Satya Samvaad

Episode 10 - Bhakti beyond Barriers

 Bhakti beyond Barriers
00:00 Introduction
06:40 Moulds that define us & breaking them
22:20 God working beyond boundaries today
34:10 Non-Negotiables in personal faith
45:30 Sacred texts of other religions and the Bible
57:34 Worshipping God in cultural moulds
01:02:32 Concluding Remarks

Episode 9 - Bhakti in the midst of Pain and Suffering

Bhakti in the midst of Pain and Suffering
00:00 Introduction
06:20 Dealing with loss & suffering
18:20 Finding strength amidst pain & suffering
39:26 Responding to the loss and suffering of others
43:55 Reflecting God in us when dealing with suffering
48:05 Concluding Remarks

Episode 8 - Rites and Rituals

Rites and Rituals
00:00 Introduction
05:35 Opening Remarks
14:20 Being part of Rites & Rituals
27:00 Rituals in other religions and Christianity
30:45 Giving up Traditions, Rites and Rituals  
37:43 Dealing with Heritage
43:13 Impact of refusal to be part of Rites & Rituals
58:52 Concluding Remarks

Episode 7 - Bhajan, Bhojan and Bhakti

Bhajan, Bhojan and Bhakti
00:00 Introduction
05:20 Elements of celebrations and shaping of life
15:10 Last Supper in today’s context of celebrations
29:11 Engaging with communities
40:06 Drawing boundaries in engagement
52:35 Dialoguing within the community and beyond
01:04:27 Concluding Remarks

Episode 6 - Celebrations and Festivities

Celebrations and Festivities
00:00 Introduction
05:25 Celebration of festivals and their meaning
19:20 Social and spiritual elements
28:32 History of festivals
41:50 Traditional festival celebration and Muktinath 
56:05 Christian participation in Indian festivals
01:03:28 Concluding Remarks

Episode 5: Bhakti & Shalom

Bhakti & Shalom
00:00 Introduction
03:22 Shalom in the context that we live today
13:18 Shalom as Identity in God; Bhakti as individuals and community
14:30 God and Shalom; Our Role in reconciliation of brokenness
24:35 Individual Shalom and Bhakti transferred to family and community
43:40 Shalom in Forgiveness and War  
50:25 Concluding Remarks

Episode 4: Our Bhakti Our Arena

Devotion | Salvation | The World
00:31 Introduction
06:22 Everyday practice of Bhakti in the Arena
17:57 Name of God and the use of language
24:42 Roles in passing on family traditions and faith
30:07 Participating in expressions of Bhakti like pooja
37:54 Methods of practising Bhakti and syncretism
50:58 Honouring parents and community
58:03 Concluding remarks

Episode 3: Bhakti in the Arena

Devotion Beyond the Comfort Zone
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
03:54 - Your bhakti your arena
14:06 - Culture, community and bhakti
23:40 - Language of expressing bhakti
33:04 - Ethics of living in the arena
38:05 - Vocabulary and names of God
39:34 - Hierarchies & Discriminations
1:00:18 - Final Comments and Learning

Episode 2: Bhakti, Bhaav, Bhasha

Exploring Bhakti (devotional yearning) as expressed in culture, language & Scriptures
00:32 Intro
07:00 Experiences of Bhakti
11:30 Bhakti in Hindu Traditions & the Muktived
14:56 Bhakti in Hinduism & Jainism
19:41 Bhakti in History & Scriptures
35:44 Sociology & Spirituality of Bhakti
42:30 Syncretism & Hybridity
53:33 Conclusion

Inaugural Episode

This inaugural episode explores cultural expressions of worship using symbols. It delves into it from Biblical, theological and personal narratives opening up perspectives that set us free.