Wisdom From The Smiling Panda

Final episode of the podcast ends with an inspiring tale of a ‘child singer’.

Through an incident from a Samurai’s life, we explore the seminal verse of the Bhagavad Gita and how it forms the basis of freeing us from stress and worry.

In this episode we dissect the dichotomy of pursuing material goals and the ones concerning the spirit. I discuss the 4 goals outlined by Vedic religion and why pursuing wealth is necessary while keeping in mind the goal behind it.

In this episode I discuss the concept of ‘Sadhana’ and give a six step plan to include in our daily life to gain strength to combat our problems.

In this episode, I draw a parallel between a footballer, Mario Balotelli and the great saint Valmiki. The result is an evergreen lesson for life. Do tune in. :)

In this 5 minute episode, I present a learning from the great Ramayana and Shri Rama on how to be more endearing to other people.

In this episode, I describe an incident from the life of Swami Srila Prabhupada and give you some tools to reflect upon your faith and what is the hallmark of a good faith.

Have you ever felt “touched” in your life? The right kind, the one that makes your heart swell with peace and humbles you. In this episode I talk about an experience of such kind and how we can distinguish between the right kind of touch. I also speak how we can use it well in our relationships. All this packed in just a 10 min episode!

If you’ve ever felt guilty on account of comparing your issues to someone else, this episode is for you.

What are the two timeless lessons that we can learn from Shri Krishna and Bhagavad Gita on personal interactions? Listen to this short episode to find out. If you like the episode, please do not forget to rate the podcast.