The Philosophy of Now – Details, episodes & analysis

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 guru, Neem Karoli Baba, meeting Ram Dass and how stumbled upon this spiritual journey.

He dissects what it means to deeply love your guru, loved one or God. Jai opens up about the inner revelations through music and chanting mantras, and how he discovered a mystical layer of himself through the practice. We chat about the lessons from the epics like Ramayana and great teachers like Swami Vivekenanda.

At the core, Jai tells us this higher lover and bliss isn't far from us - he explains how we can experience it NOW. Listen, meditate and come with us on this journey of Jai Uttal's philosophy of now!

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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 philosophy.

We dissect some of his films by looking at them at a philosophical level. How did Aamir Khan's Rang De Basanti speak to the youth of today? What is the importance of looking within like he does often in his films like Bhaag Milkha Bhaag?

Mehra also dives into the importance of art transforming the individual spiritually. He doesn't shy away from telling us that being in the unknown in life is beautiful in itself. The master filmmaker tells us we need to embrace the simplicity in life and love the light and darkness.

This is a vulnerable conversation with a masterful creative. He also talks about his next pan-Indian Bollywood movie diving into the Mahabharata! Check out the full episode NOW!

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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 to help create positive social change throughout humanitarian and environmental efforts and campaigns, Hanuman Dass' foundation is a spiritual one.

Inspired by Ram Dass and the Neem Karoli Baba, he speaks to us about his spiritual learnings, how the philosophy of seeing divinity in all guides him and the vision of his mission. He teaches us how social work and giving each other hand is actually the very tenant of spirituality if our intention are pure. He shows how to do it and the hurdles along the way!

He ultimately guides us to his life mantra.

Let's listen, learn and reflect together.

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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, practices sustainability and comes together in solidarity. believe that people will only do as much as they are aware of and our work aims to increase this level of awareness to enable action.

Her main work is with her initiative The Farm - based in the outskirts of Pune. It is a space where one can feel oneness with nature based on the philosophy of spiritual ecology - bringing a human-being closer to nature, while leading workshops on spiritual healing, yoga and meditation.

While she came from a very well-off upbringing, Pooja Bhale chose a minimalist life with her many animals, farm, initiative and a tent where she lives!

Join us as we learn from her about her spiritual journey, the courage it took to leave it all, what it takes to be so driven for a mission, the importance of spiritual ecology and of course - her life mantra at every moment!

Let's listen, learn and grow together.

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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!

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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.

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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. 

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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!

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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!

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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.

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