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How Can Hindus Respond to Hate? (Dharma vs. Ego)

2026-10-3023:13

In this episode, Swami tackles a rising issue in the West, namely, that of a sharp increase in vitriol and hate directed at Hindus and Indians on social media and the real-world consequences it is beginning to lead to. When the Hindu community is attacked, the immediate human instinct is to retaliate and protect ourselves. The issue is that if this is not done in an intelligent and considered manner, the situation can, and often does, become aggravated. Swami takes the time to look at exampl...

The Subtle, Complex Nature of Dharma | Thinking Bhakti Ep. 46

2026-09-2701:20:22

In this special episode recorded in Toronto, Swamiji speaks with Pandit Mayuran about his political career in the UK and the wider issues affecting the Western world at present. Although a contentious topic, Hinduism has never shied away from open dialogue and exploration in order to better understand the nature of dharma and our role in its development. What follows is a discussion on the Mahabharata, nuance, pragmatism vs idealism, the balance between compassion and conservation, material i...

Are You Happy With Your Life Choices?

2026-09-1317:31

In this video Swami reflects on a conversation he had with a friend during this summer's Just Love Festival. The conversation centered around our inability to stand by our choices in life, with genuine acceptance and contentment. People that should be speaking of love, gratitude and the celebration of life, so often fall into the trap of complaining and victimhood to earn the pity and compassion of others, while hiding from their own responsibility and agency. Swami offers important perspecti...

How To Improve Your Relationship With Your Guru - Gurupurnima 2026

2026-08-3101:24:20

In this special lecture delivered during the 2026 Gurupurnima celebrations at Shree Peetha Nilaya, Swami speaks about the 5 different stages a spiritual seeker will progress through in their relationship with their Satguru. Drawing parallels between the role of the teacher and life itself, Swami explains how to best navigate and understand each stage, giving concrete examples and insights into how to ultimately take their relationship with their guru and with themselves to the next level! Co...

Stop Optimizing Your Life for Pleasure! | Śreyas vs. Preyas

2026-07-2420:50

In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta explores the struggle between immediate gratification (Preyas) and truly doing what is good and beneficial in our lives (Śreyas). From birth, society conditions us to seek pleasure at every moment. However, this relentless pursuit of convenience, prestige, and pleasure often comes at a severe cost to our personal growth, inner peace, and true Divine connection. Drawing from the Katha Upanishad, Søren Kierkegaard and St. Augustine, Swami unpacks how we can c...

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