How to Stop Performing and Start Living Spiritually | Dharmic Life
From BAPS Better Living by BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
March 31, 2026 · 34 min
About this episode
This episode explores the distinction between feeling spiritual and being spiritual, emphasizing the importance of inner work over outward performances.
In this episode of BAPS Better Living Dharmic Life, we explore what it means to be spiritual amidst practices like yoga, meditation, retreats, mindfulness, and decluttering. Feeling spiritual is different than being spiritual. Often, we see social media performances where liking posts, sharing quotes, and other outward “spiritual” aesthetics replace real action and consistent inner work. But true spirituality is striving for something greater than ego, aligning inner identity (sou...
Topics covered
- spirituality
- yoga
- meditation
- mindfulness
- inner work
Keywords
- spirituality
- yoga
- meditation
- mindfulness
- decluttering
- ego
- inner identity
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: BAPS Swaminarayan Sanstha
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