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Ask Sadhviji

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2025/01/13
Latest episode
2026/10/19
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51 min.
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About Sadhviji: Recognized with the Lifetime Achievement Award by U.S. President Joe Biden, Sadhviji is a revered spiritual leader, bestselling author, captivating motivational speaker. A beacon of light and testament to the spiritual power of selfless service, Sadhviji occupies a unique space in matters not only spiritual, but in business, personal, and environmental, and uplifts all she comes into contact with. Originally from Los Angeles, and a graduate of Stanford University, Sadhviji is a renunciate monk (sanyasi) with a PhD in psychology who has lived at Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India, for nearly three decades. Sadhviji's website: www.sadhviji.org Sadhviji's new memoir: https://www.HollywoodToTheHimalayas.com Connect with Sadhviji: Instagram:  Main: https://www.instagram.com/sadhvijiHindi: https://www.instagram.com/Sadhviji.HindiSpanish: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanolYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/sadhvijiIG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhvijiX: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawatiFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswatiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati Talks: TEDx Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oxYqIjqwHucTimes of India Speaking Tree: http://www.speakingtree.in/sadhvibhag… Parmarth Niketan Ashram Rishikesh: Website: https://www.parmarth.orgX/FB/Instagram/YouTube: @ParmarthNiketan  Initiatives & Programmes:GLOBAL INTERFAITH WASH ALLIANCE: https://www.washalliance.orgDIVINE SHAKTI FOUNDATION: https://divineshaktifoundation.org/INTERNATIONAL YOGA FESTIVAL: https://www.internationalyogafestival.org    

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Ep91. Acting from Love: Dharma, Surrender & the Power of Choice - Freedom Within Retreat, UK
2026/10/19
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! This special episode was recorded live on Day 2 of The Freedom Within Retreat at De Vere Horsley in the UK, where Sadhviji explores what it means to live our dharma — to act in the world while staying connected to the deeper truth of who we are. What does surrender really mean? How do we work with anger without suppressing it or allowing it to control us? And how can we respond to the suffering and injustice we see in the world without adding more anger, hatred and division? Drawing on the Bhagavad Gita, the wisdom of yoga and Vedanta, and her own experiences, Sadhviji explores the relationship between surrender, action, love and dharma. She reminds us that surrender isn't giving up — it is recognizing what is and isn't in our hands, and offering the results of our actions to the Divine.  She also explores anger as a signal rather than something to repress, and how love can become the deeper, more sustainable energy behind meaningful action. From working with difficult emotions to becoming more conscious of our thoughts, she offers practical ways to create space between what arises within us and how we choose to respond.  Tune in to hear Sadhviji explore:  What it really means to live according to dharma  Why surrender is an act of strength rather than giving up  What is and isn't within our control  Why attachment to the results of our actions creates suffering  How to work with anger without suppressing it  Why anger can be a signal that action is needed  How love can become a more sustainable energy for change  The connection between spiritual practice and meaningful action  How meditation helps us create space between a thought and our response  Why our thoughts aren't necessarily true simply because they arise in our minds  How to recognise the voices and impressions we've internalised throughout our lives  Working with emotions as “windows” into greater self-awareness  How our individual actions can create ripples of healing rather than harm A reflection on what it means to be while doing — to remember the ocean while fully living as the wave. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep90. Choosing the Higher Good: Path of Shreyas & Preyas - Freedom Within Retreat, UK
2026/10/12
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! This special episode was recorded live on Day 2 of The Freedom Within Retreat at De Vere Horsley in the UK, where Sadhviji explores one of the most important questions on the spiritual path: what actually makes us happy? We spend so much of our lives chasing the next thing we believe will make us happy—more money, success, recognition, experiences, relationships, possessions, or simply the next little hit of pleasure. But what happens when we begin to look more deeply at where lasting joy really comes from? Drawing on the wisdom of yoga and Vedanta, as well as insights from modern science, Sadhviji explores the difference between wanting and happiness, and why constantly reaching for the next moment can keep us from experiencing the one we are actually in. She also explores the mind through the ancient metaphor of the chariot, the three challenges of the mind and the practices that help us work with them. The session culminates in the story of Nachiketa from the Katha Upanishad and the distinction between shreyas, the path of what is ultimately good for us, and preyas, the path of what feels good in the moment. Tune in to hear Sadhviji explore:  Why the things we think will make us happy often don't  The difference between wanting, pleasure and true happiness What modern science can teach us about the brain's desire and reward pathways  Why constantly anticipating the next moment can keep us from the present  The ancient chariot analogy and what it teaches us about the senses, mind and higher wisdom  The three challenges of the mind: mal, vikshepa and avaran How Karma Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, Raja Yoga and Gyan Yoga help us work with the mind  Why dharma, purpose and meaning offer a deeper source of joy  The story of Nachiketa and his encounter with Yama  The difference between shreyas and preyas How to bring this teaching into the choices and decisions we make every day A beautiful invitation to look at the choices in front of us and ask: What is truly for my highest good? If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep89. What Does It Really Mean to Be Free? - Freedom Within Retreat, UK
2026/10/05
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! This special episode was recorded live on Day 1 of The Freedom Within Retreat at De Vere Horsley in the UK, where Sadhviji invites us to explore what it really means to be free. What is keeping us stuck? Our roles, responsibilities, relationships, fears, regrets, habits and emotions can all become places of identification. But what might it feel like to move through life without being bound by them? Drawing on the wisdom of Vedanta, Sadhviji introduces the retreat’s central teaching of “yes, and”—yes, we are the Divine, and yes, we are here to fully live our human lives. Through the metaphor of the ocean and the wave, she explores how we can remember our deepest nature while still embracing our individual lives, responsibilities and dharma. Sadhviji also explores the nature of awareness and the witness, inviting us to notice the difference between our thoughts, emotions and experiences and the deeper awareness that witnesses them. She introduces the ancient practice of Neti Neti—“not this, not this”—as a pathway to discovering what lies beyond our identification with the body and mind. Tune in to hear Sadhviji explore:  What it means to experience the freedom of who we are The central teaching of “yes, and” Why freedom does not mean rejecting our human lives  The ocean and wave metaphor for understanding our Divine nature  How our roles, thoughts, emotions and attachments can become forms of bondage  Why we are not our thoughts, emotions, memories or personality  The difference between being the seer and the seen The power of cultivating the awareness of the witness The ancient practice of Neti Neti—“not this, not this”  What the Bhagavad Gita teaches about remembering the Divine while fulfilling our dharma  How remembering our deeper nature can transform the way we live our human lives A beautiful beginning to a weekend of going deeper into the question at the heart of the retreat: What does it mean to be truly free? If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep88. Living the Sacred Daily: Devotion, Discipline, and Inner Alignment
2026/09/28
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this grounding and practical episode, Sadhviji responds to questions about integrating spirituality into everyday life while navigating inner conflict and external limitations. The episode begins with reflections on maintaining a living connection with the Divine amid daily responsibilities and distractions. Sadhviji then addresses the challenge of practicing spirituality without the support of a local spiritual community, offering ways to remain rooted and inspired even when walking the path largely alone. The conversation also turns inward, exploring the tension between ambition and inaction—when thoughts, values, and aspirations feel misaligned with behavior. Sadhviji shares insight on how peace and happiness arise not from force or guilt, but from clarity, discipline, and compassionate self-understanding. Finally, the episode offers guidance on meditation itself, including where attention should rest and whether meditation alone is sufficient or best supported by japa and other spiritual practices. Tune in to hear reflections on these important questions: How can a connection with the Divine be maintained in day-to-day life?How can one deal with the lack of a spiritual community in their hometown?When thoughts and actions feel misaligned—ambitious at heart but inactive in practice—how can peace and happiness be achieved?Where should attention rest during meditation, and is meditation enough or should japa and other practices also be included?Join us for a thoughtful conversation on devotion in daily life, inner discipline, and building a spiritual practice that is both grounded and sustaining. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep87. Finding Hope After Upheaval: Healing, Acceptance, and Living with Uncertainty
2026/09/21
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply compassionate episode, Sadhviji responds to questions that arise when life changes suddenly and nothing feels certain anymore. The conversation begins with guidance on finding inspiration, hope, and purpose after a series of traumatic and life-altering events. Sadhviji offers perspective on how to meet pain without losing meaning, and how healing can unfold even when life does not return to what it once was. Sadhviji then addresses the profoundly personal experience of receiving and living with a cancer diagnosis, sharing spiritual insight on acceptance, fear, and inner strength in the face of illness. The episode concludes with reflections on uncertainty itself—how to live, trust, and remain present when the future feels unknown. Tune in to hear reflections on these deeply human questions: How do we embrace uncertainty?How do I accept a diagnosis of cancer with courage and grace?How can I find inspiration, hope, and purpose after traumatic life-changing events?Join us for a gentle and heart-centered conversation on resilience, surrender, and discovering light even in life’s most difficult moments. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep86. Brain Defenders: How to Protect Your Brain, Shape Your Future & Live with Greater Awareness - A Conversation with Dr David Perlmutter
2026/09/14
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special episode, Sadhviji sits down with renowned neurologist and bestselling author Dr. David Perlmutter to explore the science of brain health and the powerful role we each play in protecting our brains. Dr. Perlmutter joins Sadhviji to discuss his new book, Brain Defenders, and why the greatest threat to our brain health may not be something outside of us, but the choices we make every day. Together, they explore the connection between metabolism, inflammation and the brain's immune system, including the role of microglial cells and how factors such as diet, blood sugar, exercise, sleep, stress and our environment can influence brain health. They also look at why protecting the brain isn't simply about preventing cognitive decline—it is about preserving our ability to think, remember, connect, meditate, create and fully experience our lives. The conversation also opens a beautiful bridge between modern neuroscience and ancient spiritual wisdom. Sadhviji and Dr. Perlmutter discuss how our responses to stress affect the brain, how meditation and yoga can help change those responses, and how the choices we make today can quite literally help shape our future. Tune in to hear them discuss:  What are the brain's microglial cells, and why are they so important to brain health?  How do blood sugar, metabolism and inflammation affect the brain?  Why does protecting brain health need to begin decades before cognitive decline appears?  What role do diet, exercise, sleep and stress management play in defending the brain?  How does chronic stress affect the brain, and why does our response to stress matter?  Can meditation, yoga and spiritual practice help protect the brain?  Are our genes our destiny, or are we able to influence the future of our brain?  What can neuroscience teach us about karma, free will and the choices we make today? This is a powerful conversation about agency: the understanding that while we may have predispositions we cannot control, we also have an extraordinary capacity to influence the health of our brain through how we live, think, eat, move and respond to the world around us. 📖 Dr. David Perlmutter's new book, Brain Defenders, is available at BrainDefenders.com. Join Sadhviji and Dr. Perlmutter for a fascinating conversation at the intersection of neuroscience, lifestyle and spirituality—and a reminder that we can each become the architect of our brain's destiny. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep85. Understanding the Divine: Mantras, Meditation, and Discovering Your Spiritual Path
2026/09/07
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji responds to heartfelt questions that naturally arise as we begin or deepen our spiritual journey. The episode opens with an exploration of the nature of the Divine, inviting listeners to move beyond limited definitions and into a more expansive understanding of sacred presence. Sadhviji then addresses the emotional experiences that often surface during or after meditation and chanting, offering insight into why tears may arise and what they signify on the spiritual path. This conversation also speaks to a common concern among seekers who feel drawn to many mantras and forms of the Divine. Sadhviji shares guidance on how to honor that connection while learning to focus devotion and spiritual practice. Finally, the discussion turns to the profound questions of swadharma and spiritual calling—how to recognize one’s true nature and discern the spiritual path that is most aligned for each individual. Tune in to hear answers to these soulful questions: Who is the Divine, and how can the sacred be understood beyond form and name?Why do emotions and tears arise during or after meditation and chanting?If there is a connection to many mantras and Gods, how can focus be brought to one?How can swadharma be discovered?How does one know which spiritual path is meant for them?Join us for a gentle and illuminating conversation on devotion, discernment, and walking a unique spiritual path with trust and clarity. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep84. How Do We Raise Good Children, End Suffering, and Find Meaning Again?
2026/08/31
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this insightful episode, Sadhviji explores the challenges of raising children in a rapidly changing world, the deeper roots of global conflict, and the quiet inner struggle of losing passion and direction in life. The episode begins with a reflection on modern parenting—what it truly means to raise conscious, grounded, and resilient children in today’s fast-paced and often overwhelming environment, and how values, presence, and example shape a child more than external conditions. Sadhviji then expands the lens outward to the world at large, examining the root causes of conflict and suffering in society. She offers a perspective that goes beyond surface-level politics, pointing toward deeper human tendencies and inner states that fuel division and unrest. Finally, the conversation turns inward to the experience of inertia and emotional fatigue that often comes with aging or life transitions. Sadhviji shares insight on how to reconnect with purpose, rekindle inner enthusiasm, and rediscover meaning and satisfaction in everyday life. Tune in to hear reflections on these essential questions:  What is the best way to raise children in today’s modern, fast-paced, and challenging world?  What is the root cause of all the world’s conflicts and suffering, and what can we do about it?  As I get older, I feel like I’ve lost my passion for life and am struggling with inertia—what can I do to feel more satisfied and alive? Join us for a grounding and eye-opening conversation on conscious parenting, the nature of conflict, and finding renewed purpose within. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep83. Betrayal, Karma, and Forgiveness: How Do You Keep Your Heart Open?
2026/08/24
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji explores the emotional and karmic complexities of trust, betrayal, guilt, and the challenge of loving those we struggle with. The episode begins by addressing the pain of broken trust—what it means when someone deceives or takes advantage of us, and whether we are still meant to hold compassion and goodwill toward those who have hurt us. Sadhviji then turns to the subject of marriage and karmic connection, exploring whether relationships are bound by karma for life, and how to understand separation or divorce through a spiritual lens without guilt or judgment. The conversation moves into the tender space of self-blame and regret, as Sadhviji offers insight into how to deal with guilt from not standing up for oneself in an abusive relationship, and how healing begins with self-compassion rather than self-punishment. Finally, Sadhviji explores one of the most difficult spiritual practices: how to cultivate love toward those we feel aversion toward, and what it truly means to rise beyond emotional reaction into conscious awareness. Tune in to hear reflections on these essential questions:  If someone breaks your trust or makes a fool out of you, should I still think good of them?  Is marriage considered a karmic union for life? Does separation or divorce bring bad karma?  How do I deal with feelings of guilt for not standing up for myself in an abusive relationship?  How do I practice love for people I feel aversion towards? Join us for a grounding and compassionate conversation on trust, karma, forgiveness, and the deeper path of emotional and spiritual healing. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep82. Beyond Darwin: Science, Spirituality & the Truth About Human Evolution - A Conversation with Dr Bruce Lipton
2026/08/17
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special episode, Sadhviji sits down with internationally renowned stem cell biologist and bestselling author Dr. Bruce Lipton to explore the revolutionary ideas behind his new book, Beyond Darwin. For generations, we've been taught that life is a competition—that survival belongs to the strongest, the fastest and the fittest. But what if we've misunderstood evolution all along? Drawing on the latest science, Dr. Lipton explains why cooperation, community and interconnectedness—not competition—are the true foundations of life. Together, Sadhviji and Dr. Lipton explore the extraordinary meeting point between quantum physics and ancient spiritual wisdom, revealing how modern science is beginning to validate truths that the sages of India have taught for thousands of years: that consciousness shapes reality, that our thoughts influence our health and our world, and that we are far more powerful than we have been led to believe.  Tune in to hear them discuss:  Is "survival of the fittest" really how evolution works?  Why are cooperation and community essential for our future?  How do our thoughts literally shape our health and reality?  What can quantum physics teach us about consciousness, karma and reincarnation?  How does modern science confirm the timeless wisdom of Vedanta?  Why is changing our inner world the key to transforming our outer world? This inspiring conversation offers a hopeful vision for humanity—one that replaces fear with connection, competition with collaboration, and separation with oneness. 📖 Dr. Bruce Lipton's new book, Beyond Darwin, is available here: US Amazon UK Amazon Join us for a fascinating conversation where science and spirituality come together to reveal a new understanding of ourselves, our world, and the future of human evolution. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep81. Why You Don’t Feel Spiritually Connected (And How to Change That)
2026/08/10
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this deeply reflective episode, Sadhviji explores the path of renunciation, the nature of spiritual experience, and the journey toward self-awareness and liberation. The episode begins by unpacking what true renunciation really means—not just as external withdrawal from life, but as an inner state of non-attachment, clarity, and freedom from identification with desire and possession. Sadhviji then addresses a profound spiritual question: why do deep spiritual experiences not happen for everyone in the same way? She explores the role of readiness, perception, and grace, and offers guidance on how one can cultivate a deeper sense of connection with the divine in everyday life. Finally, the conversation turns inward to the challenge of letting go of attachment and overcoming ignorance of the self. Sadhviji explains how true understanding of the self leads to inner freedom, and how gradual awareness can dissolve the illusion that keeps us bound to suffering. Tune in to hear reflections on these essential questions:  What does renunciation really entail?  Why don’t profound spiritual experiences happen for everyone, and how do I feel more connected to the divine?  How do I let go of attachment and overcome ignorance of the self? Join us for a grounding and illuminating conversation on renunciation, inner awakening, and the journey toward true spiritual freedom. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep80. AI Is Not Your Guru: Don't Outsource Your Inner Life
2026/08/03
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode, recorded at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas during Sadhviji’s April 2026 retreat, we continue our exploration of what it means to live a conscious and meaningful life by turning to one of the most important topics of our time: artificial intelligence. As AI becomes increasingly woven into our daily lives, many people are turning to it not only for information, but also for guidance, emotional support, and answers to life's deepest questions. But can artificial intelligence offer wisdom? Can technology replace intuition, discernment, creativity, or spiritual experience? In this thought-provoking satsang, Sadhviji draws on the ancient Vedic teachings of aparavidya (knowledge about) and paravidya (direct realization) to explore the difference between information and wisdom. While AI may be the greatest repository of information humanity has ever created, she reminds us that the deepest truths of life cannot be downloaded, generated, or automated. What happens when we begin outsourcing our inner lives to technology? How do we benefit from AI without losing our capacity for attention, creativity, self-knowledge, and authentic human connection? And what role does spiritual intelligence play in an age increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence? In this episode, Sadhviji explores: • The difference between information, knowledge, and wisdom • Why AI can explain experience but cannot replace it • The Vedic concepts of aparavidya and paravidya • How technology impacts attention, identity, and discernment • The dangers of outsourcing our emotional and spiritual lives • Loneliness, connection, and the importance of human presence • Why creativity is about the process, not just the product • How AI may challenge us to rediscover who we truly are • The relationship between artificial intelligence and spiritual intelligence Join us for this fascinating conversation as we explore how to embrace the benefits of technology while remaining deeply rooted in awareness, wisdom, and the timeless truth of our own being. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep79. Redefining Success Part 4: The Secret to a Truly Successful Life
2026/07/27
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode, recorded at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas during Sadhviji’s April 2026 retreat, we conclude the transformative Redefining Success series with a powerful and practical framework for living a truly successful life. After exploring the myths of achievement, happiness, purpose, fear, perfectionism, and fulfillment throughout the retreat, Sadhviji brings everything together with one simple yet profound insight: Success is freedom. Freedom from other people’s expectations. Freedom from the need for approval. Freedom from attachment to outcomes. Freedom from the illusion that we are the sole doers of our lives. Drawing on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita, Sadhviji shares a memorable acronym—A.L.I.V.E.—to help us embody success in daily life through Awareness, Love, Integrity, Vairagya (spiritual freedom), and Engagement. This final session of the series also features a heartfelt and deeply moving Q&A covering caregiving, dementia, women in leadership, family life versus monastic life, spiritual freedom, and how to remain grounded amidst life’s greatest challenges. What if success is not something we achieve? What if success is the freedom to live fully, consciously, lovingly, and authentically in every moment? In this episode, Sadhviji explores: • Why true success is ultimately about freedom, not achievement  • How awareness helps us step out of drama and into presence  • The essential role of love in a meaningful and fulfilling life  • Why integrity matters more than money, status, or recognition  • The deeper meaning of vairagya and spiritual non-attachment • How focus and engagement help us live our dharma fully • Whether enlightenment requires becoming a monk or leaving family life • How to navigate caregiving, aging, and dementia with compassion • The importance of the feminine principle in leadership and service • Practical ways to live with greater purpose, peace, and fulfillment Join us for this inspiring final conversation in the Redefining Success series as we discover what it means to be truly A.L.I.V.E.—living with awareness, love, integrity, freedom, and wholehearted engagement in the world. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep78. Redefining Success Part 3: Living Your True Dharma
2026/07/20
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this third episode of the Redefining Success series, recorded live at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat in the Bahamas, Sadhviji explores one of life's deepest questions: What is true success? Drawing on stories from her own spiritual journey, teachings from her guru, and wisdom from the great saints of India, Sadhviji challenges the conventional definitions of success built on achievement, approval, status, and comparison. She shares a powerful realization that transformed her own understanding of purpose: that dharma is not necessarily one perfect career, title, or calling, but the unique way each of us expresses truth, love, and service in the world. In this inspiring and deeply practical talk, Sadhviji explores:  Why external success often fails to bring lasting fulfillment  The difference between purpose and dharma  How comparison and competition keep us disconnected from ourselves  Why presence is the foundation of peace, joy, and spiritual growth  The role of awareness in transforming challenges and suffering  How to discover and live your authentic path Through stories, spiritual wisdom, and guided reflection, Sadhviji invites us to shift our focus from chasing future achievements to cultivating an inner state that remains steady regardless of life's circumstances. Ultimately, she reminds us that success is not defined by what happens to us, but by how we respond—and that true fulfillment comes not from becoming someone else, but from fully embodying who we truly are. Join us for this transformative conversation on dharma, awareness, purpose, and the deeper meaning of success. If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...
Ep77. Redefining Success Part 2: Where Are You Actually Going?
2026/07/13
Welcome to the Ask Sadhviji podcast! In this special live episode, recorded at the beautiful Sivananda Ashram Yoga Retreat Bahamas during Sadhviji's April 2026 retreat, we continue our Redefining Success series with a question that most people spend their entire lives avoiding: Where are you actually going? Many of us have a clear plan for the next year, the next promotion, the next achievement, or the next milestone. But beneath all of those goals lies a deeper question: What is the ultimate destination of your life? In this powerful satsang, Sadhviji explores why so many people achieve everything they thought they wanted—degrees, careers, money, status, relationships—yet still find themselves feeling unfulfilled. Drawing on ancient wisdom, modern neuroscience, and practical life experience, she challenges the cultural definition of success that keeps us endlessly striving while never truly arriving. She explains how much of modern life is driven by anticipation, comparison, and the pursuit of "more," while genuine happiness can only be experienced in the present moment. Through teachings on dharma, purpose, fulfillment, and spiritual freedom, Sadhviji offers a more expansive vision of success—one rooted not merely in accomplishment, but in balance, meaning, connection, and inner peace.  This episode is an invitation to pause, step off the treadmill of endless striving, and ask yourself a question that can transform the direction of your entire life. In this episode, Sadhviji explores: • Why achieving your goals does not automatically create happiness  • The hidden question beneath every ambition: "Where am I actually going?"  • How dopamine keeps us chasing the future instead of living in the present  • The four aims of life and the role of dharma in true success  • Why balance matters more than achievement alone  • How to create a life rooted in purpose, fulfillment, and spiritual growth  • The difference between external accomplishment and inner freedom Join us for this thought-provoking conversation on purpose, happiness, and discovering a definition of success that nourishes not only your career, but your mind, heart, and soul.  If you would like to ask a question, please get in touch via social media (links below). Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji.hindi https://www.instagram.com/sadhviji_en_espanol YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Sadhviji IG Threads: https://www.threads.net/@sadhviji X: https://x.com/SadhviBhagawati Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati/ LinkedIn: https://in.linkedin.com/in/sadhvi-bhagawati-saraswati-75822283 Bio: Sadhviji has devoted her life to guiding individuals in liberating themselves from self-limiting beliefs and...

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