The Philosophy of Now
by ROOTS Media
Do we have a life mantra that we meditate upon at every present moment? What is the philosophy that guides us towards our greater life goals and purpose not in the past or future, but in the "now?" Or what we like to call - your philosophy of now?In the podcast series created by ROOTS Media, we converse with thought leaders and innovators to learn about their philosophies of now. By going through candid and honest conversations about their journeys and ultimately their life mantras, we seek to understand how we can also better ourselves and gain guidance. Join us and be inspired!
Episodes
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How Do We Reconcile Our Many Identities Through Art? With Sid Sriram
Through the course of our lives, we take on so many roles, desires, activities, friend circles, cultures and traditions. Unknowingly, we are accumulating identities. Amidst all of that, how do we stay grounded in who we are? In fact, is it okay to have so many facets and identities. Born in India...
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What Does It Mean To Be a 'Life-Long Student?' with Yogi Trivedi
In our journey as seekers of development, progress, higher purpose or happiness, we are often told to be life-long students. But how do we TRULY practice this? How do we turn every mundane activity into an opportunity for spiritual practice? Is this realistic for beginners or isn't this just…
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How Do We Know Our Intentions Are Good? With Ami Ganatra
Let's set the scene - you are the epic warrior of the Mahabharata, Arjuna, distraught on the battlefield. Unable to decide- to fight or not to fight? The classic Hamlet: to be or not to be? What is the right side? In our own day-to-day lives, we experience similar hurdles of the right thing to do...
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Welcome to Season 5 of The Philosophy of Now!
Welcome to Season 5 of The Philosophy of Now podcast! This season we will take us all on a journey of contemplation, community and meditation - but through a unique path. Along with our deep conversations with some of the most inspiring and renowned minds, leaders, artists and thinkers, we will...
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Consistent Contemplation: Meditations and Reflections During the Holiday Season
In this week's consistent contemplation episode, we discuss the essence and themes of the Holiday season! What should we be reflecting on during this joyful season? And how can we deepen our experience and journey WITHIN? Let's take a look and introspect together. New episodes COMING SOON - STAY...
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Consistent Contemplation: Reflecting on Thanksgiving
As we look back at the Thanksgiving season, we reflect on what we learned, the beauty of gratitude and meditating on the joys and world we have to be happy for.
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Consistent Contemplation: You Are What You Are Not YET
In this month's Consistent Contemplation, we reflect on a simple yet deeply insightful quote by the great educator and thinker, Maxine Greene: "I am what I am not yet." We dive into how that quote relates into our lives, in how we see the world around us and ultimately we meditate upon it throw a...
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REVISIT - Dr. Fritjof Capra: Where Spirituality and Science Meet NOW
Let's revisit our phenomenal conversation with the renowned quantum physicist, Dr. Fritjof Capra - from Season 2 of the show! We dive into how spirituality and yoga philosophy helped understand the universe better, how he wrote the 'Tao of Physics,' and where he sees the two worlds of science and...
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REVISIT - Acharya Prashant: Examining the Self Within Us NOW
Let's revisit our deeply insightful and introspective journey with Acharya Prashant, a renowned scholar, teacher and best-selling author of Vedanta philosophy and Hinduism. We learn about the Bhagavad Gita's insights, how to rigorously get to the core of our being and what it means to SEEK. Let's...
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Consistent Contemplation: Remaining Authentic & A Fulfilled Indifference
Listen to our latest consistent contemplation episode! The summer is ending soon and we've all had our fair share of socializing and busy weeks and weekends. How do we bring attention to ourselves and our wellbeing? Is it ok to want to be alone? What does it mean to have a fulfilled indifference?...
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REVISIT - Sri M: What is TRUE Yoga for All Faiths? NOW
This week, we revisit the episode with Sri M, the yogic master and founder of the Satsang Foundation. He speaks on the essence of yoga and how we can follow this DEEP philosophical tradition in the modern times - even if you're an atheist! Sri M speaks on what success means to him and the spirit…
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Consistent Contemplation: Journaling As Freeing NOW!
In this week's Consistent Contemplation, we explore the practice of writing. Yes - literally writing with a physical pen and notepad or journal. We often disregard the act of sitting in our full presence and writing down our observations, reflections, and thoughts. This may be out of the bustle…
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Consistent Contemplation: The Essence of Who We Truly Are NOW
In this week's Consistent Contemplation, we explore the meaning of the word, 'Essence'. We use that word lightly to mean so many things, but by definition, it allows us to consider something's nature. This episode is an inspired practice from the last few episodes. In fact, it is an extrapolation...
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Swami Sarvapriyananda LIVE: Guided Meditation AND Q&A
In this week's episode, we present to you a special recording of our first LIVE event! This is the second part of two. Check out the FULL Episode here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JJBgUmYk1cs Subscribe to the podcast HERE: https://lnk.to/thephilosophyofnow-swami-sarvapriyananda In Midtown...
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Swami Sarvapriyananda LIVE: Becoming What You Ought to Be NOW
In this week's episode, we present to you a special recording of our first LIVE event! This is the first part of two. Check out the LIVE Stream here: https://youtube.com/live/CFWd-587SI4?feature=share In Midtown Manhattan on June 5th, we had as our guest the incredible Swami Sarvapriyananda.…
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Consistent Contemplation: Presence Is The Service
In this week's Consistent Contemplation episode, we explore the range of episodes of the last few weeks. From understanding our intuition and gut feeling to recognizing the heart's desire for service, these episodes truly enhanced our spiritual journeys. Today, in our guided practice and...
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REVISIT - Nikhil Taneja: How Self-Care is Selfless NOW
Why does taking care of our mental health and wellbeing feel selfish? Why do we feel guilty, as youth, when we take care of ourselves? Nikhil Taneja, co-founder of Yuvaa, a media organization spreading mental health awareness amongst youth in India, explains how taking care of ourselves is...
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Sadhviji Bhagawati Saraswati: Remembering That We Are Divine NOW
From Stanford University to the Himalayas. Today, we have the privilege of speaking with a premier personality who brings thousands towards a spiritual lifestyle. Sadhviji Bhagawati Saraswati, PhD is the guest on our latest episode! She is the leader of the largest ashram and retreat center in...
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Dayal Gauranga: Going with Your Gut and Seeing God's Signs NOW
What does it mean to "go with your gut?" We hear that phrase often - but when do we know what is that gut feeling - our inner voice? Dayal Gauranga, a former monk and renowned wellness and therapy coach, guides us through these questions. He helps us look within and learn to trust ourselves. As a...
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Consistent Contemplation: The 'Not This, Not This' Meditation
In this week's Consistent Contemplation episode, we explore the range of episodes of the last few weeks. From understanding the teachings of suffering for our spiritual practices to the need for service to embracing the "Mamba Mentality," these episodes truly enhanced our spiritual journeys. In…
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George Mumford: How to Master the Mamba Mentality NOW
How did Kobe Bryant truly dive into the clutch moments of a game through mamba mentality? How did Michael Jordan's Chicago Bulls focus as winners like Zen masters? Well, there was a secret weapon behind it all - George Mumford. George is a psychologist and mindfulness coach who has worked closely...
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REVISIT - Hanuman Dass: How Service Opens The Doors to Bliss NOW
This week we revisit an episode from a previous season. In The Philosophy of Now sanctuary, we believe in revisiting conversations that can help us reflect and think more deeply when we take another look. Sometimes revisiting ourselves or the conversation itself can help us grow for our present...
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Chandra Easton: Learning from Suffering, Our Karmic Hurdles and Tantra NOW
Can suffering actually be a gem - a silver lining? How can suffering actually become our guiding light on our spiritual journeys? My guest today helps us understand the value and importance of suffering through the Tibetan Buddhist lens. Lopön Chandra Easton is a renowned Tibetan Buddhist…
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Consistent Contemplation: How to Embrace Suffering and Remain Present
In our second consistent contemplation episode, we bring you with us in this sanctuary. This sanctuary is an opportunity for us to come together a community and reflect on ourselves and the previous episodes we've heard. We kick it off with a guided meditation to inquire into the self, and the...
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Spring Washam: Accessing Our Ancestors' Spirits and Wisdom NOW
How do we tap into our ancestors' consciousness - their spirit, their energy? We live in such polarizing and volatile times. How can we learn to be present and yet learn from the past? Our guest today, Spring Washam, guides us on this journey to self-discovery and ancestral wisdom. She is a...
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Dr. Edwin Bryant Pt 2: The Bhagavad Gita and Surrendering to Krishna NOW
Do we understand what it means to be devotional in religion or spirituality? What is the knowledge of the Bhagavad Gita? In Part 2 of this deep and philosophical conversation with Dr. Edwin Bryant, we understand what bhakti or devotion to God means. The bestselling author of books like 'The Yoga...
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Dr. Edwin Bryant: Discovering Bhakti and Trusting Karma NOW
How does karma work? What is yoga? What is the nature of bhakti? What does it mean to surrender to our destiny? Is there free will? All of these existential questions are truly important on our seeking and spiritual journeys. Dr. Edwin Bryant, the yoga master, bestselling author and professor at...
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Reflection Episode: A Sanctuary for Contemplations NOW
Every three to four episodes, we will take a time to reflect together. We will talk about the most recent episodes, some thoughts of insight and ideas to reflect on internally. The Philosophy of Now is a sanctuary for us all to be present and meditate upon the conversations we've listened to and...
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Jai Uttal : The Mysticism of True Love and Mantras NOW
What is the nature of true love? Why does our love for even family and friends sometimes feel selfless? How do we tap into the that spiritual love - bhakti? Jai Uttal, the Grammy-nominated and renowned musician, kirtan artist and spiritual guide, breaks out all down for us. He speaks about his...
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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: How Cinema Transforms Us Spiritually NOW
Can films and art change the world? How do we find purpose through our art? Why do some films stick with us, and transform us? Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra is back on The Philosophy of Now! The National Award-winning renowned filmmaker sits down with us to discuss his creative process and life...
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Nina Rao: How Practice Makes A Perfect Seeker NOW
We are back! In our first episode of the new season, we speak with Nina Rao. The acclaimed kirtan artist and spiritual guide talks to us about the importance of practice. Practice, we talkin about practice?! The reality is - without it, we don't become true seekers on our paths towards self...
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New Season of The Philosophy of Now!
Join us in this new season of The Philosophy of Now Podcast! New episodes every Wednesday. What is you life mantra that keeps you grounded in every moment? How do we continue perservere as human beings on our spiritual journeys? How can the trailblazers and thought leaders of today guide us along...
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Swami Medhananda: Becoming a Monk and Brutal Self-Assessment
How do we imbibe the qualities of a monk? What is mean to detach from worldly pleasures? Why does a spiritual life seem so distant to us sometimes? Well, before becoming a monk, our guest today was a young agnostic in U.C. Berkeley trying to figure out his purpose in life like the rest of us....
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Sensei Sandeep Desai: Martial Arts For Holistic Development
Our guest today, Sensei Sandeep Desai, is the first South Asian to teach T'ai Chi martial arts across the globe. As a master in the martial arts and yoga, the Sensei has traveled across the globe teaching and holding workshops. Winning numerous accolades worldwide, he learned directly from the...
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Nikhil Taneja: A Purpose-Driven Life for Millennials and Gen-Z NOW
Our guest today is Nikhil Taneja, the founder and CEO fo Yuvaa, the purpose-driven media company for the youth of today. Nikhil is a trailblazer - an entrepreneur, media superstar, writer, creator, speaker and teacher. Very early in his life, he became a leading force within Karan Johar's Dharma...
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Ami Ganatra: Wisdom from Indian Mythology NOW
Our conversation today is with the bestselling author, Ami Ganatra. Her bestselling books 'Mahabharata Unraveled' and 'Ramayana Unravelled: Lesser known Facets of Rishi Valmiki's Epic,' swept the globe with unique perspectives and analytical gems on the ancient Indian epics. As a student of...
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Henry Shukman: Becoming a Zen Master NOW
Welcome to the inaugural episode for the new season! Our first guest is an extremely special one. We go right into the deep end of our spiritual journeys and meditation practices, as we speak with a renowned Zen master - Henry Shukman. Henry teaches meditation, mindfulness and awakening practices...
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Baithak Foundation Founders: Music As Selfless Service NOW
Today we speak with the founders of the Baithak Foundation, Dakshayani Athalye and Mandar Karanjkar! The foundation is a nonprofit based in Pune, India - but focuses on making Indian classical music accessible to all students regardless of their socio-economic background. The goal is to bring the...
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Hanuman Dass: Social Work As Spiritual Practice NOW
We learn from Hanuman Dass. Another "Das" in our podcast! It's not a surprise because to be a das in Sanskrit means to serve. And like the other great guests, Hanuman Dass' very mission is to serve all people. The founder of Go Dharmic, a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering individuals...
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Pooja Bhale: Spiritual Ecology and Choosing Love NOW
Today we learn from Pooja Bhale. An environmentalist, ecology warrior and social activist - all these words still don’t do justice what she is. At heart, she is a free spirit. She is the founder of The Protecterra Ecological Foundation, dedicated to creating a global society that respects nature,...
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Acharya Prashant: Spiritual Inquiry and Ambition NOW
In today's episode we speak with Acharya Prashant. He is an acclaimed Vedanta exegete and author of over 80 books, including the National Bestseller 'Karma – Why Everything You Know About it is Wrong'. An alumnus of IIT-Delhi, IIM-Ahmedabad and a former Civil Services officer, he is an exponent…
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Ira Trivedi: Building a Yogi Mentality in the World NOW
In this episode, we speak with the popular and acclaimed yoga instructor and author. Ira Trivedi. She has truly become a pathbreaker in the yoga community with her ability to make spiritual philosophy and practice engaging for the modern world. After her own journey exploring the world of…
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Sri M: The Yogi Mindset and True Success NOW
In this episode, Sri M, the yogi, mystic and spiritual teacher guides us through a wide range of philosophical discussions. The Padma Bhushan recipient speaks to us honestly about his spiritual journey, from being a wandering monk in the Himalayas, to his guru's teachings to what he discovered...
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Krishna Das: Love, Serve, Remember NOW
Our Christmas special! In today's episode, we speak with the legendary kirtan singer, Krishna Das. Known for his numerous devotional song albums, the founder of the Kirtan Wallah Foundation speaks to us candidly and honestly about his spiritual journey. The Grammy-nominated artist speaks about…
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Shashaa Tirupati: Self-Discovery Through Music NOW
We speak with the phenomenal singer and musician, Shashaa Tirupati. With instant hits and classics like Vaan, Kanha, Phir Bhi Tumko Chahunga, The Humma Song and Khulke Jeene Ka, the star has taken India by storm having won a National Film Award! But in this conversation, we go deeper as usual. We...
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Raghunath Cappo: Born to Give NOW
In this episode, we learn from the yogi, popular musician and former monk - Raghunath Cappo. Cappo achieved success early in his life, leading a punk rock band, Youth of Today, which championed the ideals of vegetarianism, clean living and self-control, to a reach of thousands of fans.…
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Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra: Filmmaking As a Mirror NOW
The director of Hindi film classics like 'Rang De Basanti,' and 'Bhaag Milkha Bhaag,' Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra sat down with us to talk about his journey in to filmmaking, his fondest memories while making his movies and why he sees his movies as mirrors. With his latest film, 'Toofan,' starring...
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Rameshwar Das: Becoming Love and Ram Dass NOW
We learn from Rameshwar Das, the dear friend of spiritual leader Ram Dass and disciple of renowned guru and yogi, Neem Karoli Baba. An artist and author, Das talks about his own spiritual journey, most intimate moments with his guru in India and best memories of Ram Dass.We dive into his latest...
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Jeffrey Alan Henderson: Social Impact Through Passion NOW
We speak with Jeffrey Alan Henderson, the pathbreaking designer, engineer and entrepreneur. He has worked with brands like Nike, Yeezy, Cole Haan and more. Realizing the need for social impact in his community, he used his design expertise and passion to create initiatives like goodthin.gs and...
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Roopa Pai: Childlike Curiosity and Completeness NOW
We speak with Roopa Pai, the acclaimed children’s author. Having written more than 15 books ranging from a fantasy series, the Taranauts, to the Crossword Award-winning book, The Gita For Children, she has proven to be a trailblazer in children’s writing. In this conversation, we speak about her...
About this show
Do we have a life mantra that we meditate upon at every present moment? What is the philosophy that guides us towards our greater life goals and purpose not in the past or future, but in the "now?" Or what we like to call - your philosophy of now?In the podcast series created by ROOTS Media, we converse with thought leaders and innovators to learn about their philosophies of now. By going through candid and honest conversations about their journeys and ultimately their life mantras, we seek to understand how we can also better ourselves and gain guidance. Join us and be inspired!
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