Best Lakshman Podcasts (2025)

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Untold Ramayana | Hidden Wisdom from Ram, Lakshman & Hanuman (ft. Srini Katta) 50:32

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Ramayana is trending again — Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir is complete, and India is watching. But beyond the politics, what ancient truths still matter today? Gaurav Arora sits down with Srini Katta to explore what the epic really means in 2025. In this special conversation, Gaurav Arora meets Srini Katta — AI innovator, yoga teacher, and author of Brother…

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Ramayana Episode 12: The Exile of Ram 24:40

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Ram and Lakshman visit Dasarath, where Ram is told that he must go into exile for a period of 14 years to keep his father's promise to Kaikeyi. Ram agrees and bids farewell to Kaushalya. Sita refuses to stay alone in the palace and convinces Ram to take her along to the forest. Written, directed, and enacted by Sudipta Bhawmik Sound effects and ori…

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Sex Anxiety Is Ruining Your Intimacy – Overthinking, Fear, ED & Performance Issues ft. Aashita Khanna 38:05

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In this powerful and deeply insightful conversation, we sit down with Aashita Khanna — RCI-licensed Clinical Psychologist, AASECT-trained Sex Therapist, and Founder of Kama Health India — to break down the truth about sex, intimacy, desire, anxiety, emotional safety, performance pressure, and modern relationships. If you’ve ever struggled with low …

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How to Make Your Voice Deeper & More Manly | Simple Tips to Sound Powerful 55:45

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Unlock a deeper, stronger, more powerful voice with Paran Thakur — India’s leading voice coach trusted by creators, leaders, performers and professionals. In this conversation, Paran explains real techniques, practical exercises, breathing methods and simple daily habits anyone can use to improve their voice fast. Whether you want a deeper voice, a…

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Ramayana Episode 11: Kaikeyi holds Dasarath to his promise 19:38

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Kaikeyi reminds Dasarath of his promise and asks him to grant her two impossible boons. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik SFX and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Cover art by Paresh Parmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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From Delhi Gym to 5 Mr. Olympia Medals: The Legendary Bhupender Dhawan Interview 1:11:31

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India’s legendary coach Bhupender Dhawan on mindset, steroids, and building 63 champions & 5 Mr. Olympia medals. Bhupender Dhawan, India’s legendary Dronacharya Award and Hall of Fame coach, opens up about the mindset, discipline, and training philosophy that built 63 international champions and brought home 5 Mr. Olympia (Pro Powerlifting) medals …

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Elon Musk vs Ratan Tata | Who’s the Better Leader? 43:34

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Two leaders. Two worlds. Elon Musk leads with fire, speed, and relentless ambition. Ratan Tata led with empathy, integrity, and purpose. In this soulful episode, Gaurav Arora sits down with leadership coaches Nirupama Subramanian and Rajesh Ramakrishnan — a couple who’ve spent decades helping CEOs, founders, and changemakers balance performance wit…

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Ramayana Episode 10: Manthara plots with Kaikeyi 26:47

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King Dasarath decides to appoint Ram as the crown prince of Ayodhya. In the palace interiors, the hunchback maid Manthara plants evil ideas in the mind of Queen Kaikeyi to thwart Dasarath's dreams. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Music score and sound effects by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul Hosted on Acast…

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Do People Laugh at Your English? Watch This Before You Speak Again 37:26

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Speak English with confidence — anywhere. In this episode of xMonks Drive, communication expert Reshu Sharma (ex-Ogilvy, Red Bull, 140k+ followers) reveals 3 simple, proven tricks to help you speak English without fear, whether it’s a job interview, meeting, or everyday conversation. If people laugh at your English, or you’ve ever frozen mid-senten…

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Ramayana Episode 9: The Wedding of Ram and Sita 26:11

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Viswamitra brought Ram and Lakshman to King Janak's palace to see the divine bow of Shiva. Janak declared that only the man who could string the bow would marry his daughter, Sita. Ram effortlessly lifted and then shattered the mighty bow while trying to string it. Ram married Sita, and his brothers Lakshman, Bharat, and Shatrughna married Urmila, …

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Shreya Sharma on Falling for Gaurav Kapoor, Money & Making it on Her Own 1:20

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From viral vlogs to real-life battles — Shreya Sharma finally tells her side. In this episode of xMonks Drive, Shreya Sharma, founder of Label Shreya Sharma and wife of stand-up comedian Gaurav Kapoor, opens up about love, marriage, IVF, endometriosis, entrepreneurship, motherhood, and what it really means to live life beyond the spotlight. From me…

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Fragrance Entrepreneurs: The 'Pure' Ritual That's Slowly Poisoning Us 40:17

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Tara & Adheer — founders of Nytarra — reveal the hidden truth about agarbattis, perfumes, and room fresheners in Indian homes. What are we really breathing in every day? From agarbattis and room fresheners to perfumes and sprays, this episode exposes what most of us never question: how “clean smell” often hides VOCs, toxins, and mood-altering chemi…

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WIN YOUR INNER WAR — Bhagavad Gita’s Mind Mastery Lessons ft. Prithviraaj Shetty 1:00:36

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The Bhagavad Gita is more than scripture — it’s a timeless playbook for mastering your mind and winning your inner battles. In this episode of The xMonks Drive Podcast, host Gaurav Arora sits down with Prithviraaj Shetty — a young entrepreneur, founder of Bhagavad Gita For All (BGFA), and faith-tech innovator who left behind a career path from Impe…

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Ramayana Episode 8: Vishwamitra becomes a Brahmarshi 17:34

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Vishwamitra continues his penance and worship to win over the title of Brahmarshi and become a Brahmin. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Cover art by Paresh Parmar Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Beyond Money: Dalai Lama’s Secret to True Wealth | Dinesh Chandra, Transformational Coach 45:59

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Dalai Lama’s timeless wisdom meets real-world leadership in this conversation with Dinesh Chandra, transformational coach and co-founder of the Global Wellbeing Network. 🌟 What’s inside: – The secret to true wealth beyond money and ego – How to find purpose in life and expand your circle of compassion – Lessons on leadership, wellbeing and success …

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Heal Without Years of Therapy | Dr John Demartini Breaks It Down 54:44

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You’ve been told healing takes years. What if that’s not true? In this rare, no-fluff conversation, Dr. John Demartini sits down with Gaurav Arora to unravel the myth of long, painful healing — and reveal how true transformation happens when you learn to see both sides of your story. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: - Why most people get stuck in their past (a…

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Ramayana Episode 7: Vishwamitra fights Vashisth 23:39

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In this episode, we hear how Rishi Vashisth's Brahmana power vanquished the might of the Kshatriya King Vishwamitra. We also learn about Trishanku's tale and his fall from the heavens, only to be stopped by Vishwamitra. Written, narrated, and directed by Sudipta Bhawmik SFX and audio design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Souman Paul Ho…

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West Stole Ayurveda & Sold It Back | Dr. Partap Chauhan Explains 1:02:33

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They stole our science and sold it back. For centuries, India’s 5,000-year Ayurvedic wisdom was suppressed, repackaged, and marketed back to us as “new wellness trends.” In this explosive episode, Dr. Partap Chauhan — Founder & Director of Jiva Ayurveda — sits down with Gaurav Arora to reveal how it happened and how Ayurveda is reclaiming its place…

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How PEE Safe’s Founder Broke Taboos & Won Gen Z | Vikas Bagaria 1:00:44

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What does it take to build a brand in a space most people don’t even want to talk about? In this episode, we sit down with Vikas Bagaria, Founder of PEE Safe, to uncover how he turned conversations around intimate hygiene, menstruation, and sexual wellness into one of India’s boldest startup stories. From puberty to menopause, PEE Safe has challeng…

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Shai Tubali on Dissolving the Self, the Flexible Mind, and the Bliss of Not Knowing 48:06

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What if transformation begins with forgetting everything you know? In this soul-opening episode of The xMonks Drive, host Gaurav Arora is joined by Dr. Shai Tubali—consciousness researcher, philosopher, and creator of the Expansion Method—to explore why self-improvement is the biggest obstacle to awakening. At 23, Shai experienced a spontaneous shi…

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Most Yoga Gurus Are Faking It | Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu, PhD in Yogic Science 1:12:36

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Yoga isn’t a pose. It’s a mirror. And what it shows you…can break you. In this hard-htting conversation, Himalayan yoga master Dr. Yogrishi Vishvketu joins Gaurav Arora to expose how Instagram trends, fake gurus, and modern distractions have stripped yoga of its true purpose. 🎙️ What you’ll hear in this episode: The 5 pillars of Akhanda Yoga How re…

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The Soul of Leadership: Trauma-Informed Wisdom with Amy Elizabeth Fox 40:25

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What if leadership wasn’t about achieving more — but about becoming more whole? In this profound conversation, Amy Elizabeth Fox — CEO of Mobius Executive Leadership and a pioneer in trauma-informed leadership — joins Gaurav Arora to explore the deep inner work behind wisdom, maturity, and soulful service. Together, they unpack: What trauma-informe…

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Ramayana Episode 6: Churning of the Oceans and the Curse of Ahalya 18:36

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Vishwamitra narrates the story of how the elixir of immortality was retrieved by the gods and demons through the churning of the ocean. Later, we hear how Ram released Ahalya from her curse. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabhara…

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Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor: Why No One Can Break India | India, Pakistan, China 1:14:04

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Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor (Retd.), former Commandant of the National Defence Academy and decorated Indian Air Force veteran, sits down with Gaurav Arora on The xMonks Drive for a no-filter Independence Day special. 🔥 In this powerful conversation, he shares: Why India is the land of gods and one of the greatest civilizations. The truth about Pakis…

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Feminism, Loneliness & Why Indian Men Are in Crisis | Dr. Shubham Vatsya 32:02

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Gold-medal gastroenterologist and Fortis senior consultant, Dr. Shubham Vatsya, speaks openly about the silent crisis facing Indian men. From feminism being hijacked by capitalism to male loneliness, rising suicide rates, and the health costs no one talks about, this is a conversation India needs to hear. In this episode with Gaurav Arora, you’ll l…

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Mystic Sonia: Past Life, Tarot & Akashic Expert on How Your Past Shapes Today 1:02:21

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What if the struggles you face today started in another lifetime? In this eye-opening episode, Mystic Sonia: a trusted expert in Past Life Regression, Tarot, and Akashic Records, sits down with Gaurav Arora to uncover how your soul’s past journeys shape your present life, relationships, and even your health. You’ll learn: - How Past Life Regression…

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Ramayana Episode 5: Bhagirath and Ganga 24:35

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Ram and Lakshman continue their journey with Vishwamitra. Vishwamitra narrates the story of how Bhagirath brought Ganga down the plains to the ocean and help his ancestors ascend to the heavens. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Why So Many Young Indians Face Burnout & Heart Attacks | Hormone Coach Poornima Peri 1:04:30

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Why are so many young Indians facing early heart attacks, constant fatigue, and anxiety even in their 20s and 30s? In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with hormonal health coach Poornima Peri to uncover the hidden force driving India’s burnout crisis: cortisol, the stress hormone. From untimely heart attacks to slee…

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Why Do Relationships Fail? | Psychologist Mansi Kothari Breaks It Down 1:11:28

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Why do modern relationships feel so fragile? Why do we fall for people who hurt us and keep going back? And what really causes emotional disconnect between partners? In this eye-opening conversation, psychologist, therapist, and TEDx speaker Mansi Kothari joins Gaurav Arora on the xMonks Drive Podcast to break down the real reasons why so many rela…

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Episode 4: The Killing of Tadaka 19:37

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Ram and Lakshman continue their journey with Vishwamitra. On the way they encounter the ferocious Rakshasha demoness Tadaka and kill her. Ther reach Vishwamitra's ashram and protect his Yagna from the attacks of the demons Marich, Subahu and their clan. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Ch…

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Losing Vision, Losing Trust: Dr. Neeraj Sanduja on India’s Eye Crisis & Screen Addiction 56:27

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Half of India could need glasses by 2050. Vision loss is rising fast, and no one’s paying attention. In this powerful episode of xMonks Drive, Dr. Neeraj Sanduja reveals how screen addiction, childhood myopia, and commercialised healthcare are quietly harming India’s eyes and our trust in medicine itself. 🎯 What You’ll Learn: - Why screen time is d…

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Who’s Really Running the World? | Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor EXPOSES Global Power Politics 1:03:53

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Wars don’t just happen. They’re planned. Crises aren’t random. They’re designed. In this explosive conversation, Air Marshal Sanjeev Kapoor reveals how global power is played like a rigged game, and who’s winning. Who’s really in charge of the chaos we see across the world? From America’s foreign policy games to the IMF’s Pakistan bailouts, from Tr…

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Ramayana Episode 3: Birth of Ram, Lakshman, Bharat and Satrugna 18:08

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Rishwashringa conducts the putreshti yagna for King Dasarath. Lord Vishnu agrees to be born as Dasarath's sons. Viswamitra arrives to borrow Ram and Lakshman. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabharata #storiesofmahabharata #hindu …

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The Real Hero of Kargil | Yogendra Singh Yadav's Untold Tiger Hill Story 42:08

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26 Years Since Kargil. One soldier’s story still echoes on Tiger Hill. In this gripping xMonks Drive episode, Param Vir Chakra awardee Yogendra Singh Yadav, the youngest ever to receive India’s highest gallantry award, shares the unbelievable true story of surviving the assault on Tiger Hill during the 1999 Kargil War. 🪖 7 Indian soldiers. 150 enem…

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MMA vs Real Street Fights — Shaolin Master Shifu Kanishka Sharma Explains 1:11:10

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Is MMA enough to survive a real street fight? In this gripping episode, Shaolin Master Shifu Kanishka Sharma — India’s first warrior monk and elite combat trainer — dismantles the myths around sport fighting and shows what it really takes to survive on the street. Having trained India’s Special Forces, Bollywood icons like Shah Rukh Khan, and comma…

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Ramayana Episode 2: King Dasarath invites Rishwasringa to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna 18:08

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King Dasarath of Ayodhya decides to perform the Ashwamedha Yagna to pray for a son. On Sumantra's advice, Dasarath brings sage Rishwasringa to Ayodhya to conduct the Yagna and fulfill his wish. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul #ramayana #mahabh…

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Gut Health Is Ruining Your Sleep, Mood & Energy | Dr. Preeti Seth 1:01:18

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What if your bloating, burnout, migraines, and even your mood swings all had one root cause? In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav Arora sits down with Dr. Preeti Seth, India’s leading wellness expert and founder of Pachouli, to expose the truth about gut health, sleep disorders, and the silent signals your body is trying to send you…

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Sandeep Gupta on How Storytelling Builds Crorepatis & Hacks the Brain 1:26:49

6M ago1:26:49

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Can a story make you rich? Sandeep Gupta says yes, and he’s got 2 lakh+ GMAT scorers, entrepreneurs, and high-performers to prove it. In this mind-shifting episode of xMonks Drive, India’s top GMAT trainer reveals how storytelling goes way beyond interviews and presentations. This is how you hack memory, sell without selling, and build wealth using…

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Suroor Mander on Why POSH Still Fails So Many Women 1:20:11

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What happens when a Supreme Court lawyer walks into a boardroom and tells the truth about workplace harassment? In this powerful conversation, Gaurav Arora sits down with Suroor Mander — lawyer, activist, and one of India’s leading POSH trainers — to break down how corporates are getting POSH wrong, why women still stay silent, and how power often …

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Ramayana Episode 1: The Beginning 12:30

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The great sage Rishi Valmiki composed the epic poem "The Ramayana". He teaches his disciples, Luv and Kush, to sing the poem as a song. Luv and Kush travel to Ayodhya and sing the song in the court of Lord Ram. Written, directed, and narrated by Sudipta Bhawmik Original music and sound design by Anirban Chakrabarty Audio engineering by Soumen Paul …

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AAP's Jasmine Shah on Delhi, Democracy & the Price of Dissent 1:04:17

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“The War for Delhi” wasn’t just political, it was personal. In this unfiltered conversation, Aam Aadmi Party spokesperson Jasmine Shah reveals how Delhi’s governance was dismantled, its leaders jailed, and institutions weaponized. 🗣️ "If an elected Chief Minister can be jailed with zero evidence, what hope does a common man have?" From bureaucracy …

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Ex-Army Officer on Terrorism, Faith & the Fight No One Talks About | Lt Col Manoj Kumar Sinha 1:08:34

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What makes someone pick up a gun in the name of God? Why are books — not bullets — the real weapon in today’s wars? In this gripping conversation, Lt Col Manoj Kumar Sinha (Retd.), Sena Medal awardee and counter-terror veteran, shares unfiltered truths about religious radicalization, terrorism in Kashmir, and the inner war every soldier must fight.…

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Kavyal Sedani | What They Don’t Teach You About Healing 1:02:29

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What if your suffering wasn’t a disorder — but a disconnection? In this powerful episode of The xMonks Drive, Kavyal Sedani sits down with Gaurav Arora to explore the invisible threads between mental illness, faith, ego, and healing. She once wrote letters to strangers just to serve Oprah a glass of water. That moment changed everything — but it wa…

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Major General Vikram Dev Dogra on India’s War With Pakistan 36:57

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This episode was shot on the morning of May 9th, just hours before India and Pakistan agreed to a so-called “ceasefire” — which has already been violated by Pakistan. Major General Vikram Dev Dogra (AVSM), known as the Ironman of the Indian Army and former GOC of a Strike Division, joins Gaurav Arora for an unfiltered, urgent conversation about Ope…

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Kargil Hero Yogendra Singh Yadav on Pahalgam, Pakistan & What It Means to Be an Indian Soldier 41:25

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In this powerful episode of xMonks Drive, Kargil War Hero and Param Vir Chakra awardee Captain Yogendra Singh Yadav speaks with Gaurav Arora about the Pahalgam terror attack, the truth about Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, and what it truly means to be an Indian soldier. From surviving 15 bullets at Tiger Hill to calling out cowardice masked as ideol…

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Ryan Seaman on Ego Death, Plant Medicine, and the Call to Wake Up 1:04:31

8M ago1:04:31

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What if everything you thought was success… was just setup for the breakdown that finally woke you up? In this episode of xMonks Drive, Ryan Seaman dives into the unraveling of identity — through ego death, plant medicine, spiritual initiation, and a journey far beyond the Hollywood spotlight. From Mayan pyramids to jungle rituals, Saturn returns t…

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Seeing the Divine: Lisa Prajna Hallstrom on Devotion, Doubt, and Anandamayi Ma 1:01:20

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In this profoundly moving episode of The xMonks Drive, Gaurav sits down with Lisa Prajna Hallstrom — Harvard scholar, spiritual mentor, and lifelong devotee of Anandamayi Ma. Lisa shares the extraordinary journey that led her from a difficult childhood and academic pursuit at Harvard to a life of surrender, spiritual devotion, and divine grace. She…

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Yogi @ Corporate Street: Ancient Wisdom for Today’s Leaders | The Inside Story with Manish Chaturvedi 34:56

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What if the best leadership strategies were written centuries ago? In this episode, author and corporate leader Manish Chaturvedi joins Gaurav Arora to share the inside story of his book Yogi @ Corporate Street — where epics like the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Bhagavad Gita meet the demands of today’s boardrooms. They explore: The leadership styles…

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The Startup Journey of Gaurav Singh: Obsession, AI, and Building Without Validation 1:11:03

8M ago1:11:03

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Can ambition be sustainable? Can AI scale without consequence? In this powerful episode of the xMonks Drive Podcast, host Gaurav Arora sits down with Gaurav Singh, founder of Verloop, for an unfiltered conversation on building in the age of AI. From growing up in Rewa, Madhya Pradesh, to coding at 10, launching his first projects by 13, and now lea…

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Govind Iyer: From Global Boardrooms to Giving Forward 1:02:15

9M ago1:02:15

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What does it mean to give forward? In this deeply reflective episode of xMonks Drive, Govind Iyer—Independent Director at Infosys, Chairperson of Social Venture Partners India, and board member at Give India and Karmayogi Bharat—joins Gaurav Arora for a conversation that bridges corporate clarity with soulful leadership. Govind shares the philosoph…