PODCAST · religion
THINKING IS FREE
by Chinmaya Mission NZ
Re-evaluating day-to-day struggles and overcoming sorrows through Spirituality.
Episodes
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EP102 - MENTAL HEALTH AND SPIRITUALITY
Does knowing that the body, mind and intellect our our tools mean that we can switch off the emotions we feel? If you thought that, then you'd be wrong like me. Hi team, it's Akash and in todays episode Ishaanji and I talk about mental health and how we integrate it into our spiritual life. It's...
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EP 101 - IS THE BIG O.E. WORTH IT WHEN IT COMES DOWN TO OUR DUTIES - OUR HAPPINESS VS THE WORLDS HAPPINESS
It seems like just about everyone is moving or has moved out of Auckland! Today Ishaanji and Akash weigh up moving over seas and the duties and responsibilities we are to fulfill vs the duty one has to their nation and family. Is happiness in another land and what will the big shift over bring us?
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EP 100 - ITS MIND OVER MATTER - EPISODE 100 - A CELEBRATION
EPISODE 100 - WE MADE IT. THANK YOU TO ALL OUR LISTENERS WHO HAVE BEEN ON THE JOURNEY WITH US FROM DAY ONE AND SEE YOU AT EPISODE 500 FOR THOSE WHO HAVE JOINED ON THE WAY! Today Ishaanji and Akash talk about how to tame the mind and focus it towards a goal. Imagine having complete mastery of the...
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EP 099 - GARBHA SAMSKARA - THE JOURNEY INTO PARENTHOOD
Today we welcome Priyanka to the episode to talk about Garbha Samskara and the Prenatal Course offered by Chinmaya Mission to help and prepare couples for their journey into parenthood.
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EP 098 - HOW TO EXCEED EXCELLECNE
Upon what benchmark do you measure excellence? Are your standards set so high that they are unobtainable? Who do you serve when striving for excellence? Today Ishaanji guides us on the path to rewrite our narratives and direct our pursuits to a high calling and purpose. Who could we really be if…
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EP 097 - EXPECTATIONS AND DISSAPOINTMENTS - WE SAY FAREWELL TO A DEAR FRIEND
Are you constantly setting yourself up for disappointment? Is it okay to hae an expectation of others and yourself? Should these expectations be the same or differ between yourself and others and what is the difference between an expectation and a standard? It's our last episode with Pooja today…
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EP 096 - RAKSHA BANDHAN - THE PURPOSE AND SIGNIFICANCE OF RAKSHA BANDHAN - WHO IS OUR ACTUAL PROTECTOR
Happy Raksha Bandhan everyone! Today Ishaanji and Akash talk about the purpose and significance of the annual tradition Raksha Bandhan. They look at the spiritual significance and discuss the actual source of our protection and what we often misjudge as our source of protection. May you all have…
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EP 095 - MY DEBT TO MY GOD - DO I BELIEVE IN GOD - WHAT IS GOD - A LIFE WITHOUT GOD
Who controls the tides? How does a house plant know to follow the sun? Who is the creator of the greatest canyons and the most beautiful sunrises? Today Ishaanji, Pooja and Akash talk about our debt to the greatest master of the universe, our God. They talk about how we can repay such a debt to…
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EP 094 - OUR DEBT TO OUR PARENTS AND ANCESTORS
What would have had to have gone right for you to be reading this right now? Imagine if you're parents were a second late to boarding their plane, your grandparents didn't get the job that supported the family, or a distant relative didn't make a crucial decision which meant your family couldn't...
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EP 093 - MY IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT - HOW MUCH DO I DEMAND FROM THE ENVIRONMENT - MY DUTY TO THE ENVIRONMENT
August 1st 2024 - Is the global overshoot day - the day where humanity's demand on the environments ecological resources in a given year exceeds what the Earth can regenerate in that given year. When you take a moment to think about everything you use and take from the environment around you, how...
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EP 092 - GURU PURNIMA - WHAT IS A GURU - HOW TO FIND A GURU - THE PURPOSE OF A GURU
Happy Guru Purnima to everyone. On Sunday we celebrated Guru Purnima, the day where we celebrate and take time to thank and offer our respects to our spiritual gurus. Today Ishaanji shares his insight into the qualities that make one qualified to be a guru, the role a guru plays in our life and…
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EP 091 - MY DEBT TO SOCIETY, WHY I SHOULD PAY MY TAXES, HOW MUCH DO I ACTUALLY HAVE
In this thought-provoking episode of Thinking is Free, Akash, Ishaanji, and Pooja discuss the fundamental concept of our debt to society and the crucial role each of us plays in maintaining a stable and thriving community. What you'll learn: The Importance of Contributing to Society: Discover why...
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EP 090 - A CHAT WITH AN ENIGMA, A POWERHOUSE, A TRUE LEGEND
We had the privilege of sitting down with an absolute powerhouse, Swami Aparokshananda of Chinmaya Mission Perth, Australia. He sat down with us to tell the story of his journey in finding true purpose in realization and happiness in life. He talks about making a crucial life decision at the age…
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EP 089 - WHAT ARE THE VEDAS? - WHY SO MANY GODS AND SO MANY SPIRITUAL TEXTS?
Have you ever taken a moment to think about what the Vedas actually are? How do the Upanishads, the great epics such as the Mahabharat and the Ramayana fall into the grand scheme of all the teachings? Today Ishaanji brings to light the importance of the Vedas and how all the knowledge in the…
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EP 088 - ARE YOU WHAT YOU EAT - THE TEMPERAMENT OF FOOD - ENERGY IN EQUALS ENERGY OUT
Are you what you eat? Will you cease to function if you don't get you coffee in the morning? Do you have a sweet tooth? Today Akash, Pooja and Ishaanji talk about their health journeys, breaking their habits and the energy caried in food and the consequential effects food has on our minds.
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EP 087 - GEN Z _ LOVE THEM OR HATE THEM _ DEMANDING WHAT YOU WANT VS WORKING FOR WHAT YOU DESERVE _ SELF INCLUSIVE VS SELF CENTERED APROACHES
GEN Z is here and they are making themselves known. They are dynamic and they want to shift away from the status quo. While they have the greatest intentions are they going about the correct way? Akash has a bone to pick with Gen Z and today he and Pooja discuss the differing approaches between…
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EP 086 - WHAT IS MY REALITY? ARE WE ALL WEARING THE ROSE TINTED GLASSES?
Akash, Ishaanji and Chinmay are back and asking the age old question, if a tree fell in the forest and nobody was there to hear it, did it exist? What is a 'real' experience and what goes into defining what a real experience is. We all think, feel and comprehend the world differently so what is…
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EP 085 - AM I SUPERFICIAL FOR WANTING MATERIAL ITEMS, IS IT OKAY TO HAVE NICE AND EXPENSIVE THINGS?
Is it okay to have nice clothes and a nice car if it means that it will help you with your career? If you can afford to build a big house should you? Today Ishaanji guides Akash and Pooja through the life long mission of desire management and knowing how to remain independent of the materials of...
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EP 084 - WORDS MATTER - CHANGE YOUR LIFE BY THE WORDS YOU SAY
Have you heard the saying 'if you think you can or you can't either way you're right?'. The words we speak have a profound impact on the outcome and trajectory of our life. In todays episode Akash, Ishaanji and Pooja discuss the power of language and the words we speak. If words have an impact…
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EP 083 - IS AGE REALLY JUST A NUMBER - IM TOO YOUNG FOR A MIDLIFE CRISIS - HOW TO AGE GRACEFULLY
Is age really just a number? Does it feel like life is running past you quicker than you can keep up? Is it too late for you to make a giant career shift? Today Akash, Ishaanji and Pooja discuss birthday celebrations and what really happens as we get older. They say change is the only constant so...
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EP 082 - MY RELATIONSHIP WITH SPIRITUALITY
What is your relationship like with spirituality? What would it be like if you went all in and committed to the path of realizing true happiness is only found within? Today the team break down the faults with this world and turn to pop music for some insight into a spiritual seekers path in the...
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EP 081 - DO YOU RUST IF YOU REST - DEMYSTIFYING OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH REST AND LAZINESS
Our beloved Gurudev has been known to quote, "if you rest, you rust<" but what does that really mean? Surely we all need some time to rest. What does rest look like to you? is it spending a whole day on Netflix or endlessly scrolling Tik Tok. In Today's episode Akash, Ishaanji and Pooja unravel…
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EP 080 - THE DIFFERNCE BETWEEN INSPIRATION AND MOTIVATION - HOW TO LIVE A LIFE OF PURPOSE AND ACHIEVE ALL YOUR GOALS
Unlock the secrets to sustained momentum and goal achievement with Akash, Ishaanji, and Pooja on today's episode of Thinking is Free. In this discussion, we delve into the nuanced difference between inspiration and motivation, crucial as we navigate through the challenges of the year, especially...
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EP 079 - IS HEAVEN AND HELL A REAL PLACE?
Join hosts Akash and Ishaanji as they explore the reality of heaven and hell according to the Vedantic philosophy. Delve into the significance of our human birth and the opportunity it offers for spiritual growth and liberation (moksha). Vedanta teaches that our actions here and now determine our...
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EP 078 - HOW TO OVERCOME THE FEAR OF FAILURE
Are you afraid of your boss at work? Are you scared to make decisions and afraid that you'll be judge for your actions? So many of us feel paralyzed, stressed and anxious in certain situations. Today Akash and Ishaanji discuss how one can rise above fear and failure and feel powerful beyond a...
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EP 077 - HOW CAN YOU LAUGH THROUGH LIFE?
Are you able to find humor in life's twists and turns? Do you struggle to let go of both favorable and unfavorable outcomes? Today, Ishaanji guides Akash through the play of the mind and intellect, prompting deeper reflection. Who are we really, and how do we identify ourselves? Are we the person...
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EP 076 - THE COMPLEXITIES OF PRIVILEGE, ADVERSITY AND ACCEPTANCE
At the restaurant, do you find yourself arranging the plates before the waiter arrives? Have you ever pondered the disparities in life and why some face greater challenges than others? What role does personal effort play in our achievements, and how do we come to terms with the unfairness of…
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EP 075 - THE PURPOSE OF SEVA
Why do we serve? Is it for personal gain, to boost our social status, or to simply impress others? Today, in a deeply introspective conversation, Ishaanji, Pooja, and Akash explore the concept of Seva – selfless service – and the crucial importance of adopting the right attitude towards it.…
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EP 074 - IS IT OKAY TO LET MY MONEY MAKE MORE MONEY?
Ever pondered the ethical implications of wealth accumulation? In today's thought-provoking episode, Ishaanji, Pooja, and Akash dive deep into the murky waters of wealth creation and spiritual ethics. They confront the age-old question: Is it ethical to amass wealth, especially if the goal of…
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EP 073 - DETACHMENT, RELATIONSHIPS AND DESIRES
"Is finding 'the one' truly a universal truth, or just another societal construct? Today on our show, Ishaanji, Pooja, and Akash delve deep into the complexities of marriage and relationships. With societal pressures looming over us, is settling down and starting a family really the only path to...
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EP 072 - THE DUTIES OF A HOUSEHOLDER
Can you recall the amount of times the aunties and uncles have asked you when you're getting married or that you're going to be next when you are at your siblings wedding or that they know just the right boy or girl for you? Most have a dream to one day own their own house and raise a family but...
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EP 071 - DUTIES AND PERSONAL RIGHTS - A QUESTION FROM THE AUDIENCE
Hari Om, and a warm welcome back to another enlightening episode of "Thinking is Free"! Who doesn't relish the opportunity to engage with questions, especially when they come from across the globe? Today, Ishaanji, Pooja, and Akash dive into a thought-provoking query posed by one of our listeners...
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EP 070 - DESTINY, SELF HELP & ASTROLOGY
Are our lives predetermined by the stars, or do we hold the pen to our own destinies? Join Ishaanji, Pooja, and Akash today as they plunge into the captivating realm of astrology and fate. Together, they'll ponder whether we should sit back and await our fates or actively shape our own realities....
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EP 069 - WHAT IS THE COST OF A VALINTINE?
Love is in the air! With Valentine's Day just around the corner, have you already picked out that perfect gift for your special someone? Today, Akash, Ishaanji, and Pooja are diving headfirst into the world of love, romance, and devotion. From dissecting love in popular culture to navigating the...
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EP 068 - THE GPS - YOUR PERSONAL NAVIGATION GUIDE TO LIFE
Feeling lost about what you're doing and where you're going in life? Do you often feel like you struggle to make the right decisions or find yourself down a deep rabbit hole because you let the mind lead you astray. When everything in life seems to be all over the place we know we can count on…
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EP 067 - WHERE ARE YOU REALLY FROM?
Have you ever been asked "where are you from?" when you live in a country different from your ancestral origin? How do you navigate the traditions of religion and culture in a western dominant society? Today Akash, IshaanJi and Pooja discuss their childhood as Indian children growing up in the...
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EP 066 - WHY DO HINDUS HAVE SO MANY GODS?
Do you have a favorite God? Have you ever been asked why Hindus have so many Gods? Today marks the grand inauguration of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya and what better way than to recognize the occasion than to quiz IshaanJi on why there are so many Hindu Gods. Do you know what an Ishta Devata is?…
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EP 065 - WHAT IS WORK LIFE BALANCE?
The saying goes 'if you love what you, you'll never work a day in your life.' Do you agree? Do you think we need to maintain work life balance and can you best serve the world by doing so? Today the team discuss work life balance and view it through the lens of Vedanta. What if working for money...
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EP 064 - HOW TO DIFFERENTIATE BETWEEN SELF RESPECT AND PRIDE?
Do you know the difference is between self respect and pride? Have you ever felt like you should have been recognized for your achievements or service? When is okay to proud about what you have accomplished. Today Akash, Ishaan Ji and Pooja discuss the grey area and fine lines between having...
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EP 063 - HOW TO REFLECT CORRECTLY ON 2023
And just like that 2023 comes to an end! How does one reflect on the year that has been and the year to come? What does proper reflection entail and how can one go about correctly reflecting with the aid and guidance of a Guru and scriptures to set them on the path of success in 2024.
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EP 062 - WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF TODAY WAS YOUR LAST DAY TO LIVE?
What is the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about death? Is it scary? What happens after I die? Who will look after my family? Today Ishaan Ji, Akash and Pooja discuss the beauty of death and how Vedanta sees past the limitations of our constructed and construed lens of the world.
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EP 061 - HOW TO GET INSTANT HAPPINESS NOW
Finding it hard to get Instant Happiness? Today Ishaanji and Akash break how to experience a taste of bliss while removing our expectations on the world.
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EP 060 - HOW TO CULTIVATE COMPASSION, HUMILTIY AND MINDFULNESS
Hari Om and welcome back everyone. Today the Akash, Ishaanji and Pooja talk about managing rage experienced while driving, why we prostrate and seek blessings from our elders and how we can cultivate mindfulness through our actions. It's a new episode format, we hope you enjoy it and would love…
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EP 059 - CAN YOU ACT MEANINGFULY WITHOUT PURPOSE?
If you don't know what your purpose is can you still act meaningfully in this world? Are actions simply just actions and how can we go beyond this? Do you know what your purpose is?
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EP 058 - WHAT IS THE VALUE OF TRAVELING?
Do you suffer from the travel bug? What is the true cost of travel? Could you cease all travel unless it was absolutely necessary?
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EP 057 - THE SIGNIFICANCE OF DIWALI
You've seen the color, the lights and the food, BUT what does it all mean? We celebrate for the many days, gather with family and make resolutions about who we want to be and what we want to achieve. Today the team discusses the significance of Diwali and how we can use the occasion to grow...
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EP 056 - HOW TO TAKE A BREAK FROM YOUR PURPOSE?
Have you ever thought about taking a break from your purpose? Have you ever thought about dropping a long term standard for a short term reward? Is it really worth it? Is the grass really greener on the other side?
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EP 055 - HOW TO BE A GOOD LOSER?
Ishaanji, Akash and the nation are all hurting after suffering nail biting losses in both the cricket and rugby world cups. If there is a winner, there will always be a loser. Losing can be hard, it hurts and is something we have to live with. So how can we become good losers? How can we go…
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EP 054 - WHAT HAPPINESS ARE YOU CHASING?
When do you experience happiness? Are you tired of surfing through the peaks and troughs of life? What if you knew there were different levels to your happiness? What would you do if you could tap into a painless, infinite source of happiness?
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EP 053 - WHAT ISTHE POINT OF IT ALL?
If we know the world we believe isn't real, why do anything? Why go to work, why raise a family, why go through the troughs and peaks of life? What is the purpose of the world and life? How do we broaden our understanding of who we are and transform our micro problems into macro problems? Imagine...
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Re-evaluating day-to-day struggles and overcoming sorrows through Spirituality.
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