Podcasts about nishtha

Nishtha Jain is a strategic thought leader with over 14 years of experience in global information technology, specializing in digital technology transformations and innovation strategies within the life sciences sector. As the Head of Innovation and Digital Technology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals, she drives digital and data initiatives to enhance global R&D quality and is actively involved in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Nishtha shares her journey from India, discussing the challenges she faced in the competitive field of medicine, leading her to pursue a career in biotechnology. She explores the impact of generative AI in the audit space, emphasizing problem-first approaches and the importance of mental health and diversity in clinical trials. She also reflects on leadership advice, her inspirations, and her passion for travel. This episode offers valuable insights into the intersection of technology and life sciences, urging listeners to consider both the benefits and challenges of innovation.   00:00 Introduction to Life Science Success Podcast 00:35 Sponsor Message from D3 Digital Media Marketing 01:20 Guest Introduction: Nisha Jain 01:47 Nisha's Journey into Life Sciences and Technology 05:08 Achievements and Recognitions 08:22 Career Highlights and Pivotal Moments 13:57 Role at Takeda: Innovation and Digital Technology 17:52 Challenges and Emerging Technologies in Biopharma 26:40 Leadership Advice and Inspirations 31:51 Concerns and Future Challenges 42:23 Excitements and Passions Outside Work 44:12 Conclusion and Farewell

Today's guest is Nishtha Jain, Head of Innovation and Digital Technology at Takeda Pharmaceuticals. Her role expands across Global R&D Quality in driving digital and data initiatives from concept to execution, leveraging emerging technologies and design principles. She joins us on the podcast today to talk about the efficiencies that AI can drive in the drug development space and how that benefits the entire value chain in life sciences. If you've enjoyed or benefited from some of the insights of this episode, consider leaving us a five-star review on Apple Podcasts, and let us know what you learned, found helpful, or liked most about this show!

2024 - 06 - 11 Nishtha Vashisth by CurtinFM 100.1 in Perth, Western Australia

Apr 9,2024 Tuesday : Morning : Sandhya GurubhaktiYog Hamari Nishtha Aur Priti Kaisi Honi Chahiye

Gyan Nishtha 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Gyan Nishtha 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Gyan Nishtha 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Gyan Nishtha 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Gyan Nishtha 2 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Gyan Nishtha 1 : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

In episode eleven of Stories of the UO, Gabs meets with Graduate Teaching Fellow Nishtha Yadav. Nishtha's work is centered around political communication, where she uses journalism to advocate for others. Aside from her journalistic advocacy, she also is also heavily involved in the Graduate Teaching Fellows Federation on campus. Stories of the UO is produced and edited by Gabriella Sgro. Graphic: Stella Fetherston/Emerald. The music used is “Yes And” by Steve Combs licensed from Free Music Archive under License: CC BY/ creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/legalcode

On this episode, we're going to do a deeper dive into how we measure sustainable finance, and how we value the dollar impact of financing emissions-intensive activities. This is a key discussion point particularly as we look at Australia's sustainable finance strategy and net zero targets. Here to help us understand it all is Nishtha Aggarwal, financed emissions analyst at think tank Climate Energy Finance.

What A SHOW folks, I almost don't want to write anything in the newsletter to MAKE you listen haha but I will I know many of you don't like listening to be babble. But if you chose one episode to listen to instead of just skimming the show-notes, make it this one. We've had 2 deep dives, one into the exciting world of multi-modalilty, we chatted with the creator of Moondream1, Vik and the co-founders of Prophetic, Wes and Eric about their EEG/fMRI multimodal transformer (that's right!) and then we had a DEEP dive into the new Hourglass Diffusion Transformers with Tanishq from MedArc/Stability. More than 1300 tuned in to the live show

November 8, 2023 ~ Interventional cardiologist Dr. Nishtha Sareen speaks with Paul W about heart catheterization, minimally invasive heart care, and procedures to restore blood flow to the heart.

In this podcast, Nishtha Satyam, the UN Women Mission Head for Timor-Leste, shares her insights on her "Pride Never Ends" campaign. The discussion delved into her journey, her experiences, and her dedication to gender equality.   The "Pride Never Ends" campaign serves as a platform to support choice, voice, and rights for the LGBTQIA+ community. Satyam emphasises that the campaign is not time-bound but a continuous effort to mainstream inclusivity and challenge stereotypes.   She also talks about her journey into feminism, which began relatively late, around the age of 18 or 19. Feminism, for her, is about relatability, understanding, and empowerment.     The interview addresses challenges faced by women, including societal norms and stereotypes. Satyam highlights the paradoxical nature of India, where women have achieved significant milestones yet face deep-rooted patriarchy and gender-related issues. She stresses that changing mindsets and dismantling patriarchy are essential steps towards achieving true gender equality.   When discussing the importance of feminism in understanding inclusivity, Satyam passionately explains that feminism is not about inclusion but about recognising that women represent half of humanity. She encourages embracing feminism to understand the struggles and experiences of women, which are integral to creating a just and equal society. Satyam also expresses optimism about India's potential for change and urges society to embrace the principles of equality laid out in the constitution.   Overall, Satyam's words resonated with a call for ongoing efforts to challenge societal norms, support choice and empowerment, and work towards a world where feminism and inclusivity are fundamental principles guiding humanity forward. Listen in.    --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/business-line/message

In this episode, I interviewed my grandmother! I had an awesome time recording this very special episode! My dad's mom - my daadi - was visiting us and I asked her some questions and learned so much. I am sure you too will be inspired by her wonderful story! Her name is Dr. Nishtha Chhaya and she is from Mumbai, India. Her family moved to India after the partition in 1947 and she is a practicing Occupational Therapist in Mumbai. She explained that occupational therapy is rehabilitation through exercise to make people get back to their normal lives. They may need this treatment after an accident or a stroke or other ailments. I didn't realize how important it really is! Can you imagine that she's been practicing for 55 years! Wow, that is so crazy to me! She has her own clinic in Mumbai with a dedicated staff but also likes to work in hospitals because she can interact with more patients in a larger hospital.   Her favorite part of her work is seeing patients become independent and get back to their personal and professional lives. Being a woman professional in the 1960s and 1970s was tough. She faced many challenges and I am very proud that she persevered and is continuing to make a difference. She has helped thousands of people over the years. What an impact! Her three dinner guests that she would invite were: Indira Gandhi, Ms. Vijayalakshmi Pandit, and her father-in-law Mr. Dilsukhrai Chhaya   Indira Gandhi was very influential Prime Minister of India and Ms. Pandit was a freedom fighter who participated in India's freedom struggle And she would like re-connect with her father-in-law who was very supportive of her personal and professional goals.   She loves to read - she can read 4 languages - and watch TV- smart programs that make her think.   Her advice: Follow your path. Every woman should have an opinion - and go for her dreams!   What an inspirational woman! If you have any comments or questions, email me: RiyaRamblings@gmail.com, and you'll get a shoutout! Also, please listen, rate, and share!

Ek Sadguru Me Hi Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Ek Sadguru Me Hi Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Ek Sadguru Me Hi Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Ek Sadguru Me Hi Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Ek Sadguru Me Hi Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Ek Sadguru Me Hi Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

The seventh and last Bhakti Yoga class for beginners, delivered at 228 West 39th Street, New York, on Monday morning, 20 January 1896, and recorded by Mr. Josiah J. Goodwin. Narrated by Varun Narayan.

Nishtha was appointed as the Head of Office for Timor-Leste in UN Women, the entity of the United Nations that is dedicated to working towards Gender Equality and Woman's Empowerment in September 2021. She was the former Deputy Country Representative for UN Women in India and served as the Officer in Charge starting January 2018. As the youngest woman to head a country office for UN Women amongst 193 countries, Nishtha Satyam is an unapologetic feminist, a trained economist with a keen interest in applied macroeconomic and fiscal policy. In her long-standing career in the United Nations, she has managed the UN Women Office for a geo-politically diverse group of countries including India, Bhutan, Maldives and Sri Lanka. She has also served as the Private Sector Partnerships Specialist with the Office of the Resident Coordinator of the United Nations and UNDP. Prior to her career with the UN, Nishtha worked with leading firms such as KPMG and American Express as an Economist. As a futurist and feminist, she is a loud advocate of the urgency to mainstream women across the marketplace, workplace and community. Nishtha serves on several national and international committees including the national committee to review CEDAW, the advisory board on programming on Artificial Intelligence of Global Policy Insights, the national committee to review Gender Budgeting, amongst many others. As a policy expert to Goverments. Her interest lies in the intersection of policy, politics and people to foster lasting change for the most marginalized. She is well known columnist with leading dailies in India and is currently working on a book that captures the 25 landmark judgements that changed the course of gender equality in India. Nishtha holds a Master's Degree in International Business from the University of Nottingham, UK and a Bachelors in Economics from Delhi University.

Join us as we delve into the fascinating journey of Nishtha Joshi, Chhattisgarh's only Conservation Architect. In this episode, we'll hear about her inspiring work preserving historic buildings and incorporating sustainable design principles. From her early days in architecture school to her current projects, Nishtha shares her knowledge and insights on the challenges and rewards of being a conservation architect. Discover the unique perspective of someone who is dedicated to preserving the past while building a sustainable future. Tune in now and be inspired by Nishtha's passion for architecture and conservation.   We are a top 10 podcast in India and consistently rank in the top 50 in France, Germany, Tunisia, and Africa. Our podcast has been recognized by Spotify, coming in at #9 in a national level podcasting competition and being inducted into the IFP Podcasting Hall of Fame. Out of 1200 podcasts, M-Square was also chosen as one of the top 33 to graduate from IFP Labs by Spotify. Some of our other achievements include: Winning #1 Podcast Workshop Series by Hindustan Times and Hubhopper Conducting workshops at prestigious institutions such as IIM Bangalore, IIM Ahmedabad, NMIMS, and MoodIndigo (IIT Bombay) Being the first Indian podcast to conduct a workshop at MoodIndigo Collaborating with Bound India for a workshop Hosting Bollywood celebrities like Shruti Seth, Kunal Bakshi, and Nidhi Bhanushali M-Square Podcast is dedicated to sharing inspiring and motivating stories from people who are making a difference in the world. We believe in the power of sharing experiences and knowledge, and strive to create a positive impact through our podcast. Thank you for joining us on this journey.   Follow us on Instagram :   @anuragmanik7 : https://www.instagram.com/anuragmanik7/?hl=en @msquarepodcast: https://www.instagram.com/msquarepodcast/?hl=en   And as we always say until next time: Stay Quirky! Stay Different!

Dharm Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Dharm Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Dharm Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Dharm Nishtha : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Sant Eknathji Maharaj 15 Guru Sewa Me Nishtha : Ashram Gurubhaktiyoga

On this episode of The Filter Koffee Podcast, Karthik and Nishtha get into the intricacies of gender equality, freedom, and the essential change in societal outlook towards women. Mission Head, UN, Nishtha Satyam shares her journey towards developing an equal society and the importance of building a society that treats its women with respect and fairness.This episode may just change the way you look at the world!—Listen to this conversation and don't forget to rate us on Spotify and Apple Podcasts!Tweet to Karthik Nagarajan (@The_Karthik): https://twitter.com/The_Karthik and follow his WordPress handle here (filterkoffee.com).You can listen to this and other incredible shows on the IVM Podcasts app on Android: https://ivm.today/android or iOS: https://ivm.today/ios, or any other podcast app.You can check out our website at http://www.ivmpodcasts.com

In recent years, there has been a lot of research on how the health of the gut affects the health of every other system in the body. So this week, The Gut Expert Nishtha Patel shares some tips you can implement right away to start improving your gut health. Hear some checks you can make to establish your own gut health and wellbeing, and some gut-friendly ways to incorporate different foods and ingredients into your diet.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://mindbodymouth.com.au/44

Niyam Nishtha : Manoj Bhai Gurubhaktiyoga

Jun 17,2022 Friday : Morning : Sandhya GurubhaktiYog Niyam Nishtha

From filmmakers to influencers to journalists - throughout this season of 'Intersectional Feminism - Desi Style!' we have talked to many a personalities that play a role in influencing pop culture trends. But as we near the end of the second season of IFDS, we take a look at the other side - how does pop culture impact us and what does it mean to be a feminist pop culture critic? Joining us for this week's episode are guests Shriya Roy, Soumya Mathew and Purnima Singh from the FII team. Tune in as they join our hosts Nishtha and Sukanya to talk about tired pop culture tropes, Bollywood's attempt to be 'meta', and what makes or breaks masala entertainers!

At the face of it, censorship seems fairly straight forward. There's a board that gives you a certificate - and that's that, right? Um, not really! Censorship, with every passing day is getting more and more complex, with more questions than answers. Are we censoring ourselves online? Who decides what needs to be hidden away? Why is the fate of content consumption of an entire nation put in the hands of a few? Joining our hosts Nishtha and Sukanya to go over all this and much more is the brilliant actor and filmmaker - Nandita Das! Someone whose journey with censorship has been a long and tedious one. Tune in to this episode as we talk about freedom of expression, the need for art to be devoid of censorship, empathy and vulnerability in feminism - and much much more!

Why can't feminists CHILL? It's just movies and TV shows, every thing doesn't need to be “Feminist”! Well actually - it totally does! Why, you ask? Because Pop-culture, much like everything else, is political! Joining our hosts Nishtha and Sukanya in this episode as they discuss pop culture through a feminist lens is veteran film critic Anna M.M. Vetticad! Tune in to know more about the problematic boundaries between various forms of Indian Cinema, why our films are a true reflection of our society, how to toe the lines of performative activism, and much more!

We know the wait was long, but we're back with Season 2 of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style! Last season we discussed the various ways in which our social identities intersect in our everyday lives, and this season we'll be doing more of that, but with a twist! In Season 2 we're talking about movies, books, memes, and all things pop-culture! Join our hosts Nishtha and Sukanya as they dive deep into the world of pop-culture with a stellar line up of guests!

In this episode, Nishtha Patel discusses living a holistic lifestyle, the impact of technology on the body, mindful eating, how the gut affects our health and so much more. Nishtha, The Gut Expert, is a Fully Qualified Functional Health Clinical Practitioner and Nutritional Therapist who devotes her time to help people improve and maintain their health and well-being through diet and nutrition.Connect with Nishtha:-Website: TheGutExpert.com-Instgram: @thegutexpert_-Facebook Group: The Gut Expert*Find your next Tough Mudder event here.Can't get enough of Mudder Nation? Check out our blog here.Discover the 2021 Tough Mudder Training Guides here.Don't forget to subscribe to the 'No Excuses' Podcast and follow Tough Mudder on social media:Instagram: @tough_mudderFacebook: @toughmudderTwitter: @toughmudderSubscribe on SpotifySubscribe on Apple*Welcome to the ‘No Excuses' Podcast by Tough Mudder. A place where Mudder Nation can come together to hear deep-dive conversations with fitness + health experts, everyday athletes and community members. Join us every Wednesday as we uncover the stories and inspiration that make this community so great. Hosted by Sean Corvelle.*Host: Sean CorvelleProducer: Gillian George, Ryan WarnerSenior Producer: Johanna Ovsenek, Marion Abrams© 2021 Spartan

Cassidy interviews Nishtha Patel, clinical nutritionist, functional medicine practitioner and gut expert. We discuss:  + Nishtha's journey to becoming a functional medicine practitioner and the experience that spurred her passion for gut health + What it means to have a healthy gut + How to identify if you need to heal your gut  + 3 tips you can implement right away for a healthier gut + The impact of gut health on the brain + Should you be taking a probiotic? + How to find a good functional medicine practitioner Links mentioned: Yuka: https://yuka.io/en/ Natren (probiotic): https://www.natren.com/  Find a certified functional medicine practicioner: https://www.ifm.org/  Connect with Nishtha: www.instagram.com/thegutexpert.com_ https://www.facebook.com/groups/thegutexpert  https://www.thegutexpert.com/  https://journeytolowtox.com/  Connect with Cassidy: cassidyeats.com  www.instagram.com/cassidyeats 

Love flows and love ebbs, so to try to put love within the shackles and boundaries of caste, faith, gender and sexuality is a mute point. However several agencies in our life be it family, friends or even the State are now trying to paint a different picture of love. One that's riddled by binaries of our own creation. But that doesn't always have to be the case and many rebel against this notion of love. In this episode of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style!, joining our hosts Nishtha and Pragya is Samar Halarnkar, the co-founder of India Love Project. Tune in to listen about love, politics and all that falls in between!

That conversations around sexual and reproductive health in our country are not nearly common enough is a fact no one can deny. We've all probably skipped the famous chapter of ‘reproduction' in our biology textbooks, and been given maybe one workshop on puberty and periods. Conversations around safe sex, consent and sex positivity? Forget about it! But in a country with a population like ours - talking about sex is probably the need of the hour! Tune into this episode where our hosts Nishtha and Pragya are joined by the internet's favourite doctor, Dr. Tanaya Narendra a.k.a Dr. Cuterus as they talk about health, sex, bodies, patriarchy and much much more!

At a time when Indian media is dominated by very angry male anchors all screaming about one perspective, one often wonders - is the media able to properly capture the various narratives of a story in our country? Or are we only consuming news and media from the male gaze? Joining our hosts Pragya and Nishtha in this episode of Intersectional Feminism - Desi Style is FII Founder & CEO Japleen Pasricha. Tune in to hear about how the rise of digital media is giving more space to marginalised stories, how the media is failing in it's reportage of Gender Based Violence, why we're in dire need of feminist media - and much more! Here's our GBV in Media tool kit for writers, journalists and media houses!

As feminists, one refrain we constantly hear is that 'Feminism is only about women'. Today - we debunk that. Patriarchy is a system that has a tight grip over everyone, all genders and all sexualities. What is needed to fight this is feminism - so doesn't that make feminism about everyone? Joining our hosts Pragya and Nishtha in this episode of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style! is Manak Matiyani, the executive director of The YP Foundation. Tune into listen to their conversation about how patriarchy affects men, toxic masculinity, being better allies in the feminist movement and much more!

For women the public sphere and space is a tricky domain. It is empowering and yet it poses so many challenges around safety, accessibility of roads and services etc. For women with disabilities, the same situation might become even more challenging. And the problem goes beyond just public spaces but also representation of persons with disability in popular media and even space within the feminist movement itself. Join us in this episode of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style, as our hosts Pragya and Nishtha chat with disability rights activist, and stand-up comedian Nidhi Goyal about access, consent, inclusion, inspiration porn and so much more!

That patriarchy and biases tend to creep into our everyday lives is not a secret to anybody. But what happens when these biases seep into the functioning of the very body that is supposed to be ensuring that citizens of this country get justice? In this episode of Intersectional Feminism-Desi Style our hosts Pragya and Nishtha are joined by Iswarya Subbiah, a lawyer in High Courts and Trial Courts across India, as they delve into understanding the prejudices that play out in court, the gaps in legal education, and the need for reform in our justice system.

In times of Covid-19 when the world has been craving the physical touch, it seems like forging intimacy in the online realm has become our primary source of comfort. From meeting new people online to raunchy racy sexts, the internet has slowly transformed into a great tool for connecting with people and discovering your own sexuality. But is the internet the same for everyone? And what does one do when sexting starts becoming scary? Tune in to this episode of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style, where our hosts Pragya and Nishtha, along with Neel Sengupta, Gunjan Sharma and Asmita Ghosh try to answer some questions about love, relationships and sex on the internet! -------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Feminism In India: Website: https://www.feminisminindia.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/feminisminindia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/feminisminindia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feminismini... Telegram: https://t.me/feminisminindia

In these two combined chapters, a man comes to Baba seeking Brahma Gyan. As the Leela unfolds, Baba plays along with his request, and in the process, shows the man his shortcomings, thereby instructing us on the most important aim of human life. This commentary is a compilation of similar Leelas that give us some more spiritual gems from Baba. Baba had unique ways of imparting knowledge. Sometimes, it was by asking for a specific amount of Dakshina; at other times, through parables or dreams, or through His touch. Mr. Tosher, alias Shri Narayan Ashram, says, “Baba's method of teaching was varied. He would, sometimes, simply touch the head of the devotee with His palm, which would have a certain kind of influence on the devotee. At other times, He pressed His hands on a devotee's head as though he was crushing out some of their lower impulses. On occasion, he would pat the devotee's back, or would pass His palm over their head. Each method had its own effect, affecting the sensations and feelings of the devotee. Apart from touch, He executed an invisible operation on the devotee, whereby He would bring about a great change in him.” This was experienced by Mr. Tosher (in 1913 or 1918), when Baba conveyed (without the use of touch or words) the feeling that differences between various souls, or for that matter, all differences were unreal, and that the only real thing was the Divinity which underlines all. The truth was not uttered in words by Baba before Narayan Ashram. This Leela was taken from the life of Shri Sai Baba, written by Narasimha Swamiji. Khaparde says, in his diary, that during Aarti, Baba gave him mystic glances, and all his questions were answered. At other times, he beat Ram Maruti Bua, who became ecstatic following the beating! Once, Baba lifted Maruti Bua above his head and whirled him around which helped Bua progress to the next stage of his spiritual journey. On Guru Purnima day, devotees placed books at Baba's feet for His blessings. Sometimes, Baba deliberately exchanged books between devotees. Lessons on Dakshina Baba had a uniquely marvellous way of teaching. He often taught His lessons through the amounts He took as Dakshina: 1) Rs. 2 for Nishtha and Saburi (Ref: Sathe and Radhabai Deshmukh, Sai Satcharita Chapters 18 and 19). 2) Rs. 4 often indicated the ego complex, i.e., Manas, Buddhi, Chitta and Ahankar and the need to surrender these at the Guru's feet. 3) Rs. 5 symbolises the senses, i.e. the Indriyas (e.g., The Marwari who demanded quick Brahma Gyan (Sai Satcharita 16 & 17). 4) Rs. 6 refers to the six internal enemies (e.g., Mrs. Tarkhad, Ref: Devotees' Experiences, written by Sri Narasimha Swamiji) 5) Rs. 9 refers to Nav Vidya Bhakti of the Bhakti Marg (e.g., Laxmibai and Anantrao Patankar and the parable of the mare, Sai Satcharita Ch. 42 and 21, respectively.) 6) Rs.15: Giving Dakshina here means deriving les¬sons from the scriptures and lodging them in the heart, where Baba resides. (e.g., Prof. Narke. Ref: Devotees' Experiences, written by Sri Narasimha Swamiji). 7) Rs.16.50: This indicated Sharanagati (i.e., total and complete surren¬der to Baba). Another interesting Leela on Dakshina is of Baba instructing Shyamdas Uddavesh Bua to read the 11 Skanda of Eknath Bhagwat. When Shyamdas went to Shirdi, Baba asked him for 11 rupees every day, and he readily gave this. He did this daily for 10 days. Every day he would go to the Dwarka Mai at about 3.30 in the afternoon, and only at that time would Baba ask for Dakshina. On the 11th day, as usual, Baba asked for Dakshina. Conveying to Baba that he had no money left, Shyamdas told Baba, “You tell me where I am to get the money from? Instead, I offer my 10 Indriyas and mind." To this, Baba replied, "These are already mine! Who are you to give them to me? Go to Bapusaheb Butti and borrow 11 rupees and give them to me." On hearing this, Shyamdas got up to go and get the money. He had hardly reached the gate of the Sabha Mandap, when Baba called out to him, "Arre Shyam, come here, and bring the 11 rupees later, but bring them from Bapusaheb Jog. Now be seated." After taking the Udi and Prasad, he went to the Wada and totally forgot about the 11 rupees. At 3.30 p.m., he went for Darshan, but Baba did not ask for the 11 rupees. In the evening, he said, "Go to Bapusaheb Jog and ask for 11 rupees, and bring him along with you." Shyamdas went to the Wada and found Bapusaheb Jog reading the Eknath Bhagwat to a few devotees. He told Jog what Baba had said. Both of them then went to the Masjid. Baba was getting ready to go out, and seeing them, He blessed them, but did not ask for Dakshina. Later, they returned to the Wada. The other devotees asked Shyamdas about the episode of the 11-rupee Dakshina, and what it meant. Shyamdas had not pondered over it. Thereafter, both of them went to Baba every day, but Baba did not ask for Dakshina. On the fourth day, it was in the evening when Baba asked Jog, "So how man...

Chapters 18 and 19 of the Sri Sai Satcharita beautifully describe the story of Sathe, Radhabai Deshmukh and Dabholkar, and the Leela of Baba climbing on top of the roof of Radhakrishna Mai's house to cure her of her illness. Other stories included in these chapters are of Baba taking a devotee to task for criticising and slandering another devotee, and setting him on the right path. Thus, it is also a warning for all of us to refrain from slandering others. Baba encouraged devotees to study various spiritual texts and benefit from them, both spiritually and mentally. The Dakshina of Nishtha and Saburi The moment Sathe saw Baba, he became calm. He then completed a Saptaha of the Guru Charita. That night, he dreamt of Baba, who explained the part that he was reading at that time, and told him to do another Saptaha because by reading the Guru Charita, the mind becomes pure, peaceful, spiritual and full of Vairagya. Dabholkar heard about Sathe's dream and thought, 'Sathe is blessed just by doing a Saptaha, while I've been reading it for 40 years without being blessed.' As soon as this thought crossed his mind, Baba asked him to go to Shama's home and bring Rs. 15 as Dakshina from him and chat with him. When Dabholkar went to Shama's house, Shama told him the story of Radhabai Deshmukh, an elderly lady, who was determined to fast until she obtained Guru Mantra from Baba. Shama had become concerned about the lady and had asked Baba to speak to her. Heeding Shama's advice, Baba spoke to Radhabai thus: "Mother, I stayed with my loving divine Guru for 12 years, serving him from morning to night. My Guru was the only thought and the only Sadhana that I had. He asked me to give him two paise as Dakshina, which symbolised Nishtha and Saburi. I willingly gave these to my Guru, who looked after all my needs. When he did not whisper any Mantra in my ear, how can I give you any Mantra? My Guru was like a mother tortoise, who, though on the opposite bank, nurtures and gives sustenance to her young ones just by glancing lovingly at them. So, day and night, just think only of me and me alone, and your spiritual goal will be achieved." After narrating this story to Dabholkar, Shama accompanied Dabholkar to attend the Aarti, when Baba blessed Dabholkar saying, "Forever keep this story in your heart and soul, and your mental state will be as sweet as this candy. Your spiritual goal will be achieved and you will be blessed a million times." In this Leela, Guru Dakshina is given by Sathe in the form of Parayan of the Guru Charita. Baba blessed him with a dream vision, wherein Baba explained the chapter to him. On the other hand, Shama gave Baba 15 Namaskaars in lieu of 15 rupees, and Baba blessed him by making him His spokesman. Dabholkar gave Guru Dakshina of Nishtha and Saburi, and Baba blessed him with sugar candy and showered him with total Guru Bhakti. Purandhare longs for Baba's Darshan Once, Purandhare decided to accompany his family to his hometown. Suddenly, he had an irresistible urge to go to Shirdi, so after making arrangements for his family, he proceeded to Shirdi. Purandhare got off at Kopergaon, and Hassan, the Tongawala, informed him that both Baba and Radhakrishna Mai were very ill. It was about 9 a.m. in the morning when he reached Shirdi. He went straight to the Dwarka Mai. Baba was surrounded by many devotees, as everyone was concerned about his health. Purandhare went into the sanctum sanctorum. Baba said, "Bhau, you have come at last. For the past three or four days, I have been waiting for your arrival. Now, don't leave me, but go to Ramkrishni and stay there." Purandhare was filled with anguish for Baba, who had stopped eating, but there was no change in his daily routine. He still went for Bhiksha rounds and to Lendi Baug with the help of three or four devotees. Purandhare was extremely saddened by the condition of Baba's health. He had lost weight and was very weak. One day, Purandhare started sobbing, "Baba, I will carry you when you go to Lendi Baug and for Bhiksha." Baba pacified him, saying, "Don't cry. I will be alright in four days. Allahmiya has given me this illness and it has to be borne by me, so don't cry. Why should you cry? Some days are good but other days are not. Why should you fear?" Purandhare was equally concerned about Mai's illness and asked Baba for medicines to be given to Mai, but Baba told him that she would recover within two days. The very next day, early in the morning, Purandhare came running to Baba and told him, "Mai is just not getting up. She is groggy and weak. Her condition is deteriorating. Give me some medicine for her. I will not leave until you do." Then, Baba gave him some remedy and explained how to prepare and administer it. That afternoon, Baba got a ladder, placed it against the wall of Gondkar's house and climbed it. From there, He crossed the roof of Mai's house and wanted to descend on the other side. This was a miracle in itse...

With rising cases of caste based atrocities in India, specially against women, in this episode of Intersectional Feminism—Desi Style, our hosts Pragya and Nishtha attempt to understand the depth of caste-based gender violence. Joining them in this episode is Suman Saurav, a Dalit queer feminist who has been working at the intersection of gender, caste and sexuality for more than 3 years. She is currently working with Jhatkaa.org as their Campaigns Manager in the gender and sexuality vertical and is also the Campaigns Consultant of Dalit Women Fight. Tune into this episode for a very important discussion on the intersection of caste, gender and systemic violence.