Advaita After Hours

Rajesh Ramanathan
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Casual conversations about how Spirituality and Vedanta impacts our day-to-day lives

  1. 2 APR.

    Meditation

    Hari Om, I am Rajesh Ramanathan and in today’s conversation, Narayanan and I delve into the multifaceted nature of meditation, exploring its purpose, challenges, and various techniques. We discuss the importance of quieting the mind, the journey of mindfulness, and the role of inquiry and surrender in deepening one's meditative practice. Through personal anecdotes and reflections, they highlight the transformative power of meditation in achieving calmness and self-awareness.

    32 min

  2. 20 FEB.

    Seva to Seva Bhava

    In today’s conversation, Narayanan, Shillika, Gopi, Neha and I reflect on the differences between seva and seva bhava – the importance of intentionality behind an act of seva. We delve into our experiences with bringing seva bhava into our personal and professional lives, and discuss how that has enriched us.

    41 min

  3. 14 FEB.

    Seva and Self Discovery

    In today’s conversation, Narayanan, Shruthi, Arjun, Shillika and I reflect on the concept of Seva (selfless service) and its profound impact on personal growth, self-discovery, and community engagement. Two high school students, Arjun and Shruti, share their experiences and insights on how engaging in service activities has shaped their identities, aspirations, and relationships.

    46 min

  4. 13 JAN.

    New Year Reflections

    In this New Year’s conversation, Narayanan, Shillika, Neha and I reflect on our spiritual experiences from last year. We explore the concepts of swadhyaya (self-study) and pravachana (teaching) while emphasizing the significance of recognizing the divine in everyday life.

    55 min

  5. 2025-11-30

    Thanksgiving: Gratitude and Food

    In today’s Post-Thanksgiving conversation, Narayanan and I reflect on saying thank you and living a life of gratitude. We discuss the role of food in our lives and dwell upon the meaning of three common slokas that are said before eating  –Brahmarpanam, Aham Vaishwanaro Bhutva and Annapurne Sadapurne.

    43 min

  6. 2025-11-27

    Saranagati, surrender and unconditional love

    Narayanan, Shillika and I reflect on the concept of Saranagati or surrender in the modern context. We talk about the relationship between surrender, ego and unconditional love.

    47 min

  7. 2025-11-23

    Hanuman and Surrender

    Hari Om, I am Rajesh and in today’s conversation, Narayanan, Gopi, Shillika and I reflect on a discourse by Swami Aparajitananda on the Sunderkand. We explore the lessons we can learn from Hanumanji around Bhakti (devotion), Jnanam (true knowledge) and Surrender.

    57 min

  8. 2025-11-21

    Ego and Leadership

    In today’s conversation, Narayanan, Kailash and I delve into the themes of ego and leadership. We explore the role of ego in decision-making, the importance of servant leadership, and the challenges of navigating promotions and raises. The discussion emphasizes the need for gratitude, acceptance, and finding meaning beyond external validation in one's career. Ultimately, we advocate for a leadership style that prioritizes the success of the team and the greater good over individual ego.

    54 min
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Casual conversations about how Spirituality and Vedanta impacts our day-to-day lives

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  • Skapad av
    Rajesh Ramanathan
  • Aktiva år
    2025 - 2026
  • Avsnitt
    13
  • Åldersgräns
    Barnvänligt
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    © 2025 Rajesh Ramanathan
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    Advaita After Hours
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