Modern Day Spirituality

Manav Dharam
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Modern Day Spirituality Podcast by Manav Dharam brings together people from all walks of life to share personal insights and real-life experiences on what spirituality means today. Each episode explores topics like life’s purpose, inner strength, mindfulness, mental wellbeing, and authentic happiness. Rather than focusing on rituals or beliefs, it’s about practical wisdom, connection, and living with awareness. If you're seeking clarity, peace, or a deeper sense of self in a noisy world, this podcast is for you.

  1. 1d ago

    Walking into happiness: A 77-year old’s story, born from tragedy | Guest: Veena

    At 77, Veena Vohora has just published her first book. But the story of how she got here begins not with inspiration — it begins with loss, a bomb blast, and a single line from a scripture that changed everything. Veena moved from Kenya to London, spent 28 years in spiritual practice under ManavDharam, and was asked by her Guru to write a book long before she believed she could. This is that story.   In this episode: 00:00 — Introduction: Meet Veena Vohora, 77, Kenya to London  01:50 — Where the spiritual journey began — losing her sister in a car accident  02:50 — Her husband survives a bomb blast. Veena asks: "Where is God?"  03:13 — The exact moment she opened the Granth Sahib and read the words "Do you need a Guru?"  04:55 — Finding her Guru in Nairobi — and what happened the very next day  06:30 — Her initiation and the first words that came out of her mouth  08:20 — 28 years of practice — how it has changed the way she faces everything  09:30 — The book: Walking into Happiness — how it came to be  10:40 — Why Guru Maharajji asked her to write it — and why she kept saying she couldn't 11:47 — A cold February morning, a walk in the park, and the moment it all began to flow 14:00 — What happiness actually means — and why material things always disappoint  20:00 — "The companion is within us all" — understanding the permanent vs the temporary 22:50 — How seva (selfless service) connects directly to happiness  25:00 — Veena's message to anyone taking their first steps toward spiritual happiness  28:00 — Why she believes now is the most important time to be alive and searching   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you.    -New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST  🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language.  To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish.    📩 For suggestions or questions: podcast@manavdharam.org     Disclaimer The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.   About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

    Walking into happiness: A 77-year old’s story, born from tragedy | Guest: Veena

  2. Aug 5

    The Hidden Strength in Letting Go | Guest: Janvi & Ravi

    You sit down to meditate. And within seconds, every thought you've been avoiding all day comes flooding in. Why does that happen , and what do you do about it? In this episode, Janvi, a cancer radiographer from Leicester, and Ravi, a Nepali chef and student based in the UK, open up about the real struggle of letting go - emotionally, spiritually, and in everyday life.   In this episode: 00:00 — Introduction: Janvi and Ravi  01:10 — What does "letting go" actually mean? First reactions  03:00 — Ravi: why the mind gets stuck when faced with too many choices  05:00 — The avocado analogy — how small decisions reveal our attachment  06:30 — Why sitting in silence invites every thought you've been ignoring  08:40 — Janvi: how she lets go of emotions every day treating cancer patients  09:45 — The insight most people miss — you're already letting go without knowing it  13:00 — The piece of paper analogy — how holding on quietly becomes unbearable  19:00 — Social media, Instagram and why scrolling makes letting go harder  21:00 — Ravi on losing his father and becoming a people pleaser to feel worthy  23:00 — The role of faith — what got Janvi through losing her dad  24:00 — Janvi: "His teachings gave me the click that I was going to be okay"  26:00 — Is it selfish to prioritise your spiritual journey?  29:00 — Ravi: "Even if you go to the mountain, you take the same mind with you"  33:00 — The daily reminders that make letting go a practice, not a one-time event  42:00 — Ravi: "I'd still be in Nepal if I hadn't let go"  43:00 — The closing insight: you're not losing something, you're opening a new door   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you.    -New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST  🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language.  To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish.    📩 For suggestions or questions: podcast@manavdharam.org     Disclaimer The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.    About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

    The Hidden Strength in Letting Go | Guest: Janvi & Ravi

  3. Jul 29

    Meditation kept me calm in a life - threatening situation | Guest: Sanoj Thapa (UK)

    What keeps you calm when everything around you falls apart? Sanoj Thapa is a 35-year-old RAF aircraft engineer based at RAF Odiham, a Gurkha's son, and a young father, and in this episode he shares how a meditation technique he learned through Manav Dharam kept him composed during a military deployment where there was imminent threat to life. Everyone around him panicked. He didn't. But this conversation goes much deeper than that moment. Sanoj opens up about growing up Nepali in Britain, navigating identity and culture shock at 15, carrying a three-generation military legacy, and how spirituality became the thread that holds it all together. In this episode: 00:00 — Introduction & who is Sanoj Thapa 01:00 — Life as an RAF Chinook engineer  01:42 — How Nepali heritage shaped his spiritual outlook  03:10 — The Swasthani Puja — a 31-day ritual his family has practised for generations  08:35 — Three generations of Gurkhas: what his grandfather taught him at age 6  10:52 — Resilience in the military and in meditation — why they're the same thing  13:00 — Moving to the UK at 15 — culture shock, identity and finding spirituality  15:00 — How seva (selfless service) changed his life  17:02 — The deployment. Imminent threat. Everyone panicked. He didn't.  18:22 — Raising his daughter Saisha — how much spirituality is too much?  21:20 — Why this generation of young Nepalis needs spirituality more than ever  23:45 — Ego, humility and why meditation keeps bringing him back down  35:12 — Balancing Nepali identity, Gurkha legacy and British society  37:10 — How spirituality became the common thread through it all   Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you.    -New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST  🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language.  To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish.    📩 For suggestions or questions: podcast@manavdharam.org     Disclaimer: The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.   About Us:  Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

    Meditation kept me calm in a life - threatening situation | Guest: Sanoj Thapa (UK)

  4. Season 2 Trailer

    Modern Day Spirituality Podcast - Season 2 Trailer

    Ever wondered what spirituality really looks like in your everyday life? "Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam" brings together diverse voices to explore just that.This trailer offers a sneak peek into conversations that dive deep into meaningful topics like discovering your life's purpose, harnessing willpower, finding happiness, and cultivating mental peace. You'll hear authentic stories from people sharing their personal journeys and the quiet, profound shifts they've experienced. Forget dogma; this podcast is about genuine human connection and the timeless wisdom that emerges when we come together with truth and intention.Disclaimer:The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners.

  5. 08/27/2025

    Spirituality in the 21st Century | Guests: Darshna & Konpal (UK)

    Guests: Darshna & Konpal (UK) Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam In this episode of the Modern Day Spirituality Podcast by Manav Dharam, host Kavi explores the meaning of spirituality in the 21st century with guests Darshna and Konpal. Together, they discuss how spirituality helps us stay calm and grounded in a fast-paced, technology-driven world, and share how their personal journeys with Manav Dharam brought peace, resilience, and acceptance. Topics include: The Oxford definition of spirituality and why it matters today Navigating the balance between material life and spiritual growth Spirituality vs. religion: similarities and differences The role of faith and trust in uncertain times Real-life stories of transformation through Manav Dharam Follow and tune in every Wednesday for more conversations that bring you closer to your true self.

    Spirituality in the 21st Century | Guests: Darshna & Konpal (UK)

  6. 08/20/2025

    Mental Well-Being in Modern Life

    Guests: Veena & Vinai Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam In this powerful episode, Veena and Vinai open up about the realities of mental well-being in our modern world. Through honest conversations and personal stories—including surviving the aftermath of a bomb blast—they highlight how spirituality and meditation provide strength, clarity, and a sense of togetherness. Topics include: Defining mental well-being in today’s worldMeditation as a daily recharge for the mind and soulThe balance between technology use and inner peaceParenting children in the digital ageRecognizing the subconscious patterns that shape usA real-life story of resilience guided by inner energyHow Manav Dharam fosters inclusiveness and spiritual strength This episode is a reminder that while negativity may exist, we can learn to dilute it with positivity, awareness, and connection to the energy within. Follow and tune in every Wednesday for more conversations that bring you closer to your true self.

    Mental Well-Being in Modern Life

  7. 08/13/2025

    Is Being Good Enough? | Guests: Darshna & Chandni (UK)

    Title: Is Being Good Enough? Guests: Darshna & Chandni (UK) Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam In this heartfelt episode, Darshna and Chandni share their reflections on what it truly means to “be good” in today’s world. Guided by their spiritual journey with Manav Dharam, they discuss how kindness, intention, and self-awareness shape our understanding of goodness beyond societal definitions. Topics include: Why the definition of “good” is always subjectiveThe difference between being good and doing goodHow emotions and patience affect our choicesThe role of intention in compassion and kindnessCan self-care and selfishness serve a greater good?How spirituality helps us see the bigger pictureWhy doing good is a reward in itself Whether you’re questioning what it means to live a good life or exploring the balance between morality and spirituality, this episode invites you to reflect deeply and discover your own truth. Subscribe and tune in every Wednesday

    Is Being Good Enough? | Guests: Darshna & Chandni (UK)

  8. 08/06/2025

    Happiness | Guests: Simi & Sunny (UK)

    Finding True Happiness in a Fast-Paced World Guests: Simi & Sunny Host: Kavi | Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam In this heartful and grounded episode, Simi and Sunny from the UK join host Kavi to explore the meaning of happiness in today’s modern world. Through their personal experiences, they reveal how true joy comes not from external pleasures, but from a deeper connection with the self through spiritual practice. Topics include:• Defining happiness beyond temporary highs• How spirituality offers lasting inner peace• Letting go of anger, stress, and external pressure• The role of meditation in everyday life• Learning from the teachings of a living spiritual master Whether you’re chasing short-term happiness or yearning for deeper fulfillment, this episode offers clarity, compassion, and a new way of looking at joy. Subscribe and tune in every Wednesday.

    Happiness | Guests: Simi & Sunny (UK)
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Modern Day Spirituality Podcast by Manav Dharam brings together people from all walks of life to share personal insights and real-life experiences on what spirituality means today. Each episode explores topics like life’s purpose, inner strength, mindfulness, mental wellbeing, and authentic happiness. Rather than focusing on rituals or beliefs, it’s about practical wisdom, connection, and living with awareness. If you're seeking clarity, peace, or a deeper sense of self in a noisy world, this podcast is for you.

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  • Creator
    Manav Dharam
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Manav Dharam
  • Show Website
    Modern Day Spirituality