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EPISODE · Sep 26, 2026 · 9 MIN

On Listening

from The Daily Vedantic · host James Beshara

Welcome to Episode 154 of The Daily Vedantic - a free, repeating 2-year course in Advaita Vedanta rooted in the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads. Start with Episode 1 or jump into today’s reflection from wherever you are. This course is designed as a repeating cycle: a simple, modern, daily practice that builds clarity, discipline, and understanding over the course of 2-years. New episodes drop everyday. Resources:• Our weekly newsletter with links, summaries, and events, as well as our 24/7 AI-powered chatbot trained on Advaita Vedanta (and all episode transcripts) that you can use for free, without an account with nearly any question you might have: ⁠⁠TheDailyVedantic.com ⁠⁠ • Vedanta Academy online lectures from the ashram:⁠⁠https://elearning.vedantaworld.org/⁠⁠ • Vedanta Treatise, the book that may change everything for you: ⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Vedanta-Treatise-Eternities-Parthasarathy-swami/dp/9381094160/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0⁠⁠ • The No Nicknames Gita:⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/nicknames-Bhagavad-Gita-James-Beshara/dp/B0CVK6X991⁠⁠ • The Essence of Christ:⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Essence-Christ-His-Message-Oneness/dp/B0F46FKW1H⁠⁠ • Follow along on Instagram for daily reflections, events, clips from James’ podcast appearances, and live gatherings like our monthly Philosophy Fridays in LA:James Beshara: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jamesjbeshara/⁠⁠ The Daily Vedantic: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/the_daily_vedantic/⁠⁠ Episode Summary: In this episode of The Daily Vedantic, explore the profound virtue of listening as James reflects on the wisdom of Mother Teresa and the ancient teachings of Vedanta. Through insightful anecdotes and philosophical insights, discover the transformative power of silence and the art of patiently awaiting the right moment. Join us for a thought-provoking exploration of the importance of listening, reflection, and stillness in our journey towards self-realization and personal growth. Community: • Share your reflections in the comments - we’d love to hear what resonated. • Sign up to join the Venice Vedanta Club, a monthly in-person community exploring timeless wisdom in LA: ⁠⁠https://forms.gle/ZSE1zKRXEfw8pMYb9

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