Ask Sadhviji
Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati
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Ask Sadhviji is a podcast featuring spiritual leader Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, known as Sadhviji. A Stanford graduate and renunciate monk with a PhD in psychology, she has lived at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, for nearly three decades. The show offers her guidance on spiritual, personal, business, and environmental matters. Listeners can hear her perspectives as a bestselling author, motivational speaker, and recipient of a Lifetime Achievement Award. The podcast aims to uplift and inspire through selfless service and practical wisdom.
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Ep88. Living the Sacred Daily: Devotion, Discipline, and Inner Alignment 28.09.2026 43minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this grounding and practical episode, Sadhviji responds to questions about integrating spirituality into everyday life while navigating inner conflict and external limitations. The episode begins with reflections on maintaining a living connection with the Divine amid daily responsibilities and distractions. Sadhviji then addresses the challenge of practicing spirituality without the support of a local spiritual community, offering ways to remain rooted... -
Ep87. Finding Hope After Upheaval: Healing, Acceptance, and Living with Uncertainty 21.09.2026 23minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply compassionate episode, Sadhviji responds to questions that arise when life changes suddenly and nothing feels certain anymore. The conversation begins with guidance on finding inspiration, hope, and purpose after a series of traumatic and life-altering events. Sadhviji offers perspective on how to meet pain without losing meaning, and how healing can unfold even when life does not return to what it once was. Sadhviji then addresses the profo... -
Ep86. Brain Defenders: How to Protect Your Brain, Shape Your Future & Live with Greater Awareness - A Conversation with Dr David Perlmutter 14.09.2026 32minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special episode, Sadhviji sits down with renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the science of brain health and the powerful role we each play in protecting our brains. Dr. Perlmutter joins Sadhviji to discuss his new book, Brain Defenders, and why the greatest threat to our brain health may not be something outside of us, but the choices we make every day. Together, they explore the connection between metabolis... -
Ep85. Understanding the Divine: Mantras, Meditation, and Discovering Your Spiritual Path 07.09.2026 30minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji responds to heartfelt questions that naturally arise as we begin or deepen our spiritual journey. The episode opens with an exploration of the nature of the Divine, inviting listeners to move beyond limited definitions and into a more expansive understanding of sacred presence. Sadhviji then addresses the emotional experiences that often surface during or after meditation and chanting, offering insight into why t... -
Ep84. How Do We Raise Good Children, End Suffering, and Find Meaning Again? 31.08.2026 48minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this insightful episode, Sadhviji explores the challenges of raising children in a rapidly changing world, the deeper roots of global conflict, and the quiet inner struggle of losing passion and direction in life. The episode begins with a reflection on modern parenting—what it truly means to raise conscious, grounded, and resilient children in today’s fast-paced and often overwhelming environment, and how values, presence, and example shape a child mor... -
Ep83. Betrayal, Karma, and Forgiveness: How Do You Keep Your Heart Open? 24.08.2026 49minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji explores the emotional and karmic complexities of trust, betrayal, guilt, and the challenge of loving those we struggle with. The episode begins by addressing the pain of broken trust—what it means when someone deceives or takes advantage of us, and whether we are still meant to hold compassion and goodwill toward those who have hurt us. Sadhviji then turns to the subject of marriage and karmic connection, explor... -
Ep82. Beyond Darwin: Science, Spirituality & the Truth About Human Evolution - A Conversation with Dr Bruce Lipton 17.08.2026 35minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special episode, Sadhviji sits down with internationally renowned stem cell biologist and bestselling author Dr. Bruce Lipton to explore the revolutionary ideas behind his new book, Beyond Darwin. For generations, we've been taught that life is a competition—that survival belongs to the strongest, the fastest and the fittest. But what if we've misunderstood evolution all along? Drawing on the latest science, Dr. Lipton explains why cooperation, com... -
Ep81. Why You Don’t Feel Spiritually Connected (And How to Change That) 10.08.2026 39minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji explores the path of renunciation, the nature of spiritual experience, and the journey toward self-awareness and liberation. The episode begins by unpacking what true renunciation really means—not just as external withdrawal from life, but as an inner state of non-attachment, clarity, and freedom from identification with desire and possession. Sadhviji then addresses a profound spiritual question: why do deep spi... -
Ep80. AI Is Not Your Guru: Don't Outsource Your Inner Life 03.08.2026 47minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode, recorded at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas during Sadhviji’s April 2026 retreat, we continue our exploration of what it means to live a conscious and meaningful life by turning to one of the most important topics of our time: artificial intelligence. As AI becomes increasingly woven into our daily lives, many people are turning to it not only for information, but also for guidance, emotional support, and a... -
Ep79. Redefining Success Part 4: The Secret to a Truly Successful Life 27.07.2026 1t 20minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode, recorded at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas during Sadhviji’s April 2026 retreat, we conclude the transformative Redefining Success series with a powerful and practical framework for living a truly successful life. After exploring the myths of achievement, happiness, purpose, fear, perfectionism, and fulfillment throughout the retreat, Sadhviji brings everything together with one simple yet profound insight... -
Ep78. Redefining Success Part 3: Living Your True Dharma 20.07.2026 1t 26minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this third episode of the Redefining Success series, recorded live at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas, Sadhviji explores one of life's deepest questions: What is true success? Drawing on stories from her own spiritual journey, teachings from her guru, and wisdom from the great saints of India, Sadhviji challenges the conventional definitions of success built on achievement, approval, status, and comparison. She shares a powerf... -
Ep77. Redefining Success Part 2: Where Are You Actually Going? 13.07.2026 48minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode, recorded at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas during Sadhviji's April 2026 retreat, we continue our Redefining Success series with a question that most people spend their entire lives avoiding: Where are you actually going? Many of us have a clear plan for the next year, the next promotion, the next achievement, or the next milestone. But beneath all of those goals lies a deeper question: What is the ultimate... -
Ep76. Redefining Success Part 1: Why Achievement Isn’t Enough 06.07.2026 1t 16minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode, recorded at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas during Sadhviji’s April 2026 retreat, we begin a powerful new series: Redefining Success. From childhood, many of us are taught that success means achieving the right grades, landing the right job, earning more money, building the perfect family, and checking all the expected boxes. Yet despite accomplishing so much, countless people still find themselves asking: ... -
Ep75. A Journey Into Presence - Meditation from Sivananda Bahamas 29.06.2026 10minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special guided meditation episode, recorded during Sadhviji's visit to the beautiful Sivananda Ashram in the Bahamas, you're invited to pause, breathe, and return to the peace that already exists within you. Through gentle guidance, Sadhviji leads you into a deeper experience of presence—helping you arrive fully in your body, your breath, and this moment. As thoughts arise and drift across the mind, you'll be invited to rest not in the stories, wor... -
Ep74. Moksha, Meaning, and the Guru: Liberation, Purpose, and the Path Within 22.06.2026 31minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji explores some of the most profound spiritual questions about liberation, the purpose of human life, and the role of the Guru on the journey. The episode begins with an exploration of moksha—liberation—and whether it means the same thing for everyone. Sadhviji reflects on why some people feel a deep longing for liberation while others feel more drawn to the experiences of the world, offering insight into the soul’... -
Ep73. Addiction, Anxiety, and Anger: Finding Freedom, Peace, and Emotional Balance 15.06.2026 46minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply insightful episode, Sadhviji addresses some of the most pressing inner struggles of our time—addiction, overthinking, anxiety, and anger. The episode begins with a compassionate exploration of addiction, examining whether true freedom is possible and what it really takes to break free—not just from substances or habits, but from the deeper patterns that bind the mind. Sadhviji then turns to the challenge of overthinking and anxiety, offering... -
Ep72. Destiny, Karma, and Free Will: Understanding Effort, Failure, and Responsibility 08.06.2026 41minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this thought-provoking episode, Sadhviji explores some of the most complex and often confusing questions about destiny, karma, and human choice. The episode begins by examining whether everything in life is truly pre-destined, and how to understand repeated failure—whether it is a sign to give up or an invitation to grow, persevere, or realign. Sadhviji then reflects on the influence of planetary alignments, clarifying the role astrology may play ... -
Ep71. Creating a Conscious Future: The 5Cs for a Better World - Live from Boston 01.06.2026 22minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode from Boston, Sadhviji shares an inspiring talk from the Conscious Future Society Conference, speaking to young leaders and students from Babson College. In this energizing and forward-looking session, Sadhviji explores what it truly means to create a conscious future—not just through external innovation, but through inner transformation and aligned action. She introduces five essential pillars—the 5 Cs—as a guide for building a... -
Ep70. Unraveling the False Self: A Meditation into Truth — Live from Boston Vedanta Study Circle 25.05.2026 21minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special meditation episode from Boston, Sadhviji guides a deeply introspective and transformative practice with the Vedanta Study Circle. In this gentle yet powerful session, she invites us to begin the inward journey of peeling back the layers of false identity—the roles, labels, and stories we have come to believe define us. With clarity and compassion, Sadhviji guides listeners toward a deeper recognition of their true essence: whole, unchanging... -
Ep69. Gyan That Heals: The Wisdom That Frees the Heart — Live from Boston Vedanta Study Circle 18.05.2026 45minWelcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode from Boston, Sadhviji shares a deeply moving satsang with the Vedanta Study Circle on the transformative power of gyan—true spiritual knowledge that heals from within. In this profound talk, Sadhviji explores how our deepest pain does not come from circumstances alone, but from misunderstanding who we truly are. When we are caught in patterns of identification, attachment, and limited thinking, we experience suffering as real a...
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