The Philosophy of Now – Details, episodes & analysis

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 development ans true inner peace. Nina Rao talks about destiny - how she found her path and guru.

She dives into the spiritual wisdom and science behind mantras. She reminds us we can also be Hanuman, if we learn to trust the process!

In our first episode, we cherish her philosophy of NOW - her wisdom, insight and guidance for us all.

Let's kick of this season with an amazing conversation in our sanctuary. Let's meditate, listen and learn TOGETHER.

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 our journeys? Our mantras become our best friends on this journey.

The Philosophy of Now is the podcast for seekers. We, as the hosts, represent us all - seekers wanting to learn. We want to learn to progress, develop and introspect. When we reflect, we grow. This podcast is a guided meditation, an environment for us all to reflect, introspect and grow together.

In this new season, we bring the biggest and most innovative thought leaders, spiritual personalities, philosophers, celebrities and artists to give us their journeys and wisdom. Join us starting February 12th for new episodes and documentaries! New episodes every Wednesday!

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 of pure Vedantic wisdom, a vocal warrior against superstition and inner weaknesses, a promulgator of pure spiritual veganism, and an expounder of essential human freedom.

He is honest, straightforward and deep in this conversation. We learn about his spiritual journey, how one can balance between detachment and ambitions, navigating in this modern consumer landscape, dissecting the struggles of the modern youth, Vedantic inquiry and self-analysis and ultimately a life philosophy to adopt.

We dive deep into the insecurities, struggles and questions and leave with guidance at the end of the conversation!

Let's listen, learn and reflect together with Acharya Prashant!

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 Hinduism and yoga, writing books about feminism and human emotions, she has now become a trailblazer in the yoga world. The founder of Namami Yoga, a non profit organization, she went on start a phone app for yoga wellness practices, and an online yoga studio.

Her online courses, retreats, yoga lessons and articles have become attractive for all age groups! She doesn’t shy away from speaking out on fender, women and youth issues. In the episode, she is honest and transparent about her journey into yoga, her struggles staying joyful in yoga, how to stay disciplined on this path, what she feels the youth need to focus on and how she keeps her mind focused running a yoga organization in a capitalistic society and her own life mantra!

As always, she ultimately gives us her philosophy of now - her life mantra! Listen, learn and reflect together.

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 about true yoga.

The Satsang Foundation founder speaks to us about the true value of free will, what he defines as success, the importance of yoga and what the practice has to offer for our wellbeing. And ultimately, he tells us his philosophy of now - his life mantra at every present moment.

Sri M provides insight for the modern generation of youth - he's open, honest and clear!

Let's listen, learn and introspect together. 

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 his own life hurdles, personal life lessons from his guru, Neem Karoli Baba, the importance of finding your path and the beauty of devotion and music.

Known as the "chant master of American yoga," by the New York Times, Das is extremely vulnerable in this conversation. While he speaks about his own mental roadblocks in the past, he provides us with countless wisdom nuggets on how to "be here now," how to meditate on music and ultimately his life mantra - his philosophy of now!

Join us on this journey with Krishna Das. Let's listen, learn and grow together!

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 learn about the singer's multicultural and unique background, what drives her musicially and creativity and her struggles early in the industry.

We dive into the source of her unending curiosity, the spiritual guidance from her mentor the Grammy-winner maestro, A.R. Rahman, wy she believes she's an "old soul," and the level of detachment in her creative journey.

She speaks about her upcoming goals, music as therapy and ultimately - her Philosophy of 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. Eventually, Cappo went on a spiritual journey to India, becoming a monk in Vrindavan for more than six years.

Diving deeper into his spiritual practice of yoga, kirtan music, meditation and scriptural teachings, Cappo now leads his own yoga teacher training programs, guides in kirtan studies and continues to make music. In 2020, Cappo and Kaustubha Das launched their own podcast, Wisdom of the Sages, currently available on streaming platforms!

Cappo speaks with us candidly and transparently about his own mental struggles during his life journey, what bhakti or devotion means to him and how he sees his art and actions as a means for spiritual growth. 

From the meaning of true love to punk rock to the Bhagavad Gita to pandemic struggles, Cappo navigates us through it all. But at the core, he guides us through his own life mantra at every moment - his Philosophy of Now! 

Let's listen, learn and introspect together.

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 Farhan Akhtar, the masterful artist talks to us about the common themes in his films, his thoughts on the socio-political commentary in his films and his relationship with spirituality. The National Film Award-winning director also gives us the latest scoop on his next movie inspired by the story of Karna from the Mahabharata.

At the core, Mehra teaches us his philosophy of now! Listen to learn more and take a glimpse inside the wonderful artist's mind.

Rakeysh Omprakash Mehra's latest memoir, 'The Stranger In The Mirror,' is available online.

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 book, “Being Ram Dass,” a memoir which he co-authored alongside Ram Dass. The book releases in India on July 6th. Buy it here.

We learn about the wisdom he received throughout his life especially from his guru and friend. And ultimately, we get the answer to the question - what is his philosophy of now?