May It Be So
by The Princeton University Hindu Life Program
Latest episode
014 - An Event Has Occurred! Philosophies of Life & Coffee Making
014 - An Event Has Occurred! Philosophies of Life & Coffee Making
About this podcast
Life moves fast. May It Be So is a moment to pause and reflect. We talk all about exploring Hinduism, making meaning, and living spirituality out loud in a fun and reflective conversational beat. Whether you’re interested in spirituality or just curious and have an open mind and open heart, there’s something for you here.
May It Be So is hosted by Dr. Vineet Chander and produced by Twyla Colburn, with special thanks to the folks at the Princeton University Broadcast Center. Our theme music is sourced from Gaura Vani's song "Stop and Talk." Cover art and graphics are designed by Laura Grey.
Episodes
- 014 - An Event Has Occurred! Philosophies of Life & Coffee Making · 53 minToday, we sit down with Amogh Joshi '27 to chat about the Gita, the importance of taking control of the present moment, and how to make the perfect cup of coffee (from a…
- 013 - He Was Vine Viral. Now He's Graduated Princeton. · 43 minYou might have heard of Dev Jaiswal '23, who went viral as "Iridocyclitis kid" on Vine after his run at the Scripps National Spelling Bee in 2016. Today, we hear his story of…
- 012 - Didi's a Princess: Shivani Talks Acting, Representation, and Her Journey with Hinduism · 50 min · Season 2 Episode 12This week, we chat with Shivani Sahu '27 about her experiences with Indian-American identity, her acting career (including as a real Disney princess!), and her journey with…
- 011 - Is Yoga an Aesthetic? · 38 minFor National Podcast Day, here's an episode recorded last semester with Princeton's very own yoga instructor Angela Quinn! We talk names, lifelong religious journeys, and what…
- 010 - Gita Study: Come for the Free Indian Food, Stay for the Connection to Self · 36 minWelcome to Season 2 of May It Be So! In our first episode back on campus for the 2025-2026 school year, we chat with Sanjana Venkatesh '26 about choosing Princeton, her journey…
- 009 - He Took a Gap Year to Build a Temple. Then He Brought His Faith to Campus. · 1 h 9 minThis week, we chat with Vasant Patel '26 about his BAPS faith, proudly wearing tilak-chandlo at Princeton, and his incredible gap year volunteering to build the BAPS Swaminarayan…
- 008 - From Michigan to the Kumbh Mela: Priya's Journey to Hindu Chaplaincy · 1 h 1 minThis week, we chat with Duke University's Hindu chaplain Priya Amaresh about her journey to chaplaincy, from growing up in Michigan to her spiritual and personal discoveries…
- 007 - Anuj Was One of Canada’s Youngest Politicians. He Was Just Getting Started. · 52 minThis week, we chat with Anuj Krishnan '27 about Hindu pilgrimage, his life between Canada, India, Italy, Princeton, and beyond, and what it was like being one of the youngest…
- 006 - Hollywood, Spirituality, and Life in America: Kajal's Story (PART 2) · 1 h 5 minThis week, we chat again with Kajal Schiller on her life in America post-adoption. We cover everything from navigating life around many religions to her mom's Hollywood glamor…
- 005 - From India's Streets to Princeton University: Kajal's Story (PART 1) · 1 h 4 minThis week, we hear one of the most remarkable stories around. Kajal's journey from being a street kid in India to Princeton will keep you on the edge of your seat. Stay tuned for…
- 004 - Ever Build a Toy Empire to Celebrate Your Hindu Heritage? Avani Did. · 1 h 4 minMeet Avani Modi Sarkar, co-founder and genius behind Modi Toys, a company creating timeless toys that celebrate and teach kids about Hinduism. We chat about social media…
- 003 - Thought, Solitude, Hyper-Awareness: Isha's First Vipassana Retreat · 59 minIn this episode, Vineet chats with Princeton senior Isha Patel about digital detoxing, deep diving into solitude, and we ask: is vipassana meditation a cult?
- 002 - Living Intentionality: Advantaging the World Amid Struggle and Grief · 41 minIn this episode, Dr. Chander chats with Sastha Tripathi, a first-year student at Princeton, about intentionality, self-care as a first-generation low-income student, and finding…
- 001 - Finding Hanuman: Justin's Unexpected Journey with Hinduism · 51 minIn this episode, Dr. Chander chats with Justin Shields, Princeton '25, about Justin's lived experience as an Indo-Caribbean Hindu, inter-generational trauma and the power of…
- [BONUS] The Story of "May It Be So" · 31 minIn this special episode, we give you a glimpse into the story behind "May It Be So." I take a moment to reflect on the journey that brought us here and the intention behind this…
- INTRODUCING "May It Be So" with Dr. Vineet Chander · 2 minEverything you need to know about your new favorite Hindu Life Podcast (including a peek behind the name "May It Be So").
- [TEASER] "May It Be So" with Dr. Vineet Chander · 2 minGet ready for your new favorite podcast. It's gonna be fun, thoughtful, captivating, and you'll always leave with something new to think on or laugh about to tide you over until…
