<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Susmeet: Podcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[I have been recording some conversations with friends who are charting unconventional life paths. In this space, I will be sharing some notes I have gathered from these conversations.]]></description><link>https://www.susmeet.com/s/podcast</link><image><url>https://substackcdn.com/image/fetch/$s_!Xaus!,w_256,c_limit,f_auto,q_auto:good,fl_progressive:steep/https%3A%2F%2Fsubstack-post-media.s3.amazonaws.com%2Fpublic%2Fimages%2Fbf460ef9-65c5-4f91-a396-a7746d1072dc_500x500.png</url><title>Susmeet: Podcast</title><link>https://www.susmeet.com/s/podcast</link></image><generator>Substack</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 05:26:32 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.susmeet.com/feed" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><copyright><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></copyright><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><webMaster><![CDATA[susmeetjain01@gmail.com]]></webMaster><itunes:owner><itunes:email><![CDATA[susmeetjain01@gmail.com]]></itunes:email><itunes:name><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></itunes:author><googleplay:owner><![CDATA[susmeetjain01@gmail.com]]></googleplay:owner><googleplay:email><![CDATA[susmeetjain01@gmail.com]]></googleplay:email><googleplay:author><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></googleplay:author><itunes:block><![CDATA[Yes]]></itunes:block><item><title><![CDATA[Naveen : The Mahabharata Within]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now]]></description><link>https://www.susmeet.com/p/naveen</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.susmeet.com/p/naveen</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jun 2025 10:26:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/165178218/a36b549e723565919e02bfc5d5b8cc82.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Popular epics and myths, more often than not carry very deep inner meanings. </p><p>Naveen has rigorously studied the Mahabharata, the longest and one of the most important epics of the world. The characters and stories in Mahabharata are emblematic of the multiple pushes and pulls within each of us.</p><p>This knowledge is central to how Naveen operates his life. He has started the <em>Aram Centre for Evolutionary Leadership, </em>in Auroville, India. He is particularly keen on working with young changemakers and those interested in bridging spirituality and social change.</p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Naveen</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://aram.life/">Aram Website</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with the Host, Susmeet</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bio.site/susmeet">Bio Site</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>More useful links</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://auroville.org/">Auroville Website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahabharata">More about Mahabharata</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://sriaurobindostudies.wordpress.com/2018/12/05/three-powers-of-our-being-the-suprarational-the-rational-and-the-infrarational/">The Suprarational, the Rational and the Infrarational</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.dhamma.org/en/index">Vipassana Meditation</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jainism">Jainism</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Some Mahabharata References from within this conversation</strong></p><ul><li><p><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Abhimanyu">Abhimanyu</a> </strong>is a young and valiant warrior in the Mahabharata, who knew the technique to enter the <strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chakravyuha">Chakravyuha</a></strong>, a powerful military formation. However, he did not have the ability to exit it.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arjuna">Arjuna</a></strong> is one of the main protagonists of the Mahabharata. His journey is one of self-discovery and transformation.</p></li><li><p><strong><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Karna">Karna</a></strong> is a symbol of someone who is rejected by those who should love him, yet becomes a man of exceptional abilities. His character is developed in the epic to raise and discuss major emotional and <em><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dharma">dharma</a></em> (duty, ethics, moral) dilemmas.</p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vasudeva : Dancing your way to God]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Have you ever felt the power of music and dance to transport you to another realm?]]></description><link>https://www.susmeet.com/p/vasudeva</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.susmeet.com/p/vasudeva</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jan 2025 10:46:40 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/156001379/ba16b5d52f088d317b7b7af5f985ca93.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Have you ever felt the power of music and dance to transport you to another realm? Vasudeva shares his unique perspective on how music, dance, and sacred rituals from cultures around the globe can help us tap into the profound oneness of existence.</p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Vasudeva</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.dancesofuniversalpeace.org/">Dances of Universal Peace Website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/DancesOfUniversalPeaceInternational">Dances of Universal Peace Facebook Group</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://vk.com/vasudevaom">Vasudeva&#8217;s VK</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with the Host, Susmeet</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bio.site/susmeet">Bio Site</a></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jessica : Studying Ayurveda in India and taking it to the West]]></title><description><![CDATA[Jessica is the first American woman to earn a Bachelor's degree in Ayurveda from India.]]></description><link>https://www.susmeet.com/p/jessica</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.susmeet.com/p/jessica</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jan 2025 08:05:39 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/153895306/e3f0da5f989d2fbcea6d33d707b4fe36.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jessica is the first American woman to earn a Bachelor's degree in Ayurveda from India. She has co-authored books that have become standard texts for Ayurvedic studies in the West. She now leads a pioneering company that brings the proven benefits of Ayurvedic medicine to the West through rigorous scientific methodology.</p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Jessica</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.findradiance.com/">Jessica&#8217;s company - Radiance</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://x.com/findradiance">Radiance Twitter</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.ayuacademy.com/books">Jessica&#8217;s Books</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with the Host, Susmeet</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bio.site/susmeet">Bio Site</a></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jubin : The spirituality of being in the world]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Jubin has walked fascinating paths through both spiritual and professional worlds.]]></description><link>https://www.susmeet.com/p/jubin</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.susmeet.com/p/jubin</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 11:00:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/153110643/e5f18e5b4d13a5adb7067991c4c35868.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Jubin has walked fascinating paths through both spiritual and professional worlds. From creating one of the world's first coworking-coliving spaces to spending six months as a monk walking along the Narmada river, he now leads a global marketing team at a company about to go public. In this conversation, we unpack his journey and how he sees no real distinction between these seemingly different paths.</p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Jubin</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/jubinmehta09/">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://jubinsblog.com/">Blog</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://x.com/jub_in">Twitter (X)</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with the Host, Susmeet</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bio.site/susmeet">Bio Site</a></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Vipul Rikhi : Spreading the magic in songs of Kabir]]></title><description><![CDATA[Listen now | Vipul is a singer, poet, storyteller, and translator who has dedicated over a decade to exploring and preserving the musical and spiritual heritage of poets like Kabir.]]></description><link>https://www.susmeet.com/p/vipul</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.susmeet.com/p/vipul</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:36:03 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/152292054/d6d7333ed680070355dd3530a06158d4.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><em>Hello! You might remember me from a newsletter I started... and then completely disappeared from for the past year. I have now started a podcast, and you'll be receiving these episodes in your inbox. If this isn't your thing, no worries &#8211; you can easily unsubscribe below.</em></p><div><hr></div><p>For over a decade, Vipul has been diving deep into the magical world of Kabir, exploring the musical and spiritual landscapes of mystic poetry. In this conversation, we unpack the wonderful, reflective spaces he creates where people come together to sing and connect through the transformative power of Kabir's songs.</p><p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Vipul</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="http://www.instagram.com/rikhi.vipul/?hl=en">Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://vipulrikhi.com/">Website</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.amazon.in/dp/935699367X">Book</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with the Host, Susmeet</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bio.site/susmeet">Bio Site</a></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pratul : Life after travelling to 140 countries]]></title><description><![CDATA[How does someone look at life after having experienced everything across the globe?]]></description><link>https://www.susmeet.com/p/pratul-life-after-travelling-a-140-1b4</link><guid isPermaLink="false">https://www.susmeet.com/p/pratul-life-after-travelling-a-140-1b4</guid><dc:creator><![CDATA[Susmeet Jain]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:51:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://api.substack.com/feed/podcast/151365465/473e88571310a04332628c23a1c405f2.mp3" length="0" type="audio/mpeg"/><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><strong>Connect with the Guest, Pratul</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/life_of_prat">Personal Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/pop_placeofpossibilities/">Place of Possibilities Instagram</a></p></li><li><p><a href="https://placeofpossibilities.in/">Website</a></p></li></ul><p><strong>Connect with the Host, Susmeet</strong></p><ul><li><p><a href="https://bio.site/susmeet">Bio Site</a></p></li></ul>]]></content:encoded></item></channel></rss>