BAPS Better Living

BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

Inspiring well-being and harmony in daily life through enlightening spiritual discourses. (1) DISCOURSES: spiritual talks by learned swamis as well as experienced devotees. (2) DIALOGUES: question-answer sessions. (3) MEDITATIONS: affirmations and thoughts to help guide our own minds. (4) INSIGHTS: insightful elaborations of simple spiritual concepts.

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Aug 9, 2020 · 21 min
"Syncing to God's Playlist: Draupadi's Prayer" by Bhaktivardhan Swami
The Mahabharata is the longest epic poem ever written. But more important is the fact that the wisdom it offers encompasses every major aspect of life. In this talk, Bhaktivardhan Swami elaborates on how one of the stories in the Mahabharata, Draupadi's prayer, can bring us closer to God. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Aug 9, 2020 · 22 min
"Syncing to God's Playlist: The Key to Courage" by Bhaktivardhan Swami
The Mahabharata is the longest epic poem ever written. But more important is the fact that the wisdom it offers encompasses every major aspect of life. In this talk, Bhaktivardhan Swami elaborates on how the Mahabharata can teach us the key to courage. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jul 25, 2020 · 23 min
"Krishna’s Flute: From Flat to Flexible" by Snehmuni Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a rich, robust and happy life. In this talk, Snehmuni Swami elaborates on how Krishna Bhagwan's flute, as described in the Shrimad Bhagwat Puran, can teach us profound lessons on life. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jul 25, 2020 · 25 min
"Krishna’s Flute: The Sweet Sound of Fulfillment" by Snehmuni Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a rich, robust and happy life. In this talk, Snehmuni Swami elaborates on how Krishna Bhagwan's flute, as described in the Shrimad Bhagwat Puran, can teach us profound lessons on life. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jul 11, 2020 · 25 min
"Inner Space" by Chaitanyamurti Swami
We know a lot about outer space. But inside our own minds there is a whole universe, an inner space, that is yet to be explored, charted and harnessed. Find out what that inner space holds and what we need to do to harness its power. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jul 5, 2020 · 6 min
"What's Your Dynamic Range? Lessons during a Pandemic" by Chaitanyamurti Swami
Can dinosaurs, cockroaches and dynamic range teach us important lessons during a pandemic? Chaitanyamurti Swami explains through an insightful essay. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jul 4, 2020 · 21 min
"Krishna’s Flute: Forging Fortitude" by Snehmuni Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a rich, robust and happy life. In this talk, Snehmuni Swami elaborates on how Krishna Bhagwan's flute, as described in the Shrimad Bhagwat Puran, can teach us profound lessons on life. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jun 20, 2020 · 25 min
"Hanuman’s Leap: The Power Within You is Never Locked Down" by Yoganand Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a rich, robust and happy life. In this talk, Yoganand Swami elaborates on how one of the chapters of the Ramayan, the Sundar Kãnd, can teach us profound lessons on life. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jun 20, 2020 · 30 min
"Hanuman’s Leap: Isolating the Ego" by Yoganand Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a rich, robust and happy life. In this talk, Yoganand Swami elaborates on how one of the chapters of the Ramayan, the Sundar Kãnd, can teach us profound lessons on life. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jun 14, 2020 · 25 min
"My Responsibility in Everyday (Quarantined) Life" by Paramtattva Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a robust and balanced life. In this talk, Paramtattva Swami elaborates on how the Mahabharat can teach us profound lessons on our responsibilities in everyday life. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jun 3, 2020 · 30 min
"Faith For Everyday (Quarantined) Life" by Paramtattva Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a robust and balanced life. In this talk, Paramtattva Swami discusses how the Mahabharat can teach us very important lessons on faith. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Jun 1, 2020 · 25 min
"Resilience For Everyday (Quarantined) Life" by Paramtattva Swami
Hinduism offers a treasure of wisdom to help us live a robust and balanced life. In this talk, Paramtattva Swami discusses how the Mahabharat can teach us lessons on resilience in our current pandemic-inflicted world and in the future. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Apr 30, 2020 · 36 min
"Body, Mind, Soul" by HH Mahant Swami Maharaj
HH Mahant Swami Maharaj speaks on the body, the mind and the soul. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Apr 26, 2020 · 4 min
"Unbreakable. Unstoppable." by Brahmavihari Swami
INSIGHT: How can we become unbreakable and unstoppable - individually as well as collectively? OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Apr 14, 2020 · 14 min
"Facing the COVID-19 pandemic crisis" by Brahmavihari Swami
Pujya Brahmavihari Swami talks about social, moral, emotional and spiritual 'vaccines' to help us cope with the current pandemic crisis. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/
Apr 12, 2020 · 3 min
Swaminarayan Arti
We begin with a prayer. The most common form of Hindu prayer is the aarti, a daily ceremony of waving of lamps before an image of God, accompanied with a devotional song in praise of the deity. OTHER PLATFORMS: INSTAGRAM https://www.instagram.com/baps_betterliving YOUTUBE https://youtube.com/bapsbetterliving LINKEDIN https://www.linkedin.com/company/bapsswaminarayansanstha/

BAPS Better Living

"Syncing to God's Playlist: Draupadi's Prayer" by Bhaktivardhan Swami

"Syncing to God's Playlist: The Key to Courage" by Bhaktivardhan Swami

"Krishna’s Flute: From Flat to Flexible" by Snehmuni Swami

"Krishna’s Flute: The Sweet Sound of Fulfillment" by Snehmuni Swami

"Inner Space" by Chaitanyamurti Swami

"What's Your Dynamic Range? Lessons during a Pandemic" by Chaitanyamurti Swami

"Krishna’s Flute: Forging Fortitude" by Snehmuni Swami

"Hanuman’s Leap: The Power Within You is Never Locked Down" by Yoganand Swami

"Hanuman’s Leap: Isolating the Ego" by Yoganand Swami

"My Responsibility in Everyday (Quarantined) Life" by Paramtattva Swami

"Faith For Everyday (Quarantined) Life" by Paramtattva Swami

"Resilience For Everyday (Quarantined) Life" by Paramtattva Swami

"Body, Mind, Soul" by HH Mahant Swami Maharaj

"Unbreakable. Unstoppable." by Brahmavihari Swami

"Facing the COVID-19 pandemic crisis" by Brahmavihari Swami

Swaminarayan Arti