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Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati

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. 3d ago

    Ep73. Addiction, Anxiety, and Anger: Finding Freedom, Peace, and Emotional Balance

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply insightful episode, Sadhviji addresses some of the most pressing inner struggles of our time—addiction, overthinking, anxiety, and anger. The episode begins with a compassionate exploration of addiction, examining whether true freedom is possible and what it really takes to break free—not just from substances or habits, but from the deeper patterns that bind the mind. Sadhviji then turns to the challenge of overthinking and anxiety, offering practical wisdom on how to quiet the mind, move out of constant mental loops, and return to a place of inner steadiness and peace. The conversation also explores anger—why it arises, why so many techniques fail to address it at its root, and the simple yet powerful approach Sadhviji uses to transform it into awareness rather than reaction. Finally, Sadhviji weaves these themes together, reminding us that true freedom is not about controlling life, but about mastering our inner responses with consciousness and compassion. Tune in to hear reflections on these essential questions: How can someone successfully come out of addiction? Is true freedom possible?How do we deal with overthinking and anxiety?There are so many methods to control anger—what technique truly works?Join us for a grounding and empowering conversation on breaking free from inner patterns, calming the mind, and cultivating lasting emotional balance. 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...

    47 min
  2. Jun 8

    Ep72. Destiny, Karma, and Free Will: Understanding Effort, Failure, and Responsibility

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this thought-provoking episode, Sadhviji explores some of the most complex and often confusing questions about destiny, karma, and human choice. The episode begins by examining whether everything in life is truly pre-destined, and how to understand repeated failure—whether it is a sign to give up or an invitation to grow, persevere, or realign.  Sadhviji then reflects on the influence of planetary alignments, clarifying the role astrology may play in our lives while placing karma and conscious action at the center of spiritual responsibility. The conversation also dives into the deeper workings of the karmic cycle, addressing the painful and universal question of why bad things happen to good people. Finally, Sadhviji brings clarity to the relationship between destiny and accountability, explaining why individuals are still responsible for their actions even if life unfolds according to a larger cosmic order. Tune in to hear reflections on these essential questions: Is everything in life pre-destined, and if I fail repeatedly, should I give up?How do planetary alignments influence our lives, and what role does karma play?How does the cycle of karma work, and why do bad things happen to good people?If everything is pre-destined, why are people held accountable when they do wrong?Join us for a clarifying and grounding conversation on fate and free will, effort and surrender, and living responsibly within life’s greater design. 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...

    42 min
  3. Jun 1

    Ep71. Creating a Conscious Future: The 5Cs for a Better World - Live from Boston

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode from Boston, Sadhviji shares an inspiring talk from the Conscious Future Society Conference, speaking to young leaders and students from Babson College. In this energizing and forward-looking session, Sadhviji explores what it truly means to create a conscious future—not just through external innovation, but through inner transformation and aligned action. She introduces five essential pillars—the 5 Cs—as a guide for building a more compassionate, sustainable, and awakened world: connection, courage, creativity, compassion, and consciousness. Each one becomes a pathway not only for personal growth, but for meaningful impact in the world. Sadhviji invites students to look beyond conventional definitions of success and instead root their ambitions in purpose, awareness, and service. Through relatable insights and practical wisdom, she shows how the next generation can lead with heart while shaping the future with clarity and intention. This talk is both a call to action and a reminder: the future is not something we inherit—it is something we consciously create. Join us for this uplifting and empowering conversation on leadership, purpose, and the power we each hold to build a more conscious world. 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...

    22 min
  4. May 25

    Ep70. Unraveling the False Self: A Meditation into Truth — Live from Boston Vedanta Study Circle

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special meditation episode from Boston, Sadhviji guides a deeply introspective and transformative practice with the Vedanta Study Circle. In this gentle yet powerful session, she invites us to begin the inward journey of peeling back the layers of false identity—the roles, labels, and stories we have come to believe define us. With clarity and compassion, Sadhviji guides listeners toward a deeper recognition of their true essence: whole, unchanging, and inherently free. Through stillness, awareness, and inquiry, this meditation becomes a space to release identification with the external and return to the truth of who we are beyond the mind and ego. The practice concludes with the sacred recitation of the Asato Ma Sad Gamaya mantra, invoking a movement from untruth to truth, from darkness to light, and from limitation to the realization of the infinite Self. Join us for this grounding and expansive meditation, and experience the quiet unfolding of your deepest, most authentic nature. 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...

    22 min
  5. May 18

    Ep69. Gyan That Heals: The Wisdom That Frees the Heart — Live from Boston Vedanta Study Circle

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode from Boston, Sadhviji shares a deeply moving satsang with the Vedanta Study Circle on the transformative power of gyan—true spiritual knowledge that heals from within. In this profound talk, Sadhviji explores how our deepest pain does not come from circumstances alone, but from misunderstanding who we truly are. When we are caught in patterns of identification, attachment, and limited thinking, we experience suffering as real and overwhelming. Through the light of gyan, Sadhviji reveals a different path—one in which knowledge becomes not just intellectual, but deeply experiential. This is the wisdom that dissolves confusion, softens emotional wounds, and reconnects us to our essential nature: whole, free, and untouched by life’s fluctuations. Drawing from the timeless teachings of Vedanta, she guides listeners toward a deeper recognition of the Self, where true healing arises not from changing the world around us, but from seeing clearly within. Join us for this intimate and illuminating conversation on the healing power of wisdom, and discover how true knowledge can bring peace, clarity, and lasting inner 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...

    45 min
  6. May 11

    Ep68. The 5 Pillars of Vedic Wisdom for a Healthy, Successful and Meaningful Life: Live from San Miguel de Allende

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode from San Miguel de Allende, Sadhviji shares a rare and beautiful evening of satsang from Centro Cultural Yoga Devanand as part of the Yoga & Wellness Festival. In this deeply inspiring talk, Sadhviji unveils the 5 pillars of Vedic wisdom for living a life that is not only healthy and successful, but also deeply meaningful and aligned with truth. For those who have longed to journey to Rishikesh—the sacred home of yoga on the banks of Ganges River—this evening offers a unique opportunity to experience its essence without crossing the world. Through her presence, storytelling, and spiritual insight, Sadhviji brings the living energy of this sacred land directly into the hearts of those gathered. Blending ancient teachings with modern relevance, she guides listeners through timeless principles that support inner balance, conscious living, and a deeper connection to the divine within. Her words uplift, awaken, and remind us that the peace and fullness we seek are already present inside us. This intimate gathering, Sadhviji’s only offering in San Miguel during the festival, becomes more than a talk—it is an experience of connection, grace, and spiritual remembrance. Join us for a powerful and heart-opening exploration of Vedic wisdom, and discover how to live with greater clarity, purpose, and inner fulfillment. 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...

    1h 26m
  7. May 4

    Ep67. Mastering the Mind - The Yogic Path to Inner Freedom: Live from Tulum, Mexico

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode from Tulum, Sadhviji shares a deeply transformative talk from IKAL Tulum Hotel, alongside beloved teacher Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa and her vibrant training community. What if the mind wasn’t something to fight—but something to understand? In this powerful session, Sadhviji explores the true nature of the mind and why so much of our suffering does not come from life itself, but from the way the mind interprets and reacts to it. Caught in cycles of worry, judgment, and overthinking, we lose touch with the peace that is already within us. Drawing from decades of living and teaching in the Himalayas, Sadhviji offers profound yet practical wisdom on how to shift our relationship with the mind—not by suppressing it, but by observing, understanding, and ultimately mastering it. She guides listeners toward a more conscious way of living, where awareness replaces reactivity, and inner freedom becomes possible even in the midst of life’s challenges. Join us for this grounding and illuminating conversation on the yogic path to mastering the mind, reclaiming inner peace, and living with clarity, presence, 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...

    54 min
  8. Apr 27

    Ep66. The Foundations of Conscious, True and Authentic Relationships: Live from Tulum, Mexico

    Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode from Tulum, Sadhviji shares a heartfelt and illuminating talk from IKAL Tulum Hotel, alongside beloved teacher Gurmukh Kaur Khalsa and her beautiful training community. In this deeply grounding session, Sadhviji explores the true foundation of conscious, authentic relationships—not as something that begins with others, but as something that begins within. The talk opens with a powerful reflection on self-awareness: understanding who we truly are beyond roles, expectations, and external validation. Sadhviji reminds us that we are already whole, complete, and divine—and that lasting, healthy relationships can only emerge from this inner knowing. She then expands into how our relationship with ourselves shapes every connection we experience, influencing how we love, communicate, and show up with others. Rather than seeking fulfillment externally, she invites us to embody fullness within, allowing relationships to become expressions of truth rather than attempts to fill a void. Finally, Sadhviji shares insight on how conscious relationships are cultivated—with presence, awareness, and alignment—offering a path toward deeper connection, authenticity, and love rooted in truth. Join us for this intimate and inspiring conversation on self-awareness, inner wholeness, and the true essence of conscious relationships. 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...

    1h 18m

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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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