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Send us a textJoin your host Clifton Pope as he is joined by spiritual advisor/coach: Satyam Vinaya where we dive into his ability to receive psychic information which can help you move forward in life!Our conversation consists on how Satyam's guidance can help you become a successful creator of your life by bringing light to your patterns, behaviors, and the blockages that stand in your way through crystal readings, spiritual coaching, and energy rebalancing!We also dive into how to be in meditation, relate to joy/pain to enjoy a nice celebrated life, importance of being free from yourself, how abundance is always present, and so much more!If you are into how to look more inside and figure out what makes me happy from within, this is the episode for you!If you are here to figure out what is your purpose/mission by being the creator of your own life, this is the episode for you!Visit https://www.psychiccrystalreading.com today to find out more on Satyam Vinaya's journey along with how to gain access to his crystal readings sessions, spiritual coaching sessions and energy re-balancing sessions to get started today!Hit that follow/subscribe button on Apple/Spotify Podcasts as well as Rumble via @CPHFWB44 so you don't miss a single episode of the show!Leave a rating/review to help grow the show as The HFWB Podcast Series is for you, the people, so let your voice be heard!Join the HFWB community for $5/month to have access to subscriber-only content via https://hfwbpodcastseries.buzzsprout.comThank you for the love and support!Support the showhttps://atherocare.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESShttps://athleticism.com/HEALTHFWEALTHBhttps://vitamz.com/HEALTHFITNESSWEALTHBUSINESShttps://Athleticism.comhttps://atherocare.comhttps://vitamz.comofficial sponsors of the HFWB Podcast Series

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

In this enlightening episode, we explore one of the most profound teachings of theBhagavad Gita, specificallyChapter 16 – Daivāsura Sampada Vibhāga Yoga, which discussesDivine and Demoniac Qualities. Shri Krishna beautifully classifies human tendencies into two broad categories:Daivi Sampada (divine wealth) andAsuric Sampada (demonic tendencies). Through this discourse, Krishna highlights how our choices, attitudes, and behaviors determine our spiritual growth and ultimate liberation.The episode begins with an exploration ofDaivi Sampada, the virtues that elevate one toward spiritual enlightenment. These divine qualities includefearlessness (Abhayam), purity of heart (Shaucham), non-violence (Ahimsa), truthfulness (Satyam), and compassion (Daya). Each of these virtues plays a crucial role in shaping our spiritual journey and aligns us with our higher self. Fearlessness is not just about courage in worldly matters, but the ability to transcend material attachments and stand firmly in righteousness. Similarly, truthfulness is not just about honesty in speech but about aligning one's thoughts, words, and actions with ultimate reality.Krishna contrasts these virtues withAsuric Sampada, which consists of arrogance, hypocrisy, anger, harshness, and ignorance. These qualities bind individuals to the material realm, creating suffering, disillusionment, and ultimately leading to spiritual downfall. TheBhagavad Gita warns that those dominated by these traits operate from a place of ego and delusion, pushing themselves further away from the path of liberation.We also discuss an inspiring tale from Indian scriptures—the story ofKing Shibi and the Dove, which illustrates the highest form of compassion. King Shibi was willing to sacrifice his own flesh to save a helpless dove, demonstrating how selflessness and divine virtues take precedence over personal comfort.A key takeaway from this episode isthe role of free will. Krishna reassures Arjuna that no one is permanently bound by asuric traits. Every individual has the power to change, evolve, and embrace the divine path through conscious effort, self-reflection, and devotion. Our spiritual progress is not dictated by birth or circumstance but by thechoices we make daily.Join us as we delve into these timeless teachings ofBhagavad Gita Chapter 16, reflecting on how they are relevant to our modern lives. Learn how cultivating divine qualities leads to inner peace and fulfillment while overcoming negative tendencies paves the way for true spiritual transformation.Tune in now and take a step towards your spiritual evolution!krsnadaasa(Servant of Krishna)

Satyam talks about the role of research in organizations, focusing on its connection to leadership and business goals. He explains how researchers can align their work with business needs, share findings effectively, and position research as a key part of decision-making.

by RajeshKumar, narrated by RadioPras

జీవిత సత్యం బోధించారు | Jeevita Satyam Bhodincharu | Telugu story

The Indian community around the world celebrates the Ganapati festival in September. 'Satyam Ghat in Sydney's South-West is a popular destination for Ganapati Visarjan (immersion). This year, Sahyadri Sydney, in association with SEVA and Friends of India Australia, has taken the lead in organizing an eco-friendly Ganapati Visarjan with the support of Liverpool Council. The aim is to minimise harm to nature and create cleaner surroundings.

Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I sit down with UX expert Satyam Kantamneni to uncover the secrets of user experience design. From his journey in Human Factors Engineering to leading UX Reactor, we discuss the critical role of user-centric design, the evolving collaboration between product managers and designers, and share real-world examples of stellar and subpar UX.Discover how exceptional UX can drive business success, reduce costs, and why a strong company culture is essential. Tune in for insightful tips and strategies to enhance your product's user experience.You can find Satyam on LinkedIn.

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How can product leaders build impactful user experiences? In this episode of Product Talk with Kaboo Founder Neha Shah, UXReactor CEO Satyam Kantamneni speaks on founding a UX design firm. The discussion highlights the history of UX in addressing user needs, especially in complex systems. Satyam speaks on the roles of user research, interaction design, and collaboration between product management, design and engineering teams. He emphasizes understanding user problems before building solutions. Tune in for insights on building an effective UX practice and the impact of AI on the future of the field.

“As technology has become more and more pervasive, experience has become more and more important. And if companies don't think of the experience, then users don't think of the company." Satyam Kantamneni is the CEO of UXReactor and the author of “User Experience Design”. In this episode, Satyam delves into the power of user experience design to drive business growth and value. Satyam explains why user experience design is paramount for success and reveals the common gaps that prevent companies from truly becoming user-centric. He dissects the concept of Experience Value Chain, illustrating the levels of UX (user experience), PX (product experience), and XT (experience transformation). Satyam provides insights into how experience-driven organizations establish strong business moats and unlock incredible business values. He defines the concept of experience debt, urging organizations to prioritize a relentless pursuit of magical user experiences. Satyam also shares the PragmaticUX playbook and mindsets, providing a roadmap for organizations seeking to embark on the transformative journey towards XT.   Listen out for: Career Journey - [00:01:13] State of UX and Design - [00:02:35] The Gap for Being User-Centered - [00:04:51] Experience Value Chain - [00:09:09] Moving Beyond Just UI - [00:12:30] Trinity of Collaboration - [00:15:30] 3 Levels of Experience - [00:18:58] Experience Debt - [00:21:40] Experience Transformation (XT) - [00:24:16] XT & Business Moat - [00:28:04] PragmaticUX Playbook - [00:30:58] PragmaticUX Mindsets - [00:34:14] Organization's Empathy - [00:40:14] Getting User's Feedback - [00:43:24] Tips to Get Started - [00:45:04] 3 Tech Lead Wisdom - [00:47:10] _____ Satyam Kantamneni's BioSatyam is the Chief Experience Officer at UXReactor. In less than 7 years, UXReactor has become the fastest growing specialized experience design firm in the US, with a team of 50+ employees spread over three continents. Through UXReactor, Satyam demonstrated that UX can and should drive enterprise-wide innovation and business outcomes. UXReactor has enabled its clients-partners to generate hundreds of millions in additional revenue from user-centered innovation. Satyam is passionate about user-centered innovation, and he authored a book titled User Experience Playbook: A Practical to Fuel Business Growth. Follow Satyam: LinkedIn – linkedin.com/in/kantamneni UXReactor – uxreactor.com _____ Our Sponsors Manning Publications is a premier publisher of technical books on computer and software development topics for both experienced developers and new learners alike. Manning prides itself on being independently owned and operated, and for paving the way for innovative initiatives, such as early access book content and protection-free PDF formats that are now industry standard.Get a 45% discount for Tech Lead Journal listeners by using the code techlead45 for all products in all formats. Like this episode? Show notes & transcript: techleadjournal.dev/episodes/169. Follow @techleadjournal on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram. Buy me a coffee or become a patron.

Embark on a journey with the extraordinary Archana Muthappa, whose vibrant tapestry of careers breaks the mold of traditional paths and ignites a passion for embracing life's vast opportunities. From the adrenaline-fueled world of rally driving to the finesse of drone piloting, Archana's story celebrates curiosity and courage. As she shares her evolution across different realms, including a heartfelt return to her roots in mental health counseling, we uncover the true essence of showing up in life, undeterred by the shadows of judgment or fear of failure.In the heart of our conversation lies the essence of emotional resilience, a timely narrative that navigates the labyrinth of personal and organizational identities through the lens of the Satyam scandal. Archana's reflections on the crisis unearth potent lessons in integrity and the resilience of the human spirit. We also dissect the complexities of mental health in the workplace, challenging the superficial band-aids often applied by organizations and advocating for a more genuine, action-led approach to support, especially for those navigating the intricate period of their twenties.As we wrap up this enriching dialogue, Archana bestows invaluable strategies for career success and the art of building genuine connections. She advocates for gender equality, the significant sway of mentorship, and the transformative power of simple, intentional acts of communication. Each anecdote and insight, from the importance of listening to the joy of historical fiction, weaves into the larger narrative of Archana's life - an inspiring mosaic of experiences that motivate us all to take small steps towards a more nurturing and connected community, in our workplaces and beyond. Join us for an episode that mirrors the diversity and vibrancy of Archana's life adventures. Available on all podcast platforms, including, Google Podcasts, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Spotify

Our guest this week on the pod is Satyam Vyas.  Satyam is a visionary social entrepreneur who is the Founder and CEO of Arthan and Climate Asia.  Arthan is an orgaization with a bold vision to transform the social impact sector in India and Asia.  And Climate Asia is provides people with opportunities for impactful climate careers and the latest insights what is happening in the sector.  They have 50,000+ professionals in their network and have listed 5,000+ jobs in the past year. This episode is sponsored by the coaching company of the host, Paul Zelizer.  Book a Strategy Session if you could use support growing your impact business. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Arthan site Climate Asia site Satyam on LinkedIn Pitch an Awarepreneurs episode Book a Strategy Session with Paul

Satyam Kantamneni is the Managing Partner & Chief Experience Officer of UXReactor.  Satyam founded UXReactor in 2014 together with his brother, Prasad. Under his leadership, UXReactor has become the fastest growing specialized experience design firm in the USA, with a team of 60+ employees spread over three continents. Before starting his entrepreneurial journey, Satyam served as Managing Director of Product Design at Citrix in San Francisco, where he played a crucial role in growing the product design team from four members to over 100+ practitioners. Satyam was instrumental in building PayPal's Global Design Center in India while leading a design team in Silicon Valley. He is an alumnus of Harvard Business School's famed General Management Program, studied Design Thinking at Stanford University, and holds a master's degree in Human Factors from Wright State University. While at Harvard, Satyam realized that most businesses aren't leveraging the full power of UX as an engine for strategic growth. Companies either don't have the in-house design expertise or relegate design to a support role — even when hiring external UX agencies. Satyam resolved to change that. Through UXReactor, Satyam is demonstrating that UX can and should drive enterprise-wide innovation and business outcomes. UXReactor has enabled clients to generate multiple billions in additional value from user-centered innovation. Satyam has also advanced the UX discipline by developing the PragmaticUX framework: a consistent, replicable, measurable, and scalable approach to innovation. UXReactor relies on this proven framework to lead user experience and product innovation for multiple Fortune 500 Companies. He lives in Pleasanton, California with his wife and children. Together with his brother and business partner, Prasad, Satyam leads UXReactor's global service operations, headquartered outside San Fransisco in Pleasanton.

“It's better to conquer grief than to deceive it.” —Seneca / Citraketu conquers grief / deluded by ignorance, the living entity wanders in the forest of this material world, enjoying the happiness and distress resulting from his past deeds / let grief open you up to truth / Excuse Me Indian Gentlemen in the Back, but This is Satyam / “and this schizophrenia, we call pleasure” / we can love but we can't possess / if I was a director I would cut to the faces of the co-wives / Krishna has a better plan / Bhagavatam solves the world's problems SB 6.16.7-10

“It's better to conquer grief than to deceive it.” —Seneca / Citraketu conquers grief / deluded by ignorance, the living entity wanders in the forest of this material world, enjoying the happiness and distress resulting from his past deeds / let grief open you up to truth / Excuse Me Indian Gentlemen in the Back, but This is Satyam / “and this schizophrenia, we call pleasure” / we can love but we can't possess / if I was a director I would cut to the faces of the co-wives / Krishna has a better plan / Bhagavatam solves the world's problems SB 6.16.7-10

Products are designed and created for their users right? Well at least they should be. A 2021 McKinsey Global Digital Sentiment Insights survey sites that 56% of users of digital services state they are dissatisfied by the user experience.  Today, we are joined by Satyam Kantamneni, a master of design thinking to shed some light on why this might be and to share his insights on how we can create user-centric organizations that leave users delighted while also driving business growth through the practice of User Experience Design. Satyam has a Bachelors in Electronics and Communication Engineering from Osmania University, an MS, of Human Factors Engineering from Wright State University, has attended Stanford, the School of Design Thinking, and received his Executive MBA from Harvard Business School.  He is currently the Managing Partner and Chief Experience Officer at UX Reactor. He has developed and curated the PragmaticUX framework, which is a scalable, consistent, replicable, and measurable approach to innovation in a digital world.  A subset of the framework is captured in his book:  User Experience Design: A Practical playbook to Fuel Business Growth. As our guest says Good Design is Good Business. Connect with Satyam: LinkedIn Website Email Sponsor: Get Space: Do you know if your developer's user experience is a good one? Install Get Space's real-time survey iteration tool now with code "buildwithpeople" and get 20% off your first year to get real insights in your your engineers experience Show notes and helpful resources: User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth Bv.d = m.p.p.e; Business value by design = Mindsets, Process, People and Environments The Experience Value Chain The 5 Mindsets Design is Business - Google Design Presentation by Satyam Collaboration Trinity - Magic happens when you have an Experience Strategist, a Product Owner, and an Engineering Architect As apart of Experience Transformation, everyone in your organization should be able to tell you four things: 1. Who are your top users; 2. What their top 5 pain points are; 3. What the org is doing to solve these pain points; 4. Knowing how the organization measures outcomes You should be collecting 3 research Insights: formative, sensorial and validation Formative: collecting insights on biggest user pain points Sensorial: collecting continuous real-time data about my users so I can adjust in real time Validation: collecting insights around where I have solved my top user pain points The power is knowing your user, tracking their journey, and constantly delivering user delight Building something cool or solving interesting problems? Want to be on this show? Send me an email at jointhepodcast@unfilteredbuild.com Podcast produced by Unfiltered Build - dream.design.develop.

Meet Satyam Kantamneni, the managing partner and chief experience officer at UX Reactor in the San Francisco Bay Area. Satyam shares insights on the work of UX Reactor and why he believes focusing on 'experience' should be considered a powerful superpower in a CEO's toolkit.  Here are five high points from our conversation: - Satyam emphasizes the importance of the human-centered design process in making technology more user-friendly and efficient. UX Reactor specializes in bringing human experiences to technology, making products easier and more efficient to use. - Key considerations when working with enterprise clients in the software space, such as ServiceNow, Nokia, VMware, and Compass. The focus is on creating seamless experiences for complex products used across different contexts and modalities. - Satyam introduces a test for leaders to determine if they are truly user-centric. The four key questions are: Do you know who your user is? Do you know the top pain points? Do you know what you're doing about it? Do you know the measure of success? User-centricity involves understanding users, their pain points, and continuously working to improve their experience. - Satyam's vision for the future is to scale the impact of UX Reactor at a global level. The goal is to do what they do at scale, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness in driving business growth through experience design. Prior to founding UXReactor, Satyam led various in-house design organizations such as Citrix and PayPal. He is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School. While at Harvard, Satyam realized that most businesses aren't leveraging the full power of User Experience (UX) Design as an engine for strategic growth. So, he resolved to change that. Through UXReactor, Satyam demonstrated that UX can and should drive enterprise-wide innovation and business outcomes. UXReactor has enabled its clients-partners to generate hundreds of millions in additional revenue from user-cen- tered innovation. Satyam is passionate about user-centered innovation and he is authoring a book titled User Experience Playbook: A Practical to Fuel Business Growth, which will be released on May 10, 2022. Connect with Satyam: Website: Uxreactor.com Facebook: /UXReactor/ Instagram: /UXReactor/ Twitter: /uxreactr LinkedIn: /company/uxreactor/ Connect with Allison: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allisonsummerschicago/  Website: DisruptiveCEONation.com Twitter: @DisruptiveCEO   #digitalmarketing #branding #socialgood #Bcorp #CEO #startup #startupstory #founder #business #businesspodcast #podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you truly could experience your website or bricks-and-mortar store through the eyes of your customers and prospects, you could do a great deal to increase sales and customer satisfaction. Satyam Kantamneni is the founder of UXReactor, a company whose entire focus is on user experience, referred to as UX. His mission: to design or transform businesses to prioritize — above all other considerations — how customers interact with them.  With more than 60 employees spread across three continents, Satyam has enabled his clients to generate hundreds of millions of dollars in bonus income thanks to user-centric innovation. As he explains, the most powerful differentiator in today's highly competitive business world is the customer's experience. Master it and you win. Monday Morning Radio is hosted by the father-son team of Dean and Maxwell Rotbart. [Purchase your copy of Satyam's book, User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth, here.]  Photo: Satyam Kantamneni, UXReactor Posted: December 4, 2023 Monday Morning Run Time: 43:37 Episode: 12.22 To show your appreciation for Monday Morning Radio and keep it commercial-free, we encourage you to contribute using this link. Donations of all sizes are welcome.

This episode of "Turning Point," hosted by Blaine Bertsch, features a deep dive into user experience (UX) design with guest Satyam Kantamneni, Managing Partner & Chief Experience Officer from UX Reactor. The conversation explores the intricacies of UX design, Satyam's entrepreneurial journey, and the significant impact of UX on technology and business growth.Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/Cc1RZV9wPLQLearn more about Satyam at https://uxreactor.com/Listen on your favorite podcast network: https://turningpoint.buzzsprout.com/#smallbusiness, #entrepreneur, #founderstories #cashflow #dryrun  #business #podcast #video Master the Future of Your Finances. From cash flow management to forecasting and scenario planning, see the impact of your decisions before you act. dryrun.com

In this episode of B2B Digital Marketer, we delve into the power of user-centered design and its impact on organizational growth. We explore the importance of understanding user needs and avoiding costly mistakes. The episode highlights the significance of organizational alignment and breaking down silos for a seamless customer experience. We also discuss the value of experimentation and disruption in large companies, emphasizing the need for a portfolio of experiments. Additionally, we touch upon the challenges of legacy systems and the importance of embracing disruption and focusing on the user. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for B2B marketers looking to fuel business growth through user-centered design and innovation.

Satyam Kantamneni is Managing Partner and Chief Experience Officer of UXReactor, former  Managing Director of Product Design at Citrix and PayPal. He is the author of “User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth.” In this conversation, we talk to Satyam about AI as a force multiplier for companies who understand their customers' needs. Key Takeaways: Just because you can use technology to solve a problem, doesn't mean you should. Instead use the technology or process that best addresses the problem. There are two types of companies: the ones that know their customer's needs and the ones who are adopting technology. The valuable AI tools will give people superpowers, not replace them Yesterday's delight is today's expectation.

#Ep.058 The economic performance of emerging markets in the post-COVID-19 world has been a mixed landscape of growth, vulnerability, and resilience. Driven by rebounding commodity prices and supportive fiscal policies, many economies experienced robust recovery, but this revival has been uneven across regions. Factors such as varying global trade impacts, and differences in exposure to external financial conditions have contributed to this disparity. Additionally, challenges such as high debt levels, inflationary pressures, and structural weaknesses persist. While some nations, notably in Asia, have adapted strongly, others, particularly in Latin America and Africa, face external vulnerabilities, leading to a multifaceted and inconsistent picture of economic performance across emerging markets. In this episode, Nirjan Rai and Satyam Panday sit down to unpack S&P Global's Recent Emerging Markets Outlook Report. They begin by discussing the key global takeaways from the report, then focus on the economic performances of China and India, especially in the context of post-pandemic recovery and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Satyam also offers his take on the short- and long-term projections for these two countries. They end the conversation with a discussion on why Nepal has failed to exploit the economic performances of its two neighbors and present some thoughts on what Nepal should do to leverage its future growth. Satyam is the Chief US Economist at S&P Global Ratings. Until just recently, he was the Chief Emerging Markets Economist for S&P. He has also taught at Boston College and Brandeis University and has been a research fellow at the US Congressional Budget Office. Satyam holds a Ph.D. in International Economics and Finance and specializes in macroeconomics, development economics, and applied econometrics. He is also a Non-Resident Senior Fellow at PEI. If you liked the episode, hear more from us through our free newsletter services, PEI Substack: Of Policies and Politics, and click here to support us on Patreon!!

Kamal Sharma | Digital Transformation Leader He is a digital technology leader with over 20 years of experience driving digital transformation for large MNCs as well as Indian business conglomerates across multiple industries. Kamal is a well-known culture evangelist who helps people maximize their potential to drive digital innovation and develop digital strategies.Kamal Sharma is an accomplished GCCs/GICs digital technology leader with extensive experience indriving digital transformation for large MNCs across multiple industries. Currently, he holds theposition of Senior Director of Digital Transformation at Carrier, a global leader in HVAC, refrigeration,fire, and security solutions, where he spearheads Carrier's digital charter and its Global CapabilityCentre – Digital Hub India – in Hyderabad. As a Digital Transformation Leader, Kamal is alsoresponsible for driving digital innovation, developing and implementing digital strategies that alignwith Carrier's overall business objectives and enhances the company's competitiveness in the rapidlyevolving digital landscape.With a wide-ranging experience in technology, business strategy, and digital leadership, Kamal hasworked with top-tier MNCs like Satyam and IBM for many years and has earned the distinction ofbecoming one of the youngest CIOs at the age of 28 while leading Mindlance as its youngest-everGlobal CIO. Over the last two decades, Kamal has navigated various strategic and leadership roles,delivering successful digital transformations for multinational giants such as Jay Kuling and TallySolutions.

In Episode 76 we ask the question - Are You User Centric?Prior to founding UXReactor, Satyam led various in-house design organizations such as Citrix and PayPal.  He is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School.  While at Harvard, Satyam realized that most businesses aren't leveraging the full power of User Experience (UX) Design as an engine for strategic growth.  So, he resolved to change that. Through UXReactor, Satyam demonstrated that UX can and should drive enterprise-wide innovation and business outcomes.  UXReactor has enabled its clients-partners to generate hundreds of millions in additional revenue from user-centered innovation.  Satyam is passionate about user-centered innovation and authored a book titled:  User Experience Design - A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth, which released in May 2022.  The Business of Business, topics are divided into 4 Categories: Management, Operations, Sales, and Financial. Target Audience is Business Owners, C-Level Executives, Management, and anyone considering starting a business. Helping you run a successful profitable business.Contact me at: www.bcforg.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-fisher-72174413/

The Satyam scandal sent shockwaves through the industry, revealing a web of deceit within the renowned Indian IT services company that ultimately led to its collapse in 2009. By understanding the details shared in this case study, you will be better equipped in your role to safeguard your business against similar fraudulent practices. Listen in as Jason Campbell and Craig Jeffery discuss key takeaways from this scandal.

In this video we dive deep into Satyam, one of India's biggest corporate scandals.

In this Teaching Moments episode, Sangha member Arati and Satyam discuss their experiences of finding refuge in the heart, our meditation practice, and the sangha.Arati: Talking about my practice is not something I'm very familiar with…I feel like I am still trying to learn, understand, and feel for what it means to have a spiritual practice. The talks that the sangha members gave at the intensive really resonated and inspired me to try and open up as I could relate to a lot of what they talked about and how they used their practice during rough times.The last couple of years have been very turbulent for me and I can't say I'm totally on the other side so a lot of my experience is still current. A 10 year marriage ended and with it took a lot of people I considered family, I lost my house and most of my belongings, I left a job that I worked really hard to get to where I was and with all that change…so much else was shaken up and lost. It felt like my entire world and what I relied on for stability, security, safety, and comfort was all pulled out from underneath me in a blink of an eye. It felt so quick that I didn't know who I was anymore. When people would ask me how I felt..it felt like I was jello, in the in-between…it was so scary and uncomfortable. Early on when these changes started happening, I went to Shoshoni for a weekend training with Satyam and Abhaya and when I returned to the east coast, I signed up for an online yoga teacher training with them. During that training, everything was falling apart and it was so hard for me to show up for those classes let alone meditate on my own each day. But ever since I connected to this practice, it's been there for me when I didn't know what else to do.I had always dreamed of going to India and what better of a time than when you've lost everything? And because I have this practice and have been warned over and over throughout the years…I knew I wasn't going to find anything out there to solve my problems or the key to my happiness but staying or going was equally tough. So I left my job and went on a big adventure with my new partner. I was traveling the world and in a newish relationship and although I'm so grateful for both of these experiences, after having my life dismantled, it definitely wasn't a vacation.I won't go too much into my traveling and it did strengthen my gratitude for these teachings and for Babaji but I also went through a lot more discomfort on so many different levels. Because of the state I was in internally, the chaos, uncertainty, and unfamiliarity all around me was so challenging physically, emotionally, and mentally. I kept making a (small) effort to do my practice but I have been exhausted by life and my mind felt like it was torturing me when I would sit to meditate. Still feeling pretty lost, I reluctantly reached out to Abhaya and asked about spending some time at Konalani.On the Big Island there is a place called the city of refuge where, in ancient Hawaiian times, if you committed a crime and you made it to this point, you would be absolved of your punishment, which was typically death. That sounds pretty extreme and I wasn't running from a crime but even though I knew it wasn't going to be easy, getting myself to the ashram felt like making it to my own place of refuge.I was right, it hasn't been easy. Being at the ashram is not an escape from any of your problems and most days, they are highlighted for me. But I've been able to get some clarity and reconnect to my practice in a big way. I have a reason to wake up each morning and am committed to doing my practice each day no matter what. I've got a place to sleep, food to eat, work to do each day and the support of the sangha. When I have to face my stuff - feeling lost, confused, disoriented, sad, overwhelmed - I can be in the flow of the ashram and I can remember that I am here to do this work.My idea of a refuge has really deepened during my time here. I asked Babaji how I should work while I am here and he said to stay centered and when I feel myself getting drawn out to come back. He's also pulled me aside during seva and told me to stop worrying and that I need to relax. I've always liked Babaji's surfing references because I surf a little bit and I found this quote where he said: “It is a lot like surfing: there is a wave of energy causing the transformation in your life. Your job is to keep centered and to keep your balance. That means you don't go to extremes mentally and emotionally. You don't get overly excited or overly conservative. Try to stay centered and balanced.”It's been hard for me to find this state of being centered and balanced because my mind really wants to analyze all the loss and feel all the emotions over and over. It hit me during a movie yoga night when there was a really intense scene happening and I could feel myself getting pulled into the drama, feeling the anxiety and anticipating what was coming. Babaji told us all to take a breath and in that moment, I released the grip on the scene and felt a sense of relief and peace inside. It was so easy to realize that the movie was separate from me and the emotions I was feeling weren't me. It made me wonder what if surrendering my own stuff was that easy? I truly want to experience my inner self as a place of refuge that's always with me and can't be taken away. So, I've really been trying to connect to this place inside and cultivate my inner refuge while I am meditating, while I am doing seva, and everywhere in between by recognizing that I am feeling heavy, tight, anxious or having negative thoughts and drawing my attention inside, relaxing, and allowing there to be calm. In Spiritual Practice, Babaji says: “What we are looking for when we meditate is peace of mind. Peace is the most incredibly valuable thing in the whole universe. Our minds are always active. They try to define us through our experiences.Though that may be useful to a degree, it is not the truth. The truth of who we are and what we are lies beyond the chatter and the noise of our minds. When we move beyond the chatter we will find clarity and a real sense of being present. We will begin to have a deeper understanding of our existence.” I am so grateful to have an actual place of refuge to go to and for the support I've received over the years and especially recently. It's helped me prioritize my practice and start to feel my feet on the ground again. Mostly, it has helped me feel a glimpse of my inner self that is beyond the chatter, beyond anything external, so that I can feel safe, secure, and at peace no matter what.Satyam:A line that really stuck with me from Arati's presentation was “I truly want to experience my Inner Self as a place of refuge that's always with me and can't be taken away”… I do too, and I'm sure you do as well. As she taught, We have a place of refuge in our hearts, a place we can go to at any time to dissolve the obscurations of daily life. But like the place of refuge here in Hawaii, It takes effort to get there, and effort to remain there, but no matter how much effort it takes what's most important is that it really is there. And as Arati taught, we can find refuge in our practice if we are willing to seek it out throughout our daily practices, tasks and activities. We have to find refuge in each repetition of the mantra, each weed we pull, each breath we take, each dish we wash, each posture we practice... In classic non-dual understanding, the place of refuge is only revealed to those willing to walk with refuge. As the Shiva Sutras put it, ‘the path is only revealed to the revealer'— the path to the place of refuge is only revealed to those who are seeking refuge in their path. This unique effort is of course nothing new, but a foundational topic in every practice. How do perform mantra in a way that leads us to its place of refuge? We can't yell the mantra, or do them faster, to accelerate the process— we start from where we're at, and work our way from the vibration in the mouth, to the throat to the heart. The same goes for the breath— you can't just jump into breath awareness, the mind pushes and pulls it immediately. You have to lengthen and smooth out the breath, and then slowly but surely release that effort and arrive at the experience of refuge in breath awareness. Swami Rudrananda always taught that the WIsh to Grow practice begins at a superficial level, none of us mean it at first, but we simply repeat each repetition with a little more sincerity, and eventually we arrive. The topic of refuge inspires a deeper appreciation for how we practice, not just what we practice, which has been at the forefront of Babaji's teaching over the past year and a half. When he says we need to learn to relax as we practice, in my opinion this doesn't mean we relax and then practice, as if they are two separate things, but that we learn how to use our practice to help us relax, that we use our practice not to blow up our karma, but release ourselves from it. Babaji recently used the analogy of dropping something out of your hand as a way of understanding surrender— when you use each mantra as a way to release, each breath as a way to release, then you become released. This is what the topic of refuge means to me, and how it has opened up my practice. So let's take time to walk through our practice with refuge and see if the path to the place of refuge in our hearts naturally unfolds for us step by step.

15th Chapter: Verses 8, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20The 15th chapter discusses the idea of immanence, transcendence and omnipresence of the Absolute Reality. The Absolute Reality is beyond verbalization and description – it can only be experienced.15th verse: “This divine principle is present as the indweller in every living being in this world. It manifests as memory, knowledge, ignorance, and forgetfulness. It is the one that is described and explored in all scriptures. It is the one to be known.”16th verse: “There are two kinds of beings in this world: First, is ksharah, which is the perishable. Second, is aksharah, which is imperishable. Ksharah is this phenomenal world, which comes and goes. Aksharah is the jivatma, present as the indweller in all beings, and is imperishable.”The anvil is installed on the ground and does not move. On top of it, metal pieces are hammered and shaped. Metal pieces undergo change – the anvil doesn't. The jivatma is like the anvil and does not change – it assumes new bodies from birth to birth.The 8th verse of the 15th chapter discusses transmigration of the soul. It says: “When this body is destroyed, the soul within is not destroyed. It leaves the body behind and acquires a new body taking with it the senses and the mind, just like the wind carries the scent away with it.”We are born with the baggage of past samskaras (tendencies) – we cannot disown them. We collect these tendencies in our Antahkarana through actions involving the senses and the mind. When the body is cremated, the physical senses are gone, but the Antahkarana is retained. It accompanies the jivatma when it takes a new body.We come out of the wheel of samsara – birth, old age, death, rebirth – when we dehypnotize ourselves into knowing that we are not this body, and we realize our true identity as Atman.17th verse: “Purushottama is the supreme divine truth that is immanent, omnipresent and transcendental. It is distinct and different from both the phenomenal world and the jivatma.”The jivatma is the supreme Atman manifesting through this body, in combination with the Antahkarana and past samskaras. When we remove the samskaras and the antahkarana from the jivatma, what remains is Purushottama – the supreme divine truth. To get back into our true identity is to realize that we are Purushottama.In the Ashtavakra Samhita, there is a verse: “In the ocean, there are so many waves. Without any effort, by the characteristics of the ocean, waves come and go. They emerge by their own nature and then they disappear. The ocean is not distinct from the waves. The waves cannot exist without the ocean. But the ocean can exist without the waves.”Similarly, in this Purushottama, the entire phenomenon of creation, dissolution and re-emergence of the world happens. Purushottama is like the ocean, and the phenomenal world is like the waves.Purushottama is all pervading and is immanent in everything. It is present in all three states of consciousness – waking, dream sleep and deep sleep states. At the same time, it is transcendental.The 17th verse emphasizes the spiritual oneness of existence. The whole creation is one spiritual family. We should maintain the harmony of nature and not deviate from the principles of Satyam, Ritm and Dharma.Satyam means truth. A person will not deviate from the path of harmony if he practices truthfulness and feels content.Ritm is the central principle of inherent harmony that exists in nature.Dharma refers to the ethical and moral principles through which one practices Satyam. For example, it is immoral to pollute the earth and therefore against Dharma.18th verse: “I am the Absolute Reality, the Purushottama, which is present everywhere.”19th verse: “A person who is free from delusion, who has understood this supreme divine truth through spiritual practices, he becomes the knower of everything - he knows the essence of all knowledge.”Shankaracharya explains this verse by reminding us of the inverted Ashvattha tree from the first verse. Roots represent the origin or the source. If the branches declare their independence from the root, the tree collapses. Similarly, a person who thinks that he is the body-mind-complex and forgets his connection to the Atman, he is deluded. The one who is not deluded, maintains his connection to the root – he understands that whatever he does, is powered by the Atman. Every action is an act of worship for him. For him, the line of demarcation between secular and spiritual disappears.To him, his entire life is a divine act. He lives his life like the mantra in Rigveda which means: “Let every thought become a meditation, let every word become a mantra, let every action become an act of worship, let every travel become a pilgrimage, let every movement become a circumambulation around the deity, and let the whole life become an offering to God.”20th verse: “I have now talked to you about this secret knowledge, which requires higher intuitive power to grasp.”To summarize, the purpose of the 15th chapter is to understand the true nature of Purushottama, and the impermanence of this material world.

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Satyam Gyanam Anantam Brahma : Pujya Sant Shri Asharamji Bapu Satsang

Title: Expressions of the Divine15th Chapter: Verses 12, 13, 14, 1512th12th verse: “There is one all-pervading, immanent, omnipresent, and supreme divine reality which is the Atman. This Atman is the divine light that is present in every being. The light that is in the sun, in the moon and in the fire – that light is nothing but the light of the Atman.”Our creativity and our ability to think and work are all expressions of this divine principle. Just as electricity manifests in different ways depending on the gadget it powers, similarly, our skills are like outer shells that manifest this divine principle.In whatever profession one may be, if that person reaches a level of human excellence – that perfection is a spark of the divinity within him.Wherever we find a super abundance of serenity, spiritual wisdom, intuitive power and human qualities such as sacrifice – all these are expressions of the divine.We can manifest this divinity through spiritual practices such as Yama and Niyama in Vedanta or Ashtanga Yoga in Buddhism. Then our mind becomes pure and reflects this divinity in more effulgence like a pure mirror.Lord Krishna says: “This light comes from Me.” “Me” here does not refer to Lord Krishna as a human being. It refers to Atman.13th verse: “This divine principle, which enters the earth, enlivens everything. When we look around in nature, we see trees, mountains, valleys, water, plants, food grains – these are all expressions of the divine.”Nature is not meant for our exploitation. We are all visitors on this mother earth. Vedic mantras emphasize harmony and balance of nature. Let the earth, clouds, skies, plants, trees and the entire cosmos remain pure, undisturbed, and in perpetual peace and harmony.Satyam means truth. A person will not deviate from the path of harmony if he practices truthfulness and feels content.Ritm is the central principle of inherent harmony that exists in nature.Dharma refers to the ethical and moral principles through which one practices Satyam. For example, it is immoral to pollute the earth and therefore against Dharma.14th verse: “It is this divine principle that resides in every being, eats and digests the food, and nourishes the body.”There are four types of food referred to in this verse – food that we chew, that we drink, that we swallow and foods such as ice-cream that belong to the first three categories. The divine principle manifests as the digestive faculty in the human body.Even the act of preparing and eating food is divine. Every secular activity can be given a spiritual orientation – as we evolve spiritually, the line of demarcation between secular and spiritual disappears.We can think of our entire life as a divine act. There is a mantra in Rigveda which means: “Let every thought become a meditation, let every word become a mantra, let every action become an act of worship, let every travel become a pilgrimage, let every movement become a circumambulation around the deity, and let the whole life become an offering to God.”15th verse: “This divine principle is present as the indweller in every living being in this world. It manifests as memory, knowledge, ignorance and forgetfulness.”The ability to forget and to be blissfully unaware in ignorance is also a gift from God. Without the ability to forget no one can live in this world.The highest advaitic experience cannot be explained. It can only be experienced. The mahavakya “Aham Brahmasmi” – as an expression is not non-dualistic; it represents only the penultimate state; in its experience dimension it is non-dualistic.The language of duality is verbosity; the language of the infinite non-dual experience is silence. The role of the scriptures is to remove the wrong notions that are in our mind.

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"Experience transformation is the next frontier of digital transformation for companies." – Satyam Kantamneni In this podcast episode, Innovation Meets Leadership host Natalie Born talks to Satyam Kantamneni, Chief Experience Officer of UX Reactor. He joins us to discuss the importance of being user-centric in business. Satyam emphasizes understanding user pain points and suggests techniques like empathy maps, persona exercises, and experience roadmaps to achieve this. He explains the role of a Chief Experience Officer and how it can improve overall user experience. The guests also discuss the importance of experience transformation and how companies can focus on user-centered practices to innovate and solve current problems. Satyam is the Chief Experience Officer at UXReactor. In less than 7 years, UXReactor has become the fastest-growing specialized experience design firm in the US, with a team of 50+ employees spread over three continents. Satyam (_ is passionate about user-centered innovation, and he has recently released a book, User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth.  The Importance of User-Centered Design The Paradox of Digital Transformation Key Quotes: "Every time your user should feel that somebody thought about me and solved a problem, and that's magic. And any company that can ship magic on a consistent basis is only going to win.” – Satyam Kantamneni. Connect with Satyam LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantamneni Check out UXReactor at https://uxreactor.com/ Natalie's new book is out! GET SET IT ON FIRE - THE ART OF INNOVATION today! Head over to https://setitonfire.co/ to get your copy.  LEAVE A REVIEW + help someone empower their businesses through collaboration, innovation, and transformation by sharing this episode or clicking here to listen to our previous episodes. These are proven solutions to advance your innovation process. Check out our website innovationmeetsleadership.com, or connect with me on Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Youtube Don't forget to subscribe and leave a 5-star review.  Let's go transform something! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/natalie-born/support

On today's show, we discuss how to develop an organizational strategy for user-centric innovations. Prior to founding UXReactor, Satyam Kantamneni led various in-house design organizations such as Citrix and PayPal. He is also an alumnus of Harvard Business School. While at Harvard, Satyam realized that most businesses aren't leveraging the full power of User Experience (UX) Design as an engine for strategic growth. So, he resolved to change that. Through UXReactor, Satyam demonstrated that UX can and should drive enterprise-wide innovation and business outcomes. UXReactor has enabled its clients-partners to generate hundreds of millions in additional revenue from user-cen- tered innovation. Satyam is passionate about user-centered innovation and he is authoring a book titled User Experience Playbook: A Practical to Fuel Business Growth, which will be released in April 2022.  Key Takeaways: 4 questions to ask anyone in the organization to see if you are user-centric:Who are your top users?What are their top pain points and needs?What are YOU doing about it?What is the measure of success?  Successful organizations have the:Right peopleFollowing the right processesWith the right mindsetIn the right environment Getting feedback from users requires the right people. Researching is not just talking to users. There are three types of research:Formative research - Understanding what the pain points are that are not being articulated.Validation research - Making sure what we have built is validated with users in a consistent manner.Sensorial research - Constantly tracking the satisfaction level of the users. How do you cross the gap between what the user thinks they want and what they really need?Focus on the users' behavior vs what they are saying. Observe them. Spend time with them, and propose something really useful for them. Create a way to experiment and validate your solution. How to balance innovation and stabilityRun experiments from a user-centric perspective.Vigorously act on the results in a way that is measurable. Should you ever focus on your competition, rather than your user?Know your competition, but focus on how what they are doing relates to what your users care about. Top Takeaways:A user-centric innovation or mindset is a success formula. Keep leveraging it and activate around it.Focus on having the right people following the right processes with the right mindset in the right environment.Experiment with this in an effective and deliberate manner or you may end up just reacting to the competition. Connect with Satyam Kantamneni: Website: https://uxreactor.com/Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kantamneni/Email: satyam@uxreactor.comBook: User Experience Design: A Practical Playbook to Fuel Business Growth