Ancient wisdom in spiritual stories | The Acceptance of Life Podcast, Episode 18

https://is1-ssl.mzstatic.com/image/thumb/Podcasts211/v4/fe/5f/fc/fe5ffc14-ed2f-2f3c-3ab1-d8b22f49da59/mza_13611635238569871623.jpg/600x600bb.jpg

Ancient Wisdom Thoughts

Vajin and Abhinabha

26 episodes

6 days ago

Vajin and Abhinabha are spiritual seekers and runners with a combined meditation experience of over 50 years. In this podcast they explore a vast array of spiritual topics, and provide insights, practical advice and ancient wisdom to inspire seekers of all casts and creeds to live a more spiritually fulfilling life in today's fast-paced world. The podcast is also a celebration of their spiritual friendship, which goes back to the day they both joined the spiritual life under the guidance of their teacher Sri Chinmoy, a fully realised spiritual Master and true Renaissance Man.

Spirituality

Religion & Spirituality

RSS

All content for Ancient Wisdom Thoughts is the property of Vajin and Abhinabha and is served directly from their servers with no modification, redirects, or rehosting. The podcast is not affiliated with or endorsed by Podjoint in any way.

Spirituality

Religion & Spirituality

https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/42891912/42891912-1748507797469-14ce881ee6f9b.jpg

Ancient wisdom in spiritual stories | The Acceptance of Life Podcast, Episode 18

Ancient Wisdom Thoughts

1 hour 31 minutes 52 seconds

3 months ago

Ancient wisdom in spiritual stories | The Acceptance of Life Podcast, Episode 18

In this episode Vajin and Abhinabha explore the profound role of storytelling in conveying spiritual truths across various traditions. They discuss how stories serve as vehicles for spiritual experiences, emphasizing the importance of personal connection and emotional engagement. Through anecdotes and teachings from spiritual masters, they illustrate themes of forgiveness, nobility, and self-discovery. The conversation highlights the transformative power of stories, the necessity of listening with an open heart, and the journey of returning to one's true nature. Ultimately, they reflect on the nature of truth in storytelling and the evolution of human consciousness, concluding with the idea that spirituality is a continuous journey of growth and understanding.Takeaways:Stories convey spiritual truths across traditions.Experiencing spirituality is enhanced through storytelling.Spiritual experiences are often abstract and require personal connection.The art of storytelling involves engaging the listener's emotions.Anecdotes from spiritual traditions illustrate profound lessons.Forgiveness and nobility are key themes in spiritual stories.Stories can transform perspectives and inspire change.Listening to stories requires openness and empathy.The journey of self-discovery is often depicted through stories.Truth in stories can be functional rather than factual.Chapters00:00 The Power of Stories in Spiritual Traditions01:43 Experiencing Spirituality Through Stories04:43 The Impact of Storytelling on Spiritual Lessons07:51 Crafting Engaging Stories for Spiritual Teachings11:03 Stories of Transformation and Forgiveness14:06 Nobility and Spiritual Growth Through Stories16:39 Mindfulness and Presence in Storytelling19:55 The Journey of the Seeker and the Divine22:56 The Art of Storytelling and Its Structure26:03 The Role of Transformation in Good Stories28:53 Maps of Reality: How Stories Shape Our Perception45:06 The Art of Storytelling48:10 Universal Truths in Stories54:35 The Lion and the Soul01:00:31 The Power of Listening to Stories01:08:23 The Functionality of Truth in Stories01:16:02 The Separation from the Divine01:24:13 Walking the Spiritual Path01:29:48 End notesKeywords:spirituality, storytelling, spiritual experiences, anecdotes, forgiveness, transformation, self-discovery, listening, truth, consciousness, Sri Chinmoy