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Modern Day Spirituality

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by Manav Dharam

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Modern Day Spirituality Podcast by Manav Dharam brings together people from all walks of life to share personal insights and real-life experiences on what spirituality means today. Each episode explores topics like life’s purpose, inner strength, mindfulness, mental wellbeing, and authentic happiness. Rather than focusing on rituals or beliefs, it’s about practical wisdom, connection, and living with awareness. If you're seeking clarity, peace, or a deeper sense of self in a noisy world, this podcast is for you.

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August 12, 2026

Walking into happiness: A 77-year old’s story, born from tragedy | Guest: Veena

At 77, Veena Vohora has just published her first book. But the story of how she got here begins not with inspiration — it begins with loss, a bomb blast, and a single line from a scripture that changed everything.Veena moved from Kenya to London, spent 28 years in spiritual practice under ManavDharam, and was asked by her Guru to write a book long before she believed she could. This is that story. In this episode:00:00 — Introduction: Meet Veena Vohora, 77, Kenya to London 01:50 — Where the spiritual journey began — losing her sister in a car accident 02:50 — Her husband survives a bomb blast. Veena asks: "Where is God?" 03:13 — The exact moment she opened the Granth Sahib and read the words "Do you need a Guru?" 04:55 — Finding her Guru in Nairobi — and what happened the very next day 06:30 — Her initiation and the first words that came out of her mouth 08:20 — 28 years of practice — how it has changed the way she faces everything 09:30 — The book: Walking into Happiness — how it came to be 10:40 — Why Guru Maharajji asked her to write it — and why she kept saying she couldn't11:47 — A cold February morning, a walk in the park, and the moment it all began to flow14:00 — What happiness actually means — and why material things always disappoint 20:00 — "The companion is within us all" — understanding the permanent vs the temporary22:50 — How seva (selfless service) connects directly to happiness 25:00 — Veena's message to anyone taking their first steps toward spiritual happiness 28:00 — Why she believes now is the most important time to be alive and searching Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you. -New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST 🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language. To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish. 📩 For suggestions or questions: <a href="mailto:podcast@manavdharam.org">podcast@manavdharam.org</a> Disclaimer The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners. About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

August 5, 2026

The Hidden Strength in Letting Go | Guest: Janvi & Ravi

You sit down to meditate. And within seconds, every thought you've been avoiding all day comes flooding in. Why does that happen , and what do you do about it?In this episode, Janvi, a cancer radiographer from Leicester, and Ravi, a Nepali chef and student based in the UK, open up about the real struggle of letting go - emotionally, spiritually, and in everyday life. In this episode:00:00 — Introduction: Janvi and Ravi 01:10 — What does "letting go" actually mean? First reactions 03:00 — Ravi: why the mind gets stuck when faced with too many choices 05:00 — The avocado analogy — how small decisions reveal our attachment 06:30 — Why sitting in silence invites every thought you've been ignoring 08:40 — Janvi: how she lets go of emotions every day treating cancer patients 09:45 — The insight most people miss — you're already letting go without knowing it 13:00 — The piece of paper analogy — how holding on quietly becomes unbearable 19:00 — Social media, Instagram and why scrolling makes letting go harder 21:00 — Ravi on losing his father and becoming a people pleaser to feel worthy 23:00 — The role of faith — what got Janvi through losing her dad 24:00 — Janvi: "His teachings gave me the click that I was going to be okay" 26:00 — Is it selfish to prioritise your spiritual journey? 29:00 — Ravi: "Even if you go to the mountain, you take the same mind with you" 33:00 — The daily reminders that make letting go a practice, not a one-time event 42:00 — Ravi: "I'd still be in Nepal if I hadn't let go" 43:00 — The closing insight: you're not losing something, you're opening a new door Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you. -New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST 🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language. To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish. 📩 For suggestions or questions: <a href="mailto:podcast@manavdharam.org">podcast@manavdharam.org</a> Disclaimer The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners. About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

July 29, 2026

Meditation kept me calm in a life - threatening situation | Guest: Sanoj Thapa (UK)

What keeps you calm when everything around you falls apart?Sanoj Thapa is a 35-year-old RAF aircraft engineer based at RAF Odiham, a Gurkha's son, and a young father, and in this episode he shares how a meditation technique he learned through Manav Dharam kept him composed during a military deployment where there was imminent threat to life. Everyone around him panicked. He didn't.But this conversation goes much deeper than that moment.Sanoj opens up about growing up Nepali in Britain, navigating identity and culture shock at 15, carrying a three-generation military legacy, and how spirituality became the thread that holds it all together. In this episode:00:00 — Introduction & who is Sanoj Thapa01:00 — Life as an RAF Chinook engineer 01:42 — How Nepali heritage shaped his spiritual outlook 03:10 — The Swasthani Puja — a 31-day ritual his family has practised for generations 08:35 — Three generations of Gurkhas: what his grandfather taught him at age 6 10:52 — Resilience in the military and in meditation — why they're the same thing 13:00 — Moving to the UK at 15 — culture shock, identity and finding spirituality 15:00 — How seva (selfless service) changed his life 17:02 — The deployment. Imminent threat. Everyone panicked. He didn't. 18:22 — Raising his daughter Saisha — how much spirituality is too much? 21:20 — Why this generation of young Nepalis needs spirituality more than ever 23:45 — Ego, humility and why meditation keeps bringing him back down 35:12 — Balancing Nepali identity, Gurkha legacy and British society 37:10 — How spirituality became the common thread through it all Don’t forget to like, subscribe, comment, and share if this resonates with you. -New episodes every Wednesday -5:00 PM IST | 12:30 PM BST | 7:30 AM EST 🔷 Subtitled in Hindi, English, French and Spanish. You can watch with subtitles in your preferred language. To turn them on: Click the CC button on the video player to enable subtitles. To change the language, click the gear (⚙️) icon, select Subtitles/CC, and choose from Hindi, English, French and Spanish. 📩 For suggestions or questions: <a href="mailto:podcast@manavdharam.org">podcast@manavdharam.org</a> Disclaimer: The views shared on Modern Day Spirituality by Manav Dharam are their personal opinions and do not represent the official stance of Manav Dharam. This podcast is for educational and reflective purposes only. It is not intended to offend or harm any individual, belief, community, or entity. The media used in this video are solely for informational purposes and belongs to their respective owners. About Us: Manav Dharam acknowledges the presence of God within every being. It is the attainment of self-realisation by embodying kindness, compassion, love and equality towards the entire creation, and the practical experience of God within ourselves. Manav Dharam is based on the simple fact that we are all energised by a supreme power, irrespective of our differences like caste, creed, colour, sex, and religion. Manav Utthan Sewa Samiti is a registered voluntary social welfare and charitable organisation with the primary aim to provide social service to society under the inspirational guidance of Spiritual Master Shri Satpal Ji Maharaj.

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What is Modern Day Spirituality?: Modern Day Spirituality Podcast by Manav Dharam brings together people from all walks of life to share personal insights and real-life experiences on what spirituality means today. Each episode explores topics like life’s purpose, inner strength, mindfulness, mental wellbeing, and authentic happiness.

Rather than focusing on rituals or beliefs, it’s about practical wisdom, connection, and living with awareness.

If you're seeking clarity, peace, or a deeper sense of self in a noisy world, this podcast is for you.
How often does this podcast release new episodes?: This podcast updates daily.
Where can I listen to this podcast?: This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
Does this podcast accept guests?: Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.

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