Inspiration and Transformation

Inspiration and Transformation

Inspiration and Transformation from the Banks of the Ganges - The Musings of an American Sanyasi with Host Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati Welcome to Inspiration and Transformation from the banks of the Ganges with Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati, an American Sanyasi living at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram in Rishikesh, India. Sadhvi is President of the Divine Shakti Foundation, a charitable organization bringing education, vocational training, upliftment and empowerment programs to women and children. Sadhvi is also Secretary-General of the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance, and director of the world famous International Yoga Festival. Join the Musings of an American Sanyasi, as Sadhvi shares the wisdom and teachings of her guru H.H. Pujya Swami Chidanand Saraswatiji. To send Sadhvi a question for discussion, email sadhviji@omtimes.com Listen to Inspiration and Transformation LIVE every Thursday at 11 AM ET on http://omtimes.com/iom

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November 1, 2025 57 mins
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Air Date - 23 October 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Are We Karmically Responsible for Suffering?

~ What’s the Difference Between Karma and Destiny?

~ Should We Fear Death?

~ Mindful Self-compassion During Challenging Times

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Air Date - 09 October 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Taking Action Even When It’s Hurtful to Others

~ Who is the Self?

~ The Epidemic of Loneliness

~ Where Does This Lifetime’s Karmic Package Come From?

#TakingAction #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #InspirationAn...
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October 4, 2025 57 mins
Air Date - 2 October 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Tackling Trash

~ Trusting Your Intuition

~ Let Go with Love

~ The Power of the Subconscious Mind

#TacklingTrash #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #InspirationAndTransformation #Hinduism #Yoga #Nonprofit

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September 25, 2025 57 mins
Air Date - 25 September 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ When is the Right Time to Take Sannyas?

~ Overcoming the Belief That I’m Not a Good Person

~ Overcoming Past Trauma

~ Is Our External Journey Meant to Help Us Go Deeper Within?

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September 18, 2025 57 mins
Air Date - 18 September 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Can We Delete Our Thoughts

~ What is the Soul?

~ Letting Go of Who We Think We Are

~ Why Do We Keep Reincarnating?

#DeleteOurThoughts #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #InspirationAndTransformation #Hinduism #Y...
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August 9, 2025 57 mins
Air Date - 07 August 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ How to Cope with War

~ Making Peace With Ourselves After Hurting Another

~ Living Life After Losing Hope

~ How to Process Grief

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June 20, 2025 57 mins
Air Date - 19 June 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:
~ Forgetting the Past
~ How to control anger
~ Understanding inequalities
~ Unfiltered choices – What are the consequences?

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May 30, 2025 57 mins
Air Date - 29 May 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Break the Fear of Public Speaking

~ How to Deal with People’s Expectations

~ What Causes Spiritual Disconnect?

~ Can We Control Overthinking?

#PublicSpeaking #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #InspirationAndTransform...
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Air Date - 15 May 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ How Do We Begin the Path of Self-Realization?

~ How to Attract Genuine & True Friends?

~ How Can We Apply Neti-Neti to Our Spiritual Practice?

~ The Journey From Lust to Celibacy

~ Does Denying Yourself Cause Emotional...
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Air Date - 17 April 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ How Can We Be Separate Within the Universal Consciousness?

~ How to Fulfill Your Dreams Without Getting Trapped by the Ego?

~ Does Ego Mean Losing Our Identity?

~ How Can We Serve the Greater Good?

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January 3, 2025 57 mins
Air Date - 2 January 2025

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ The Importance of Humility and Sacrifice

~ How Do We Deal with the Pain Inflicted On Us By A Family Member?

~ How to Cultivate Faith in God?

~ Does Remembering Someone That Has Died Affect Their Karma?


#Humility #Sacrif...
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December 5, 2024 57 mins
Air Date - 05 December 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ The Journey From Lust to Celibacy~ What is “Tongue Management”?

~ How Can I Be More Like Lord Hanuman?

~ How Can Unconditional Love Exist in Today’s Climate?

#Lust #Celibacy #TongueManagement #Spirituality #SadhviBha...
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November 21, 2024 57 mins
Air Date - 21 November 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ How To Pray

~ How Do We Find a Work-Life-Spirituality Balance?

~ Why Do We Want to Be in the Physical Presence of the Masters?

~ The Quest for Spiritual Knowledge


#HowToPray #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #In...
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November 14, 2024 57 mins
Air Date - 14 November 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ How We Can Be Positive All the Time

~ Real Attractiveness vs The Superficial Focus on Physical Attractiveness

~ Why Should We Believe in God?

~ How Do We Begin the Path of Self-Realization?

#BePositive #Spirituality #...
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November 12, 2024 57 mins
Air Date - 07 November 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Tips to Overcome Loneliness

~ How Do We Inspire Others to Adopt an Environmentally-Conscious Lifestyle?

~ How Do We Cultivate Love for God?

~ Discovering Your Dharma

~ The Divine Plan: We Always Get What We Need


#Overc...
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Air Date - 05 September 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Surrendering When the Next Step Isn’t Clear

~ How Do We Stop Giving-in to Temptation?

~ Keeping People From Taking Advantage of You

~ Is Free Will Real or an Illusion?


#Surrendering #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSara...
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September 5, 2024 57 mins
Air Date - 29 August 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Stop Seeking Approval From Others

~ Why Do We Shout In Anger?

~ How Important is a Guru?

~ The Power Of Silence


#SeekingApproval #Spirituality #SadhviBhagawatiSaraswati #InspirationAndTransformation #Hinduism #Yoga #Non...
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Air Date - 15 August 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ What’s the Cause of Wealth Inequality in the World?

~ How Do You Remain Peaceful?

~ Are You Struggling to Believe in God?

~ Best Ways to Avoid Drama and Gossip


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Air Date - 08 August 2024

Sadhvi Bhagawati Saraswati at Parmarth Niketan discusses the following topics and answers questions from seekers from around the world during her Satsang from the banks of the holy Ganga River:

~ Moving Past Unpleasant Thoughts and Experiences

~ Manifestation of Divine Love

~ Stuck in Negative Thinking?

~ Does Denying Yourself Cause Emotional Problems?


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