Life 360

Varun Vashistha
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This podcast is about transformation of lives by knowing it well. There are endless reasons why people want to transform their lives. You might be motivated to get out of debt, become financially independent, gain more control over your life, spend more time with family, travel more, focus more on your passion or reduce your stress (like me). The more you learn about yourself, the better equipped you’ll be to design a lifestyle truly unique to your values, needs, abilities and motivations. Let’s podcast...

Episodes

  1. 12/25/2024

    Raj Yoga

    Welcome to today's podcast of Life 360 on Raja Yoga, this is the fifth and last episode of this season. Raj Yoga is one of the four main paths of Hindu thought to achieve happiness. Raja yoga is the path of mental and physical control. It is also known as Ashtanga yoga, which means the eight limbs of yoga. These eight limbs include Yama (ethical standards), Niyama (self-discipline), Asana (physical postures), Pranayama (breathing techniques), Pratyahara (withdrawal of senses), Dharana (concentration), Dhyana (meditation), and Samadhi (transcendence). The practice of Raja yoga involves the control of the mind and the senses through the eight limbs of yoga. The first two limbs, Yama and Niyama, focus on ethical standards and self-discipline. The next two limbs, Asana and Pranayama, focus on physical postures and breathing techniques to purify the body and prepare the mind for meditation. The following two limbs, Pratyahara and Dharana, involve the withdrawal of the senses and the concentration of the mind on a single object. The final two limbs, Dhyana and Samadhi, involve the practice of meditation and the attainment of a state of transcendence or oneness with the universe. The practice of Raja yoga can lead to a sense of inner peace and happiness. By controlling the mind and the senses, one can overcome negative emotions such as anger, greed, and jealousy. This can lead to a deeper sense of self-awareness and understanding of oneself and the world around us. In addition to the eight limbs of yoga, Raja yoga also emphasizes the importance of a Guru or a spiritual teacher. A Guru can provide guidance and support in the practice of Raja yoga and help the student to overcome obstacles on the path to self-realization. In conclusion, Raja yoga is a path of mental and physical control that can lead to inner peace and happiness. By practicing the eight limbs of yoga and working with a Guru, one can purify the mind, control the senses, and attain a state of transcendence or oneness with the universe. Thank you for listening to today's podcast on Raja yoga, and we hope that it has provided you with a deeper understanding of this path and its potential for achieving happiness.

    3 min

  2. 12/25/2024

    Karma yoga

    Welcome to today's podcast of Life 360 and the forth episode on Karma Yoga, one of the four main paths of Hindu thought to achieve happiness. Karma yoga is the path of selfless action or service. It involves performing one's duties without attachment to the results of those actions. The goal of Karma yoga is to purify the mind and eliminate the ego, which is the source of all suffering. The practice of Karma yoga is rooted in the concept of karma, which means the law of cause and effect. Every action has consequences, and those consequences can either be positive or negative. Karma yoga emphasizes the importance of performing actions with the right intention, without expecting any reward or recognition for those actions. The practice of Karma yoga involves three key principles - Nishkama Karma, Yajna, and Seva. Nishkama Karma refers to performing actions without any desire for personal gain or reward. Yajna involves offering one's actions as a sacrifice to a higher power or the universe. Seva refers to selfless service to others without any expectation of reward or recognition. In Karma yoga, the focus is on performing actions with a sense of detachment and selflessness. It is not about what one does but rather how one does it. Even simple actions like cooking, cleaning, or serving others can be transformed into acts of Karma yoga when performed with the right intention and attitude. The practice of Karma yoga can lead to a sense of inner peace and happiness. By performing selfless actions, one can purify the mind, reduce the ego, and develop a sense of detachment from the material world. This can lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the world around us. In conclusion, Karma yoga is a path of selfless action and service that can lead to happiness and inner peace. By performing actions with the right intention and attitude, one can purify the mind and develop a sense of detachment from the material world. This can ultimately lead to a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe. Thank you for listening to today's podcast on Karma yoga, and we hope that it has provided you with a deeper understanding of this path and its potential for achieving happiness.

    3 min

  3. 12/25/2024

    Jnana Yoga

    Life 360 3rd episode  Welcome to today's podcast on Jnana Yoga, one of the four main paths of Hindu thought to achieve happiness. Jnana yoga, also known as the path of knowledge, is the process of self-realization through the cultivation of wisdom and the pursuit of knowledge. This path emphasizes the importance of acquiring knowledge, understanding the true nature of reality, and realizing the divine essence within oneself. The first step in practicing Jnana yoga is to develop the quality of discrimination or viveka. Discrimination is the ability to distinguish between what is real and what is illusory. It involves analyzing and understanding the nature of the self and the world around us. Once discrimination is developed, the next step is to practice detachment or vairagya. Detachment involves letting go of all attachments to the material world and realizing that true happiness comes from within. This requires giving up the pursuit of temporary pleasures and focusing on the pursuit of inner peace and self-realization. The third step is to cultivate the six qualities known as shatsampatti. These qualities include control of the mind, control of the senses, withdrawal from the senses, endurance, faith, and concentration. These qualities are essential in the pursuit of knowledge and self-realization. The fourth and final step is to attain self-realization or brahma-jnana. This is the ultimate goal of Jnana yoga, which involves realizing the true nature of the self and the universe. It is the attainment of the knowledge that the individual self (jiva) is not different from the universal self (Brahman). The practice of Jnana yoga involves the study of sacred texts such as the Upanishads, the Bhagavad Gita, and the Brahma Sutras. It also involves meditation and self-reflection to gain a deeper understanding of the nature of reality and the self. In conclusion, Jnana yoga is a path of knowledge and self-realization that leads to inner peace and happiness. Through the cultivation of discrimination, detachment, and the six qualities of shatsampatti, one can attain the ultimate goal of self-realization and realize the true nature of the self and the universe. Thank you for listening to today's podcast on Jnana yoga, and we hope that it has provided you with a deeper understanding of this path and its potential for achieving happiness.

    3 min

  4. 05/08/2022

    Bhakti Yoga

    This episode talks about Bhakti Yoga as a way to achieve Happiness.

    3 min

  5. 06/13/2020

    Seeking Happiness

    This episode talks about the different philosophies about happiness and various paths and ways through which you can understand the truth about happiness. Stay Happy

    4 min

  6. Trailer

    The Biggest Gift

    A peek into the upcoming podcast which caters with The Meaning of a happy life. We will be listening to stories, experiences and chats, Obviously we will be talking. Let’s create a meaningful life together.

    1 min

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This podcast is about transformation of lives by knowing it well. There are endless reasons why people want to transform their lives. You might be motivated to get out of debt, become financially independent, gain more control over your life, spend more time with family, travel more, focus more on your passion or reduce your stress (like me). The more you learn about yourself, the better equipped you’ll be to design a lifestyle truly unique to your values, needs, abilities and motivations. Let’s podcast...

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  • Creator
    Varun Vashistha
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Varun Vashistha
  • Show Website
    Life 360