"In the Audio book “Brahmacharya: Celibacy With Right Understanding”, Gnani Purush (embodiment of Self knowledge) Dada Bhagwan offers unique insight into the definition of celibacy and the benefits of brahmacharya. He clarifies common misunderstandings about celibacy, answering questions such as: “How do you define celibacy?”, “What are the spiritual reasons for abstinence from sex, and what are the benefits of abstinence?”, “Does spiritual power increase from brahmacharya, and how is celiba ...
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Indian Mythology Simplified One Story at a Time. A retelling of stories—and the stories behind the stories—from Indian epics like the Mahabharata and Ramayana, puranas, and folklore through the eyes of a book-loving, history buff. Find stories about fantastical creatures; mortals and immortals; or just ordinary men and women achieving extraordinary feats.
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Get Merry is a weekly conversation between us, Emma and Carla, Sisters, Best Friends and Business Partners. We don’t skip the struggles, you'll laugh and walk away feeling inspired with doable action steps. Tune in and realise you're not alone in the magical mess of your life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Bhishma Pitamah | Suryakant Tripathi "Nirala" | Narrated for Krity by Siddharth Joshi Unravel the epic life of Bhishma Pitamah, the revered Mahabharata character. A symbol of duty, honor, and sacrifice, this book explores his heroic journey, unyielding principles, and unwavering loyalty during the Kurukshetra War. Discover the timeless teachings and indomitable spirit of this legendary figure. Find more such books on krity.app
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418: The Path of Self-Study, Svadhyaya | Niyamas Series
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This episode is Part 9 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Svadhyaya is the fourth Niyama and it's the practice of self-study and study of the divine. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over h…
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417: Devotional Discipline, the Power of Tapas | Niyamas Series
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This episode is Part 8 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Tapas is the third Niyama and it traditionally translates to discipline. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If this series…
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How Droṇa, A Driven Warrior, Became Kuru’s Preceptor to Avenge An Insult
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** Additional Notes: **At first, the book says Drona and Drupada become friends when the latter visited Bharadvaja with his father, later in the book Drona tells Bhishma that they became friends when they attended Agnivehsya’s school together. **Drona tells Bhishma that when they were young Drupada promised to share with him his wealth when he beca…
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THE GIFT OF SHYNESS: TURN YOUR SHYNESS INTO AN ASSET AND RULE YOUR WORLD
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THE GIFT OF SHYNESS: HOW TO TURN YOUR SHYNESS INTO AN ASSET AND RULE YOUR WORLD
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416: Santosha, the Life Saving Practice | Niyamas Series
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This episode is Part 7 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Santosha is the second Niyama and it translates to contentment and acceptance. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. If anything within…
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415: Exploring Saucha with Simplicity | Niyamas Series
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This episode is Part 6 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Nischala Joy Devi translates the Niyamas as an evolution toward harmony. If you practice the 5 Niyamas, you will move toward a more harmonious you. Saucha is the first Niyama which is translated as detoxification and cleanliness. We go far deeper into…
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414: The Art of Detachment, Aparigraha in Yoga | Yamas Series
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This episode is Part 5 of our 10-part snack-sized Yoga philosophy series on the Yamas and Niyamas. Aparigraha is the 5th Yama which translates to detachment or the idea of non-hoarding, not keeping things or grasping on to things. Let's look a little bit deeper and think bigger about this idea of detachment. We go far deeper into these Philosophies…
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BLISS BRAIN: REMODELING YOUR BRAIN FOR RESILIENCE, CREATIVITY, AND JOY
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Recent research into neuroplasticity has told us that our brains can change over time in a positive way. Through various techniques and exercises, you can restructure your brain to experience more beneficial and uplifting thoughts and feelings. Our guest on Love University, Dawson Church, esteemed brain science expert, enlightened us on how to rewi…
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BLISS BRAIN: REMODELING YOUR BRAIN FOR RESILIENCE, CREATIVITY, AND JOY, WITH SPECIAL GUEST DAWSON CHURCH, AWARD-WINNING SCIENCE WRITER
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Recent research into neuroplasticity has told us that our brains can change over time in a positive way. Through various techniques and exercises, you can restructure your brain to experience more beneficial and uplifting thoughts and feelings. Our guest on Love University, Dawson Church, esteemed brain science expert, enlightened us on how to rewi…
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Yayati, Devayani & Sharmishta: A Tale Of Love, Betrayal & Desire. Mahabharata Podcast in English
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King Yayati, the son of Nahusha, is the ancestor of the Kauravas and Pandavas. Yayati is best known for his obsession with youth and living longer and the fact he was cursed to lose his youth prematurely and live as an old man. But there is more to Yayati’s story. Yayati is involved in a love triangle between his wife, Devayani and her friend-turne…
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413: Exploring Brahmacharya in Everyday Life | Yamas Series
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This episode is Part 4 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we tip toe, take snack bites (whatever you want to call it) into the Yamas and Niyamas. Brahmacharya is the 4th Yama and is traditionally translated to celibacy, but there is so much more to discuss! We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.…
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412: The Practice of Asteya in Modern Life | Yamas Series
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This episode is Part 3 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yamas and Niyamas. It's a snack bite-sized dive into philosophy (haha). Asteya is the 3rd of the 5 Yamas, and is traditionally translated to non-stealing. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more …
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DR. AVILA ANSWERS YOUR MOST CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, JOY, AND HAPPINESS
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Does life sometimes get you down? You try hard to find the answers for a successful, happy, and loving life, but you often come up short. If this sounds like you, then you’re about to receive some powerful solutions for your pressing problems and challenges. In our latest Love University episode, Dr. Avila answers some of your most crucial question…
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DR. AVILA ANSWERS YOUR MOST CRUCIAL QUESTIONS ABOUT LIFE, LOVE, JOY, AND HAPPINESS
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Does life sometimes get you down? You try hard to find the answers for a successful, happy, and loving life, but you often come up short. If this sounds like you, then you’re about to receive some powerful solutions for your pressing problems and challenges. In our latest Love University episode, Dr. Avila answers some of your most crucial question…
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411: Discovering Satya, the Power of Truth | Yamas Series
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This episode is Part 2 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yamas and Niyamas. Satya is the 2nd of the 5 Yamas. We go far deeper into these Philosophies inside our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training. You can learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Satya…
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410: Embracing Ahimsa | The First Step in Our Yamas Series
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This episode is Part 1 of our 10-part Yoga philosophy series where we dip our toes into the Yogic philosophies, starting with the Yamas and Niyamas. You'll realise that Yoga is so much more than just a downward-facing dog. Learn more about our Yoga Teacher Training program over here. This is what we spoke about during the episode Yamas are the firs…
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HOW I SOLD $25 MILLION WORTH OF REAL ESTATE IN ONE DAY WITH BRAHMACHARYA, THE POWER OF SEXUAL TRANSMUTATION. WITH SPECIAL GUEST, MELISSA BARRAGAN, THE QUEEN OF FLORIDA REAL ESTATE
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There is a powerful way to access your greatest talents and achieve your grandest goals. It is called Brahmacharya—the use of sexual and romantic energy for a higher purpose. Our guest on Love University, Melissa Barragan, multimillion dollar real estate producer, applied the principle of Brahmacharya and explained how it led her to a powerful real…
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HOW I SOLD $25 MILLION WORTH OF REAL ESTATE IN ONE DAY WITH BRAHMACHARYA, THE POWER OF SEXUAL TRANSMUTATION. WITH SPECIAL GUEST, MELISSA BARRAGAN, THE QUEEN OF FLORIDA REAL ESTATE
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There is a powerful way to access your greatest talents and achieve your grandest goals. It is called Brahmacharya—the use of sexual and romantic energy for a higher purpose. Our guest on Love University, Melissa Barragan, multimillion dollar real estate producer, applied the principle of Brahmacharya and explained how it led her to a powerful real…
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409: Try this positive affirmation guided meditation
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This is a special episode, we share our 108 Affirmation Meditation from the MerryBody App. Meditation welcomes mindfulness and focus, and this creates an ideal state for positive affirmation. Affirmations are positive statements that shift negative thoughts. You can use them to help reinforce your desired beliefs. Meditation and affirmations form a…
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In this episode, we chat about positive affirmations and their power to shift your mindset. They are very much part of our business journey. When we started our business (11 years ago now) we had them pinned up on all of our walls everywhere. This is what we spoke about during the episode We came to a point where we stopped believing in the power o…
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE FOR CRAZY TIMES: HOW TO SOOTHE YOUR SOUL AND LIVE WITH INNER POWER
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SPIRITUAL PRACTICE FOR CRAZY TIMES: HOW TO SOOTHE YOUR SOUL AND LIVE WITH INNER POWER
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Bhishma:Son of Ganga, Cursed by Vasishta, Vow of Brahmacharya, Gift to Choose Time Of Death. Mahabharata
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Bhishma, the supreme commander of the Kaurava forces, was destined to be a great warrior and to always uphold Dharma, but he was also destined to always keep his father happy and to never have children. Learn why! Music: Peony Morning - TrackTribe ►Stories of India Retold Podcast Website: https://storiesofindiaretold.podbean.com Watch the Video Pod…
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The Story Behind Mahabharata–The Greatest Story Ever Told
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All about the Mahabharata and its author, Krishna Dwaipayana (Veda Vyasa), why he composed it, why Mahabharata is considered the greatest story ever told, who and what it is about, why it is considered sacred, why the stories found in this great epic is relevant to this day and more! Music: Peony Morning - TrackTribe ►Stories of India Retold Podcas…
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ANNOUNCEMENT: 2.0 Version Stories Of India Retold Plus Video Podcast
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Dear Listener, Welcome to the new and improved version of the Stories of India Retold Podcast. We will start from the beginning of the Mahabharata (yet again) but with better story telling and even a video element to it. I hope you will listen to the new episodes. Thank you so much for your continued support. Much Love, Nivi. ►Stories of India Reto…
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REWRITE ILLNESS INTO YOUR PERSONAL TRIUMPH STORY: WITH ELIZABETH BENEDICT, NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST AND CANCER SURVIVOR
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Do you or a loved one have a serious, life-threatening illness? Do you fear contracting a deadly disease in the future and having no hope for your recovery? If so, there is a way for you to rewrite your sickness story into one of triumph and peace. Our inspiring guest on Love University, Elizabeth Benedict, bestselling author and cancer survivor, s…
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REWRITE ILLNESS INTO YOUR PERSONAL TRIUMPH STORY: WITH ELIZABETH BENEDICT, NATIONAL BOOK AWARD FINALIST AND CANCER SURVIVOR
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Do you or a loved one have a serious, life-threatening illness? Do you fear contracting a deadly disease in the future and having no hope for your recovery? If so, there is a way for you to rewrite your sickness story into one of triumph and peace. Our inspiring guest on Love University, Elizabeth Benedict, bestselling author and cancer survivor, s…
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407: Sweat and Strategy, the creation of MerryBody classes
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Right now we have over 600 Yoga, Pilates, Yin, Barre and meditation MerryBody classes inside our App. One of our amazing Yoga teacher trainees asked us about the inspiration and decisions that go into the creation of these classes. Thanks for the question Sharon, this was such a fun conversation. This is what we spoke about during the episode How w…
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THE GIFT OF EMPATHY: HEAL YOUR SENSITIVE SOUL AND BRING LIGHT TO YOUR WORLD, WITH DR. JUDITH ORLOFF, WORLD RENOWNED EMPATHIC PSYCHIATRIST
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Do you get stressed, afraid, or sad? Does conflict with others wear you down? If the answer is yes, there is a solution for you. It is called empathy: caring and giving with intention—both to yourself and others. Our esteemed guest on Love University, Judith Orloff (drjudithorloff.com), empathic psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author sh…
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THE GIFT OF EMPATHY: HEAL YOUR SENSITIVE SOUL AND BRING LIGHT TO YOUR WORLD, WITH DR. JUDITH ORLOFF, WORLD RENOWNED EMPATHIC PSYCHIATRIST
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Do you get stressed, afraid, or sad? Does conflict with others wear you down? If the answer is yes, there is a solution for you. It is called empathy: caring and giving with intention—both to yourself and others. Our esteemed guest on Love University, Judith Orloff (drjudithorloff.com), empathic psychiatrist and New York Times bestselling author sh…
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THE IDEALISTIC PHILOSOPHER: SECRETS OF THE MOST SPIRITUAL OF THE 16 LOVETYPES (MYERS-BRIGGS TYPES)
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Are you an intuitive and sensitive (feeling) person? Perhaps you’re someone who loves psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and finding the meaning of life. If that’s the case, then you may be an Idealistic Philosopher, the rare personality type (about 4%) who believes that “love is the perfect place: quiet, peaceful, and kind.” On Love University,…
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THE IDEALISTIC PHILOSOPHER: SECRETS OF THE MOST SPIRITUAL OF THE 16 LOVETYPES (MYERS-BRIGGS TYPES)
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Are you an intuitive and sensitive (feeling) person? Perhaps you’re someone who loves psychology, philosophy, spirituality, and finding the meaning of life. If that’s the case, then you may be an Idealistic Philosopher, the rare personality type (about 4%) who believes that “love is the perfect place: quiet, peaceful, and kind.” On Love University,…
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406: Anxious thought loopholes, how to get out of them!
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In this episode, we chat about everyday anxious thought loopholes that so many of us experience, and how we can better manage these. This is what we spoke about during the episode What is the mind-body connection and how does it impact our physical and mental health? Your thoughts impact your feelings, and how you feel impact the actions you take. …
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YOUR YEAR OF HAPPINESS, LOVE, AND SUCCESS: WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARCI SHIMOFF, WOMAN'S FACE OF "CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL," MEGASELLING TRANSFORMATIONAL AUTHOR AND SPEAKER
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Is this the year of your prosperity, joy, and love? The answer is a resounding “Yes” according to our distinguished guest on Love University, Marci Shimoff (happyfornoreason.com) the woman’s face of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series and #1 NY bestselling transformational author (Happy for no Reason; Love for No Reason). In our delightful conversat…
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YOUR YEAR OF HAPPINESS, LOVE, AND SUCCESS: WITH SPECIAL GUEST MARCI SHIMOFF, WOMAN'S FACE OF "CHICKEN SOUP FOR THE SOUL," MEGASELLING TRANSFORMATIONAL AUTHOR AND SPEAKER
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Is this the year of your prosperity, joy, and love? The answer is a resounding “Yes” according to our distinguished guest on Love University, Marci Shimoff (happyfornoreason.com) the woman’s face of “Chicken Soup for the Soul” series and #1 NY bestselling transformational author (Happy for no Reason; Love for No Reason). In our delightful conversat…
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Listen to this episode for a quick burst of motivation to open up your study books (or program). As we start week 1 of our 2024 MerryBody Yoga Teacher Training. We chat about learning as adults and the challenges that come with it. And how do we approach learning and make sure we enjoy it? And get it done! This is what we spoke about during the epi…
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