“I Quit Wall Street, Became A Monk & Found The Key To Happiness” | Swami Chidananda

[@swamichidananda108]

Thank you Andre for the interview. Very much enjoyed our conversation :) Much Love

[@nilsacrawford7242]

28:12 thanks

[@prachidixit8997]

Swami ji how can I get in touch with you?

[@DANJEDI]

Wise words 🙏

[@svavakristinlove]

Deeply inspiring and beautiful 🙏🏼🙌🏼❤️ Thank you 🙏🏼

[@doreensukhdeo7121]

Loved loved and loved your words of wisdom swamiji 🙏✨️🙏

[@timbansa6610]

I cant help but smile everytime he speak...... Man radiates pure beauty

[@badhabit714]

calm down😂

[@jefferychamberlin1687]

What a powerful conversation! Woke up on the wrong side of the bed and I am completely turned around. The story on the train gave me chills, and the final message was perfect. My personal mantra is “I let go and let love flow, the less I try, the more I grow.” Thank you André

[@MysticalRainbowKaci]

🌈💖☯️🕊️✨ love that mantra! 🌊🌊🌊

[@shubhankav]

How many people have Paramhansa Yogananda to thank for their spiritual awakening! One book by one Blessed Soul changed the lives of so many. What a blessing! Jai Gurudev! ❤ Kripa! Kripa! Kripa!

[@WilliamJackson9393]

Autobiography of a Yogi is such an amazing book. I love this podcast.

[@coolbreeze5683]

I waited until the evening to listen to this to give my full attention. My instincts were right. This was an amazing conversation. Many of us run the rat race but even when we come out ahead, we're still rats at the end of the day 😂 I felt it when he said that. It's at the point where I see people with big houses, fancy cars, expensive clothes and I think of them as more unfortunate than spiritual people who have very little material possessions but have a wealth of knowledge and self-awareness. Edit: the day after watching this video and commenting, I was in my garden and there was a dead mouse or rat in the middle of the walking path I have. That's the first time I've ever seen a mouse/rat in the wild, much less a dead one in my yard. I looked at it for a few minutes, watching the flies, beetles and other bugs feasting and the decomposition process. I felt like I was in a trance, watching it return to the Earth. I remembered the rat race comment in this interview and feel that was symbolic in some way. It's crazy the things we notice and literally get put in our path when we become awake to them

[@VrkPeru-nw2uv]

Hinduism and India had enabled such spiritual explorations. My grateful thanks to both. Please speak up and support dharmic people in Bangladesh that are being subjected to genocide. Let’s us also be mindful of what is happening to Spiritual seekers in Bangladesh and do our part to help and it.🙏

[@Pikkinmink7]

So u wanna talk about the hindus in Bangladesh but not the Muslims under modi rule?

[@maruthimacha1847]

muslims are fine under modi rule ​@@Pikkinmink7

[@rachelleridderstap1990]

This guy give me the sense of peace. When he talk I feel peace and quiet. I feel like his energy had shift my energy. Just beautiful.

[@JustinPiesco-ep9tf]

I agree. Just listening to him speak set my entire being at ease ❤

[@szydlowska23]

Andre I found this profile two weeks ago. I usually watch podcasts on my headphones while working, exercising or driving. I put your podcast on tv and was taking notes for the whole 2.5h. The knowledge you share here is priceless. As much as I want to watch it now, I will wait till the evening to open my notebook again. Thank you for all you do so we all can learn and expand our minds. ❤️

[@livesofluxuries]

I do the same ❤

[@Alicia-Marie-OT]

I want to have a podcast club about it

[@szydlowska23]

@@Alicia-Marie-OT and we can all share notes and talk about it! I’m definitely down!!!

[@samsacres225]

I am listening to this as I’m driving, when I heard that having a community was so important my heart dropped. I felt emotional because I seem to have lost my community, my friends and I feel really lost, like I don’t fit in anymore. I was very grateful when he brought up that this is a community. I’m so grateful for these podcasts, when I do my gratitude walk every morning, I always thank all the people that share their wisdom on these podcasts. As well as those behind the scenes that we don’t see so thank you for helping me have some community in this difficult time.

[@AngelicaChristi]

I almost didn't listen to the entire podcast, because I thought I knew everything Swami Chidananda was speaking of. (haha-living it is the key!) Some inner voice told me to finish today-- well, I discovered with his "Cafe on the edge of the cliff" - it was the answer I had been searching for for 10 YEARS--since I was 60 after surrendering all my homes, land and most cherished possessions to completely trust the Divine Will. I did great job but allow me to question when good intentioned 'friends' allowed my mind to hijack my inner desire and knowing. I have been standing on the edge of the Cliff and yet never jumped--always allowing the mind to create some type of distraction and question. I humbly thank you both.

[@skdevent3853]

@angelicachristi Read bhagwat geeta once. And please go on inner journey. Please search swami ramna maharshi video for your answer.

[@krishnakondupalli4189]

“ Cafe on the edge of the cliff"-is this a book or a podcast? Pls provide more info.

[@livesofluxuries]

Andre is so talented at editing and interviewing these amazing spiritual leaders. He’s most definitely channeling a higher being during these sessions. I always wonder if he’s in a flow state conducting these interviews. Because he must be!

[@spacecatmowgli4723]

I take interviews as well. You have to be listening well, in pure presence, taking in everything even the non physical and having true passion and curiosity and humble interest. It definitely is flowstate ❤

[@karahoyle8522]

It makes my day to see there's a new podcast posted with once again another amazing, inspirational, human ❤. Thank you Andre 😊

[@JohnDelaney-l8p]

Interesting way to approach success ... 1. Be happy for others / 2. Enjoy what you do / 3. Help others become successful ... enjoying the podcast thus far with Swami Chidananda

[@fridasjourney9328]

“Let go and let the Divine flow through you”… that was amazing.

[@badhabit714]

How?

[@jamildamji]

What a beautiful episode. It took me an entire week to finish it because I kept pausing so I could understand what was being said. I cried multiple times. Thank you brothers ❤

[@Arismortal]

This conversation is beautiful. It brought me back in touch with my spirituality. As Ram Dass and Michael Singer have said, once you’re on this path, you’re on it, and I’d not have it any other way.

[@joshjones515]

Better yet we're all always on the path :) some of us just don't know it yet or have forgotten this fact.

[@maharadwan9911]

YES don't be afraid to be yourself 💚💚💚💚NAMASTE' AND THANK YOU

[@LvndrBeez]

Wow. When he said there’s some beasts you won’t conquer in this lifetime. I needed to hear that

[@MysticalRainbowKaci]

What an absolute blessing to spend some time in clarity and peace with you, thank you! ❤️‍🔥🙏🌹✨

[@sadieflint1994]

“The real thing about spirituality is about becoming fearless. When we become fearless we have more clarity.”

[@CatherineMarchildon-gu9vs]

Like a clanging symbol. You must have love

[@aaradhakananda]

Amazing conversation. Happy to see Swamiji here

[@cikkuuu-2jo]

Just wow wow,,got what i longed for,,never seen a young swami explaining such complex ideas so easily,,,thank u very much swamiji,,

[@BrentPinkston]

Agreed

[@kdpunshon3073]

Andre, I am probably far from your expected viewer but I am loving you, your channel, your guests and .... well everything about my new journey. I feel like you are holding my hand and guiding me forward. Your heart shines very brightly and I pray you never lose it because we need you to stay strong. Thank you.

[@ant_shotit]

my goodness what a wonderful podcast so beautifully put together and masterfully vocalised and extremely hard concepts conveyed with ease and easily digested

[@idatong976]

Very inspiring! Thank you so much for this conservation.

[@r3dflash68]

I know life is putting me on a path of destiny, so having a teacher is amazing. No news is better than new news. I swear by my name

[@Hanumanhealinghourpodcast]

Very beautiful conversation I took more than I can write here Namaste 🙏🏼

[@christine7768]

thank you André and Swami🙏🏼 💜 fearlessness and be yourself 👍🏼

[@agathagelderloos5174]

what a beautiful Being! I so enjoyed the two stories he told about the homeless woman and man... So very powerful to realize for ourselves where the rubber hits the road and let go of spiritual ego. Thanks Andre for bringing on such wonderful people!!😇😇😇

[@payalpatel486]

Very nice explanation of Santana Dharma and its essence in layman terms!! Loved it ❤😊!

[@bellovoiofbatonrouge]

I love him!!! His light is so bright. First time hearing him and the way the information is hitting my spirit talks me this is truth. It feels so good in my heart. I really needed this today before driving into work. It’s been stressful at times. ❤

[@nocapnobs7845]

Andre this was the best interview I've seen you do. I'll go and listen to Hoffman's interview but my god this one really hit me.

[@mrbob4819]

Love how this Dude radiates joy! And he is very well spoken.

[@HazelMornings]

This has been a beautiful podcast. Inspiring and mind opening. Thank you both. 🙏

[@PlusUltraVitality]

How enriched this world is to have access to the knowledge you are spreading. Thank you, to be aligned with the vision this is offering feels so lavish and fills the cup of my soul

[@francisdebriey3609]

It is very clear he has walked his path towards spiritual awakening... his words are spot on

[@akashchander391]

Incredible conversation that covers all the important spiritual topics in such a succinct, compelling and beautiful way!

[@rajanichakravarthy7728]

Like how an artist can portray the globe on a canvas, this Swami has condensed entire spirituality into a two hour, highly engaging and interesting talk! Blessing of Lord Krishna that brought this connection to make me listen to him. Aum Namo Narayanaya.

[@rikka4u]

This was hands down the best podcast I’ve listened to! What a powerful conversation ❤.

[@curvygirlzrock8836]

I really admire u, Andre’… U seem to try to see the benefits of each individual spiritual guest.. How wonderful and brilliant for God to respect our free will and teach us … that it has always been about the journey. The simple free will and having all u want is

[@alexschwartz1483]

I watched this twice in the same day. soooo good

[@annalizavos4775]

I am in appreciation for this. Big love to all ❤

[@natashanghai]

Absolutely mind blowing and healing conversation. I don’t know why I cried a lot and had moments of laughter as well :) so much resonates with me. By the end of the conversation I felt more peace joy and light inside. Layers were peeled off. Thank you❤

[@Richele444]

I loved this whole interview. You asked all the pertinent questions in such a succinct manner. 🙏

[@PrometheusMonk]

Thanks Andre! Thanks to Swami Chidananda! I love all of the Eastern wisdom flowing through this podcast!

[@huzlfinance]

‘Gamblers’s mentality’ hit home for me.

[@AndrewPhillip-v8v]

Loved the analogy of the Cafe on the Cliff! I often feel like I'm on that edge of the cliff waiting for some type of catalyst to push me over ... Thanks for the Podcast, appreciated listening to Swami Chidananda 🥰

[@swamichidananda108]

It is one of my favourite analogies :) Would recommend Mantra Chanting as a good way to help you take the jump ❤

[@SisterSunnyFreeSpirit]

The mind likes to be busy in preparing. Doing things. Watch it and see.

[@JeniHeartLight]

Beautiful reminder to come back to humility over and over again ❤

[@SwamiAniruddha]

thanks for this beautiful sharing. Sincere and from the heart 🙏❤️ Jai Gurudev…

[@ratneshsingh8]

Amazing podcast, thank you Andre for this gem

[@Kumar-sy3oy]

Thank you for the clarity on preference vs. desire.

[@manishbhasker1404]

wow. This is a brilliant take from a modern-day monk. The explanation of dharma, in lamins terms, was fantastic. The notion that in preserving dharama, dharma will preserve you was brilliant. The idea of this being all a cosmic play in which we are all actors, either knowingly or unknowlingly is a great incapsulation of hinduism, in my opinion.

[@reaganwynn1125]

“ Let go and embrace the will of the divine”. Thank you

[@seanogorman3617]

I’m only ten mins in and know it’s going to be great. I got to say I’m super grateful for these podcasts. Namaste 🙏🏼

[@sm6202]

Thank you, thank you, thank you! So grateful to be part of this sangha. 🙏

[@MindfulNestRealEstate]

Thank you!! Keep going we are waking up!

[@stephaniemthoma]

Love this call to let go and let flow, it hits differently after these stories.

[@lataniabe6871]

I got so much from this podcast. The teacher that he talks about throughout... you all are my teacher.

[@vancylee899]

I’m here thur grace, because you dear heart , u opened the door when I knocked.🌎

[@powerlovewin]

Such a powerful coversation! No matter how far along you are on your spiritual path its always wonderful to hear new perspectives and analogies along with reminders that help to push you to keep going and to absolutely trust the universe. ❤ blessings and love to everyone in the world

[@seanogorman3617]

Man, that was profound. My biggest challenge i guess is unconscious behavior coming back like you said need the end there, and judgment arising etc. I feel like I’ll be processing all this for a couple days and maybe even watch Again. Loved it so much. Namaste

[@mihaelasjeverac8420]

This conversation was so simple but yet so effective. Thank you. Beautiful. ❤

[@RangiJackson]

Thank you once again André. Each podcast w you just gets better and better. This most illuminated conversation with Swami I’ve listened to over and over and each time a new gem is revealed. I loved the cafe on the cliff analogy. Brilliant!! The Divine put me ‘here’ for a reason so to let go now & to let the Divine flow through me is the most joyful experience I’m taking from this lesson today. Thank you Swami Chidananda for all that you are and the wisdom you share. Bless you both. 💜🙏🕉️

[@sssonegra]

🕉️ Namo Narayana 🙏 Om Sat Chit Ananda 🙏 Thank you 🙏

[@RiccardoAricci]

Incredible the inspiration, clarity and devotion that Paramahamsa Vishwananda and Bahkti Marga community are giving me in only 2 years. Swami Chidananda is the example that reflectes this beautiful and tough path! Just Love

[@RiccardoAricci]

@Andreduqum3 Soon the Master is moving to US with his swamis the opportunity to partecipate to his Darshan and watch closely and feel the atmosphere of these events is priceless. Hope you get such amazing experience that all people who is looking for the divine really need. Ciao

[@iamkiriii2540]

Such a beautiful conversation...thank you so much, my fave episode ❤❤❤

[@Aeon1019]

...Spiritual Path is attained through Suffering or Grace..... the latter vibrated in the core of my Be-IN, _Lit on Fire_

[@jaredpelt]

You’ve had so many great guest, but this episode really resonates with me. Cheers

[@calliejohnson]

This was beautiful. The word that has been coming up for me recently has been "trust". Trusting the flow of my journey how I want to grow as a person and where I see myself going. Trusting that when I "allow" things to happen rather that force that they usually do. I feel like the last few years I have been trying to get past that cafe phase and am now actually making the changes I wish to be. My recent goal has been to find community where I can be the new person I am becoming. Thank you for having this podcast it makes me feel like I have community at least via internet 💜

[@smyrie0805]

Very inspiring!

[@MickKubiak]

Thank you, Swami Chidananda, and thank you, Andre, for bringing your light and the light of your guests to bear on the world. It always alleviates my loneliness to watch and listen. Can't wait for the next one.

[@ellenrule3189]

Sutva bliss is so amazing!! ❤is who we are…

[@joshjones515]

Such a beautiful podcast, loveeddd the story of the cafe on the cliff. I've had a taste of the deep spiritual water but I keep wanting to sip my metaphorical chai and croissants and have lunch with friends and talk to everyone about jumping off the cliff but never do it. This gave me a push to get up and prepare for my jump, or be blessed and have Krishna throw me of the cliff. Also love hearing the Divine intervention stories they just never get old and I could listen to them for hours. This is the best podcast out there. Thank you Andre for the work that you do and for curating these amazing conversations with incredible guests.

[@unipodrising8430]

This is exactly the conversation I needed to hear at this time. Thank you 🙏🏼 I will need to return to this and take some notes.

[@OasisDNA]

Wow!! That last story from swami was worth it alone! Goosebumps. I have real tears in my eyes. Om Namo Narayana 🙏

[@robertbain3552]

Thank you for being true to yourself and providing exactly what I needed, when I needed it most. 🙏

[@ingeanfuso4670]

This was one of my favorite episodes, Andre. Thank you both so much for such a rich conversation, saturated with love and wisdom. ❤

[@_higherconnection]

Wow, the alignment to have experienced what I did today through meditation and then run into your podcast. Too on point 🎯

[@andriadunham8395]

Absolutely beautiful! So insightful! Am saving this to listen to many more times!

[@anacelawatson6938]

Thank you Andre from the Philippines.

[@pamburton9090]

This conversation has left me feeling such peace in my heart. Thank you. 🙏

[@premienarayanan3968]

Such an amazing conversation. One that helped bring more clarity and understanding to my journey. Thank you for the sharing 🙏

[@marciabowman742]

Andre, thanks for your PRESENCE. Your service to the world is simply beautiful, and it's lifting the vibration of the Universe, for sure. This conversation inspired me to "let go" of my old pattern of hesitating to "just jump", and enjoy what my acceptance of the amazing journey of this incarnation presents to me. In great fullness, I thank you.

[@thomasthomasphilp4393]

Bharat/India - She is one of the very few living ancient civilizations on the planet inspite of 800 years of Islamic and 300 years of British rule. Bharat is the land of seekers as Sadhguru puts it.

[@DANJEDI]

Wise and Inspirational! Good show 👍 Andre X Swami

[@helena5823]

Beatiful guest. So much appreciated!! Thank you ❤

[@lenkazemanova696]

Thank you for yet another wonderful conversation - i love how you always keep space for your guests, beautifuly led conversation full of respect. Thank you

[@almamontunolatindance2313]

Wow, such a beautiful conversation. I listened today and the perspective on all the topics was so real and peacful. The cafe on the cliff the fish in the bubble, just beautiful to listen to. Humbling and empowering. Really appreciate both of you on this, Andre & Swami Chidananda. Thank you brothers.

[@RachelTutty-hj2vu]

"let go"... Beautiful; thank you🙏✨

[@thephoenixexperience]

I love the distinguishing between desire and preference

[@MissArtsyDeee]

The last story brought tears to my eyes 💗🙏 thank you

[@SisterSunnyFreeSpirit]

Divine! This is IT!!!

[@mybabyandme08]

The Divine is One but also dynamic ❤

[@pranava9862]

Simple service of serving tea has its remarkable outcomes. Great sharing. OMNAMONARAYANAYA ❤

[@mmagelona]

This became one of my favourites. Thank you for the beautiful insights 🤍. Everything said resonated deeply in my heart.

[@foxfiregal]

1:31:11 Enlightenment ❤ Perfect acceptance of the will of the divine

[@alya6751]

Great guy, I enjoyed the interview. Andre always asks smart questions, thank you!

[@marenreneb6412]

Wow. What an incredible experience that was listening to your conversation. Beautiful. Thank you so much!

[@MsTehm]

Hi. Thanks Andre for this one. Please have James Hollis in one of your episodes. His work is extraordinary!