Episodes

  • 009 - He Took a Gap Year to Build a Temple. Then He Brought His Faith to Campus.
    Jun 2 2025

    This week, we chat with Vasant Patel '26 about his BAPS faith, proudly wearing tilak-chandlo at Princeton, and his incredible gap year volunteering to build the BAPS Swaminarayan Akshardham in New Jersey.

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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • 008 - From Michigan to the Kumbh Mela: Priya's Journey to Hindu Chaplaincy
    May 26 2025

    This week, we chat with Duke University's Hindu chaplain Priya Amaresh about her journey to chaplaincy, from growing up in Michigan to her spiritual and personal discoveries while exploring everything from childcare to yoga to Hindu pilgrimage.

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 007 - Anuj Was One of Canada’s Youngest Politicians. He Was Just Getting Started.
    May 16 2025

    This week, we chat with Anuj Krishnan '27 about Hindu pilgrimage, his life between Canada, India, Italy, Princeton, and beyond, and what it was like being one of the youngest elected officials in Canada.

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    52 mins
  • 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