 23:09 Personal Experiences with Intuition 28:36 The Story of Intuition and Opportunity 30:36 Understanding Intuition: A Deeper Dive 31:41 The Universe and Intuition: A Cosmic Connection 36:18 Intuition Beyond the Mind: Higher Consciousness 40:07 Scientific Insights: Time and Intuition 44:40 The Nature of Belief: Intuition vs. Skepticism 47:00 Memory and the Akashic Records 53:09 Morphic Resonance and Intuition 56:54 The Master’s Awareness and Timing 01:00:11 Intuition in Animals and Healing 01:01:19 Personal Stories of Intuition 01:11:38 Accessing Intuition Through Meditation 01:17:11 The Role of Aspiration in Intuition Keywords intuition, spiritual growth, decision making, ancient wisdom, Sri Aurobindo, Sri Chinmoy, meditation, consciousness, personal stories, Akashic records, aspiration

    1h 27m

  8. 10/16/2025

    Trapped in your mind? This is how to reconnect to your heart to overcome negative thoughts and meditate on inner peace | Spirit Matters, Ep. 25

    Have you ever wondered what it means to be truly yourself? It has everything to do with being "in the heart". But what does that even mean? Spirit Matters is a biweekly no-nonsense podcast about mindfulness and spiritual growth for modern seekers. After this episode you'll know all about: the childlike vs. the childish mindsethow to be radically authentic (without having to paint your hair blue)the superpower of the heart to be Here and NowBecause today's world is so mind focused, we wanted to give a few cheers to the spiritual heart. This often overlooked element of our being has the keys to both our happiness and our sense of true authenticity. Tune in every other Thursday for a new conversation about spirit matters that help you grow into the best version of yourself. No fluff. No bluff. Just the right stuff. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers on the path of the heart. They have been meditating for over 25 years under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy. Both are accomplished runners and lead a dynamic spiritual life that combines meditation, sports, creativity and travel. Listen to our episode about the progress-based mindset . Learn more about the spiritual path of the heart we both follow. Chapters: 00:00 Exploring the Spiritual Heart 05:50 Rediscovering Childlike Wonder 11:31 The Heart vs. The Mind 17:14 Connecting with the Spiritual Heart 22:57 Qualities of the Heart 32:31 The Different Speeds of Life 37:22 Breaking Through the Mind Barrier 43:26 The Practice of Presence 46:46 The Heart's Role in Spiritual Growth 53:23 Experiencing Life Fully 58:41 The Value of Presence Over Documentation 01:01:49 Experiencing Places Beyond the Mind 01:04:21 The Magic of Ireland and Fairy Lore 01:10:24 The Heart's Lightness and Radical Authenticity 01:15:46 Intuition and the Heart's Guidance 01:27:28 Beauty, Nature, and the Heart's Connection Keywords: spiritual heart, meditation, heart vs mind, childlike wonder, emotional intelligence, heart qualities, connection, spiritual journey, heartfulness, self-discovery, enthusiasm, meaning, heart, intuition, authenticity, nature, spirituality, connection, mindfulness, personal growth, Sri Chinmoy

    1h 38m
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Have you been quietly doing your spiritual practice yet noticed how you’re going through the motions without really experiencing the thrill of spiritual growth? Spirit Matters is a spiritual growth podcast for modern seekers who feel stuck and looking for a heart-based spiritual approach. Each episode explores what it means to live in the present moment, cultivate a living spiritual practice, and surrender to the divine flow of life. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers and disciples of Sri Chinmoy. They have been following the path of the heart for over 25 years.

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