I have always liked listening to podcasts. There are so many apps now that have podcasts on different topics. They can be listened to especially during commute time. A variety of apps offer book summaries also now in case we do not want to read the whole book.
Couple of my favourite podcasts which cover a variety of topics are:
All In The Mind | Podcast on Spotify by Sana Qadar
Inquiring Minds | Podcast on Spotify by Indre Viskontas
Also, I have earlier read about the Gita from two different sources online and I generally refrain from posting about religion, but I would like to share one podcast - Arise Arjuna Foundation - The Bhagwad Gita | Podcast on Spotify that I have been hooked to for the last year and half. It is about Hindu holy book Gita explained in very simple language by a psychiatrist Dr Sharad Wagle living in America. He gives very relatable examples and explanations on very deep topics also. I really recommend listening to it and it has really been helpful to me for proper direction and right thinking. It is really more about spirituality and right conduct rather than religion. I am now at 180th episode from a total of 216. If you are not that interested in Gita, then I would recommend listening to the field trip episodes which include very interesting topics related to India. Their website Arise Arjuna Foundation is also good. They are also on Facebook and YouTube as Arise Arjuna Foundation - Gita.
Some key points for me that are intriguing from that:
- When you reach for the higher ideals, the lower desires drop off automatically.
- Right intent during any action is very important.
- You cannot know Brahman (God) through your senses, mind, intellect but you can only become Brahman.
I will add to this later.
Comments are welcome.
