In this episode of BAPS Better Living Dharmic Life, we explore what it means to be spiritual amidst practices like yoga, meditation, retreats, mindfulness, and decluttering.

Feeling spiritual is different than being spiritual. Often, we see social media performances where liking posts, sharing quotes, and other outward “spiritual” aesthetics replace real action and consistent inner work.

But true spirituality is striving for something greater than ego, aligning inner identity (soul vs. body) with outward conduct, and accepting moral weight in daily choices.

In this discussion, we talk about what a spiritual practice (sadhana) means as well as getting into why we need to embrace being guided by time-tested paths and teachers rather than rugged individualism.

We also share our own stories and analogies about growth, training, and living values even under hardship.

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Amar Chollera is an entrepreneur and global business operator whose life spans multiple continents - from growing up in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, to studying at UCLA and building a career across the U.S., UAE, and East Africa.

Through major life transitions - including the loss of a family member, stepping into greater family responsibility, navigating newly married life, and facing the uncertainties of entrepreneurship - Amar has remained deeply grounded in his faith and values.

In this conversation, he shares how spirituality and inner discipline have helped him stay steady through change, offering a powerful perspective on living with purpose in an unpredictable world.

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In Part 2 of Windows into Wisdom, Pujya Bhaktivardhandas Swami takes us deeper into a transformative insight - The self can be discovered through association with God.

Rather than constructing identity from the outside in, spiritual wisdom teaches that one’s identity is revealed through relationship - devotion, nearness, and alignment with the Divine.

Who we associate with shapes who we become. When that association is with God, identity expands rather than contracts. It stabilizes rather than fluctuates. It frees us from insecurity and comparison.

What does it mean to find yourself in God? How does devotion redefine the self? How does spiritual association shape our character, purpose, and inner peace?

This episode moves from questioning identity to discovering it, not as something we invent, but as something we uncover through connection.

If you are seeking deeper meaning, spiritual growth, or clarity about who you truly are, this conversation will resonate.

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