Episodes

  • 006 - Hollywood, Spirituality, and Life in America: Kajal's Story (PART 2)
    May 9 2025

    This week, we chat again with Kajal Schiller on her life in America post-adoption. We cover everything from navigating life around many religions to her mom's Hollywood glamor phase to standing up for herself in the face of discrimination.

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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • 005 - From India's Streets to Princeton University: Kajal's Story (PART 1)
    May 2 2025

    This week, we hear one of the most remarkable stories around. Kajal's journey from being a street kid in India to Princeton will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, where we dive into everything from Kajal's mom's star-studded dating life to Kajal's spiritual journey and life in America.

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • 004 - Ever Build a Toy Empire to Celebrate Your Hindu Heritage? Avani Did.
    Apr 25 2025

    Meet Avani Modi Sarkar, co-founder and genius behind Modi Toys, a company creating timeless toys that celebrate and teach kids about Hinduism. We chat about social media, spirituality, dharma in business, and what it's like to be BFFs... with the richest woman in Asia.

    You can check out Modi Toys on social media @moditoys
    You can also find their website at moditoys.com

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Thought, Solitude, Hyper-Awareness: Isha's First Vipassana Retreat
    Apr 18 2025

    In this episode, Vineet chats with Princeton senior Isha Patel about digital detoxing, deep diving into solitude, and we ask: is vipassana meditation a cult?


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    59 mins
  • Living Intentionality: Advantaging the World Amid Struggle and Grief
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Chander chats with Sastha Tripathi, a first-year student at Princeton, about intentionality, self-care as a first-generation low-income student, and finding peace and meaning in the midst of grief.


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    41 mins
  • Finding Hanuman: Justin's Unexpected Journey with Hinduism
    Apr 11 2025

    In this episode, Dr. Chander chats with Justin Shields, Princeton '25, about Justin's lived experience as an Indo-Caribbean Hindu, inter-generational trauma and the power of names, and how he found and was found by Hanuman.


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    51 mins
  • [BONUS] The Story of "May It Be So"
    Apr 11 2025

    In this special episode, we give you a glimpse into the story behind "May It Be So." I take a moment to reflect on the journey that brought us here and the intention behind this project. It's all about taking the leap, making ourselves vulnerable, and not letting perfectionism paralyze us. Maybe you can relate?

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    31 mins
  • INTRODUCING "May It Be So" with Dr. Vineet Chander
    Apr 10 2025

    Everything you need to know about your new favorite Hindu Life Podcast (including a peek behind the name "May It Be So").

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    2 mins