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Chinmaya Mission Niagara

A podcast on high thinking and happy living with Vivek Gupta.

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S9 · E10
Tuesday · 15 min
♾️ Live to Unite with Divinity | Essential Verse 34
Shri Krishna explains that sin arises from inner forces like desire and anger, which compel us to act against our will. To overcome these vices and restore inner peace, we must learn to love ourselves and make conscious choices, free from the influence of external desires.
S9 · E9
October 26 · 16 min
💌 Offer with Devotion | Essential Verse 33
In this chapter, Shri Krishna reveals that Divinity loves all and teaches us how to reciprocate that love through devotion. By offering our resources, time, and effort with pure devotion, we surrender our ego and realize that everything we give is already Divinity's.
S9 · E8
October 15 · 16 min
🔎 Live Focused for the Divine | Essential Verse 32
In this essential verse, Shri Krishna teaches that by wholeheartedly striving to unite with Divinity, we invite Divine protection, care, and guidance into our lives. When we dedicate ourselves to living for Divinity, Divinity reciprocates by living for us and fulfilling our needs. Tune into Chapter 9, Verse 22.
S9 · E7
October 9 · 14 min
🔓 Parent of All Creation | Essential Verse 31
Join us as we explore the essential verses of the Bhagavad Gita! In Chapter 9, Verse 17, Shri Krishna reveals the profound knowledge that leads to integration with Divinity and unlocks our inner greatness. By remembering Divinity through AUM and integrating scriptural wisdom, we connect with our Infinite potential and realize our divine source.
S9 · E6
September 29 · 15 min
🎯 The Ultimate Goal | Essential Verse 30
Shri Krishna teaches us to live intentionally, guided by the scriptural maps that reveal our true potential and purpose to Be Joy. By dedicating ourselves, burning away individuality, and contributing time, resources, and effort, we accumulate merits and ultimately achieve completeness and contentment. Tune in to learn more about this essential verse of the Bhagavad Gita.
S9 · E5
September 25 · 14 min
🛣️ Choose Independence Over Dependence | Essential Verse 29
Shri Krishna reveals how every moment offers a choice between dependence and independence, between valuables and values. By aligning our vision and lifestyle with Enlightenment and steadily choosing the path of independence, we move toward living as pure Awareness. Learn more about Ch. 8, v. 24.
S9 · E4
September 14 · 16 min
💬 Chant AUM | Essential Verse 28
In this verse, Shri Krishna calms Prince Arjuna’s restlessness about death and separation. By surrendering the ego through the sacred sound AUM and chanting with awareness, we move beyond the limitations of body, mind, and intellect to rediscover Infinity and dwell in Silence.
S9 · E3
September 7 · 9 min
📫 Remember Divinity in Every Duty | Essential Verse 27
We're diving into the 70 essential episodes of the ultimate sacred text -- the Bhagavad Gita. Chapter 8, Verse 7 centers on the theme of intensification, where Shri Krishna teaches how to deepen our devotion. By remembering Divinity in every moment—including at the time of death—we evolve from faith to trust, rediscovering the Divine even amidst daily life.
S9 · E2
August 31 · 15 min
🎚️ Embody Divinity | Essential Verse 26
Everyone seeks Divinity, but in Ch. 7, V. 16 of the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna explains that the intensity and intention behind that search vary. Whether we turn to Divinity for relief, prosperity, or Peace, the deeper our understanding and devotion, the closer we move to embodying the Divine itself.
S9 · E1
August 24 · 15 min
🧭 Overcome Separation through Grace | Essential Verse 25
We're back for Season 9! In this insight from Chapter 7, Verse 14, Shri Krishna reassures us that while Self-realization is difficult, it is absolutely attainable through grace and effort. By transcending ego and illusion through Self-inquiry, independence, and surrender, we steadily realize our True Nature—lasting Peace.
April 23 · 2 min
❤️ A Passion for Peace
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S8 · E24
April 22 · 15 min
🧵 Creator Holds all Creation | Essential Verse 24
In Chapter 7, Verse 7 of the Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna inspires us to be optimistic and align our vision with Divinity, the source and goal of all existence. Just as pearls are strung together, all creation is held by the Creator—seen only when our outer sight is transformed into inner insight through disciplined discipleship.
S8 · E23
April 15 · 15 min
💗 Be a Rare Seeker | Essential Verse 23
Transitioning from the individual to the Divine, Chapter 7, Verse 3 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita centers on internalization—where knowledge matures into wisdom. Shri Krishna teaches that seekers must quiet the mind, purify through responsibility, and strive toward Self-realization to experience lasting Peace and contentment.
S8 · E22
April 8 · 13 min
♻️ Divine Efforts are Never Wasted | Essential Verse 22
In response to Arjuna’s concern, Shri Krishna assures that no sincere spiritual effort is ever wasted. Even if Self-realization isn’t achieved in this lifetime, we are reborn into conditions—of purity, prosperity, or wisdom—that nurture continued evolution toward Enlightenment. In this episode, we're exploring Chapter 6, Verse 40 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita.
S8 · E21
April 1 · 16 min
🧘🏽 Practice Steadies the Wandering Mind | Essential Verse 21
Shifting focus to the challenge of mind discipline, Shri Krishna compassionately addresses Arjuna's hesitation about contemplation in Chapter 6, Verse 35. Through prioritization, steady practice, and selfless associations, our mind becomes balanced and focused—ultimately guiding us to Self rediscovery.
S8 · E20
March 25 · 18 min
📿 Contemplation Brings Balance | Essential Verse 20
In Chapter 6, Verse 9 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita, Shri Krishna explains the power of contemplation, which brings balance and equanimity, allowing us to see all beings equally. By practicing inner peace, detachment, and responding to all experiences with understanding, we transcend likes and dislikes and engage with everyone as a reflection of the Divine.
S8 · E19
March 17 · 15 min
🫶🏽 Raising Mind with Intellect | Essential Verse 19
The theme of Chapter 6 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita is delight, and in Chapter 6, Verse 5, Shri Krishna teaches the practice of contemplation to realize we are uncaused happiness. By integrating our mind and intellect through self-effort, we can transcend the ego, recognize Divinity in all, and become our own best friend.
S8 · E18
March 4 · 16 min
📈 Pleasure is Pain | Essential Verse 18
Let's dive in to Essential Verse 18 of the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. In Chapter 5, Verse 22, Shri Krishna explains that sense pleasures are temporary and become the seat of pain. By following the wise, affirming our willpower, and reducing sensory indulgences, we invest in long-term Peace and lasting Joy.
S8 · E17
February 25 · 14 min
☮️ Independence Reveals Equality | Essential Verse 17
Shri Krishna reveals the sign of one who has practiced the path to Self-knowledge: humility and the vision of equality. By seeing beyond names and forms and focusing on the essence—the Creator in all—we treat everyone equally and live anchored in the Truth. This is Essential Verse 17: Chapter 5, Verse 18.
S8 · E16
February 11 · 15 min
🙏🏼 Be Divine | Essential Verse 16
We're exploring the 16th essential verse from the Shrimad Bhagavad Gita. In Chapter 5, Verse 17, Shri Krishna shares the plan for contemplation, forming the seed for Chapter 6. By steadily listening to the Truth, sincerely reflecting, and contemplating with strength, we shift from ego to Spirit and realize our nature as Divinity—Being Joyful and Serene beyond the purest.

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