Thought of the Day

Sanjaya Spettigue

Sanjaya Spettigue has contributed a ‘thought of the day’ to BBC Radio Ipswich for many years. Sanjaya is chairman to Suffolk inter-faith centre which seeks to promote religious harmony and understanding.

• Conversation-Hearts interview with Sanjaya Spettigue

List of all ‘Thought of the Day’ podcasts

Episode Title	Description
Thought of The Day – United Nations Charter	Sanjaya Spettigue talks about the founding of the UN, about the inner message and meaning of the United Nations, and its relevance to inner and outer peace.
Thought of the Day – Swami Vivekananda	Sanjaya talks about Swami Vivekananda and the World Parliament of Religions.
Thought of the Day: Tsunami and Trafalgar	Sanjaya Spettigue talks to us about two events which seem to be unrelated: the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, and the marking of the first six months anniversary of the S.E. Asian Tsunami.
Thought of the Day: On “The Archers” and Religion	Sanjaya Spettigue sheds some light on the apparent differences between religions, based on an episode of “The Archers”, a British radio series.
Thought of the Day: On Renunciation	Sanjaya Spettigue sheds light on the subject of renunciation
Thought of the Day: On Security and Insecurity	Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the nature of security, and how to overcome insecurity in our lives
Thought of the Day: On The Harmony of Religions	Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Thought of the Day: On Sikhism	Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Thought of the Day: On The Berlin Wall and Oneness	Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Thought of the Day: On Discipline	Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Thought of the Day: On Lord Buddha	Sanjaya Spettigue talks about Lord Buddha, and his efforts to end world suffering, and how goodness became the main instrument to liberation.
Thought of the Day: On The Great Masters	Sanjaya Spettigue shares with us some thoughts on the great Masters, such as Jesus, Krishna and Lord Buddha, and their promises to humanity.
Thought of the Day: On The Cosmos and Hinduism	Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the world as viewed through the eyes of a Russian cosmonaut, who found God through his space travels. He also shares his thoughts …
Thought of the Day: On Sports and Inspiration	Sanjaya Spettigue shares his thoughts with us on how athletics can inspire us in our daily life. The athletes’ efforts and their perseverance, discipline and pa…
Thought of the Day: On Soap Operas and Life	Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the differences and similarities between our lives and soap operas. Themes such as good vs. evil, cause and effect are common to b…
Thought of the Day: On Simplicity	Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the benefits of simplifying our lives. He encourages us re-inspire ourselves with our religion, culture and family.
Thought of the Day: On Self-Transcendence – Sanjaya Spettigue	Sanjaya Spettigue shares with us his inspiration on the theme of self-transcendence, learned from observing ultra-runners and how they challenge their age and o…
Thought of the Day: On Politics and Transformation	Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the relationship between politics and spirituality and how inspiration and transformation are a gradual process.
Thought of the Day: On Karma – Sanjaya Spettigue	Sanjaya Spettigue sheds light on the concept of Karma, which is common to all religions, exploring on the difference between East and West regarding this most s…
Thought of the Day: On Fear – Sanjaya Spettigue	Sanjaya Spettigue points to fear as a spiritual enemy, and gives examples from the teachings of Yogananda, Vivekananda and Christ on how to conquer it.
Thought of the Day: On Buddhism in Myanmar – Sanjaya Spettigue	Sanjaya Spettigue shares his insights about Buddhism in Myanmar, gathered while talking to local citizens in this devout Buddhist country.
Thought of the Day: On Buddhism in Myanmar – Sanjaya Spettigue	Sanjaya Spettigue shares his insights about Buddhism in Myanmar, gathered while talking to local citizens in this devout Buddhist country.
Thought of the Day: On The Bhagavad Gita	Sanjaya Spettigue tells us about Lord Krishna, and about some basic teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, such as detachment from both failure and success, through of…
Thought of the Day: On Islam and Christianity – Sanjaya Spettigue	Discovering the common roots of these two ancient religions
Thought of the Day: On The Kumbha Mela	Sanjaya Spettigue takes us to India, to the shores of the Ganges, for the religious festival celebrated every 12 years.
Thought of the Day: On Sri Aurobindo	Sanjaya Spettigue gives us a quick but profound insight into the great Indian Master
Thought of the Day: On Concentration – Sanjaya Spettigue	Having studied meditation and concentration with Sri Chinmoy for many years, Sanjaya Spettigue compares the Western and Eastern approaches to concentration, rem…
Thought of the Day: On Selflessness – Sanjaya Spettigue	Sanjaya explores the art selflessness, and what it can bring to the world
Thought of the Day: On Christmas – Sanjaya Spettigue	Inspirational thoughts from Sanjaya Martin Spettigue about the festive time of year, and how it ties in with Eastern philosophy
Thought of the Day: On Japan & Enthusiasm – Sanjaya Spettigue	Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on a trip to Japan and notes how – according to Sri Chinmoy – enthusiasm and cheerfulness can accomplish anything!
Thought of the Day: On On George Harrison & Mystic Seeking	Sanjaya Spettigue pays tribute to the Beatles who influenced a whole generation with his spiritual life. Sanjaya explores the difference between a philosopher, and a mystic.