The Law of Karma and Reincarnation - Conversation with Vanamali Mataji [Episode 100]
Release Date: 03/07/2017
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info_outlinePeople in the West often think that karma is an impersonal force of judging good and evil. The assumption being that if you do good things, good things will happen to you, and if you do bad things, bad things will happen. But is that what karma really is? Where does reincarnation fit into the conversation? Join us with return guest Vanamali Mataji as we explore the Laws of Karma and Reincarnation.
Vanamali has written numerous books on the gods of the Hindu pantheon, including Hanuman, Shiva, Shakti, The Complete Life of Krishna and more! She is the founder and president of Vanamali Gita Yoga Ashram, dedicated to sharing the wisdom of Sanatana Dharma and charitable service too children. She lives at the Vanamali ashram in Rishikesh, India.
Special Guest: Vanamali Mataji
Creator & Host: Ashton Szabo
Sound Engineer: Zach Cooper
Producer: Benn Mendelson
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