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May 18, 2020 6 mins

Can inner peace and external success coexist harmoniously in our increasingly hectic lives? Join me as we navigate the intricate dance between material and spiritual growth in this episode. We'll explore the compelling analogy of a ship's mast and keel to understand how elevating our standard of living should be in tandem with deepening our standard of life. Through personal reflections and philosophical insights, we'll uncover the imbalance created when our ability to control the external world surpasses our attention to inner development, leading to stress and fleeting happiness.

We discuss the roles of both objective and subjective scientists in shaping a society that embraces both outer achievements and inner fulfillment. By fostering a harmonious blend of material progress and spiritual development, we can overcome the challenges posed by fanatic materialism and religious extremism. This episode offers valuable perspectives on achieving a peaceful, joyful life by balancing the demands of the outer world with the needs of our inner selves. 

This reflection is based on Self-Unfoldment by Swami Chinmayananda, which offers insights for enhancing our lives through the timeless wisdom of Vedanta. 

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