Sanjaya Spettigue

This is a unique recording of 39 stories from India’s great epic, the Mahabharata, narrated by Sanjaya Spettigue. Sanjaya has […]

An excerpt from Indias great epic, narrated by Sanjaya Spettigue

A radio podcast with stories from the hearts of the Sri Chinmoy Centre

A tale from this great epic, related by Sanjaya Spettigue

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.

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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 after the tsunami in Sri Lanka.

Sanjaya Spettigue sheds some light on the apparent differences between religions, based on an episode of “The Archers”, a British radio series.

Sanjaya Spettigue sheds light on the subject of renunciation

Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the nature of security, and how to overcome insecurity in our lives.

Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue

Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue

Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue

Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue

Sanjaya Spettigue talks about Lord Buddha, and his efforts to end world suffering, and how goodness became the main instrument to liberation.

Sanjaya Spettigue shares with us some thoughts on the great Masters, such as Jesus, Krishna and Lord Buddha, and their promises to humanity.

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 on Hinduism and the philosophy of tolerance of others’ beliefs.

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 patience are valuable lessons for us in our efforts towards self-transcendence.

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 both, even if portrayed differently.

Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the benefits of simplifying our lives. He encourages us re-inspire ourselves with our religion, culture and family.

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 other limitations.

Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the relationship between politics and spirituality and how inspiration and transformation are a gradual process.

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 significant spiritual subject.

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.

Sanjaya Spettigue shares his insights about Buddhism in Myanmar, gathered while talking to local citizens in this devout Buddhist country.

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 offering the fruits of each action to God.

Discovering the common roots of these two ancient religions

Sanjaya Spettigue takes us to India, to the shores of the Ganges, for the religious festival celebrated every 12 years.

Sanjaya Spettigue gives us a quick but profound insight into the great Indian Master, Sri Aurobindo.

Sanjaya Spettigue compares the Western and Eastern approaches to concentration.