Dharmic Life - Rooted and Relevant

About this episode

The episode explores how faith, family, and community influence personal identity and values in a changing world.

What does it mean to live your values with confidence in a constantly changing world? In this episode of Dharmic Life by BAPS Better Living, Palak and Akshara share heartfelt reflections on how faith, family, and community shape not only what we believe - but who we become. From childhood experiences of trying to fit in to watching their children embrace their Hindu American identity with pride, they explore how understanding the deeper meaning behind traditions transforms rituals...

People in this episode

Guests: Palak, Akshara

Topics covered

• values
• faith
• family
• community
• Hindu American identity
• traditions
• rituals

Keywords

• Dharmic Life
• Hinduism
• identity
• traditions
• values
• community
• family

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BAPS Better Living, BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha

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