The Hindu Path to Purpose: Living Your Unique Dharma & Caretaking the Earth | Dr. Sailesh Rao
Self-HelplessShow Notes
Delanie Fischer chats with Dr. Sailesh Rao, Founder and Executive Director of Climate Healers and systems specialist—with a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from Stanford University—to discuss the basic principles of Hinduism, how to understand and implement our unique purpose, and our duties as a caretaker species. Dr. Rao also shares how his faith has shaped his life, work, and health.
Episode Highlights:
How to Bring Your 4 Unique Dharmas to Life
Humanity: The Highest Duty and The Metamorphosis
8 Healthy Habits Based on the Top Health Risks
Leveraging Greed to Create a New Planetary System
The Wishing Tree: Watching Child vs. Wishing Child
What Selfish People Haven't Figured Out Yet
Ahimsa, Ayurveda, Chakras, and Non-Attachment
Separation as Delusion: The Practicality of “We’re All One”
More about Dr. Sailesh Rao: https://climatehealers.org/sailesh-rao/
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