The VM Podcast
Vichaar Manthan
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The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project that examines modern issues through a Dharmic lens. Host Sumit Sharma interviews thinkers and practitioners about dharma, sustainability, liberty and human flourishing. The show aims to reconnect classical and ancient ideals with contemporary life. Episodes are earnest conversations intended to deepen understanding of dharma and its relevance today.
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EP51 - Why are We This Way: Hindu Dharma in 2026 with Ami Ganatra - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 18.08.2026 1t 37minWe are thrilled to welcome back Ami Ganatra, joining us in person! Ami is a celebrated author, scholar, and former management consultant who specialises in stripping away modern fiction, television drama adaptations, and political spin to reveal what the original Sanskrit texts actually say.In this episode, we move beyond the epics and dive deep into the Shastras to explore her latest book, Why Are We This Way. We explore Sanatan Dharma as an "Integral Unity" and break down the crucial differences between eternal cosmic truths (Shruti) and contextual societal laws (Smriti).We also tackle the most controversial and highly debated events from the Itihasa - including the true textual justification for Sita's Agni Pariksha, the ethical paradoxes of DharmaYudha (the ethics of deception in war), and dismantling the modern romanticisation of Karna.Whether you are navigating the corporate battlefield, trying to understand ancient problem-solving methodologies, or looking for ways to pass the authentic baton of Dharma to the next generation in modern Britain, this conversation offers a powerful roadmap for reclaiming our civilisational roots.Catch our 2023 recording here: https://youtu.be/DdjmFS78GUohttps://www.instagram.com/amig_insta/https://twitter.com/6amijihttps://dharmorakshtirakshitah.wordpress.com/#mahabaharat #ramayan #ramayana #mahabharata #ithiasa #amiganatra #ramayanunreallved #mahabharatunralled #krishna #rambhagwan #draupadi #pandavs #hindubooks #hinduepics #bhagwadgita #gita #hindulibrary #iimahmedabad #iim------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation!- Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3twAApl3UpBJOYBzryabZvApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-vm-podcast/id1548216705Audible - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8483204b-5016-42a6-8944-727ce8c0b148RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/45fbb450/podcast/rss#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP50 - Sanatan Dharma: Hinduism beyond Border, Race and Theology - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 17.01.2026 1t 40minThe conversation explores how Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) transcends geographical, racial, and theological boundaries. Key questions address the definition of Hinduism beyond the geographical entity of Bharat (India), the issue of temple access for non-Hindus, and how the religion accommodates diverse theologies, from belief in a personal God (like Krishna) to the non-dualism (Advaita) of Brahman.The dialogue aims to bridge these perceived divides and highlight the philosophical common ground that unites different Hindu schools of thought.We delve also into various Hindu traditions and organisations, specifically the Ramakrishna Mission, Chinmaya Mission, and ISKCON, examining their founding principles practices (Bhakti Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Karma Yoga, Raja Yoga), and how they facilitate connection with Hindu Dharma for the diaspora and younger generations.A talking point around harmonising the different philosophical schools, such as the contrast between ISKCON's emphasis on a monotheistic, personal God and the pantheistic, non-dual characteristics of others, by acknowledging that Dharma underlies all sectarian differences.The episode explores how the first principles of Sanatana Dharma can be practiced in everyday life and challenge the community to do more for humanity, ecology, animal welfare, and non-human life, questioning whether there is a gap between the theoretical Dharma preached and the community's actual behavior.Swami Atmapriyananda is the Pro-Chancellor of Ramakrishna Mission Vivekananda Educational and Research Institute, He received his M.Sc. in Physics and Ph.D. in Theoretical Physics from the University of Madras, India. He joined the Ramakrishna Order of monks in 1978 inspired by Ramakrishna-Vivekananda ideology of renunciation and service.Brahmacharini Shripriya Chaitanya is a Hindu monk, Vedantic teacher, author, and internationally recognised storyteller with Chinmaya Mission, a global organisation rooted in the wisdom of Advaita Vedanta and dedicated to inner growth and self-understanding. Having completed an intensive two-year Vedanta programme at Chinmaya Mission’s Sandeepany Sadhanalaya in Mumbai, she is now the resident teacher of Chinmaya Mission UK.Dr. Sachi K Patel holds a PhD in Hindu Theology from the University of Oxford and lived as a Hindu monk within the ISKCON tradition. He is currently the Multi-Faith Coordinator at SOAS and the Hindu Chaplain at King’s College London.#Hinduism SanathanDharma #IndianCulture #Theology #Hindu Hindutva #UK #ChinmayaMission #ISKON #Vivekananda #Ramakrishna #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #hindudharma #hindupodcast ------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation!- Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3twAApl3UpBJOYBzryabZvApple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-vm-podcast/id1548216705Audible - https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/8483204b-5016-42a6-8944-727ce8c0b148RSS Feed - https://anchor.fm/s/45fbb450/podcast/rss#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP49 - What is the Role of British Hindus in Decolonising the Indian Story? with J. Sai Deepak 01.07.2025 1t 20minWhat does it really mean to decolonise? 🇮🇳In this powerful and incisive interview, the famous author and Indian Supreme Court Advocate, J. Sai Deepak, shares his thoughts on the urgent need for a mental de-coloniality.We discuss the vital role of the British Hindu diaspora, the "self-loathing tendency" he believes is holding the community back, the colonial biases within India's constitution, and the grand vision for a future 'Pax Indica'. This is a landmark conversation that challenges us to rethink the very foundations of modern Indian and Hindu identity.Ready for a discussion that will challenge your perspective?#JSaiDeepak #IndianCulture #Hinduism #UK #Decolonise #India #IndianLaw #Barrister #Author #SupremeCourt #DelhiHighCourt #uktour------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP48 - Kalaripayattu, the Mother of Martial Arts; with Kiran Chukkapalli 15.03.2025 36minhttps://www.thinkpeace.in------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP47 - Indian Life Sciences and Herbal Medicine, a gift from Bharat, with Amarjeet Bhamra 25.01.2025 1t 2minAmarjeet S Bhamra is a long time champion of Complimentary and Alternative Medicines and an Author and Lecturer on Indian Traditional Sciences, who recently led a very successful national campaign to save herbal medicine.https://youtu.be/37GHRXnmRfY?feature=sharedhttps://indiaincgroup.com/UK-India-100-2018/uk-india-100-influential-2018.pdfhttps://www.whc2023prague.com/amarjeet-s-bhamrahttps://itsappg.org/secretariat/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ukt6vc3cawIhttps://ayurveda-symposium.org/en/referenten/amarjeet-s-bhamra-uk/------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP46 - The Unity of Faiths with Dr. Shamender Talwar 23.11.2024 50minhttps://www.tuff.earth/------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP45 - Love all, Feed all, Serve all, Go Dharmic, with Hanuman Dass 27.10.2024 1t 5minFounder & Chair of Go Dharmic, a volunteer organisation for universal compassion and social action inspired by Dharmahttps://godharmic.com/https://hanumandass.com/https://www.amazon.co.uk/Moving-Mountains-Guide-Hanuman-Chalisa-ebook/dp/B093R49WPX/ref=sr_1_1------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP44 - From Calisthenics to Consciousness with Riki Warren 22.09.2024 1t 30minRiki has been practising advanced bodyweight movement, yoga and mixed martial arts since 1992, more recently specialising in Calisthenics since 2012. He currently holds a Guinness World Record for the most consecutive L-sit ring muscle ups, achieved 2019. He was awarded a Batchelors degree in Biology from the University of London in 2009, going on to further qualify as a sports therapist and biomechanics/strength conditioning specialist.“I love all forms of movement. The human body is the most complicated and intelligent machine we know of. We must use its full potential to get the most out of the life we have in it. I've dedicated my life to the study of this."https://www.amazon.co.uk/New-Age-Yoga-Paths-Awakening/dp/B08KM871J5https://www.instagram.com/rix.officialhttps://www.calisthenicspro.co.uk/00:00:00: Introduction by Riki Warren00:00:33: Host Introduction and Welcome00:01:54: Riki Warren's Background and Journey00:03:46: The Concept of Superpowers in Yoga and Hinduism00:07:34: Science, Philosophy, and Spirituality00:12:49: Electromagnetic System and Prana00:16:08: Delusion in Modern Spirituality00:20:33: Martial Arts and Shastra Vidya00:24:14: The Relevance of Dharma in Modern Life00:25:12: The Importance of Yoga in Personal Development00:32:27: The Role of Fascia in Movement and Training00:34:28: The Loss of Ancient Knowledge00:37:00: Riki's Bicep Injury and Recovery00:39:56: The Power of Will and Healing00:44:01: The Process of Meditation in Ashtanga Yoga00:49:05: The Role of Sound in Meditation00:52:59: The Chapter on Death00:55:32: The Suffering of Birth and Life01:00:57: The Concept of Karma and Suffering01:05:40: The Importance of Accepting Responsibility01:09:50: The Relationship with the Divine01:14:35: The Role of Dharma and Karma01:16:50: The Importance of Selfless Service01:19:32: Rapid Fire Round01:26:02: Final Thoughts and Advice------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP43 - Threads of Discourse: Dharma, Politics, and Society with Kushal Mehra 18.08.2024 1t 11minTune in for a conversation with Kushal Mehra ji, host of The Cārvāka Podcast, India's most popular podcast on economy, politics, geopolitics, religion, history, social issues and current affairs.We discuss how the West often misunderstands India, Kushal believes the West doesn't understand the concept of soul-deep diversity and that they tend to think that everyone in India thinks in the same way, rather that India is a very diverse country with a long history of tolerance for different beliefs.Don't miss out on this thought-provoking episode on Dharma, Politics, and Society https://kushalmehra.com/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCKPxuul6zSLAfKSsm123Vww#Dharma #Politics #Podcast #India #Diversity #SoulDeepDiversity #Conversation #Inspiration #VicharManthan #KushalMehra------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP42 - Planetary Transgression and why we need Climate Healers, with Dr. Sailesh Rao 13.07.2024 56minDr. Sailesh Rao has over three decades of professional experience and is the Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers, a non-profit dedicated towards healing the Earth’s climate. A systems specialist with a Ph. D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University, Dr. Rao worked on the internet communications infrastructure for twenty years after graduation. During this period, he blazed the trail for high speed signal processing chips and technologies for High Definition Television, real-time video communications and the transformation of early analog internet connections to more robust digital connections, while accelerating their speeds ten-fold. Today, over a billion internet connections deploy the communications protocol that he designed. He received five Exceptional Contribution Awards from AT&T Bell Laboratories between 1985 and 1991, a Distinguished Member of the Technical Staff award in 1990, the Intel Principal Engineer Award in 2003, and the IIT Madras Distinguished Alumnus Award in 2013 for his technical contributions. He is the author of 22 peer-reviewed technical papers, 50 standards contributions, 10 US patents and 3 Canadian patents. He was the co-founder of Silicon Design Experts in 1991 which was acquired by Level One Communications in 1996 and which was later acquired by Intel Corporation in 1999 for $2.2 billion.In 2006, he switched careers and became deeply immersed, full time, in solving the environmental crises affecting humanity. Dr. Rao is the author of four books, Carbon Dharma: The Occupation of Butterflies, Carbon Yoga: The Vegan Metamorphosis, Animal Agriculture is Immoral and The Pinky Promise, and an Executive Producer of several documentaries, The Human Experiment (2013), Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret (2014), What The Health (2017), A Prayer for Compassion (2019), They’re Trying to Kill Us (2021), The End of Medicine (2022), The Land of Ahimsa (2022), Animals – A Parallel History (est. 2024), Milked (2022), Christspiracy (2024) and I Could Never Go Vegan (2024). His work is featured in the award winning film, Countdown to Year Zero produced by Jane Velez-Mitchell and Unchained TV.https://climatehealers.org/https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC83z_FQ6x2mW_pZYjxTBQbQhttps://www.instagram.com/climatehealers/------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP41 - Simplicity, Spirituality and Service to Others with Mahimarnava Das, at Bhaktivedanta Manor 29.04.2024 48min------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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EP40 - Being Different, Live in Conversation with Rajiv Malhotra 25.01.2024 1t 21minBeing Different, Live in Conversation with Rajiv Malhotra, eminent author and founder of The Infinity Foundation.------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected]Join the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP39 - Rebuilding Communities: 18 States and Counting with Kiran Chukkapalli 04.10.2023 1t 11minOur social persona and acceptance throughout our lives are often defined by how well we ‘fit in’ to society. Yet every society has those who reject social conventions - or in the eyes of some, social restrictions - in favour of absolute ‘freedom’. There are even those who defy all stereotypes, using their freedom to undertake spiritual sadhana (journeys) and engage in dedicated service to society. This episode of The Vichaar Manthan Podcast features Kiran Ji Chukkapalli, a living example of this apparent paradox.From a young age, Kiran Ji chose and chased the path of discipline, and is today a yogi, a practitioner of traditional Bharatiya martial arts, and an athlete. In choosing to remain ‘detached’ from the ‘traditional’ path of education, work, and starting a household, he has expanded his ‘attachment’ to a larger cause, serving society through his work with underprivileged communities and refugees. He shares with us not only his personal journey but also his experiences from his solo ride across 18 states to raise awareness about the problems faced by these groups. In this conversation, we explore the motivation that drives his vision and work, his understanding of Dharma and how it applies to his goals, and ultimately ask: How does Dharma expand one’s sense of being and purpose?Kiran Ji Chukkapalli is an avid social activist, a former entrepreneur, a brilliant athlete, an international speaker, and an accomplished Himalayan yoga practitioner and instructor. He founded Think Peace in 2010, a not-for-profit organisation that works for upholding the human rights of marginalised communities and improving the living conditions in refugee camps. Think Peace: https://www.thinkpeace.inWalden by Henry David Thoreau: Walden on Amazon------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP38 - Seeking Sanctity, Finding Dharma with Fred Stella - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 31.08.2023 59minA lot of our childhood memories and curiosities are forgotten as we grow older. We get comfortable in our surroundings, are influenced by friends and family, and our identity generally freezes to resemble that of our closest circle. But for some, early experiences are filled with uncommon questions that turn into a journey of seeking, leading to roads not commonly trodden. It takes courage to explore and embrace change, even when it means deviating from expectations. Such stories inspire us to find the courage to undertake our own journeys, whether it is to identify life’s purpose or to inquire about life itself.In this episode of The Vichaar Manthan Podcast, we explore with Fred Stella his journey of finding himself in the realm of Hinduism. Fred ji was raised in a Roman Catholic family, he shares with us his earliest childhood experiences that led him to a process of earnest inquiry into the nature of being and how he eventually found some of the answers in Hindu Philosophy. With him, we explore what the Hindu culture offers to those who want to question and expand their beliefs and identities and seek a visceral spiritual understanding of life.Fred Stella is based in Grand Rapids, USA. He is a Pracharak for the West Michigan Hindu Temple and serves as the President of the Interfaith Dialogue Association based in Michigan. He also hosts a podcast himself, called ‘Common Threads’.https://common-threads-an-interfaith-dialogue.simplecast.com/http://www.interfaithdialogueassociation.org/https://www.hinduspeakers.org/fred-stella/------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP37 - Discipline, Dedication, Dharma with Dev Dutt Sharma - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 27.07.2023 57minThe internet is full of advice, ‘life hacks’, self-help blogs, vlogs, ‘How I live my life’ videos from 20,000 different people and whatnot. We have access to all sorts of ‘quick fixes’, and with technology expanding all around us every day. Machines are now handling mundane tasks, and online tools writing automatically for us, all available widely, as our social interactions become increasingly digital. Despite a whole lot of comfort that the modern lifestyle is embedded with, we struggle to focus and find meaning in our lives. What ingredients are we missing? In this episode of The Vichaar Manthan Podcast, we re-explore the fundamentals of a sustainable and meaningful life with Lieutenant Commander Devdutt Sharma. A Guinness record holder, Devdutt Ji shells out some serious bits of advice-most notably, the reminder that the best person to seek advice from is yourself, and knowing your true self can come only through focus, discipline and determination. Through his own story, Devdutt Ji offers an insight into the paradoxical nature of discipline - that it is through discipline one can access the freedom to achieve whatever one visualises- and helps address the question: what makes a sustainably successful life?Lt. Cmdr. Devdutt Ji Sharma is a Triathlete, Ultramarathon Runner, Combat Diver, Yoga Practitioner and poet. He recently completed 82 consecutive full marathons in 82 days - a feat that has earned him a place in the Guinness and Limca Book of world records. He is also serving in the Indian Navy for the last seven years.------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP36 - Mother Earth Bhumi Global - with Gopal Patel - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 26.06.2023 40minThe idea of ‘One World’ or ‘One Family’ - ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ - is one of the central themes in the Hindu philosophy. And no other issue has highlighted this truth in recent times as has the effects of climate change that the world has been experiencing lately. Changing weather patterns, natural disasters, melting glaciers and the rising water levels have heaped large-scale destruction of lives and resources in various parts of the world. Not to mention the effect on food chains, agriculture and the pervading effect on our lives coming from the financial stress of inflation. Thus, we, the collective, are interlinked with the environment. After years of consumerism with hardly a thought of the consequences, there is a rising recognition of the urgent need for corrective actions. However, such changes require massive, concerted and sustained efforts, and at such times, the society can do with a few torch-bearers leading the way. In this episode of The Vichaar Manthan Podcast, we explore the subject of climate change with Gopal Ji Patel. Gopal Ji, who derives his inspiration from the very central Hindu concept of ‘the living earth’, walks us through the need for addressing what he calls the ‘triple planetary crisis’. To leverage the power of community engagement, he highlights the need to come together to work towards addressing various aspects leading to a sustainable solution to the current set of climate issues. He also paints a vivid picture of how organisations, especially religious institutions, can play a leading role in creating a conscious community that can be inspired to contribute actively towards such causes. He reflects and reminds us that the earth is a gift that sustains us, and that we all have a moral, ethical duty to care for it. Hence, in this episode, we ask and explore: What are the key ideas that inspire and drive large-scale efforts for addressing the universal problem of climate change?Gopal Ji Patel studied computer science at Oxford, but with an inherent interest in the Hindu philosophy and a passion to address the issues of climate change prompted the Bhumi Global, an organisation that works to participate and promote conversations and activities on climate change, biodiversity and sustainability. He is an environmentalist, consultant, and co-chairs the United Nations Multi-faith Advisory Council. He is also a member of the Advisory Board to the UN Decade on Ecosystem Restoration.Follow Bhumi Global & Gopal Patel:https://www.bhumiglobal.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/gopal-d-patel-82a1a728/------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast, a Vichaar Manthan project looking to explore modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP35 - Kautilyanomics with Sriram Balasubramanian - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 15.05.2023 1t 18minHistorically, Bharat was a thriving centre of trade and commerce, contributing to a major percentage of the world GDP. Exploring some of the architects of this vibrant economy, the name of Kautilya or Chanakya is very often invoked. While many of Kautilya’s political policies are popular, few authors have studied Kautilya’s economic policies. Indeed, what were some of his key economic ideas? Was the ancient system capitalist or socialist? Was it sustainable? And what learnings from Kautilya are applicable today? How would Kautilya deal with the modern day economic vocabulary? In this episode of The Vichaar Manthaan podcast, we are joined by author Sriram Balasubramanian whose book ‘Kautilyanomics’ specifically focuses on Kautilya’s views on the role and workings of the economic policies of the state. With him, we ask and explore: Who was Kautilya and why is he relevant today?Sriram Balasubramanian is an economist and an author. He has worked extensively, through his book Kautilyanomics, to unravel ancient wisdom to make it available and relevant in today’s times.https://www.srirambala.in/https://www.amazon.com/dp/9354350445?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_dp_S94MCVT2XM40MZ7361S8#kautilya #kautilyanomics #chanakya #politicaleconomics #sustainability #dharma #sustainablewealth #hindubooks #hindulibrary #vishnugupta #arthashastra ------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast, a Vichaar Manthan project looking to explore modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP34 - Inclusive and Sustainable Finance, Leadership, Ethics and Culture with Professor Atul K Shah - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 04.04.2023 45minGlobal financial institutions have again been making the news in recent times. And given the interconnected complex structures of global financial and trade networks, the effects of disturbance to any part of these networks is felt by the common man in almost every part of the world. Whether through government spending tax collections on bailouts or by battling the aftermath. The common people feel the effects in the form of inflation, global market slowdown and layoffs - making it harder and harder to remain insulated. What drives global institutions and financial policies? How do these policies get shaped, and what role does financial education play?In this episode of Vichaar Manthan, we talk to Professor Atul K. Shah, author of "Inclusive and Sustainable Finance, Leadership, Ethics and Culture." Professor Shah discusses the challenges facing the financial sector in the context of socio-economic and environmental crises and offers a new vision for inclusive and sustainable finance. He emphasizes the importance of leadership, ethics, and culture in driving positive change in the financial sector.Professor Shah also shares insights on the role of education and the need for a more holistic and multidisciplinary approach to finance and accounting education. Join us for an insightful conversation on the future of finance and the path towards a more sustainable and equitable world.Atul ji us through some of his ideas on the missing vocabulary in financial education. By integrating ancient and cultural wisdom, he explains his vision of financial policies and education that shifts the focus from anonymous corporations to purposeful individuals. Atul ji is an academic, and has authored several books and articles in academic journals. He is keen on bringing a change in financial policies and education through these ideas and we explore what kind of financial wisdom is likely to take us to a more sustainable future.https://atulkshah.co.uk/https://arihanta-academy.com/self-paced-data/sustainable-finance/#research #science #education #ethics #leadership #society #finance #community #jobinterviews #sustainability #accounting #sustainabledevelopment #courses #ethics #culture #accounting #education #business #environment #socialresponsibility #sustainablefinance #inclusivefinance #responsiblefinance #interview #thoughtleadership #innovation #changemakers #futureofbusiness------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast, a Vichaar Manthan project looking to explore modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP33 - Reading, ’Riting, & ’Rithmetic: Is culture the missing piece in a sustainable education system? - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 16.03.2023 24minRegister Now for this live event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-riting-and-rithmetic-registration-558272527157In early January 2023, the UK Government announced plans to make post-16 mathematics education compulsory to equip everyone with the skills needed in a world increasingly shaped by data and statistics. But does this add up in practice?Given the struggle to recruit maths teachers, as identified by the National Foundation for Educational Research, and a general anxiety about mathematics amongst young people, this panel discussion will explore whether the real solution to better education outcomes is to be found amongst cultural factors.Does the culture of school education in England need to change, and who is responsible for this? Are we reliant upon the state, or do local communities, home culture and other members of society have a role to play, as we strive for a more sustainable education that involves the flourishing of all? Join us to discuss these questions with a panel of expert speakers.#education #sustainableeducation #liveevent #educationreform #educationsystem #nationalcurriculum #ukschools #ukeducation #UKeducationsystem #changeeducation #EducationAndCulture #LearningAndTradition #CriticalThinking #CulturalDiversity #CulturalExchange #InnovationInEducation #GlobalCitizenship #EducationMatters #CulturalHeritage #CulturalRevival #PreservingTraditions------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast, a Vichaar Manthan project looking to explore modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy -
EP32 - The Accidental Author, The Epics Unravelled with Ami Ganatra - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 26.02.2023 1t 5minEntire generations of Hindus have grown up with the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. These stories have seeped into our lives and our psyche through popular narrations and TV. And many incidents, characters and stories taken from the epics are blamed for current societal issues. In fact, ‘weaponisation of narratives’ is being used for political ends. But are these incidents really in the epics? Are the characters truly grey? Who are the real heroes? Are we turning heroes into villains and villains into heroes?In this episode of The Vichaar Manthaan podcast, we explore these themes with Ami Ji Ganatra. She explains her motivations, her journey and her experiences with re-discovering our epics. She contextualises the characters, encourages the audience to explore their own cultural histories, and goes on to address the key question: Why should we critically and thoroughly study our own original epics?Ami Ji Ganatra earned an engineering degree in computer science, an MBA and is a former consultant. She has authored two best-selling books, Mahabharata Unraveled and Ramayana Unraveled.Favourite Book: Rajiv Malhotra - Being Differenthttps://www.instagram.com/amig_insta/https://twitter.com/6amijihttps://dharmorakshtirakshitah.wordpress.com/#mahabaharat #ramayan #ramayana #mahabharata #ithisa #amiganatra #ramayanunreallved #mahabharatunralled #krishna #rambhagwan #draupadi #pandavs #hindubooks #hinduepics #bhagwadgita #gita #hindulibrary #iimahmedabad #iim------------------------------------------------------------The VM Podcast, a Vichaar Manthan project looking to explore modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals of sustainability, liberty and flourishing.Tune in, for an earnest conversation! - Hosted by VM fellow Sumit Sharma, who you can email on [email protected] the conversation at https://www.vichaarmanthan.org/podcast and on all streaming platforms:Spotify / Apple Podcasts / YouTube / Audible / RSS Feed#thevmpodcast #vichaarmanthan #podcast #dharmicpodcast #dharma #dharmic #dharmicideas #sustainableideas #sustainablenarratives #sustainability #listennow #hindudharma #hindupodcast #india #Indian #philosophy #hinduphilosophy #philosophicalideas #indianphilosophy
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