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March 8, 2020
Women’s Day: Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati says Jane Goodall embodies all that is right about humanity
From a childhood bedroom covered in photographs of chimpanzees to a life devoted to spiritual and environmental service, Sadhviji reflects on Jane Goodall’s lifelong influence—and the courage, compassion and deep love of nature that showed her what it means to live one’s dharma.
February 16, 2020
Spirituality is becoming you
What if the spiritual path isn’t about becoming someone better, but discovering who you already are? Drawing on nearly 25 years in India, Sadhviji explores how releasing comparison, negative thought patterns and dependence on external success can reconnect us with the wholeness, peace and divinity already within.
December 11, 2019
The Intertwined Nature of Dharma and Karma
How do we know what the right action is—and what makes an action right in the first place? Sadhviji explores the intertwined teachings of dharma and karma, revealing how our purpose and duty shape both the actions we take and the consequences they create.
December 5, 2019
How Do We Build Confidence?
Why do we struggle to trust ourselves when confidence seems to come naturally to every other species? Sadhviji explores how turning away from external expectations and toward the truth of who we are can reveal a confidence rooted not in achievement, but in our inherent wholeness.
November 30, 2019
You Can Overcome Fear And Anxiety
What are we really afraid of when we fear failure, embarrassment or rejection? Sadhviji explores how fear loses its power when we stop letting other people’s reactions define our worth, ground ourselves in who we truly are, and develop the faith to step fully into our lives.
November 4, 2019
If I Am God’s Perfect Creation, Why Should I Practice Reining In My Senses?
If our senses are gifts from the Divine, why does yoga teach us to rein them in? Sadhviji explores pratyahara—the practice of turning our attention inward—and why learning to consciously direct our senses is an essential step toward meditation, inner awareness and deeper spiritual experience.
October 19, 2019
Combat Climate Change 3 Times a Day
What if one of the most powerful ways to fight climate change happens three times a day? Sadhviji explores the environmental impact of what we eat and why choosing a plant-based diet can bring our everyday actions into alignment with our spiritual values.
September 28, 2019
The Purpose of Prayer
What is prayer really for if it isn’t a way to ask God for what we want? Sadhviji explores prayer as a path to connection with the Divine—one that transforms not our circumstances on command, but the mind and awareness through which we experience them.
August 31, 2019
Raise Spiritual Children
How can we raise children with spiritual values when they question traditional practices or resist rituals? Sadhviji encourages parents to move beyond “because I said so” spirituality and help children understand the deeper meaning behind conscious choices—while showing them that spirituality can be lived through compassion, equality, service, and seeing the Divine in everyone.
July 20, 2019
You are not a Pen, You are not a Body
If we are not our bodies, our thoughts, or even our emotions, who are we? Drawing on an early teaching from her Guru, Sadhviji explores how emotions can illuminate the places where we remain wounded or stuck—and how spiritual awakening asks us to move through those experiences without mistaking them for our identity.