Category: Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast

Video #335: An Attitude of Gratitude  | Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast, Episode 29

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The Attitude of Gratitude Podcast Episode 29 has just been released, offering listeners a profound yet practical exploration of one of the most powerful spiritual qualities. Hosts Vajin and Abhinabha dive deep into how gratitude reshapes our entire experience of life – turning ordinary moments into golden ones and challenges into opportunities for growth.

Attitude of Gratitude Podcast – A Transformative Force

Vajin and Abhinabha explain gratitude as more than polite thanks. It is a dynamic spiritual practice that expands the heart, creates resilience, and attracts positivity. They share how gratitude shifts perception – even negative experiences can become blessings when seen through its lens.

Practical Ways to Cultivate an Attitude of Gratitude

The hosts offer simple, effective tools anyone can use:

  • Gratitude journaling to start and end the day
  • Conscious appreciation of small things
  • Seeing work as a structure that heightens joy in free time
  • Accepting both positive and negative as gifts

Personal Stories and Insights

Vajin and Abhinabha recount real-life examples. They show how gratitude creates a positive feedback loop and fosters deeper connections. One story highlights how recognizing others’ contributions transformed workplace satisfaction.

Gratitude as a High Spiritual Quality

Drawing from Sri Chinmoy’s teachings, the hosts describe gratitude as a supreme virtue that synthesizes humility, joy, and oneness. It is the fastest way to experience life’s “golden days” in the present moment.

Physiological and Spiritual Benefits

Moreover, gratitude has measurable effects. It enhances well-being, builds resilience, and opens the door to spiritual enlightenment. The episode explores how true gratitude embraces life’s full spectrum.

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Video #333: How to Transcend the Ego  | Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast, Episode 28

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How to transcend the ego is the burning question of our time. Therefore, Episode 28 of Ancient Wisdom Thoughts arrives at exactly the right moment. Hosts Abhinabha and Vajin deliver 90 minutes of warm, crystal-clear guidance that anyone can use today.

First, What Is the Ego?

The hosts explain it simply. The ego is our limited sense of “I”. Once it protected us. Now it quietly blocks joy. In short, the ego creates separation, fear and endless wanting.

How to Transcend the Ego – Five Practical Tools

Listeners discover five powerful daily practices:

  • Gratitude – the fastest ego-dissolver
  • Self-giving – small conscious acts of kindness
  • Heart-centred meditation – instant oneness
  • Replace “I want” with “I am happy to serve”
  • Turn every difficulty into a soul-growing opportunity

Real Stories That Touch the Heart

Vajin shares a moving personal experience. During a very difficult period, one simple act of selfless service completely dissolved his ego and brought unexpected inner freedom. This beautiful example shows how quickly the heart can open when we forget ourselves for a moment.

True Freedom Lies Beyond Ego

Going beyond ego does not erase personality. On the contrary, our real soul-individuality shines brighter. We become vast, connected and infinitely happier.

A Guided Meditation to Feel the Shift

The episode closes with a gentle meditation. It helps everyone feel the difference between the limited “I” and the unlimited “we”. Many listeners feel immediate expansion and peace.

Whether you are just starting your spiritual journey or have meditated for decades, this How to Transcend the Ego episode offers something rare: clear understanding, deep compassion and step-by-step guidance to constant oneness.

Let this How to Transcend the Ego episode become your gentle daily companion on the journey from “I” to “we”. Enjoy!

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Video #331: Understanding Maya – The Great Illusion Explained | Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast, Episode 27

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Understanding Maya is the heart of this warm and insightful episode of the Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast. Abhinabha from the Netherlands and Vajin from New Zealand, both students of Sri Chinmoy, sit down for a relaxed yet profound conversation that makes one of the deepest ideas in Indian philosophy feel close and alive.

What Maya Actually Is

Most people hear “Maya = illusion” and think it means the world is fake. The truth is more beautiful. Maya is the creative power of the Divine that projects the One into the many. It is the cosmic artist who paints the entire universe and then makes us believe we are only the tiny figures inside the painting. Without Maya, there would be no creation, no play, no adventure of the soul.

The Matrix – A Modern Key to Understanding Maya

Few metaphors work as perfectly as the 1999 film ‘The Matrix’. When Neo takes the red pill and wakes up in the real world, he experiences exactly what the ancient sages described: the sudden revelation that everyday reality is a dream superimposed on something far vaster. Abhinabha and Vajin laugh about how often runners and meditators have their own “red-pill moments” – a sudden glimpse of oneness that changes everything afterwards.

Maya in Sri Chinmoy’s Teachings

Sri Chinmoy never asked his students to reject the world. Instead, he taught that Maya is a temporary classroom. Life is real, feelings are real, joy and sorrow are real – they are simply seen through a limited lens. Through regular meditation, singing soulful songs, running long distances, or offering selfless service, we gradually polish that lens until the light of the soul shines through clearly. The goal is not escape, but transformation.

Sri Aurobindo’s Revolutionary View

The conversation then turns to Sri Aurobindo, who offered a gentle correction to the classical “world is illusion” idea of Shankara. For Sri Aurobindo, Matter itself is Brahman – the Divine in disguise. Maya is not something evil to be destroyed; it is consciousness that has forgotten its own divinity. The spiritual journey, therefore, is evolutionary: we bring more and more light down into the body, the emotions, even the cells, until earth becomes a place where the Divine can live openly.

Personal Experiences That Make Maya Real

Both hosts share stories that every listener can recognise. Vajin describes moments during an ultra-marathon when the sense of a separate “I” simply dissolved and only vast peace remained. Abhinabha recalls sitting in meditation and suddenly feeling the room, the city, the planet as one living being. These are not rare mystical events – they are natural glimpses once Maya’s grip loosens even a little.

Why Understanding Maya Matters Right Now

In an age of endless distraction, endless comparison, and endless fear, understanding Maya becomes practical medicine. Every time we choose gratitude over complaint, presence over worry, or kindness over judgment, we weaken the illusion of separation. Little by little, the veil lifts, and life feels lighter, brighter, more meaningful.

The episode closes on a hopeful note: Maya is not our enemy. She is the Divine Mother playing hide-and-seek with Her children. When we finally “find” Her with love and surrender, the game does not end – it becomes infinitely more joyful because now we play consciously.

Whether you are completely new to Eastern philosophy or have been meditating for decades, this heartfelt conversation will leave you with fresh inspiration and a quiet smile of recognition.

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Video #325: Grow Through Intuition | Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast, Episode 26

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The Ancient Wisdom Thoughts Podcast explores intuition as a universal spiritual experience in Episode 26, Grow Through Intuition. Hosts Abhinabha and Vajin discuss how intuition can guide decision-making, connect us with higher consciousness, and enhance our spiritual journey. This episode offers practical insights, personal stories, and meditative practices to help you grow through intuition in daily life.

The hosts emphasize that intuition is not just a feeling but a powerful spiritual guide. By practicing meditation and aspiration, anyone can strengthen this innate ability. Moreover, growing through intuition helps distinguish gut instincts from doubts or fears, leading to better clarity in decisions.

Throughout the episode, Abhinabha and Vajin share examples of intuition in action, drawing from both personal experiences and scientific perspectives. They explain how intuition links to higher consciousness and even the Akashic records, revealing a deeper spiritual connection. Consequently, listeners learn practical ways to apply these insights in everyday life.

Aspiration, they note, is key. When combined with spiritual practice, it unlocks the ability to trust your inner guidance. The episode encourages reflection, exploration, and mindful observation of the subtle signals your intuition provides.

Key Insights from the Episode

  • Intuition is a universal spiritual experience accessible to everyone.
  • Trusting your intuition can save time and effort in decision-making.
  • The first choice or feeling often represents your best intuitive guidance.
  • Meditation and spiritual practices enhance intuitive abilities.
  • Intuition is linked to higher consciousness and cosmic harmony.
  • Aspiration is essential for developing intuition.
  • Personal experiences can validate the power of intuition.
  • Intuition can guide us through life’s challenges and opportunities.
  • The Akashic records may hold insights accessible through intuition.

This episode invites reflection, spiritual practice, and active engagement with your inner wisdom. By following these principles, listeners can strengthen their intuitive abilities and align more closely with their spiritual path.

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Video #320: Unlocking the Power of the Spiritual Heart | The Acceptance of Life Podcast, Episode 25

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In this episode of the Acceptance of Life podcast, Abhinabha and Vajin delve into the concept of the spiritual heart, exploring its significance in our lives and spiritual journeys. They discuss the contrast between the heart and the mind, emphasizing the heart’s role in fostering connection, joy, and emotional intelligence. The conversation highlights the importance of rediscovering childlike wonder and the qualities of the heart, such as enthusiasm and gratitude. Through meditation and heartfulness practices, they encourage listeners to reconnect with their hearts and live more fulfilling lives.

In this engaging conversation, Abhinabha and Vajin explore the profound themes of enthusiasm, the heart’s wisdom, and the importance of being present in life. They discuss how enthusiasm can lead to a more meaningful existence, the challenges posed by the mind, and the significance of connecting with nature. The dialogue delves into the concepts of radical authenticity, intuition, and the universal language of the heart, emphasizing the need for self-discovery and genuine experiences.

Takeaways:

  • The spiritual heart is often underestimated in its power.
  • Living from the heart can lead to a more fulfilling life.
  • Childlike wonder is a quality of the heart.
  • The mind can often cloud our connection to the heart.
  • Meditation helps us reconnect with our spiritual heart.
  • The heart unifies while the mind divides.
  • Gratitude and enthusiasm are heart-based qualities.
  • The heart is the seat of the soul.
  • Rediscovering the heart can lead to deeper human connections.
  • Practicing heartfulness can transform our lives.
  • Enthusiasm is crucial for finding meaning in life.
  • The heart speaks through joy and enthusiasm.
  • The mind can dampen our enthusiasm and experiences.
  • Being present allows for deeper connections with nature.
  • Experiencing beauty can transcend time and space.
  • Radical authenticity requires understanding one’s true self.
  • The heart provides intuition and guidance in life decisions.
  • Every place has its own unique energy and consciousness.
  • Animals can express their hearts in surprising ways.
  • The heart serves as a universal language connecting all beings.

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