Bhagavad Gita Reading, Reflections, Learnings | Feb 3, 2025
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Welcome to the channel. I'm Ishaan and here's a bit about my journey so far:
Age 13: Moved to NYC from India. It was a rough adjustment (financially + culturally), trying to adapt to the new environment. I grew up faster than I had imagined.
14-18: High school was all about fitting in, living according to others' expectations. I tried to be the cool kid, but loved academia and the sciences. I worked hard because I knew I couldn't afford college without a scholarship. I also started sporadically going to the gym because I was tired of being called a "stick." Kept chasing girls and status.
18: Began my self-improvement journey, watching RUclips videos, journaling, seeking something to fill an inner void.
18-22: College was a wild ride. I did well in school, kept up with the gym, but was also in and out of the party scene. I learned a lot, but I was still searching for something more meaningful. Got into two serious relationships during this time.
22-24: Broke up with my long-term girlfriend. After graduation, I landed a healthcare software job making $80k+, which seemed like the dream. Fell into the degenerate habit of chasing girls with the newfound money and status. Over time, I also explored spirituality, reading, meditating, reflecting. I had a lot of solitude because I was living alone away from my family and friends. The job, casual dating, and a string of situationships left me feeling empty, unfulfilled. So I left it behind to find something more.
24: Lived in Sweden for the summer, working on a summer research project. Now, I'm in grad school pursuing a PhD and continuing to share my personal growth journey here. Finally at a point where I'm content with who I am and enjoy my solitude. The focus is on being the best man I can be for myself and the people around me.
I used to think success was all about money, status, and validation, just like a lot of the self-improvement content preaches. I got a taste of all that, and I realized that external things won't change my internal state. They only amplify what's already within. So now, my definition of success is different. It's about intention, effort, purposeful work, and meaningful relationships.
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I'm blending spirituality with self-improvement, finding a balance between growth, intention, and self-discovery. And I'm also trying to connect this with my other passion: science. If you're curious about that side of me, check out my other channel, @scient_ish.
Yes! It takes a lot of practice and inner work to transcend material distractions in this fast-paced world !
Agreed. I also think that we can never really transcend all material distractions for that is not the purpose of human life. It’s a matter of choosing the distractions that feel aligned w your core values.
@spiritual_ish Yes. Agreed, it's about building your material world based on your core values 🙏👏
Love your content and analysis! I am also pretty similar to you - 24 years old, Indian, working in the software industry, and slowly realizing the need to find inner fulfillment instead of just 3D success.
I should also get a translated version of bhagvad gita
Keep it up 🎉
Brooo happy you found your way here 🙏🏾👑 I quit my tech job in 2024 to pursue a different path and I’m glad that the experience resonates w you.
Yess!!! Def get a translated version and dive in! Keep me posted on whatever you do next!!
That inner conflict of wanting fulfillment will only grow from here bro! Which is good!! This will serve as your guide to keep pushing you towards alignment.