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In this tenth episode of the Narad Bhakti Sutra series, Swami Mukundananda explains the divine mystery behind why God sometimes delays fulfilling a devotee's longing. Narad reveals that this waiting is not a setback but the fastest path to Krishna. The yearning created by delay intensifies devotion, purifies the heart, and makes the soul restless for God alone.  Swamiji highlights that when the Lord withholds immediate reciprocation, He is deepening the devotee's love. Just as Shabari waited decades for Lord Ram, or the gopis endured separation from Krishna, their longing only strengthened their bhakti. This divine delay transforms ordinary devotion into the highest form of love, where remembrance of God becomes constant and irresistible.  For seekers, this episode emphasizes that patience in devotion is not wasted time. Waiting with faith and surrender is itself the fastest progress, because it makes the heart single‑pointed toward Krishna and draws His boundless grace.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode, Swamiji explains Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 14, where Shree Krishna declares: “This divine energy of Mine, consisting of the three modes of material nature, is difficult to overcome. But those who surrender unto Me cross beyond it.”  Swamiji narrates how Maya, God's divine energy, operates through the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas—to bind the soul in illusion. He emphasizes that Maya is not ordinary; it is daivi (divine), meaning it belongs to God Himself and is therefore extremely powerful. Even the most intelligent or strong cannot escape its grip by their own effort.  He illustrates how Maya deludes people into thinking the material world is independent, making them chase temporary pleasures and forget the eternal truth of God. Swamiji explains that this is why saints, philosophers, and even great leaders often remain bound—they rely on intellect or strength, but Maya can only be transcended through surrender to God.  The key teaching is that liberation is not achieved by personal power but by bhakti (devotion). When the soul humbly surrenders, God's grace lifts it beyond Maya's influence. Swamiji inspires listeners to cultivate humility, devotion, and surrender, reminding them that only by God's mercy can one cross over this divine energy and attain freedom.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode, Swamiji explains Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 13, where Shree Krishna declares: “Deluded by the three modes of material nature—sattva, rajas, and tamas—the whole world does not recognize Me, who am beyond them and imperishable.”  Swamiji narrates how the three gunas—goodness, passion, and ignorance—are God's energies that govern material existence, yet they also act as a veil. Because the soul is conditioned by these gunas, it fails to perceive God's transcendence. Even sattva, though elevating, binds through attachment to knowledge and happiness; rajas binds through desire and restlessness; tamas binds through inertia and delusion.  He emphasizes that this veil is Maya, God's divine energy that bewilders the soul. Maya makes the world appear independent, hiding the truth that everything rests upon God. Swamiji explains that this is why even the most intelligent people—scientists, philosophers, leaders—often fail to recognize the Divine, being caught in the net of the gunas.  The key teaching is that liberation from Maya is only possible through bhakti (devotion). By surrendering to God, seekers rise above the gunas and perceive His imperishable nature. Swamiji inspires listeners to reflect on how the gunas operate in their own lives and to cultivate devotion as the path to transcendence.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode, Swamiji explains Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 12, where Shree Krishna declares: “Whatever states of being are manifested by the three modes of material nature—goodness, passion, and ignorance—know that they are all created by Me. Yet, I am not under them; they are under Me.”  Swamiji clarifies that the three gunas (sattva, rajas, tamas) are the building blocks of material existence. Every thought, action, and quality in the world is a mixture of these modes, and all originate from God. However, God Himself is transcendental—He is never bound or influenced by them.  Through vivid narration, Swamiji shows how:  Sattva guna (goodness) manifests as clarity, wisdom, and harmony.  Rajo guna (passion) manifests as ambition, restlessness, and desire-driven activity.  Tamo guna (ignorance) manifests as inertia, confusion, and darkness.  He emphasizes that while these gunas shape human behavior, they are ultimately God's energies, and He remains beyond them. This teaching inspires seekers to rise above the gunas by cultivating devotion, recognizing that liberation comes not by being trapped in goodness, passion, or ignorance, but by transcending them through surrender to God.  Listeners are invited to reflect on their own tendencies, understand the interplay of the gunas in daily life, and strive to connect with the Divine who is beyond all modes.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode, Swamiji continues Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 11, clarifying that when Shree Krishna says, “I am the strength of the strong,” He is not referring to muscular power but to the inner courage that enables us to persevere through difficulties. This divine strength is free from desire and attachment—pure resilience that carries seekers beyond obstacles toward their goal.  Swamiji illustrates this with the astonishing journey of Helen Keller—deaf and blind from infancy—whose inner strength, guided by God's grace and the mentorship of Anne Sullivan, enabled her to learn language, study, graduate, and even deliver lectures by feeling vibrations on the throat and mouth. Her transformation—from tantrums to worldwide philanthropy and public speaking—embodies the Gita's teaching that true strength is an inner force bestowed by the Divine.  He contrasts this with modern challenges, like toddlers developing speech deformities due to early mobile addiction, and highlights the wonder of natural language acquisition—children at around three years forming rapid neural connections (extra axons creating pathways) that allow them to absorb language simply by hearing. This innate ability, too, is a glory of God, revealing how divine strength manifests as human capacity and growth.  Swamiji closes with Sri Aurobindo's insight: you must be more persistent than the difficulty—there is no other way. The path will have challenges, but those with inner strength persevere and reach the goal. This verse invites seekers to purify their strength of selfish motives and align it with dharma, recognizing that the courage to endure is itself a manifestation of God.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode, Swamiji continues his discourse on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 10, Part 2, where Shree Krishna reveals: “I am the eternal seed of all beings. I am the intelligence of the intelligent, and the prowess of the powerful, devoid of desire and attachment.” This verse highlights how God is the origin of vitality, wisdom, and strength in creation.  Swamiji explains that true strength is not rooted in ego or desire but flows from God when aligned with purity and detachment. He illustrates this with stories of great personalities:  Bhishma Pitamah, who possessed immense prowess yet remained detached, dedicating his strength to dharma.  Hanuman ji, whose extraordinary power was always offered in service to Lord Ram, showing how divine strength manifests through devotion.  Saints and sages, who demonstrate that austerity and brilliance are sustained by God's grace, not personal ambition.  Swamiji emphasizes that when strength is used selfishly, it leads to downfall, but when it is surrendered to God, it becomes a force for righteousness. Similarly, intelligence and brilliance are not self-generated—they are gifts of God, meant to be used in service of the Divine plan.  Listeners are invited to reflect on their own talents and abilities, recognizing them as manifestations of God's energy. This teaching inspires humility, gratitude, and devotion, reminding seekers that they are instruments of the Divine, empowered only by His will.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.  

In this episode, Swamiji begins his discourse on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 11, Part 1, where Shree Krishna declares: “I am the strength of the strong, free from desire and attachment. I am the sexual union that is not opposed to dharma.” This verse reveals how God manifests as pure strength and righteous vitality in creation.  Swamiji explains that true strength is not brute force or ego-driven power, but the Divine energy that sustains courage, resilience, and righteousness. He highlights that when strength is divorced from selfish desire and attachment, it becomes a sacred force aligned with dharma. This teaching distinguishes between strength used for selfish gain and strength offered in service to God and righteousness.  Through vivid narration, Swamiji illustrates how God's strength is seen in heroes and saints who dedicate their power to noble causes. He emphasizes that even the natural instinct of union, when aligned with dharma, is a manifestation of God's energy—reminding seekers that every aspect of life can be sanctified when connected to the Divine.  Listeners are invited to reflect on their own use of strength—whether physical, mental, or emotional—and to purify it by removing selfish motives. This episode inspires humility and devotion, showing that all true strength originates from God and must be directed toward righteous living.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this nineth episode of the Narad Bhakti Sutra series, Swami Mukundananda compares the paths of rituals, knowledge, and yoga, showing why they are incomplete without devotion. Vedic rituals demand six conditions that are nearly impossible to fulfill in Kali Yuga, and at best they grant temporary celestial pleasures. Knowledge may lead to self‑realization, but even the jnani requires bhakti to cross maya. Ashtanga yoga disciplines the mind, yet Patanjali himself insists on surrender to God.  Swamiji explains that bhakti is amrit swaroopa — the nectar that makes the soul immortal. Just as nectar retains its power whether mixed with milk, juice, or water, bhakti sanctifies every path. Ultimately, only devotion reveals God fully — not just as the distant Brahman or the indwelling Paramatma, but as Bhagavan, the Supreme Divine Personality who descends and performs His leelas.  For seekers, this episode highlights that bhakti is the supreme path, the essence of spiritual life, and the only way to truly experience Shree Krishna's love and presence.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this eighth episode of the Narad Bhakti Sutra series, Swami Mukundananda explains that the sweetness of bhakti does not arise from reverence alone — it requires a personal connection with God. Narad points to the gopis of Braj as the highest ideals of devotion, whose love for Krishna was so intimate that He became dearer to them than their very soul.  Swamiji highlights that God is our eternal relative, seated within us, and devotion is about awakening this timeless bond. If we only contemplate His almightiness, devotion evokes fear and distance, as Arjun experienced when beholding Krishna's universal form. But when we approach Him with the sentiment “He is mine,” bhakti becomes sweet and fulfilling.  Swamiji explains Krishna's law of reciprocity: as the soul surrenders, God reciprocates in the same bhav. Whether one relates to Him as master, friend, beloved, or caretaker, Krishna responds accordingly. This is His quality of bhaktavatsal (loving His devotees) and even bhaktavashya (becoming bound by their love). Saints like Shankaracharya longed to taste this divine intimacy, and the gopis attained it fully.  For seekers, this episode emphasizes that the closest experience of Krishna's love comes when we cultivate intimacy in devotion — seeing Him not as distant Almighty, but as our own. By aiming for the highest bhav, one can relish the full sweetness of bhakti.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Narad teaches that firmness in bhakti means offering all one's works to the Supreme—and feeling pangs of separation at the slightest forgetfulness of Him. Swamiji explains that the test is simple: is the end result of your action for your happiness, or for the Lord's happiness? When the fruit is for His joy, every activity—however ordinary—becomes an offering.   Swamiji gives practical ways to offer daily tasks: clean your room thinking “He is the owner of this house,” remember “cleanliness is next to godliness,” or prepare as if Shree Krishna might visit today. The intention shifts the doer and the deed—work turns into worship when the heart aims at pleasing God.   He narrates Shabari's sadhana: trusting her Guru's words, she cleaned her hut and path daily, decorated with flowers, and waited—forty years—without losing hope or patience. Bhakti is sustained by faith and optimism: “God will adopt me one day.” Eventually, Ram and Lakshman came straight to her hut, drawn by her unwavering devotion.   Swamiji highlights the gopis' example: immersed in household life, they kept Krishna's name on their lips, tears of loving devotion in their eyes, and minds absorbed in Him. They even adorned their bodies considering them Krishna's property—every act, every adornment, offered to the Lord.   Narad adds a tender warning: when the mind slips from remembrance, there should be restlessness—“What happened? I forgot my Lord.” Swamiji echoes Hanuman's sentiment: there is one calamity—forgetfulness of God—and one fortune—His remembrance. This is the heartbeat of bhakti: work diligently, remember constantly, and offer everything for His happiness.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this sixth episode of the Narad Bhakti Sutra series, Swami Mukundananda reveals that the only genuine way to connect with Shree Krishna is through bhakti. Rituals, intellectual pursuits, and external practices may refine the mind or discipline the body, but they cannot bind the Lord. Only devotion — pure, selfless love for God — has the power to draw His grace.  Swamiji explains that many seekers mistakenly rely on mechanical worship or pride in knowledge, but Narad clarifies that these are secondary. Bhakti is the essence of spiritual life, the heartbeat of the soul, and the direct path to God‑realization. Saints and devotees across ages attained liberation not through scholarly brilliance or elaborate ceremonies, but through heartfelt surrender to Krishna.  For seekers, this episode is a reminder that devotion is not optional — it is the only way to truly connect with the Divine. By cultivating bhakti, one transcends the limitations of intellect and ritual, experiencing the joy of union with Shree Krishna.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode, Swamiji redefines success through Krishna's lens, showing that true achievement is not about defeating others but about elevating oneself. He begins with the story of a little girl at her school sports day who, despite finishing last, was praised by her father for being ahead of many others. The lesson: success is relative, and each person runs a unique race.  Swamiji explains that worldly measures of success — medals, rankings, comparisons — often trap us in competition and dissatisfaction. Krishna, however, teaches that the real race is internal: to conquer the mind and rise above its weaknesses. Quoting the Bhagavad Gita (6.5), Swamiji highlights: “Elevate yourself through the power of your mind, and do not degrade yourself. For the mind can be your best friend, or your worst enemy.”  He emphasizes that success which pleases God is measured by self‑improvement, humility, and sincerity in effort. Every setback becomes a lesson, every step forward an offering to the Divine. When we stop comparing ourselves to others and focus on becoming better than our past selves, there is no failure — only growth.  This teaching matters because it liberates seekers from the anxiety of competition and redirects them toward inner progress. By following Krishna's definition of success, we cultivate resilience, peace, and devotion — achievements that truly please God.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

Successful but Still Not Satisfied? — Krishna's Measure of True Success | Bhagavad Gita for Everyday Living by Swami MukundanandaIn this episode, Swamiji explores why worldly success often fails to bring lasting satisfaction and how Krishna redefines the true measure of success. He begins by pointing out that many people achieve wealth, fame, or recognition yet still feel empty inside. This paradox reveals that external accomplishments alone cannot fulfill the soul's deeper longing.Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, Swamiji explains that Krishna teaches success is not measured by possessions or accolades but by inner purification and alignment with dharma. True success lies in cultivating virtues such as humility, detachment, and devotion, which elevate consciousness beyond material cravings.Swamiji illustrates with examples of accomplished individuals who, despite outward achievements, struggled with dissatisfaction until they discovered higher purpose. He emphasizes that satisfaction comes when actions are offered to God, results are surrendered, and life is lived in service of the Divine.This teaching matters because it shifts our perspective: success is not about “having more” but about “becoming more.” By following Krishna's measure of success, seekers can experience fulfillment, peace, and steady progress toward liberation.  About Swami Mukundananda:  Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

In this episode, Swamiji explains Krishna's profound teaching on the dangers of judging others and how true wisdom lies in cultivating humility and compassion. He begins by highlighting how quick judgments often arise from limited perception — we see only a fragment of someone's life and assume we know the whole story.  Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, Swamiji emphasizes that Krishna urges seekers to look beyond superficial appearances and recognize the divine spark in every soul. He illustrates this with stories and analogies showing how premature judgments can lead to misunderstanding, while patience and empathy reveal deeper truths.  Swamiji explains that judging others stems from ego, whereas spiritual progress requires surrender and humility. By refraining from judgment, seekers purify their minds, develop compassion, and align themselves with Krishna's vision of equality.  This teaching matters because it transforms relationships and inner life: instead of criticism, we cultivate understanding; instead of arrogance, humility; instead of division, unity. By practicing Krishna's timeless wisdom, seekers can rise above judgment, live harmoniously, and progress steadily toward liberation.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

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Welcome to today's episode of Wisdom Talk Radio! This is where we explore the depths of conscious living and how to live an expanded life. Join us to be inspired, encouraged, transformed and to tap into a deeper experience of joy and possibility. For quite some time now much of the world has been an experience of rolling crises. 2026 is already shaping up to be a powerful year of change. “With Saturn deep in Pisces and Jupiter exalted all year long, we're standing on the brink of both global crisis and the beginning of a great spiritual renaissance. Everyone is eager for predictions and strategies to face the challenges and embrace the opportunities of the year ahead.” Stay tuned for Vedic astrologer Dr. Katy Jane's second visit to Wisdom Talk Radio.I'm Laurie Seymour, host of Wisdom Talk Radio and CEO and founder of The Baca Institute, home of the Quantum Connection Process. You can go there to discover your unique connection with the essence of who you are by taking the Quantum Connection quiz. Why quantum connection? We are each designed to directly connect with Source in our own way. Knowing your own archetype style opens a deeper connection for you with the Universe. It's the secret to creating what you truly want in your life. Because who you are is exactly who is needed.Named one of the top 75 yogis who are shifting the planet by Origin Magazine, Dr. Katy Jane is a Sanskrit & Vedic scholar and skilled Vedic astrologer who traveled India interviewing saints and yogis for her doctoral research. She gives trainings in Sanskrit, the Vedas and classical yoga to help yoga practitioners access the wisdom teachings at the core of their practice. She also coaches seekers at crucial transitions to develop successful life strategies. She divides her time between the United States and India where she leads spiritual retreats to the holy Himalayas. Her latest book is Moon Signs for the Soul: A Guide to Healing and Self-Discovery at Life's Turning Points with the 27 Vedic Moon Signs.Find Dr. Katy Jane at www.drkatyjane.com  https://www.facebook.com/VedicAstrologyLifeInsight/Find Laurie Seymour at https://thebacainstitute.com/ .Follow Wisdom Talk Radio on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wisdomtalkradio Subscribe on Apple.Want to reach out to me? You can email me directly at laurie@thebacainstitute.com If you are enjoying our show and you'd like to spread the love, please subscribe, download, comment, and tell your friends and family about us. We want to thank you for your continued support. We really appreciate it! Find more episodes of Wisdom Talk Radio HERE Discover your Quantum Connection Style! (QUIZ)The first step to mastering your Quantum Connection is to know your natural style of being in the world.We are each designed to connect with Source differently. Knowing your style, with both your superpowers and your learning edge, is the first step of aligning with your inner guidance at a deeper level than you ever thought you could. It's the doorway to creating what you truly want in your life.Click here to take the quiz now: Quantum Connection QuizFind Laurie's new book, Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source HEREGet Laurie's New Book, Unconditional Remembrance: Your Connection to Source: https://mybook.to/UnconditionalRememSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/wisdom-talk-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands

New to Bhagavad Gita? This is the right place to start. This video podcast with Vedic scholar Pandit Atul Krishna Das sets the background of battle of Kurukshetra, and how and why the battle took place. #bhagavadgita #mahabharata

Almost 10 years ago, I was reading The Gene Keys when I came across something that stopped me in my tracks—a prediction about a massive shift happening from 2020 to 2027.   And then 2020 happened. And we all know what came next.   Today, I'm sitting down with the creator of The Gene Keys himself, Richard Rudd, to understand what's actually happening right now as we move through this portal—and what's coming on the other side.   In this episode, Richard reveals:  

Almost 10 years ago, I was reading The Gene Keys when I came across something that stopped me in my tracks—a prediction about a massive shift happening from 2020 to 2027.   And then 2020 happened. And we all know what came next.   Today, I'm sitting down with the creator of The Gene Keys himself, Richard Rudd, to understand what's actually happening right now as we move through this portal—and what's coming on the other side.   In this episode, Richard reveals:  

What if your purpose isn't something you need to find, but something you remember by letting go of who you thought you were supposed to be? In this episode of Why Isn't Everyone Doing This?, Emily sits down with Sadhvi Bhagawati, spiritual leader, humanitarian, and longtime resident of Rishikesh, India, for a conversation that spans identity, dharma, devotion, service, and the quiet joy of surrender. Sadhviji shares her journey from a successful Western life to answering an inner call that led her to the banks of the Ganges more than three decades ago, not as an escape from the world, but as a deeper way of being in it. Together, they explore what dharma really means beyond career or calling, why success so often leaves people feeling empty, and how purpose emerges naturally when we stop striving and start listening. The conversation moves into the profound collective experience of the Maha Kumbh Mela, where hundreds of millions of people gather not around identity, politics, or achievement, but shared remembrance. Sadhviji explains how these ancient gatherings dissolve the illusion of separation and offer a lived experience of unity that can't be understood intellectually, only felt. Emily and Sadhviji also explore the Vedic understanding of immortality, not as something physical, but as the wisdom of knowing yourself beyond the body, the story, and the personal narrative. They talk about releasing identity without abandoning responsibility, how service becomes effortless when it's aligned, and why happiness isn't something we earn, it's what remains when we stop resisting life. This episode is not about becoming someone new. It's about remembering who you already are. In This Episode, We Explore: • What dharma really means beyond career or productivity • Why success often fails to deliver fulfillment • Surrender as strength, not passivity • The Maha Kumbh Mela and collective remembrance • Identity, ego, and the freedom of letting go • Immortality as consciousness, not the body • Service as a natural expression of alignment • Finding peace without bypassing responsibility About Sadhvi Bhagawati: Sadhvi Bhagawati is a spiritual leader, author, and humanitarian based in Rishikesh, India. She is President of the Divine Shakti Foundation, Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, and a key organizer of the Kumbh Mela. She is the author of Hollywood to the Himalayas and Come Home to Yourself, and is known worldwide for bridging Eastern wisdom with modern life through service, devotion, and interfaith leadership. Where This Work Continues The themes in this episode — dharma, embodiment, service, and lived wisdom — are central to the work we do inside Level 3, an advanced mastermind designed to support deep integration, regulation, and spiritual leadership, with initiatory experiences that include pilgrimage in Greece.

Send us a textIn the Vedic tradition we do not seek to believe in God, we seek to know God. While religions seek to believe in God, spirituality seeks to know God. Vedic knowledge views prayer -called prarthana- as transcending mere requests for health, happiness wealth etc to the selfless form of prayer- which connects us to our inner truths and by extension, to the supreme consciousness.   It is natural for us to request divine grace and ease from the living burdens of angst, despair, disease poverty and so on. Prayer- for what we need- do help us to built faith in the unseen … but the  truest form of prayer Is recognizing that each one of us is an instrument of the divine force.  Once we acknowledge this truth, faith fortifies, it does not blame humanity, or God for our crises. Instead faith, as it grows, opens us wider to unearth deep strength within, awakening the soul from its slumber. Hardships come in our lives to force imperative  pause, it forcibly stops us in our tracks. It cleves the heart, commanding us to be still while cell, tissue snd memory get recalibrated. We may think we are the leader of our destiny and purpose but in truth we are not. The divine force that created us  is the commander of the body ship. Once we recognize this truth, we can more easily make the necessary alterations and shifts in our course. We receive guidance in the stillness that keeps us whole and in fluidity with Source. Religions all personify gods and goddesses in manifold ways - these cosmic archetypes help the individual to connect more deeply to their innate essence of faith. However, beyond the architecture of religions, there lies your truest essence- spirituality. Here we have direct access- a profoundly exquisite connection to the Divine. In the Vedas we call this connection  Nimitta Karanam, the instrument of God/Goddess. Bring a primeval instrument of the Divine rises way above the tide of discipleship. It moved us beyond mere confusion and despair to fostering devotion, self-reflection, and a shift from daily needs to spiritual awareness, fostering faith and sincerity in our effortts. How we negotiate difficulties, shows what clarity we are we receiving from the Divine Self, which messenger  appears when we are broken. During times of deep despair, we naturally transform  through the Blessings of the Broken- a cosmic vibration that  programs multiple light waves within  to purify body, mind, spirit. Ancestors are present, knowledge comes unpacked in simple covers. All we need do is to garner sufficient stillness so we can receive guidance through inner synchronization. We live to deepen this relationship with the Divine. Through culling the ultimate  devotion we recognize that the supreme is not in the sky above or on the earth below. It is within. It rides on consciousness. The more awareness we generate, the more we see that  our very presence is illumined by and carefully crafted by the Divine. Ultimately, from the informed source of your spiritual self, all prayers offered is meant for the well-being of humanity, the collective. No-one is exempt from prayers. We include those who cause us harm, enemies, and all who have disparaged the Earth. We pray for their transcendence into the light, promoting universal love. We focus on conscious growth to rise above difficulties. Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey~www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.com Mothermaya@gmail.com Get Maya's New Book: I Am Shakti: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shakti Amazon.com Bookshop.org

How do children really experience their parents' separation? In this episode, Thom explores why children are often far more adaptive to a family separation than adults assume, and how they unconsciously mirror the emotional state of their parents. Drawing on the Vedic worldview, Thom explains why change is evolutionary, why staying together “for the children” can be harmful, and how honoring the other parent protects a child's sense of self. A compassionate and clarifying perspective for any parent navigating relationship change.You can also watch this episode on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/YRsKT1togKwEpisode Highlights[00:45] Children Tend to be Peacekeepers[03:28] Involve a Third Party for the Child to Speak With[07:01] Protecting Children's Emotions[09:26] Don't Stay Together “For the Children”[12:57] Change is Evolutionary[15:18] Avoid Speaking Ill of Each Other[18:00] Honor the Other ParentUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

MAYA TIWARI is a spiritual teacher, humanitarian, and pioneer of Ayurveda whose life's work centers on awakening the spirit of ahimsa—inner harmony and peaceful living. Born in Guyana under British rule, she moved to New York as a teenager, studied acting with Stella Adler, and quickly became a successful fashion designer before turning toward a deeper spiritual calling. Returning to India, she spent a decade immersed in Sanskrit, Vedanta, Ayurveda, Yoga, and Vastu under the guidance of Swami Dayananda Sarasvati, setting the foundation for a lifetime of service, writing, and teaching. She went on to found the Wise Earth School of Ayurveda—the first of its kind in North America—and later the Mother Om Mission, helping thousands of women, families, and communities heal from trauma, disease, and despair.   For more than thirty years, Maya has inspired global audiences through her books, teachings, and humanitarian outreach. A former Vedic monk of the revered Veda Vyasa lineage, she has spoken at the Parliament of the World's Religions and major interfaith gatherings worldwide, and is the recipient of the Dhanvatari and Rishi Awards for her contributions to Ayurvedic medicine. In 2010, she renounced her monastic title, choosing instead a simpler, more accessible life devoted to compassionate service and the healing of those most in need.   I Am Shakti: Reclaiming Women's Innate Power to Heal Themselves and Restore Balance, Health, Prosperity, and Joy for All Being by Maya Tiwari.  

Dr. Katy Jane reveals why the years 2026–2032 mark a profound karmic turning point for humanity. Through the lens of Vedic astrology, she explains how ancient planetary cycles are now activating deep collective lessons around power, responsibility, fear, and awakening.This is not fear-based prediction, but soul-level timing. If you've felt an inner urgency to realign your life, release old patterns, or question where the world is heading, this conversation may help you understand why — and how to navigate what's coming with clarity instead of fear.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/next-level-soul-podcast-with-alex-ferrari--4858435/support.Take your spiritual journey to the next level with Next Level Soul TV — our dedicated streaming home for conscious storytelling and soulful transformation.Experience exclusive programs, original series, movies, tv shows, workshops, audiobooks, meditations, and a growing library of inspiring content created to elevate, heal, and awaken. Begin your membership or explore our free titles here: https://www.nextlevelsoul.tv

In this episode, we explore the "boss energy" of Capricorn season. With four planets shifting from Sagittarius into Capricorn, we are prompted to explore where discipline replaces impulse, commitment gives more reward than convenience, and long-term goals are more prevalent than fleeting satisfaction.We talk about how the Sun in Capricorn highlights responsibility, leadership, and taking the reins of life. Mercury in Capricorn supports strategic spending, planning, and pragmatic conversations. Venus in Capricorn slows love down - prioritizing loyalty, maturity, and relationships that are built to last rather than quick sparks. Mars in Capricorn rewards taking initiative, hard work, following passion, and allowing confidence to overshadow fear of the unknown. Economic themes of Capricorn include: money systems, taxes, government structures, corporate power, and the real-world consequences of long-term policy and financial decisions. This is a transit that confronts the collective to be honest about resources, accountability, and where we're investing our time, energy, and money.YOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras,  spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse

If you go around India, or even around Silicon Valley or London, you may find churches, temples, mosques—places where people are pointing their attention in worship. You know, the word comes from the word "worth" (W-O-R-T-H). When something is "worth" something, you consider it most valuable; that's where you put your attention. When you put "-ship" on the end of the word "worth," you get "worth-ship," which means it's a noun. It's something you do because you consider it valuable where you place your attention. Because of Sandhi rules, from "worth-ship," you get "worship." So, people are investing their attention in various places and worshiping various entities in this world. Sūta Gosvāmī says (SB 1.2.23): sattvaṁ rajas tama iti prakṛter guṇās tair yuktaḥ paraḥ puruṣa eka ihāsya dhatte sthity-ādaye hari-viriñci-hareti saṁjñāḥ śreyāṁsi tatra khalu sattva-tanor nṛṇāṁ syuḥ He mentions Brahmā, Viṣṇu, and Śiva. He says that these are different entities, and by worshiping them, you will get different results. Kṛṣṇa also says in the Bhagavad-gītā (BG 9.25): yānti deva-vratā devān pitṝn yānti pitṛ-vratāḥ bhūtāni yānti bhūtejyā yānti mad-yājino 'pi mām Basically, this means that as free souls with free will, we can go wherever we wish. But if we don't know where we're going, any road will take us there—we'll just be pulled by the whims of our senses. If one wants the ultimate goal of life, Sūta Gosvāmī is saying in this verse (sattvaṁ rajas tama iti...), you should put your attention on the Para-puruṣa, the Supreme Person. This is echoed in another verse that comes up which says: bhejire munayo 'thāgre bhagavantam adhokṣajam sattvaṁ viśuddhaṁ kṣemāya kalpante ye 'nu tān iha (SB 1.2.24) Previously, all the great sages—and you can see from the evidence here in South India, they built these temples to Lord Viṣṇu because they understood the clear indication of the Vedic literature that Viṣṇu is to be worshiped ultimately. So it says, "bhejire munayo 'thāgre": the munis—sages, agre means in previous ages, bhejire—they worshiped Viṣṇu. Why? Because He is Bhagavantam Adhokṣajam—He is the infallible Lord who is beyond the senses and the modes of material nature. 'Sattvaṁ viśuddham kṣemāya': they knew that they would achieve the highest benefit by thinking of Viṣṇu and worshiping Viṣṇu through the nine methods of bhakti employed in the service of Lord Viṣṇu. 'Kalpante 'nu tān iha' —and here is what is in it for us: the verse says that regardless of one's current position, whatever situation you are in now, if you also worship Lord Viṣṇu, then you are eligible for the same result that those previous sages achieved by worshiping the Supreme Lord, who is beyond the modes of material nature. .------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 https://thefourquestionsbook.com/?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=video&utm_campaign=launch2025 ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #globalyouthretreat #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons

Discover the world's earliest known system of astrology• Explores ancient Mesopotamian astrology, which originated with those who created Göbekli Tepe, and details the system's eighteen zodiac signs• Shares the author's decades-long research to decipher the meanings and characteristics behind each of the original eighteen signs• Shows how the original zodiac can enrich and expand our understanding of astrology, personal relationships, and our sense of self and destinyToday the zodiac is divided into twelve signs through which the sun appears to travel in a year. A person's sign can influence their personality, physical characteristics, and fate. However, in ancient Mesopotamia, the first zodiac was divided into eighteen signs—different from the Western and Vedic systems in use today. The Original Zodiac reveals, for the first time in more than 4,000 years, this earliest known system of astrology.The original Mesopotamian zodiac offered very different birth signs, including the Serpent, Swan, Crane, Horse, Wolf, and Eagle. This zodiac was recorded on a clay tablet that is now housed in the British Museum, cataloged as BM 86378, but there is no written record of how these signs were interpreted. Now, after decades of intensive research, Graham Phillips reveals the meanings of these mysterious signs and their relevance for our times.To determine what traits might be shared by those born in each sign of the original zodiac, Phillips comprehensively surveyed hundreds of volunteers from diverse backgrounds. He measured each participant's likes, dislikes, hobbies, habits, employment, health information, and other pertinent aspects of their lives and identities. Not intended to replace or challenge our traditional understanding of astrology, his findings offer an original system to enrich our current knowledge of the personality, character, and destiny of those born in each of its enigmatic signs.Graham Phillips is one of Britain's bestselling nonfiction authors. A former radio journalist and broadcaster for the BBC, and founder of Strange Phenomena magazine, he is a historical investigator of unsolved mysteries. The author of many books, including The Templars and the Ark of the Covenant, The Lost Tomb of King Arthur, The End of Eden, and Atlantis and the Ten Plagues of Egypt, he lives in the Midlands of England.https://www.grahamphillips.net/Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/earth-ancients--2790919/support.

Free Live Workshop: Become Your Own Astrologer - RSVP here: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/workshopIn this episode, I dive deep into the astrological forecast for January 2026, exploring the six significant transits that set the tone for the new year. Broadcasting from Mexico, I discuss how to navigate the intense "combust" energy of early January, the shift into practical Capricorn energy mid-month, and how to harness these forces to set realistic goals and systems. I also touch on the importance of mentorship, the "rider and elephant" metaphor for the subconscious, and specific insights for your Vedic rising and moon signs.Key TopicsCombust Energy in Sagittarius (Early Jan): The year begins with a stellium in Sagittarius (Sun, Mars, Venus, Mercury), creating a mix of optimism and intensity. The "combust" nature of these planets can lead to irritability, relationship friction, and high "Pitta" (fire) energy.Navigating Relationship Conflict: With Venus combust, relationship tensions may arise. The advice is to pause, regulate emotions, and channel energy into physical activities rather than engaging in heated conflicts.The Shift to Capricorn (Mid-Jan): Around January 13-16, the energy shifts significantly as planets move into Capricorn. This transition invites us to move from dreaming big to implementing grounded systems and "Atomic Habits."Pluto & The Subconscious: As the stellium joins Pluto, I explore the "rider and elephant" metaphor. This creates a powerful opportunity to uncover and heal hidden subconscious blocks that derail our resolutions.New Moon in Uttara Ashadha (Jan 18): A powerful new moon offers "invincible" energy for starting new ventures, setting business foundations, and committing to long-term discipline.Occurring on Jan 3rd, this transit brings emotional shifting, cleansing, and necessary releasing to start the year.Ardra is ruled by Rudra (the storm god), emphasizing big energy shifts and new intellectual perspectives.The year starts with a heavy concentration of planets in Sagittarius (adventure, travel).The Sun outshines (combusts) Mars, Venus, and Mercury, which can lead to hidden hostility, aggression, and irritability.Timestamps00:00 | Welcome & Introduction00:51 | Full Moon in Gemini (Ardra Nakshatra)02:02 | Stellium in Sagittarius & Combust Planets03:41 | Managing Relationships & "Pitta" Energy06:13 | The Shift into Capricorn: Systems Over Goals09:51 | Pluto & The Subconscious (The Elephant Metaphor)12:49 | Clearing the "Junk Drawer" of Life15:14 | New Moon in Uttara Ashadha (Jan 18)17:49 | The Power of Mentorship20:02 | Workshop & ClosingFree Weekly Horoscopes & Exclusive offers: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/fr...Free Vedic Birth Chart & Training:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.quietmindastrology.com/fr...Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠   / quietmindastrology  Decode Your Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/1011:1 Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/re...Mentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/me...Quietmind Yoga: https://www.quietmind.yoga

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Send us a textWhat's in a name?My father who was a stoic Vedic scholar choose the name “Vijaya Maya”  which means victory over and beyond Maya.In Sanskrit “Maya” has a vast cosmic meaning (often misunderstood) as illusion).  At the time of my initiation as a Vedic Monk we are necessarily given another name stripped as it were of our past ancestral vasanas. My Guru renamed me “MayaAtitaAnanda”, a spiritual name translated as “Beyond Maya, in service to the full Conscious”. Both fathers had arrived at the same conclusion. As although I had since renounced my path as a Vedic monk, what remains is a path aligned in consciousness, true to my destiny.  Before we unfold this mysterious principle of creation,  it is important to note that your name in any language is ultimately a variation of Maya's cosmic principle. your name holds both ancestral and cosmic power. Whether you like it or not the name given at birth is meant to be your personal mantra throughout life. whether chosen sentimentally, or by astrological science or by chance your  name holds and protects the meaning.of your karmic journey.  Your name that is repeated hundreds of thousands of times in your lifetime- each call resounding memory,  a call to remember. Let's reveal the core essence of Maya.She is the cosmic force that contains both the  power to conceal your true nature( tirodhana), and the power that reveals it, (anugraha.) In her aspect of tirodhana, she performs as the cosmic wielder, manifestor  of the material world - the space in which we  perceive  the One as many , the false reality of separation. In her aspect of anugraha, the blessing we experience is her Power that lifts the veil to reveal your pure identity - Oneness, the multitudes folding into One. Each experience in life teaches us to own consciousness- we lift the veil bit by bit to catch glimpses of long forgotten reality. We move through innumerable experiences over billions of lifetimes - each rebirth healing into a greater degree of awareness. This is the  journey from commodities to consciousness. Most of humanity exists  in the state of tirodhana where we feel tethered, shackled to the material force  the common collective perspective of wants, needs, greed, and competition that stimulate and bind us to commodity-awareness which only reinforces separation from source. In every life, there comes a turning point. That ineffable moment when fear and veil are removed, when we meld into the realisation of love, oneness with all things.  Paradoxically,  the same power that creates the illusion of separation is the very power that lifts the veil, the power of anugraha, grace. Once the grace is felt we can never return to the. veil. Our spiritual journey begins. Every breath reminds us  to turn  toward this light, the power to relentlessly seek - not material things - but the grace of revelation, the lifting of the veil of our own forgotten Support the showMay Peace Be Your Journey~www.mayatiwari.comwww.facebook.com/mayatiwariahimsa.Buzzsprout.com Mothermaya@gmail.com Get Maya's New Book: I Am Shakti: https://www.collectiveinkbooks.com/o-books/our-books/I-am-shakti Amazon.com Bookshop.org

Hi everyone! FIRST - skip to 19:22 if you want to skip review. Second, this is an *over view*. It is impossible to cover each month in total nuance without creating a 10 hour long podcast. But I wanted to share the main takeaways of the year to come. Most importantly: I wanted to give you dates that I am personally using on a daily basis to plan my year... so I hope this helps! Transits: Eclipses 2026 Feb 17, 2026 at 6:01am: 4 degrees Aquarius in Dhanishta (Annular)March 3, 2026 at 5:38am: 18 degrees Purva Phalguni in Leo (total)August 12, 2026 at 12:37pm: 25 degrees Ashlesha in Cancer (total)August 27, 28, 2026 at 23:18: 10 degrees Shatabhisha in Aquarius (Partial)JupiterJupiter in Cancer June 1 - October 31; January 24, 2027 - June 25th, 2027Jupiter in Leo October 31 - January 24th, 2027JUPITER RETROGRADEJupiter RX December 12, 2026 at 2 degrees Leo - April 12, 2027 at 22 degrees of Ashlesha Rahu and Ketu Rahu in Cap/Ketu in Cancer: November 25, 2026 - May 24, 2028Mars/Jupiter/Ketu ConjunctionNovember 12, 2026-Nov 25, 2026 Mars/Rahu ConjunctionFebruary 23rd - April 2ndMercury Retrogrades: Feb 26 (28 Aquarius) - March 20 (Aquarius 14 degrees)June 29th (2 cancer) - July 23rd (22 Gemini)October 24th ( 26 libra) - November 13th (10 libra)Venus Retrogrades: October 3 (14 Libra)  - November 13 (28 Virgo)Kala Sarpa: Feb 23 - August 1, 2026YOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras,  spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse

Today's episode features Janet Attwood, bestselling author, speaker, passion coach, Transcendental Meditation teacher, Ayurveda advocate, and creator of the globally celebrated program The Passion Test.You can explore Janet's work and take The Passion Test at: www.thepassiontest.comWith more than 20 books and a lifetime devoted to helping people discover what lights them up, Janet joins us to share her wisdom on how to stay creatively inspired, remove limiting beliefs, and live a truly passionate life.Janet is the creator of The Passion Test, a powerful self-discovery process that helps you get crystal clear on what matters most in your life. Through her teachings, Janet empowers individuals to stop living life on autopilot and instead reach into their genius, uncover their gifts, and share them with the world.Her central message: Passion fuels purpose, and purpose fuels joy.In this episode (excerpted from an interview with Mark in 2021), Janet guides us through a reflection on:1. What Passion Really IsPassion is what you love.What you care about.What gets you out of bed in the morning.What lights your inner fire.And everyone has the desire to live a passionate life because we want to know we are not simply drifting—we want to create.2. Why Clarity MattersJanet explains that the Passion Test is filled with exercises that help you get so clear on your desires that when you close your eyes, you can actually see the life you want to create.It is an inside-out process—noticing the visions, feelings, and desires that arise when you ask:“When my life is ideal, I am…”3. Becoming a “Manifestation Magnet”Janet teaches the ancient Vedic principle:“Curving back on myself, I create again and again.”Through intentional reflection — across career, relationships, health, spirituality, lifestyle, and your environment — you begin to see the elements that truly matter to you.With enough clarity, vision turns to magnetism.The people, places, and opportunities begin to appear. The Formula for Living a Passionate LifeJanet shares her signature three-step formula:1. INTENTIONGet crystal clear on what you want.Take the Passion Test to identify your top five passions.2. ATTENTIONWhat you put your attention on grows.Focus your energy on what you choose to create — not what is lacking.3. NO TENSIONDo all you can do…and then surrender.Let go. Trust. Allow something even better to arrive.This is when manifestation accelerates.This is when passion turns into reality.And to learn more about The Peace Room, our Reiki treatments, healing workshops, and meditation resources, visit:www.thepeaceroom.love Thank you for listening, and thank yourself for taking 5 Minutes of Peace today.Join us again whenever you need a moment of calm, clarity, and connection.

Welcome to the first Soulful Valley Podcast episode of 2026 In this powerful New Year transmission, Soulfulvalley is joined by returning guest Lalitha Donatella Reback for an in-depth exploration of 2026 through the lens of Vedic astrology, the fixed stars, and the accelerated timelines humanity is now living within.  This episode goes far beyond surface-level horoscopes.  Lalitha shares:  • Why time is speeding up and how this impacts manifestation, karma and decision-making  • The transition into Satya Yuga (the Golden Age / Shakti Yuga) and what it means for soul-led individuals • The split in collective consciousness and how to consciously choose your timeline • Cosmic alignments, galactic influences and the role of prayer, meditation and frequency • Why intuition, dreams and the body's wisdom are becoming non-negotiable tools • Predictions for every zodiac sign using Vedic (Sidereal) astrology, based on the Moon sign rather than the Sun Lalitha shares grounded, dharmic insights on leadership, money, relationships, health, spirituality and global shifts, while reminding us that miracles are not worked for, they are attracted through frequency. This episode is an invitation to: • Trust your intuition  • Release outdated timelines • Choose conscious evolution • Lead with integrity, love and self-responsibility If you've felt the pull to slow down, listen deeper, and align your life with something greater in 2026, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are.  Applications are also open for upcoming Soulful Valley book collaborations, including the Soulful Poems series and Evolving on Purpose: Angels, Spirit Guides & the Frequency of Miracles.   Plus, discover more about the award-winning Movie Zero Limits, now streaming, and its ripple effect across global consciousness. Connect with Lalitha Donatella Riback Instagram: @donatellariback https://www.shreemlab.com    Watch the Zero Limits Movie on Amazon Prime or Apple TV  https://zerolimitsmovie.com/katiec .  Leave a short review on IMDb or Amazon to ripple this message further. Zero Limits (2025) - IMDb   Subscribe to both Soulful Valley Podcast & She Invests Intuitively to stay in the miracle flow. She Invests Intuitively Podcast – Soulful Valley

In this talk from the 1980s, Ram Dass explores different forms of yoga—hatha, dhyan, jnana, bhakti, tantra, and more—and answers questions from the audience. Get your copy of All In This Together, the latest book from Jack Kornfield! Let this new book be your guide, as Jack reveals how to navigate our human experience with wisdom and care. Inside you'll find a beautiful collection of stories, inspiration for conflict resolution, and powerful teachings on healing, justice, and human kindness—anchored in the teachings of the Buddha and poetry from luminary voices like Mary Oliver. Click here to learn more!This episode of Here and Now comes from an event in Irvine, CA, called “Living Consciously in the 1980s.” Ram Dass talks about how it's only when we realize we aren't who we think we are that the journey of awakening begins. Fortunately, there is help along this path in the various types of yoga, or methods for coming into the One.Ram Dass explores different forms of yoga, including hatha yoga (energy), dhyan yoga (meditation), jnana yoga (wisdom), bhakti yoga (devotion), and tantric yoga (senses). He says we should work with whichever form calls to us, or we can be a “chicken soup eclectic” like he is. Finally, Ram Dass answers some questions from the audience. He talks about intuition, the darkness that comes before spiritual growth, social identities, dealing with attachment to your child's predicament, and more.The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.About Ram Dass:Ram Dass's spirit has been a guiding light for generations, carrying millions along on the journey. Ram Dass teaches that through the Bhakti practice of unconditional love, we can all connect with our true nature. Through these teachings, Ram Dass has shared a little piece of his guru, Maharaj-ji, with all who have listened to him. Learn more at ramdass.org.“What I'm saying to you is, which yoga is appropriate for any human being, only that human being can figure out. And you can only figure it out by trying and testing and looking and quieting your heart and opening. One of you, it will be perfect for you to study and read holy book and Vedic tracts and things. For someone else, it'll be absolutely perfect to start to work with the energy. For someone else, it'll be perfect to do tantra. And it is not better or worse. These are merely different strategies. And some you will be sort of like I am, sort of like a chicken soup eclectic. And I do sort of play with all of these at a kind of superficial level.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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One of the biggest causes of suffering in our lives is the fact that nothing lasts forever. It's not only true that all good things must come to an end, but all things must come to an end. In this episode, Thom reminds us that Nature has the final say on what is, and what no longer is relevant in the natural process of evolution. Rather than resisting Nature's timing, our suffering is reduced or eliminated if we embrace Nature's timing.Once again, Vedic meditators have a natural edge in putting this into practice. Listen to the full episode to explore the complete teaching, or watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/99fcBENajAsEpisode Highlights00:45 Evolve03:58 You Are a Production06:03 A Universe That Wants a Story07:48 Constant Atomic Exchange11:26 Identifying Irrelevancy Through Vedic Meditation14:14 Constant Relevance Refreshment17:15 The Dangers of the Ever-Repeating Known20:19 Disruption and Relevance23:13 Letting Go of Rigid Attachment25:45 Contextualizing Pain30:34 Welcome to the Solution to All ProblemsUseful Linksinfo@thomknoles.com  https://thomknoles.com/https://www.instagram.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.facebook.com/thethomknoleshttps://www.youtube.com/c/thomknoleshttps://thomknoles.com/ask-thom-anything/

Plan your year in sync with astrology at MindfulNewYear.comIn this episode of the Quietmind Astrology Podcast, we explore the unique energy of the final week of December 2025 - that awkward in-between time where one year ends and the next begins. With a powerful Stellium in Sagittarius (Sun, Mercury, Venus, Mars), the cosmos is inviting us to explore, learn, and expand our horizons before the practical energy of Capricorn sets in mid-January.We also dive into the upcoming Full Moon in Ardra Nakshatra on January 3rd, a time ripe for emotional catharsis, "stormy" transformative energy, and intellectual breakthroughs. Learn why New Year's resolutions often fail, how to use the "GPS Method" for spiritual manifestation, and how to navigate information overload in the modern age.Key Takeaways & Timestamps00:00 – The "In-Between" Week & The 2026 FrequencyWe start by acknowledging the awkward limbo between Christmas and New Year's, a time often marked by confusion on where to focus. However, energetically, we are already shifting from the 2025 frequency of endings and completion into the 2026 frequency of possibility, expansion, and new creation (a 1 year in vedic numerology). 01:08 – Sagittarius Stellium: A Time for ExplorationA major Stellium is occurring in Sagittarius involving Mercury, Venus, the Sun, and Mars. This alignment emphasizes exploration, learning, and growth, making it an excellent week for working with mentors, studying philosophy, or traveling to new places, even if just exploring a new part of your local town. 02:04 – Reviewing the Year with MercuryWith Mercury (the intellect) in Sagittarius, now is the ideal time to review the past year: what went well, what didn't, and what lessons were learned. Depending on your rising sign, this energy highlights different areas of life, such as relationships (7th House) or creativity and children (5th House). 04:34 – Why New Year's Resolutions FailResolutions often fade by February because we set them during the fun, expansive energy of Sagittarius, but fail to maintain them when the sun moves into the practical, work-oriented energy of Capricorn in mid-January. To make goals stick, we must be prepared to transition from "dreaming big" to "doing the work." 06:54 – The GPS Method for ManifestationRather than viewing goals as a linear struggle, think of them like a GPS: identify Point A (current reality) and Point B (desired outcome). Spiritually, the shortest distance isn't a line but a single point; by embodying the frequency of your goal now (happiness, excitement), you attract that reality faster and with less resistance. 13:51 – Full Moon in Ardra (January 3rd)We transition into the New Year with a Full Moon in Ardra Nakshatra (Gemini). Ruled by Rudra, the storm god, this energy brings emotional storms and tears that cleanse and purify, much like rain after a drought. Expect opportunities for deep emotional catharsis, truth-telling, and intellectual breakthroughs. 16:12 – Managing Nervous Energy & Information OverloadThe combination of Gemini and Mercury can lead to nervous system agitation and information overload - a common challenge in the AI age. If you feel triggered or overwhelmed, prioritize nervous system regulation (yoga, meditation) and focus only on information relevant to your current life stage or Dasha (e.g., service during a Saturn period). Free Weekly Horoscopes & Exclusive offers: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopesFree Vedic Birth Chart & Training:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchartInstagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrologyDecode Your Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/1011:1 Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/readingMentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipQuietmind Yoga: https://www.quietmind.yoga

Hi everyone! I have been so busy with the holiday season, planning a new business, and keeping up with current work! I've been having so much fun... and thank you for understanding the late podcast! I thought that sharing some of the MOST EXCITING and supportive transits for 2026 would be a short and sweet way to encourage the biggest New Year's resolutions. Please remember this isn't comprehensive, as I believe we have even more to look forward to. Today we discuss two periods that have a Saraswati Yoga. This is when Jupiter, Venus, and Mercury all transit the same sign. Saraswati is the goddess of knowledge, education, music, art, and refinement. Though, because she is a goddess, she also represents wealth and beauty! She is usually depicted riding a swan and holding a veena. This is one of the most auspicious and beautiful yogas, in my opinion!This period of time is BEAUTIFUL for new ventures, launching programs, publishing a good, or announcing good news. Listen to this podcast for more 2026 tid bits... More to come!YOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras,  spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse

Take the Mindful New Year Workshop at https://www.mindfulnewyear.comThe Winter Solstice is one of the most powerful pause points of the year. In this episode, I reflect on the solstice as a sandhi, a sacred junction point in the Vedic tradition where one cycle ends and another begins. Whether you are in the Northern or Southern Hemisphere, this moment invites stillness, reflection, and honest self-inquiry.I share how expansion and contraction show up in nature, in our bodies, and in our lives, and how understanding these rhythms can help you stop forcing change and start aligning with what is naturally unfolding. We explore how dashas reflect long-term phases of inward or outward focus, why chasing goals for future happiness often leads to dissatisfaction, and how cultivating the feeling you desire now can shift everything.This episode is a gentle invitation to pause the “game,” reassess what is truly working, and reconnect with your deeper sense of purpose as we approach a new year. Perfect listening for solstice week, end-of-year reflection, and anyone feeling the call to slow down and realign.Key ideas and quotes• “The solstice is a sandhi, a junction point where the Sun appears to stand still and invites us to pause.”• “There are times for expansion and times for contraction, and neither is wrong.”• “The shortest distance between where you are and where you want to be isn't a line, it's a point.”• “When you condition happiness on a future outcome, the finish line keeps moving.”• “Cultivate the feeling you think the goal will give you, and let action follow from that state.”

Hi everyone, In this episode, we review the New Moon in Mula nakshatra—a lunar mansion known for its ability to expose roots, cut away what no longer serves, and its investment to the source of Truth. From there, we move into a conversation about the dashas—the planetary periods that shape the unfolding timeline of your life. We walk through:how dashas reveal your unique life seasonshow to understand what your current dasha is asking from youhow to work with (not against) your planetary periodhow to maximize the gifts, opportunities, and lessons available to you right nowYOUTUBE:D9 exploration:https://youtu.be/HTgYcjltyasCharacteristics of Your Spouse:https://youtu.be/i_cOvdSbjy0Soulmate Astrologyhttps://youtu.be/ExnDysvjzUwChristine:website: innerknowing.yogainstagram: astrologynow_podcastpatreon: patreon.com/astrologynowpodcast keywords: astrology, jyotish, Vedic astrology, sidereal astrology, nakshatras,  spirituality, Christine Rodriguez, aries, libra, scorpio, libra, capricorn, Nakshatra, new moon, taurus, Venus, Jupiter, Pisces, Spirituality, horoscope, retrograde, eclipse, solar eclipse, new moon, lunar eclipse

After having compiled the voluminous Vedic literature—the four Vedas, the Mahābhārata, the eighteen Purāṇas, and the Vedānta-sūtra—Śrīla Vyāsadeva, the literary incarnation of God, felt profoundly unhappy and restless. He had performed a colossal service to humanity by making all this knowledge accessible. He had written extensively on: Dharma/Artha/Kāma/Mokṣa These four are considered the aims of […] The post Lasting Change appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.

What actually changes when you understand the blueprint you were born with? Why do certain patterns repeat? Why do some seasons feel heavy, and others open? And can astrology really give clarity without taking away your free will? In this episode, Radhi sits down with The AstroTwins, Ophira and Tali Edut, for a grounded, eye-opening conversation about astrology as a tool for self-understanding, timing, purpose, and relationships. They break down the basics in a way that finally makes sense — from the Sun, Moon, and Rising signs to the North and South Nodes, planetary cycles, and what a birth chart actually shows about your inner world. The twins share how they discovered astrology in college, how being four minutes apart created subtle differences in their charts, and why no one has a “perfect” or “lucky” chart. They explain why astrology shouldn’t be treated as a rulebook, how to avoid becoming dependent on predictions, and why free will matters just as much as the stars. They also explore love and compatibility, what Mercury retrograde is actually about, and why 2026 will bring a major collective reset as Saturn and Neptune meet at zero degrees Aries. In this episode, you’ll learn: What your birth chart reveals beyond your zodiac sign The role of your Sun, Moon, and Rising — and which one people feel the most How the North & South Nodes point to purpose, patterns, and growth Why timing matters: Jupiter return, Saturn return, retrogrades, and yearly cycles How to use astrology without letting it control your decisions What really makes two people compatible (and why “hard” relationships can be meaningful) The difference between Western and Vedic astrology What the AstroTwins predict for 2026 — and why it’s a year of new beginnings This episode is a clear, refreshing reminder that astrology isn’t about telling you who you are — it’s about helping you understand yourself better. When you know the patterns, the timing, and the possibilities, you can make choices with more confidence, clarity, and intention. Follow The AstroTwins: https://astrostyle.com/ https://www.instagram.com/astrotwins/ https://www.youtube.com/@astrotwins-tv Follow Radhi: https://www.instagram.com/radhidevlukia/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxWe9A4kMf9V_AHOXkGhCzQ https://www.facebook.com/radhidevlukia1/ https://www.tiktok.com/@radhidevlukiaSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I'm joined by Latoya Zavala, a former U.S. Navy chaplain turned energy mastery coach and Vedic astrologer, for a powerful conversation on healing trauma through the subconscious. We explore why trauma isn't defined by logic, how fear is stored in the body, and what it means to reclaim sovereignty, self-trust, and inner authority beyond labels or timelines. Connect with Latoya: LinkedIn / Instagram  Website: latoyazavala.com Start 2026 in alignment with your future.  Elite Hypno Pro™ applications are open: https://pennychiasson.com/certifyme CATALYST Recalibrated is your space for integration and embodiment.   

In this episode, Swamiji continues his discourse on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 9, Part 2, reflecting on how the laws of nature themselves point to the existence of a Divine lawmaker. He explains that while science discovers and applies these laws, it cannot account for their origin. The very presence of order in creation implies a Creator who designed it.  Swamiji illustrates this truth with striking examples:  Fish live their entire lives in water without drowning, while humans can drown in a pool—God has designed them differently.  Birds fly effortlessly because their bones are hollow, a design that even modern aviation studies to replicate.  Flamingos migrate instinctively to Siberia, a land they have never seen, guided by divine programming.  He emphasizes that if there are laws, there must be a law maker, and that law maker is God. The glory of God is so vast that saints and poets have admitted defeat in trying to describe it. Swamiji cites Homer's insight that even thousands of musicians playing for thousands of years could not complete the narration of God's glories. Similarly, Vedic literature describes Anant Shesh, the thousand-hooded serpent, endlessly singing God's praises since the beginning of creation, yet never reaching completion.  Quoting Vyasadev, Swamiji explains that anyone who thinks they can count God's virtues has a childish intellect—just as a child imagines the mountain or ocean to be “this big.” The infinite glories of God cannot be measured. Even St. Augustine realized this when a child told him it was impossible to fit the ocean into a hole, just as it was impossible to capture God's glories in a book.  This episode inspires listeners to recognize God's infinite greatness, trust in His plan, and surrender with faith and devotion. The narration closes with the reminder that God's glory is boundless, and His love for us is eternal.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.  

  In this episode, Swamiji shares the inspiring story of Joni Eareckson Tada, who became a quadriplegic at 17 after a diving accident. Her journey from anger, depression, and suicidal thoughts to becoming an acclaimed author, artist, and founder of a global disability ministry illustrates the power of resilience. Joni explains that her secret lies in disciplining herself to give thanks in all circumstances — gratitude became her reflex reaction.  Swamiji connects this attitude to Krishna's wisdom in the Bhagavad Gita (5.1), where He teaches Arjun that yogis renounce attachment and perform actions with body, senses, mind, and intellect solely for purification. True success, Swamiji explains, is measured not by external achievements but by inner purification. Elevated yogis welcome adversity as opportunities to cleanse the heart, remaining equanimous in success and failure, fame and infamy, comfort and discomfort.  This teaching matters because it reframes setbacks as divine gifts for growth. By cultivating gratitude and focusing on purification, seekers can rise stronger from adversity, awaken their inner power, and progress steadily toward liberation.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.   

  In this episode, Swamiji explains Krishna's teaching on the extraordinary power of the human mind and how it can be harnessed to overcome even the most difficult challenges. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, he emphasizes that setbacks are inevitable in life, but they need not defeat us if we cultivate the right mental attitude.  Swamiji shares real‑life stories and scriptural insights to show how resilience, determination, and faith transform obstacles into opportunities. He explains that the mind, when disciplined and aligned with dharma, becomes our greatest ally. Krishna assures that those who dedicate their thoughts and actions to Him gain inner strength that allows them to rise above adversity.  Through practical guidance, Swamiji highlights how to train the mind:  Replace negative self‑talk with positive, God‑centered thoughts.  Focus on effort rather than obsessing over results.  Practice meditation and devotion to anchor the mind in higher purpose.  Listeners are encouraged to see setbacks as divine training, cultivating patience and perseverance. This teaching matters because it empowers seekers to live courageously, transform failures into stepping stones, and progress steadily toward liberation.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.  

  In this fifth episode of the Narad Bhakti Sutra series, Swami Mukundananda explains that no worldly power, wealth, or relationship can provide lasting security. Only God, through His grace, can truly protect us from life's uncertainties. Swamiji emphasizes that surrendering to Shree Krishna with faith and devotion removes fear of the future and anchors the soul in divine assurance.  He narrates how saints and devotees, despite facing challenges, remained fearless because of their unwavering bhakti. When devotion becomes the heart of life, one realizes that God alone is the eternal protector. This truth liberates the devotee from anxiety, lamentation, and craving, filling life with peace and confidence.  For seekers, this episode is a reminder that bhakti is not just worship but trust — the conviction that Krishna's shelter is the only true refuge. By cultivating devotion and surrender, one experiences divine protection, inner strength, and ultimate liberation.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best‑selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades. 

  In this episode, Swamiji begins his discourse on Bhagavad Gita Chapter 7, Verse 9, Part 1, where Shree Krishna declares: “Know that I am the eternal seed of all beings. I am the intelligence of the intelligent, and the prowess of the powerful, devoid of desire and attachment.” This verse reveals how God is the origin of vitality, wisdom, and strength in creation.  Swamiji explains that the seed principle represents God as the cause behind all living beings, sustaining their existence and growth. He highlights how true strength is not rooted in ego or desire but flows from the Divine when aligned with purity and detachment. Through vivid examples and scriptural clarity, listeners are guided to recognize that every ability—whether intellectual brilliance or physical power—ultimately originates from God.  This episode marks the beginning of a new arc in Chapter 7, inviting seekers to reflect on the Divine as the source of all potency and intelligence, and to cultivate humility by acknowledging God's role in their talents and achievements.  About Swami Mukundananda: Swami Mukundananda is a renowned spiritual leader, Vedic scholar, Bhakti saint, best-selling author, and an international authority on the subject of mind management. He is the founder of the unique yogic system called JKYog. Swamiji holds distinguished degrees in Engineering and Management from two of India's most prestigious institutions—IIT and IIM. Having taken the renounced order of life (sanyas), he is the senior disciple of Jagadguru Shree Kripaluji Maharaj, and has been sharing Vedic wisdom across the globe for decades.  

Early enrollment ends Friday for Mindful New Year -- Plan your year in sync with astrology at mindfulnewyear.comIn this episode of the Quiet Mind Astrology podcast, Jeremy shares insights on the final New Moon of 2025 and the major energetic shifts happening as we prepare for the new year. We explore the difference between the "ending" energy of 2025 and the optimistic "beginning" energy of 2026.This week features a powerful New Moon in Mula Nakshatra, which invites us to tend to our roots—our stability, security, and foundations. We also discuss the "Gandanta" points (karmic knots) as planets move from water to fire signs, offering a profound opportunity for untying deep emotional or physical knots. Plus, we cover the upcoming Solstice and how to find your unique human purpose in the age of AI.Resources Mentioned:Mindful New Year Workshop: Join early enrollment for the 2026 planning workshop at mindfulnewyear.com.00:00 – Intro: Moving beyond theory to applying astrology in daily life.01:20 – The New Moon in Mula: The last New Moon of 2025.01:39 – Vedic vs. Western Astrology: Why the stars you see match Vedic charts.02:52 – 2025 vs. 2026: Moving from a year of endings (9-year) to new beginnings (1-year).04:23 – The necessity of letting go to create expansion.05:37 – Deep Dive into Mula Nakshatra: Tending to your roots and security.06:33 – The importance of a deep foundation for building high potential.07:33 – The "Repotting" Metaphor: Changing your environment to grow.10:34 – Gandanta ("Karmic Knots"): The transformational shift from Scorpio to Sagittarius.12:53 – Somatic Healing: Releasing fight-or-flight tension in the Psoas muscle.14:46 – The Solstice: The sun standing still and the power of pausing.16:53 – The "Matrix" Analogy: How astrology acts as a guide like Morpheus.17:32 – Astrology & AI: Finding your unique soul purpose in a changing world.Free Weekly Horoscopes & Exclusive offers: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freehoroscopesFree Vedic Birth Chart & Training:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.quietmindastrology.com/freebirthchartInstagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/quietmindastrologyDecode Your Birth Chart: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/1011:1 Reading: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/readingMentorship: https://www.quietmindastrology.com/mentorshipQuietmind Yoga: https://www.quietmind.yoga