Best Atul Patel Podcasts (2024)

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EP30 - Simplicity, Spirituality and Service to Others with Mahimarnava Das, at Bhaktivedanta Manor 48:13

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------------------------------------------------------------ The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explores how we can better understand dharma, and our lives, and recapture the ancient and classical ideals o…

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EP29 - Being Different, Live in Conversation with Rajiv Malhotra 1:21:20

6M ago1:21:20

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Being Different, Live in Conversation with Rajiv Malhotra, eminent author and founder of The Infinity Foundation. ------------------------------------------------------------ The VM Podcast is a Vichaar Manthan project exploring modern-day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the pod…

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EP28 - Rebuilding Communities: 18 States and Counting with Kiran Chukkapalli 1:11:32

9M ago1:11:32

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Our social persona and acceptance throughout our lives are often defined by how well we ‘fit in’ to society. Yet every society has those who reject social conventions - or in the eyes of some, social restrictions - in favour of absolute ‘freedom’. There are even those who defy all stereotypes, using their freedom to undertake spiritual sadhana (jou…

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EP27 - Seeking Sanctity, Finding Dharma with Fred Stella - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 59:54

10M ago59:54

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A lot of our childhood memories and curiosities are forgotten as we grow older. We get comfortable in our surroundings, are influenced by friends and family, and our identity generally freezes to resemble that of our closest circle. But for some, early experiences are filled with uncommon questions that turn into a journey of seeking, leading to ro…

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EP26 - Discipline, Dedication, Dharma with Dev Dutt Sharma - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 57:40

12M ago57:40

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The internet is full of advice, ‘life hacks’, self-help blogs, vlogs, ‘How I live my life’ videos from 20,000 different people and whatnot. We have access to all sorts of ‘quick fixes’, and with technology expanding all around us every day. Machines are now handling mundane tasks, and online tools writing automatically for us, all available widely,…

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EP25 - Mother Earth Bhumi Global - with Gopal Patel - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 40:42

1y ago40:42

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The idea of ‘One World’ or ‘One Family’ - ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam’ - is one of the central themes in the Hindu philosophy. And no other issue has highlighted this truth in recent times as has the effects of climate change that the world has been experiencing lately. Changing weather patterns, natural disasters, melting glaciers and the rising water …

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EP24 - Kautilyanomics with Sriram Balasubramanian - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:18:03

1y ago1:18:03

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Historically, Bharat was a thriving centre of trade and commerce, contributing to a major percentage of the world GDP. Exploring some of the architects of this vibrant economy, the name of Kautilya or Chanakya is very often invoked. While many of Kautilya’s political policies are popular, few authors have studied Kautilya’s economic policies. Indee…

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EP23 - Inclusive and Sustainable Finance, Leadership, Ethics and Culture with Professor Atul K Shah - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 45:03

1+ y ago45:03

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Global financial institutions have again been making the news in recent times. And given the interconnected complex structures of global financial and trade networks, the effects of disturbance to any part of these networks is felt by the common man in almost every part of the world. Whether through government spending tax collections on bailouts o…

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EP22 - Reading, ’Riting, & ’Rithmetic: Is culture the missing piece in a sustainable education system? - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 24:31

1+ y ago24:31

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Register Now for this live event: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/reading-riting-and-rithmetic-registration-558272527157 In early January 2023, the UK Government announced plans to make post-16 mathematics education compulsory to equip everyone with the skills needed in a world increasingly shaped by data and statistics. But does this add up in prac…

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EP21 - The Accidental Author, The Epics Unravelled with Ami Ganatra - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:05:56

1+ y ago1:05:56

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Entire generations of Hindus have grown up with the epics of Ramayana and Mahabharata. These stories have seeped into our lives and our psyche through popular narrations and TV. And many incidents, characters and stories taken from the epics are blamed for current societal issues. In fact, ‘weaponisation of narratives’ is being used for political e…

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EP20 - MULTICULTURALISM - The Hindu Perspective - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 12:45

1+ y ago12:45

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The demographic diversity of the United Kingdom has grown significantly over the last 70 years. The 2021 Census points to a twenty-year decline in residents of England and Wales identifying with an ‘English, Scottish, Welsh, Northern Irish or British’ identity. Immigrant communities from across the world, especially from the former Commonwealth hav…

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EP19 - BUSINESS LEADERSHIP DECODED, the secrets to success with Anil Puri - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 36:16

1+ y ago36:16

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Growing and sustaining a business, especially in the manufacturing industry, is a challenge. To do so in a place away from your native land, facing a variety of different variables, is inspiring. What vision does it take to achieve this? What role do ethics play in this long journey, and where do they lead? Can a Dharmic outlook offer some lessons …

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EP18 - VEGANISM, a trend, a virtue, or a fad? with Dina Aherne - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:16:17

1+ y ago1:16:17

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“Veganism isn’t about the mock meat, about replacing life for life, veganism is about whole food and plant-based. So when we talk about vegan foods assisting your health, and giving you a multitude of health benefits, we are talking about pulses, lentils, rice, seeds, nuts, fruits, and vegetables. We are not talking about having fake chicken or fak…

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EP17 - YOGA BUSINESS with Anand Parekh - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 55:55

2y ago55:55

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Little & Often Yoga has become popular in the last decade, especially in the west, glamourised some would say, it's hip, cool, and sexy, it has benefited millions of people both physically and mentally, and claims not to be a new science, but a tried and tested method passed out from the depths of India. How do we take this ancient, multi-dimension…

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VMSN 11 - Introducing Civics - The End of Family- For Better or Worse? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 14:16

2y ago14:16

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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VMSN 10 - Introducing Political Theory - Nationalism vs Internationalism - Is There a Middle Way? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 17:23

2y ago17:23

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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VMSN 09 - Introducing Political Economy - How Do We Democratise Capital? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 24:02

2y ago24:02

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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VMSN 08 - Introducing Governance - How Do We Sustainably Govern Emerging Tech? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 22:02

2y ago22:02

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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VMSN 07 - Introducing Culture & Literature Panel Discussion: Is Indian History Truly ‘Indian’? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 19:43

2y ago19:43

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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VMSN 06 - Introducing Culture & Literature Fireside Conversation: Seeing the Literature From the Scripture - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 21:04

2y ago21:04

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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VMSN 05 - Introducing Religion Panel Discussion: Does Religion Subjugate Women? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 19:36

2y ago19:36

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org Panel Discussion at VMSN22 >> Does Relig…

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VMSN 04 - Introducing Political Economy Fireside Conversation: Carbon Tax - Crafting the Silver Bullet - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 18:51

2y ago18:51

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org Fireside Conversation at VMSN22 >> Carbo…

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VMSN 03 - Introducing Wealth Fireside Conversation: Markets - Panacea or Wilful Ignorance? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 12:01

2y ago12:01

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org Fireside Conversation at VMSN22 >> Marke…

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VMSN 02 - Introducing Civics Fireside Conversation: Can We Reimagine Education and Its Purpose? - Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 20:47

2y ago20:47

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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VMSN Podcast 01 - Vichaar Manthan Presents Sustainable Narratives Conference 2022 11:10

2y ago11:10

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Vichaar Manthan Sustainable Narratives (VMSN) is a biennial conference that brings together leading academic lights, policy-makers and industry leaders to explore and address the biggest challenges facing humanity today. Please register on our website and for more information > https://www.vichaarmanthan.org ----------------------------------------…

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EP16 - FUNDING CHANGE with Yajur Haria - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:08:35

2y ago1:08:35

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“A lot of these clients will have different ambitions, but what I can do as a consultant is I can help them reach their ambitions around ESG that they care about and that we care about that do help move the world forward. If they want to get at net zero, you can either not help them to get to net zero or you can. But the question is, are you helpin…

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EP15 - DHARMA & ADVOCACY, A View from America with Suhag Shukla - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:06:31

2y ago1:06:31

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“Academic freedom comes with academic integrity” Hinduism is characterised by an open, seeking and enquiry-based learning of life. Indeed, Hinduism has the potential to be an integrative platform, bringing in the values of acceptance, individual freedom and societal upliftment, to an increasingly polarised and fragmented society today. However, we …

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EP14 - UPANISHADS - THE HINDU LIBRARY with SIddharth Krishna - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 52:29

2y ago52:29

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“(The Upanishads speak of)...the sutra-atman, the threading breath, the breath that threads all of us together. Like in a rosary, all the different beads have been thread together by a thread, similarly, this breath threads all of us together. It is that connecting entity which connects all of us …” In this episode of The Vichaar Manthan Podcast, w…

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EP13 - TODAYS YOUTH TODAYS LEADERS with Bhavya Shah - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 58:06

2y ago58:06

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University years form a core of our life experience: this is a time we step out of our homes into the world, absorb the multitude of ideas around us, which shapes our identity and our contributions to the society. Indeed, having access to a safe space for exploring one’s identity becomes a critical need. This is the key vision of the National Hindu…

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EP12 - LIBERTY & FREEDOM; ARE YOU FREE? with Dr Sachin Nandha - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:08:57

2+ y ago1:08:57

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We go about our lives, making our way through a ton of choices everyday, and rarely give a second thought to the ideas of liberty and freedom, as the society we live in celebrates these as guarantees to its citizens. But do we live with ‘absolute liberties’? Can we always say what we want? - There are certain rules, often unstated, that are observe…

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EP11 - BUILDING OUR GREEN FUTURE with Judy Ling Wong - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:02:07

2+ y ago1:02:07

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Our everyday life contains consumables drawn out from nature and earth. While shopping is a favourite pastime, we are now facing the consequences of our consumerist lifestyle in the form of global warming. While we might think environmental protection is an issue for governments to solve, it affects every bit of our lives: from weather patterns, th…

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EP10 - BHAGWAD GITA - THE HINDU LIBRARY with Siddharth Krishna - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 54:01

2+ y ago54:01

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Despite the Bhagavad Gita being 5000 years old, it remains the first text we think of when we look at Hindu literature. Why would that be? What makes it relevant today and how does it take us beyond the dichotomy of good and bad? We look at these questions in this episode, where we explore the vast ocean of Hindu literature as applicable to the mod…

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EP09 - DHARMA THROUGH CINEMA with Aditya Patwardhan - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:15:14

2+ y ago1:15:14

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In the exuberating world we live in today, where a lot of choices are cultivated through pop culture and cinema, how can we see dharma through the same 90mm lens? What responsibility do we have to ensure the transition from ‘real and reel’ has a seamless amalgamation, rather than a paradoxical one? We have with us Aditya Patwardhan, a critically ac…

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EP08 - FROM BANKING TO BENARES with Divya Prabha - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:10:40

2+ y ago1:10:40

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Born in the UK, Divya Prabha did her first B.A. and M.A. from Oxford University and worked for top American Investment Banks until 1999. Having booked a ticket to India, intending to stay for a year, she remains there 21 years later, finishing her PhD in Ancient Grammar. Divya Prabha delivers lectures all around the world on yoga and Sanskrit whils…

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EP07 - SUSTAINABLE CONTRIBUTIONS with Dr Bansri Lakhani - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:02:44

3y ago1:02:44

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How do we define a flourishing society? How can society help those who are most in need? Is a flourishing society one that helps those who are most in need? How do we reflect the Hindu value of Sewa (selfless service) in our actions? And how do we translate our personal success into giving back to society in the years to come? In this episode, we e…

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EP06 - THE HINDU LIBRARY with Siddharth Krishna - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 55:50

3y ago55:50

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Hindu civilization and its rich vedic culture have produced many books, scriptures and prayers from an ancient oral tradition through to vast texts such as the Ramayana, Mahabharata and the Gita with which we are familiar today. What are these texts?, and is there a main ‘Hindu book’? How do the Vedas fit together? What is smriti? There are how man…

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EP05 - HOW TO NAVIGATE THROUGH LIFE USING DHARMIC PRINCIPLES with Dharmesh Chheda - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:09:27

3y ago1:09:27

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Life is inherently uncertain. If nothing else, the COVID pandemic has highlighted our inability to navigate a world full of uncertainty and novel experiences. How do we enhance our relationship with others, and with the world around us? How can the principles of dharma help us navigate through life in the 21st century? In this episode, we are joine…

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Swadhyaya: Self-Study, Self-Awareness, Self-Compassion, Self- Transformation 4:35

3y ago4:35

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We will discover the true meaning of Swadhyaya.

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EP04 - THE APPLICATION OF DHARMA IN RELATIONSHIPS with Dr Sachin Nandha - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:02:11

3y ago1:02:11

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Whether you are a parent, a child or a friend, no man is an island. As we traverse life we navigate a web of complex and sometimes challenging relationships, but how should we approach them? From alcoholic fathers to financially irresponsible spouses, we explore the practical lessons that Dharma can teach us when it comes to creating wholesome rela…

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EP03 - WOMANHOOD with Drishti Mae - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 56:58

3+ y ago56:58

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Today is International Womens Day 2021 and so today we release EP03 on WOMANHOOD. In the world of identity politics, gender neutrality and female empowerment, what does it really mean to be a woman? What are the narratives that surround the emancipation of woman? Are women now emancipated? Do women no longer need men? In this episode, we dig deeper…

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The VM Podcast Official Launch 30:15

3+ y ago30:15

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The official launch of The Vichaar Manthan Podcast ------------------------------------------------------------ The VM Podcast, a Vichaar Manthan project looking to explore modern day issues through a Dharmic lens. Through in-depth interviews with some of the best thinkers of our time, the podcast explore how we can better understand dharma, our li…

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EP02 - DHARMIC WEALTH with Ravi Lakhani - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 1:19:03

3+ y ago1:19:03

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In the era of Intrapreneurs and Bitcoin millionaires, how can the principles of Dharma help us cut through the noise? In this episode, we are exploring and understanding the fundamentals of wealth through a Dharmic lens with Ravi Lakhani. Ravi Ji is a senior Private Equity Analyst, currently studying at London Business School and the co-ordinator f…

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EP01 - EXPLORING DHARMA with Dr Sachin Nandha - The Vichaar Manthan Podcast 58:37

3+ y ago58:37

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In our very first episode, we are exploring and understanding Dharma with Dr Sachin Nandha. Sachin Ji has a PhD in political philosophy, is an public philosopher and is the international coordinator of Vichaar Manthan. We take a deep dive into the meaning of Dharma, its origins and its application today. We tidy up some of our linguistic hygiene an…

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The state of Presence 13:52

4y ago13:52

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Listen to reading and conversations from the state of presence.

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Making Khadi Millennial friendly | Rubaroo with Priyanshi Jariwala 28:15

4+ y ago28:15

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Learn the way Young Entrepreneurs are doing business. Meet the Founder of The Khadi Cult : Priyanshi Jariwala. Talk Show Sponsor : accountingbaba.in Community Partner : Surat Jugaad Startup Services Partner : Dech Labs Photography Partner : Fotowale.in Strategy Partner : Stratefix Consulting Host : Aakruti Dalmia…

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पान की दुकान से Bakery की 90+ फ्रेंचाइजी तक का सफ़र | Story of Atul Bakery 16:06

4+ y ago16:06

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Watch the inspirational Story of Mr. Atul Vekariya from Atul Bakery on Rubaroo-The Talk Show. Atul Bakery in Surat based bakery having multiple franchises stores in South Gujarat. Do you want to know how a person started from selling pan has reached to owning 90+ franchise Stores in bakery Industry. Do like share and Subscribe to Rubaroo-The Talk S…

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This Start-Up from Surat is trying to help the Internet evolve from 2D to 360 3D |Story of Melzo.com 17:22

5y ago17:22

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This StartUp from Surat is trying to help the Internet evolve from 2D to 360 3D Learn from Founder of Melzo.com. Mr. Hardik Desai shares his success Journey on Rubaroo-The Talk Show presented by Accounting Baba. Do like share and Subscribe to Rubaroo-The Talk Show to learn more about Entrepreneurship and Start-up success Mantras. . . Watch the succ…

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Man who has Partnered with God | Rubaroo with Rohan Mehta 30:58

5y ago30:58

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Know the Roster Coster Success Journey of Rohan Mehta with Rubaroo-The Talk Show. Rohan Mehta is Co-Founder and Fund Manager at Surat's Top Wealth Management Company: Turtle Wealth Private Limited. In spite of coming from a Modest Jain family, Mr. Rohan Mehta has made his fortune to success. He is a firm believer of God. Watch the success story of …

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Millionaire formula to become Successful in life | Rubaroo with CA Gaurav V Singhvi 18:29

5y ago18:29

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CA Gaurav V Singhvi is Serial Entrepreneur and Startup Investor. He completed his Studies from Hindi Medium school in Rajasthan. After becoming a CA, he shifted to Surat to work in MNC. He left his high paying job on 7th Day of birth of his first Child and started his own practice. He had a vision to do something which no other people in his indust…

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Meet CA. who is helping hundreds of underprivileged Students to Clear CA without any Cost 19:21

5y ago19:21

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Man responsible for making Surat a Hub for CA Students | Rubaroo with CA. Ravi Chhawchharia The leading CA mentor who has not only produced the highest number of CAs from Surat but also helps the underprivileged but deserving CA aspirants to become a CA. Apart from CA Coaching to such students, he also provides Accommodation and Food to them withou…

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