Episodes

  • You Will FAIL As A VOTER If You Make This MISTAKE

    You Will FAIL As A VOTER If You Make This MISTAKE
    Sep 4 2024
    Kushal Mehra is known for hosting the Carvaka Podcast, which focuses on discussions around Indian politics, philosophy, religion, and society. Kushal prompts the guests to converse on unconventional topics, leading to a cult following amongst his followers. Kushal is recognized for his critical approach and emphasis on free thinking and rational debate. In this episode, I pick his brain on various subjects - the upcoming General Election, how Hindutva works, the pros and cons of creating content, and much more. He has recently authored a book titled "Nastik: Why I Am Not an Atheist." This book delves into his journey as a modern Indian skeptic, initially influenced by Western neo-atheism. With Pragyaan (intuition in Sanskrit) - we bring you one step closer to your inner-self — the place with all the answers. Hosted by serial meditator and Public Policy & Communication whiz Pragya Misra, Pragyaan brings you the most concise dialogue on meditation, work-life balance, and happiness from some of the most successful people in the world. Takeaway for the audience: This episode was brought to you by the Pragyaan podcast. We hope you liked it, and that it helped you attain some level of clarity in your inner journey. We'd like to encourage you to start your daily meditation routine. Just 15 minutes a day of meditation can have a profound impact on your mental health, and overall well-being and chart the path to being the best version of yourself. Start meditation today by downloading The Heartfulness App - The heartfulness App - https://heartintune.io00:00:00 Coming up 00:03:04 Anti-Defection Law: How Political Parties Like BJP Have Hijacked Democracy 00:04:16 The Party Over People: Why Politicians, Including BJP Members, Prioritize Party Interests Over Public Welfare 00:04:50 Did Indian Politicians Pretend to Serve the Public? 00:06:02 How Political Parties Deceive Young Voters 00:07:19 Political Hypocrisy: The Charade of Diverse Political Ideologies 00:08:56 Family Values: The Real Reason Indian Society Clings to Outdated Norms 00:09:37 Inheritance Tax: The Immoral Wealth Redistribution Debate 00:12:10 Eastern vs. Western Religion 00:18:22 Public Safety: The Real Reason Infrastructure is Failing 00:18:56 Personal Experiences: How Anecdotes Skew Societal Perception 00:19:49 Housing Society Hell: The Dysfunction of Community Management 00:20:55 Joy in Small Things: A Cop-Out for Bigger Failures 00:21:32 Bottom-Up Approach: The Lie We Tell Ourselves About Grassroots Change 00:22:05 Embracing Technology: How Tech is Ruining Our Lives 00:22:44 Global Influence: The Myth of Indian Cultural Superiority 00:23:29 Culinary Diversity: How Food Becomes a Political Tool 00:26:41 Charity and Responsibility: The Selfish Side of Altruism 00:27:09 Cultural Connections: The Commodification of Indian Traditions 00:29:07 Karma and Destiny: The False Comfort of Spiritual Beliefs 00:30:25 Celebrating Choices: The Illusion of Personal Freedom 00:31:04 Moderation and Balance: The Impossible Ideal 00:31:36 Historical Perspectives: How History is Manipulated for Modern Agendas 00:32:44 Political Decisions: How They Undermine Personal Freedoms 00:34:38 Cultural Critique: Why Traditional Values Are Outdated 00:35:50 Societal Responsibilities: How Individual Actions Are Futile 00:36:25 Philosophical Foundations: The Manipulation of Cultural Narratives 00:37:50 Self-Discovery: The Overrated Journey 00:38:29 Academic Journey: The Real Impact of Institutional Indoctrination 00:39:48 Religious Comparisons: The Fallacy of Equal Respect 00:40:58 Eastern vs. Western Beliefs: The Futility of Comparison 00:41:42 Personal Experiences: How They Distort Reality 00:43:00 Philosophical Journey: The Endless Loop of Meaningless Debates 00:44:36 Embracing Diversity: The Empty Slogan 00:46:47 Non-Monotheistic Faiths: The Forgotten Truths 00:47:30 Dealing with Anger: The Mismanagement of Emotions 00:51:39 Philosophical Foundations: The Forgotten Lessons of History 00:53:58 Philosophical Influences: The Hidden Agendas 00:54:29 Scientific Understanding: The Limits of Human Knowledge 00:55:39 Legal and Ethical Judgments: The Moral Grey Areas 00:56:19 Personal Reflections: The Self-Indulgent Exercise 00:57:14 Societal Evolution: The Resistance to Change 00:58:33 Agricultural Evolution: The Downside of Progress 00:59:51 Religion as a Tool: The Ultimate Manipulation 01:01:35 Education and Philosophy: The Battle for Young Minds 01:02:11 Humanities and Success: The Unseen Benefits 01:03:22 The Impact of Philosophy: The Real Benefits 01:06:38 Hindutva Debate Follow Pragyaan on: Instagram: / pragyaan_podcast Twitter: / pragyaan_pod LinkedIn: / pragyaan-podcast
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    1 hr and 36 mins
  • Britishers Didn't Divide and Rule; We Were Already Divided—They Just Ruled Us

    Britishers Didn't Divide and Rule; We Were Already Divided—They Just Ruled Us
    Sep 3 2024

    Shiv Khera Returns to the Pragyaan Podcast with Fresh Insights on Life, Relationships, Politics, and Government. Having Shiv Khera on the podcast is always a high-energy experience. His insights are deeply inspiring. Known for his bestselling book You Can Win, Khera's motivational principles have guided countless individuals toward success. We had a fantastic time discussing the importance of relationships over money, secularism, politics, leadership, and the tax system. We also explored how prioritizing the country's interests can transform the system Eager to dive into these discussions? Check out the episode now! With Pragyaan (intuition in Sanskrit) - we bring you one step closer to your inner-self — the place with all the answers. Hosted by serial meditator and Public Policy & Communication whiz Pragya Misra, Pragyaan brings you the most concise dialogue on meditation, work-life balance, and happiness from some of the most successful people in the world. Takeaway for the audience: This episode was brought to you by Pragyaan podcast. We hope you liked it, and it helped you attain some level of clarity in your inner journey. We'd like to encourage you to start your daily meditation routine. Just 15 minutes a day of meditation can have a profound impact on your mental health, overall well-being and chart the path to being the best version of yourself. Start meditation today by downloading The Heartfulness App - The heartfulness App - https://heartintune.io Follow Pragyaan on: Instagram: / pragyaan_podcast Twitter: / pragyaan_pod LinkedIn: / pragyaan-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZGcmc1...

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    1 hr and 42 mins
  • Secrets Of Sanatana Dharma Revealed | Rationality vs Sanatan | National Creator's Award Winner

    Secrets Of Sanatana Dharma Revealed | Rationality vs Sanatan | National Creator's Award Winner
    Jun 14 2024

    Aridaman is possibly the most learned person I have met. It’s impressive how firm he is on his principles yet so open about the world around him. This intrigued me the first time we crossed paths, and I had to get him on the pod and pick his brains on the Bhagwad Gita, the learnings from his life, his principles, and untold learnings from our scriptures. In this episode of Pragyaan, we dive into all these topics and you get a sneak peek into Aridaman’s mind, life choices, and the ideal way of living as the scriptures tell us. He spoke at length about his learnings and how he has benefitted from them. We spoke about: How Rational Thinking is Different from Belief How our scriptures have always been liberal; and Why do people misinterpret the text It was a mindful conversation, which I don’t think you should miss. Watch now! Start meditation today by downloading The Heartfulness App - The heartfulness App - https://heartintune.io Follow Pragyaan on: Instagram: / pragyaan_podcast Twitter: / pragyaan_pod LinkedIn: / pragyaan-podcast

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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • This 23 year old went from creator to training businesses! | Pragyaan with Ansh Mehra

    This 23 year old went from creator to training businesses! | Pragyaan with Ansh Mehra
    Jun 14 2024

    Ansh Mehra makes his second appearance on Pragyaan. A lot has changed since the last time we spoke - Ansh has now become a full-time creator and now also trains businesses like Microsoft, Croma, and many more to use AI in their activities. Ansh is one of the most respected creators I know, not because of how he brings his A game, but also because of the sheer value and detail he puts into his craft. Check out any of his YT videos and you will understand what I’m talking about. We had a great time chatting about the creator economy, how should someone in their 20s live their life, and the future of AI. If you are interested in any one of those, you can’t miss out on this episode! Watch now! With Pragyaan (intuition in Sanskrit) - we bring you one step closer to your inner-self — the place with all the answers. Hosted by serial meditator and Public Policy & Communication whiz Pragya Misra, Pragyaan brings you the most concise dialogue on meditation, work-life balance, and happiness from some of the most successful people in the world. This episode was brought to you by the Pragyaan podcast. We hope you liked it, and that it helped you attain some level of clarity in your inner journey. We'd like to encourage you to start your daily meditation routine. Just 15 minutes a day of meditation can have a profound impact on your mental health, and overall well-being and chart the path to being the best version of yourself. Start meditation today by downloading The Heartfulness App - The heartfulness App - https://heartintune.io Follow Pragyaan on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pragyaan_podcast/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pragyaan_pod LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pragyaan-podcast/

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    1 hr and 35 mins
  • Trader Turned-Philanthropist Feeds Children In A War

    Trader Turned-Philanthropist Feeds Children In A War
    May 11 2024
    With Pragyaan (intuition in Sanskrit) - we bring you one step closer to your inner-self — the place with all the answers. Hosted by serial meditator and Public Policy & Communication whiz Pragya Misra, Pragyaan brings you the most concise dialogue on meditation, work-life balance, and happiness from some of the most successful people in the world. Hanuman Dass is a spiritual leader and the founder of Go Dharmic with the mission to help everyone he walks past. In this episode of Pragyaan, he opens up on his life experiences - quitting the trading world, flying to Hawaii to meet his guru, and devoting his life to helping others. In this conversation, Hanumans tells us - How the ‘spiritual’ approach has impacted his life - Quitting animal products - Adopting the ‘non-violence’ approach towards animals and working. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion that will help you start your spiritual journey! Pragya Chapters: 00:00 - Coming up 01:01 - Introduction 01:45 - The Nourishment of Being Among Learned and Saintly Beings 02:15 - The Story Behind the Name Hanuman Das 03:36 - Chanting Mantras and Realizing Our Connection to Each Other 05:01 - Transition from Being a Trader to Serving a Greater Purpose 06:26 - Co-founding Go Dharmic and Its Mission 08:31 - God Existing Within Us and the Act of Tearing One's Heart Open 10:38 - Understanding Dharma Through the Mahabharat 12:25 - Making Earth a Heaven for Everyone 13:45 - The Importance of Incentivizing Kindness and Compassion 15:13 - Practicing Seeing the Whole World as One 16:22 - The Inherent Love in All of Us 17:46 - Serving People Amidst the Danger in Ukraine 22:46 - Everyone Needs Help, Regardless of Status or Wealth 23:20 - COVID-19 as a Great Equalizer 25:22 - Nature Healing Itself During the Pandemic 25:40 - The Horrifying Statistics of Wildlife on Earth 26:05 - Discussing the Impact of Human Actions on Wildlife 26:37 - The Need for Non-Violence in Global Conversations 27:09 - The Role of Non-Violence in World Leaders' Day 27:48 - The Role of Youth in Environmental Conservation 28:18 - The Importance of Protecting Endangered Species 29:26 - The Concept of Offering in Spirituality 30:09 - The Importance of Female Voices in Spirituality 30:54 - Understanding the Core Principles of Dharma 31:58 - The Need for Compassion and Kindness in Education 32:52 - Rethinking Success Metrics in Society 35:02 - Daily Choices and Trade-offs for a Simpler Life 38:00 - Making Small Trade-offs for Greater Impact 39:58 - The Role of Spirituality in Addressing Wealth Inequality 40:34 - Different Ways to Contribute: Time, Talent, and Treasure 41:44 - Personal Reflections on Greed and Consumerism 42:38 - The Practice of Nonviolent Communication 43:15 - Engaging with Influential Leaders for Change 44:09 - How Leaders Can Drive Change and Collaboration 45:32 - The Mission of Bringing People Together Through Connectedness 46:22 - How to Contribute and Join the Mission 47:57 - The Practice of Sending Peace Letters for Connection 48:26 - Engaging Influential People in the Cause for Greater Impact Takeaway for the audience: This episode was brought to you by Pragyaan podcast. We hope you liked it, and it helped you attain some level of clarity in your inner journey. We'd like to encourage you to start your daily meditation routine. Just 15 minutes a day of meditation can have a profound impact on your mental health, overall well-being and chart the path to being the best version of yourself. Start meditation today by downloading The Heartfulness App - The heartfulness App - https://heartintune.io Follow Pragyaan on: Instagram: / pragyaan_podcast Twitter: / pragyaan_pod LinkedIn: / pragyaan-podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5ZGcmc1...
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    52 mins
  • Mentalism Explained for Beginners | Pragyaan Podcast Episode 32

    Mentalism Explained for Beginners | Pragyaan Podcast Episode 32
    Feb 9 2024

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    We all love magic, don’t we? The intrigue of having your mind read by a random person whom you met an hour ago is thrilling, and that is what I lived when this episode with Kunal Newar was shot.


    Being the person I am, it is required for me to travel a lot, and every time I try to make the most of it. So, it was last month in Mumbai that I met Kunal, and Oh, I’ll tell you that he is nothing less than charming. Not only is he an excellent mentalist, but also a person who is full of magic and stories, and that’s what we aim to bring out in this conversation with Kunal on Pragyaan.


    Today, we launch the 32nd episode of Pragyaan with Kunal Newar. This episode has everything from magic, mind reading, stories, and lessons, and I believe it will be an interesting watch if you want to learn some magic yourself.


    The episode is scheduled to drop at 7 PM today. The link is in the bio.
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    57 mins
  • Arjun Vaidya on Business Productivity, Goal Setting & Building a Family Business | Pragyaan Unlisted

    Arjun Vaidya on Business Productivity, Goal Setting & Building a Family Business | Pragyaan Unlisted
    Jan 19 2024

    In the 30th Episode of Pragyaan - We invited Arjun Vaidya, an entrepreneur, Investor, creator and the founder of the well known brand called “Dr Vaidya”. He is the man who made ayurvedic products cool. Arjun Vaidya, in this episode, talks about Business productivity, Goal setting and building a multi million dollar family business. Arjun successfully took his grandfather's ayurvedic clinic to an e-commerce business generating a revenue of tens of crores. He sold the business for millions and attributes this success to his life partner and the strong family values that guide him. Watch this episode and let us know in the comments section - What did you learn from this episode?

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    1 hr and 1 min
  • @Chitralekhaji On Killing Ego, Finding God and Spiritual Growth | Pragyaan Podcast- 29

    @Chitralekhaji On Killing Ego, Finding God and Spiritual Growth | Pragyaan Podcast- 29
    Jan 12 2024

    This week on Pragyaan, Embark on a journey into the profound depths of spirituality in our enlightening podcast featuring Devi Chitralekha Ji. Join us as we delve into Deviji's purpose, finding the right guru to take you through your spiritual journey, burning questions on self improvement and what it really means to be a Hindu. Deviji through this candid conversation provides her solutions to problems such as anger management and what to do if you ever feel you're struggling with your faith. We also touched the burning question of newly constructed Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Tune in for a thought-provoking discussion which will help you start your own spiritual journey! Pragya
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    1 hr and 2 mins