Bhakti Sangeet

Cedric John Hood, curator of the Shiv Murthy in the Drakensberg,  KZN, chatted with Veena Lutchman on the inspiration behind the Shiv murthy. 

Swami Vedanand Saraswathiji,  shares his experiences with Hindu youth in New York at a youth camp.

Dive into the in-depth meaning of the quote by Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj: “Truth is the state beyond concepts.”

Vedic educator, yogic scholar, and mental health researcher, Dr. Ishan Shivanand explains how Yoga can be used as a tool for mental wellbeing . 

VHPSA’s HOTA  plays a vital role in informing, educating, and engaging diverse communities across the nation. Shree Praveshji Hurdeen Singh, Dr. Sarresji Padayachee, and, Adv. Reshwantji Brijraj give details of the upcoming event taking place on the28th of June 2026.

The Katha Upanishad inspires seekers with the timeless call: “Arise! Awake! Approach the wise and learn.” It reminds us to walk the path of self-discovery.

Ms. Sharmila from the Art of Living explains simple concepts of pause and self-discovery through yoga and Hinduism to mark the commemoration of World Yoga Day at the Whalebone Pier in Umhlanga on the 21st of June 2026.

In this episode, we reflect on the verse “Haripada Paadya Tarangini Gange” from the Ganga Stotra by Adi Shankaracharya who praises Mother Ganga as the sacred river flowing from the feet of Lord Vishnu. This beautiful prayer celebrates her power to purify, uplift, and guide devotees towards spiritual liberation.

A quote by the reverred Ramana Maharishi whose life  itself was an institution to learn from .

Verse 2 of the prashnopanishad seeking peace in ourselves , peace in the surrounding and peace in divine forces .

Pt Dr Lokesh Maharaj shares thought provoking, spiritual insights on Adhik Maas , an additional month on the Hindu calendar. 

Guru Kribba Vayapuri shares profound insights on the Shri  Narsimha and Shri Kurma avataars of Lord Vishnu on Bhakti Sangeeth with Veena Lutchman. 

Pt Rohit Maharaj shares information on the Shrimad Bhagwat Mahapuran Gyan Yagya Sapta hosted by the Durban Hindu Temple on Bhakti Sangeeth with Veena  Lutchman.

Pascal Vassan Govender chats with Veena Lutchman on Bhakti Sangeeth about the Hindu Heritage Camp hosted by the Phoenix Hindu Community and the Hindu Swayam Sevak.

President of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha, Judge Ranjiv Nirghan, shares his views on spirituality and Freedom Day on Bhakti Sangeeth with Veena Lutchman.

Davy Munsamy, Chairperson of the PMB Ram Bhajan Group, shares his thoughts on the history of Ram Bhajans in South Africa with Veena Lutchman on Bhakti Sangeeth.

Trishalan Govender, Treasurer of the South African Ram Bhajan Association and Executive member of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha,  speaks to Veena Lutchman about the Ram Bhajan festival held at Stri Vishnu Temple in Haven side,  Chatsworth and also shares his thoughts on how such an engagement can keep the youth gainfully  occupied.

Deshni Reddy , secretary of the South African Ram Bhajan Association   shares her views on Women and their engagement with Ram Bhajans with Veena Lutchman on Bhakti Sangeeth.

Br Reuben Naidoo, National President of the Satya Sai Global Council of South Africa, shares a profound message on the occasion of the Shri Satya Sai Aradhana Mahotsavam that will be observed on 24 April 2026.

On the occasion of Adi Shankara Jayanthi, Sri Swami Shraddhananda Mataji shares profound spiritual insights on the life and teachings of Adi Shankaracharya, one of Sanathan Dharma’s leading Gurus.

Trishalan Govender, Treasurer of the South African Raam Bhajan Association and executive member of the South African Hindu Maha Sabha shares insights on the Raam Bhajan festival to be held on 26 April 2026 at the Shri Vishnu Temple, Havenside, Chatsworth.

Bhavik Haria, devotional artist from London, shares his musical journey with Veena Lutchman.

Pavan Maharaj speaks on Akshay Tritiya which is observed on the 19 April 2026 and focuses on the special call of the Chinmaya Mission of South Africa.

Dr Raj Kolapan shares insightful information on Hanumanji and the Hanuman Jayanthi Utsavam hosted by the Pretoria Bhajanai Mandiram on th 18 April 2026 at the Ayyspa Kshetram, Centurion.

Guru Kribba Vayapuri shares interesting and profound insights on the Tamil New Year, to be observed on Tuesday 14 April 2026

GURU KRIBA 

SWAMI SARVASTHNANDA  PART 1 

SWAMI SARVASTHNANDA 

Dr Pt Lokesh Maharaji shares profound insights into Hanuman Jayanthi.

Priyanka Premji Singh shares information on the Bhagwat Katha by Pujya Shri Indreshji, a 3 day event co-hosted by the Gujarati Hindu Sanskruti Kendra.

Swami Vedanand Saraswathiji shares thought provoking, profound insights into Ramayan week and Ram Naumi.

Pt Shiv Shivanand, a Canadian resident who qualified as a priest with the Sanathan Dharma Sabha of South Africa, shares his experience studying under scholars of Hinduism in South Africa.

Aveshni Naidu of the Art Of Living  shares details about a special Happiness Programme designed by the Art of Living Foundation on the occasion of International Day of Happiness which is to be celebrated on 20 March 2026.

Dr Pt Lokesh Maharaj shares profound spiritual insights into the Hindi New Year, Ramayan week and Chaitra Navarathri.

Pres of the SA Maha Sabha, Judge Ranjiv Nirghan shares a special message on the occsion of Ugadi and the Hindi New Year.

President of The South African Hindu Maha Sabha, Ranjiv Nirghin shares a special message on the occasion of International Women's Day.

Dr S Ramson of ISKON, shares profound spiritual insights on Lord Chaitanya Mahaprabhu.

Dr Dhanasagren Naicker shares insights on his book  ' The One Before the Zero: Shri Satya Sai Baba.

Guru Kribba Vavapuriji shares profound spiritual insights on Masi Magham.

Dr Pt Lokesh Maharajji shares profound spiritual insights on Holika Dahan and Holi.

Bro Yogan Naidoo shares profound spiritual insights on Paramhamsa Shri Ramakrishnaji.

Dr Pt lokesh Maharaj of the SA Hindu Maha Sabha, speaks about the scientific reasons behind the different offerings during Maha Shivarathri.

Sadhvi Bhagwathi Saraswathi of Parmarth Niketan shares a profound  spiritual message on the Essence of Maha Shivaratri.

Pravrajika istaprana Mataji, spiritual head of the Shri Sharda Ashram, shares profound thought provoking insights on the Role of Mother Parvathy during Maha Shivaratri.

Swami Swatmaramananda Maharaj, spiritual head of the Ramakrishna Centre of SA, explains how to embrace the Shiv Tatwa during Maha Shivaratri.

Swami Vedanand Saraswathi, convenor of the Sanyasa Spiritual Council shares a profound message on Maha Shivaratri.

Swami Shivashankarananda shares profound spiritual insights as to why every spiritual seeker should observe Maha Shivaratri.

Youth leaders of the Durban Hindu Temple share information on the youth participation of the temple's project, "Everything Shiva". Please note that the temple is 128 years old and not 165 years as mistakenly mentioned in the interview.

Nirupa Mishra of the Durban Hindu Temple shares information on the temple's project titled "Everything Shiva". Please note that the temple is 128 years old and not 165 years as mistakenly mentioned in the interview.

Brother Yogan Naidoo shares thought provoking spiritual insights into the holy observance of Thai Poosam Kavady.