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DCOMmentariesCHEETAH GIRLS: ONE WORLD (ft. Improvised DCOM Cast)Al & Val are joined once again by members of the Improvised DCOM cast to break down the third and final (for now...?) installment of the Cheetah Girls franchise.Cheetah Girls: One World (August 22, 2008)IMDB WikipediaDirected by Paul Hoen (Luck of the Irish, Tru Confessions, You Wish!, Eddie’s Million Dollar Cookoff, Read it and Weep, Dadnapped, Camp Rock 2, How to Build a Better Boy, ZOMBIES 1-3)Written by Dan Berendsen (Up Up and Away, Scream Team, Eddie’s Million Dollar Cookoff, Stuck...
2024-04-161h 19
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 18: Tyagi - Sanyasi - ArajarshiIn this last chapter, we summarize the entire Gita. Our goal in life is to increase Sattvic Guna, refine Rajasic Guna, and eliminate Tamasic Guna. Learn what’s it’s to live a life of Arajarshi, which means sagely inwardly, kingly outwardly.
2021-05-0111 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 17: Om - Tat - SatIn this chapter, Krishna explains how our behavior or our conduct is made of the three gunas – Sattvic, Rajasic, and Tamasic. And how these three Gunas force us to act in a certain way.Learn what Om Sat Tat means. “Om tat sat” is a mantra which ensures that our approach to life is not tāmasic (for ill purpose) or rajasic (for temporary selfishness).
2021-04-2609 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 16: Deva - Asura - RakshasThis chapter discusses the values humans tend to adopt and how our values define us.Krishna categorizes humans based on the values: Deva Sampat and Asura Sampat. Deva Sampat is more spiritual in nature with values like fearlessness, truthfulness, calmness, patience, renunciation, non-violence, control of senses, modest, gentle, absence of greed or desire.Asura Sampat is more materialistic in nature . Anger, arrogance, delusion, desire, pleasure, worries, ego – all these emotions are traits of Asuras.Since all human beings have all three Gunas –Sattva, Rajas and Tamas, there is an innate p...
2021-04-1811 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 15: Kshara - Akshara - PurushottamaThis episode summarizes the essence of not just the Gita but also Vedic scriptures. It covers four topics - what is the world, who am I, what is Brahmanda or the Universe, and what is the relationship between me, the world and the Universe. Learn about the concept of Purushottam, and how it tries to attract our mind and soul all the time.
2021-04-1210 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 14: Sattva - Rajas - TamasIn this chapter, learn three Gunas of Prakriti or nature - Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Sattva is the principle of joy, harmony or peace.Rajas is the principle of passion and activity.Tamas is the principle of passivity. Learn how these three Gunas are interconnected and how we can find balance.
2021-04-0410 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 13: Kurukshetra - DharmashetraIn the 13th Chapter, we cover how 24 material elements constitute the material nature and bodies. And how Atman is independent of material elements. Learn the difference between Kurukshetra and Dharmashetra. Kurukshetra means conflict within ourselves. Dharmashetra means conflicts are always around us, but not within us.
2021-03-2810 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 12: Nirguna - SagunaThis chapter begins with a question as to which is the best, the worship of the AKSARA or the indefinable impersonal Brahman or that of the absolute person, which is Krishna. God can be experienced in two ways - NIRGUNA and SAGUNA.NIRGUNA is the eternal all -pervading and omnipresent divine consciousness.SAGUNA is the manifestation of God in some form.NIRGUNA is worship of God without form. SAGUNA is worship of God with form.Learn more about how to take the path of Bhakti!
2021-03-2110 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 11: VishwaroopamIn this chapter, we explain the meaning of Krishna’s Universal Form. Vishawaroopam is the cosmic consciousness and its manifestation as the entire universe. Gita has illustrated a symbolic and personified form of Brahmanda or the Universe. Krishna shows Ishvara’s pleasant form. But Arjuna’s amazement turns into fear as he witnesses the transformation of Ishvara’s cosmic form. The “Soumya roopa” or the pleasant form morphed into the “Ugra roopa”, the fear-inducing form. Learn why Krishna shows both creative and destructive sides of the Universe.
2021-03-1309 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 10: Vibhuti - VivekaThis chapter is know as Vibhuti Yoga - Vibhuti means the Forms or manifestations. In stunning terms, Krishna describes his might and magnificence by reciting each place in the cosmos and on the earth where Krishna is presentLearn what Viveka means, and how Krishna explains what's real and what's unreal.
2021-03-0709 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 9: Aham Sarva BhuteshuIn this episode, learn the concept of Bhakti Yoga. Understand what Krishna meant when he said, “a'ham sarva- bhuteshu”He says – “I envy no one, nor am I partial to anyone. I am equal to all. But whoever renders service unto Me in devotion is a friend, is in Me, and I am also a friend to him.”
2021-02-2810 min
Kaavya: The Sound Of PoetryCritically acclaimed actor Deepti Naval recites some of her treasured works on KaavyaDeepti Naval is an artiste in the true sense of the word. Behind her silence lies a strength that has made Deepti Naval the persona she is today. Born in northern India, Deepti Naval is an acclaimed actor. After her schooling, she migrated to the United States, where she was educated at the City University of New York and received her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts at Hunter College in Manhattan. She made her debut with the movie Ek Baar Phir in the year 1979 and has acted in more than 60 films since then. Among the...
2021-02-2613 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 8: Ananya Chetah - Nitya SahIn this episode, we discuss the concept of God in the most philosophical and esoteric way.Understand what is the “life of darkness” and “the life of light.” And why we fear death so much.Understand the most beautiful concept of Life - Jeevan Mukti.
2021-02-2111 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 7: Shravana - Manana - Nidhi DhyaasanaIn this episode, Krishna says we are all born with wisdom, we are all wise but we fail to use our wisdom. This is because we fail to follow three phases of SHRAVANA (Listening), MANANA (Contemplating the truth) and NIDHI-DHYASANA (Living and breathing the truth). Learn this powerful lesson from Krishna. Learn how Krishna explains the concept of God. What are the four kinds of Bhaktas or devotees? What are Apara Vidya and Para Vidya?
2021-02-1310 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 6: Maitri - Karuna - Mudita - UpekshaIn this episode, we cover Chapter Six, focusing on Dhyana Yoga or meditation. Learn key techniques of meditation as explained by Krishna. How your mindset should be,How your meditation posture should be,How your eating habit should be, How your lifestyle should be. How your interaction with others should be. We also cover what Patanjali suggested, which is,"By cultivating attitudes of friendliness (Maitri) toward the happy, compassion (Karuna) for the unhappy, delight (Mudita) in the virtuous, and disregard (Upeksha) toward the wicked, the mind retains its undisturbed calmness, and that is how you can start m...
2021-02-0610 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 5: Bhogi - Yogi - Sanyasi - GyaniIn this episode, learn Four types of people and how one can progress in life.Story of City with Nine Gates and how Maya influences its citizensWhy meditation or Dhyana is so difficult and how we can adapt Ashtanga Yoga l.Why we fail to succeed in life... and what is the least we can do to get enlightened in this life.
2021-01-3009 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 4: Puja - Japa - Tapa - Yoga - VrataIn this episode, learn three key lessons from Chapter FourWhat’s the difference between Jiva-Janam and Isvara- Avatar?What are the five daily activities that can help us gain higher knowledge?What’s the difference between Consciousness (Atman) and Ego (Ahamkara)?
2021-01-2309 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 3: Kama - Irsya - KrodhaIn this episode, learn six critical points from the third chapter.What are the three types of Karma?How can you have an ideal attitude to be a Karma Yogi?What is inaction?What is Yajna? What are the five types of Yajna?Why can’t you get inner peace? Why is svadharma? And why you just follow your own path? And learn how these three factors cause frustration and misery in lifeKama – Irsya – Krodha Kama, a deep, extensive desire, or lust leads to Irsya, greed, or jealousy. That Irsya leads to K...
2021-01-1609 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 2: Sattvic - Ishvara Arpana - Prasaada BuddhiIn this episode, learn six key points from the second chapter.What is Samkhya Philosophy?What is self-realization?What is Sattvic Buddhi?What is Karma Yoga?How do you let go of your desire?What are your duties? And learn three aspects of Karma Yoga.Choosing the right action (Sattvic Buddhi)Dedicating to the actions (Ishvara Arpana Buddhi )Accepting any result as a gift( Prasaada Buddhi)
2021-01-0912 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessChapter 1: Raga - Soga - MogaIn this episode, learn how Raga (attachment), Soga (Grief) and Moga (Delusion) are interconnected.We start Season 2 with Periamma’s interpretation.
2021-01-0410 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 12: Ashtanga Patanjali Yoga Sutras - Part 2In this episode, we describe The Eight Limbs of Yoga or Ashtanga Yoga: Yama, Niyama, Asana, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, and Samadhi.The Yamas listed asAhimsa – not harming or non-violence;Satya– speaking the truth or avoiding falsehood;Asteya– not stealing;Brahmacharya – celibacy; andAparigraha– having no sense of ownership.The Niyamas are what Patanjali wants Yogis to adapt. These are –Shaucha– purity of both body and mindSantosha– contentment in the sense of not always seeking more than one already hasTapa– acts of religious austeritySvadhyaya– study and recitation of the Veda; andIshvara-pranidhana– devotion to God.Learn why Yoga is a way of life, not those...
2020-08-0414 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 11: Patanjali Yoga Sutras - Part 1Let's go back to the basic philosophy of Yoga and learn Patanjali Yoga Sutras. You must have heard about the ‘Eight Limbs of Yoga‘ – that philosophy is ‘just one’ part of Patanjali Yoga Sutras. And can you believe that Patanjali’s Yoga Sutras has nothing to do with asanas? He does not speak about those Yoga poses that we are aware of. His entire verses focus on mind and how Yoga can regulate our minds. In this episode we discuss Who was Patanjali and what is Patanjali Yoga Sutras?Five different mindsets Good thoughts a...
2020-07-2818 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 10: The Gunas_Chapter 13-18In this episode, we explain the concept of the Gunas in detail. THREE KEY LESSONS from the Bhagavad Gita: What is higher knowledge? What is God? How do you find the inner peace?What are the three things that we must renounce for inner peace?Different examples of GunasGunas and FoodGunas and CharityGunas and HappinessGunas and WorkersGunas and Intelligence Krishna's Final Message to Arjuna (and everyone)"I have now revealed to you this wisdom, which is the deepest mystery. After fully considering what you have heard, you should then act as you see fit.”BONUS: We discuss...
2020-07-2121 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 9: Bhakti Yoga_Chapter 7-12In this episode, we are talking about Bhakti Yoga. Bhakti Yoga is a difficult concept for both of us as we do not follow the traditional idea of Bhakti. But we did rigorous research about Bhakti Yoga, read how ancient philosophers interpreted them. Again, at no point, will we be saying, "Hare Rama Hare Krishna or that Krishna is the ONLY TRUTH. There is no other God bigger than him or anything along those lines." Instead, we will provide the historical significance of the concept of Bhakti in Hinduism, how it started, what influenced the idea, and why...
2020-07-1222 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 8: The concept of Avatar, Knowledge and Meditation - Chapter 4,5,6In this episode, we will discussLord Vishnu's ten avatars and its significance as described by a Sadhu in Varanasi. Do you know Krishna does not explain Avatar in the Bhagavad Gita? What is Gyana Yoga? What does realized knowledge mean? What happens when one finds his true self?How does Krishna's teachings of meditation or Dhyana Yoga aligns with the Patanjali Yoga Sutras? We have written an article that explains Patanjali Yoga Sutras. Bonus: A Jedi Story that teaches what we can learn from the salt, chicken, and crane (bird) to be successful in life.
2020-07-0719 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 7 - Advance Karma Yoga - Chapter 3In this episode, we cover the entire Chapter 3, which is one of the most useful chapters for Karma Yogis (Entrepreneurs, students, business leaders, professionals). In this episode, we cover The power of gratitude. Let's learn how ancient people from the Vedic era used yajna as a means to show gratitude to gods.How the habit of showing gratitude can help us in both personal and professional lives. Get great quotes of Krishna from chapter 3 (We have shared them below)Listen to the story of the "most beautiful donkey" in town and how delusional we ca...
2020-06-2116 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 6 - Karma Yoga - Chapter 2.3What is Karma Yoga? And who is Karma Yogi?“You have a right to perform your prescribed duty, but you are not entitled to the fruits of action,” Krishna tells Arjuna (verse 2.47). With this simple phrase, Krishna sets out the essential principles of the Bhagavad Gita’s doctrine of Karma Yoga.Karma Yoga is the first step for those who are interested in following a spiritual path. Even if you are not spiritually inclined, Karma Yoga is the Yoga that is applicable and relevant in your daily life too. Who is Kar...
2020-06-1418 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 5 - Dharma or Social Duty_Chapter 2.2When Krishna realizes that Arjuna was not in that mindset to process his first teaching, Samkhya Yoga, he decides to shift track. He speaks about social duty or social dharma. In this episode, we discuss Krishna’s second teaching and give a brief introduction to Karma Yoga. Why do we think Krishna’s second teaching was superficial compared to his first teaching? A brief introduction to caste-based versus class-based division in Hinduism Using Karna’s example, we will discuss how Krishna’s teaching has made some modern scholars uncomfortable. Using examples of Krishna’s role as a charioteer and a...
2020-06-0521 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 4: Samkhya Yoga_Krishna's First Teaching_Chapter 2.1NOTE: Krishna's first teaching, which is also known as Samkhya Yoga, speaks about our immortal nature: the Atman, that never dies. Thus Krishna does not lead us from stage to stage of spiritual awareness. Instead, Krishna begins with the ultimate premise - the immortal soul is more important than the passing world. In this episode, we will focus on Krishna's first teaching, which is, the relationship between soul and body. While describing the concept of Atman, Purusha or soul, we will discussHow does Krishna take references from the Upa...
2020-05-2824 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 3: Krishna's Role as a Charioteer_Chapter 1.2In this episode, we will discuss1. What kind of person is ready for wisdom - we will discuss why Krishna chose Arjuna but not Yudhisthira or Bhima? 2. What does Krishna's Role as a Charioteer teach us? Bonus- Don't miss our story from the Disney movie - Ratatouille - Who is Yudhisthira and who is Bhima in Marvel movies? - Martin Luther King's Noble Peace Prize - Speech
2020-05-2016 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 2 - Duryodhana's Entitled Mindset - Chapter 1.1In this episode, we will discuss1. Can we let go of our desire?2. What is a creative desire? What is a destructive desire?3. Why was Duryodhana so unhappy? We will discuss his character and analyze his entitled mindset.BONUS: Do not miss the story of 99 Club. It is one of the best moral stories we have heard in a long time.
2020-05-1516 min
Gita: A Mantra for SuccessEpisode 1 - What is Bhagavad Gita? Who is Krishna? - IntroductionIn this episode, we will discuss:What is Bhagavad Gita? We will give you a brief introduction to the Gita. Who is Krishna? We will discuss if we need to see Krishna as God to understand Gita. Bonus: We will discuss Star Wars and how Anakin/Luke Skywalkers face similar situations in Star Wars as Arjuna, the central character of the Bhagavad Gita. And do not miss our story from the movie Avatar. Summary of the episode:Is Bhagavad Gita for Hindus only? Or for Krishna’s devot...
2020-05-1223 min