The Living Vedanta Podcast

Befriending your anger (1 of 2)

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.

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.

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. [https://shlokam.org/asatomasadgamaya/]