The Living Vedanta Podcast

The Power of Mantra Japa

Jananiji explains how japa - the repetition of a mantra - is a powerful way to gain control over one's mind. 

Unlocking Creativity

In this episode, Janani Chaitanyaji explains how we can unlock our unlimited creativity with the teachings of Vedanta. 

Befriending Your Anger Part 2 of 2

The first step in befriending your anger is to identify it when it arises. When we do not acknowledge anger, it can build until it erupts uncontrollably. Jananiji and Shin Shin offer some practical tips from Vedanta and psychology to help befriend your anger.  

Befriending your anger

Jananiji and Shin Shin delve into the topic of anger, an emotion that is often seen as negative. We explore what Vedānta says about anger and why it is important to befriend your anger and own it before you can disown it. 

Gratitude

Jananiji and Shin Shin explore how Vedanta addresses gratitude and how gratitude is expressed in different cultures. They end with a prayer from the Upanishads to know the truth of ourselves as limitless.
Om asato mā sadgamaya Tamaso  mā jyotir gamaya Mrtyor mā amrtam gamaya Om shānti shānti shāntihi
More on this mantra can be found here.

Finding Peace in a World on Fire

How do we find peace and happiness amid international wars and global climate change? In this episode, we explore what Vedanta has to say about navigating troubling times. Jannaiji also shares a Vedic prayer for peace for all beings. 

What is Vedanta?

What is Vedanta? And how does it help people rise above feeling not good enough or insecure? Learn about how Jananiji and Shin Shin came to Vedanta and what this spiritual path has meant to them.