BAPS Better Living

Faith is often described as something we either have or don’t. But what if faith is more like a muscle - something that becomes stronger through use? In Part 2 of this conversation with Pujya Chaitanyamurtidas Swami, we turn from understanding faith to actually living it. The discussion explores what faith does in everyday life, how it shapes the way we respond to difficulty, and how spiritual practices, environment, and repetition can help faith become steadier and more natural over ti...

On the evening of Wednesday, October 14, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir in Atlanta, Georgia, hosted its inaugural Executive Forum, featuring an insightful address on living a “Value Added Life” by Pujya Brahmaviharidas Swami. The forum brought together over 100 distinguished executives, presidents, board members, and senior leaders from leading companies for an evening of reflection, meaningful dialogue, and inspiration. The discussion explored how timeless values, purpose, humility, and...

In this episode of the BAPS Better Living Inspired Series, psychiatrist, physician leader, founder, and lifelong learner Dr. Sejal Mehta shares why she continues to evolve, serve, and pursue new possibilities at every stage of life. From building a career in psychiatry and leading within the medical community to launching a nonprofit and exploring responsible AI in healthcare, Dr. Mehta’s journey is grounded in one central belief: purpose doesn’t diminish with time - it deepens. I...

This episode of Dharmic Life explores smartphone and social media addiction through personal experiences, research, and a dharmic lens. Today, digital platforms are intentionally engineered to capture our attention through constant notifications and endless feeds. This has fueled the rise of “doomscrolling,” a habit known to negatively affect our mood, mental well-being, and relationships. In fact, rising smartphone use has coincided with a sharp increase in youth depression,...

Faith is often spoken about as something we either have or we don’t. But is it really that simple? And does having faith mean believing without questioning? In Part 1 of this two-part conversation with P. Chaitanyamurtidas Swami, we explore the idea of faith from a thoughtful and practical perspective. We look at why faith plays such a central role in spiritual life, how it relates to reason and trust, and whether the way we rely on people, systems, and knowledge in everyday life can te...