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Shweta Goyal
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Shweta Goyal is a teacher, author, columnist, and motivational speaker who values education, research, and inspiration. Holding a Ph.D. in Education with a focus on the work-life balance of women, she has extensive knowledge and passion for Hindu philosophy, which has made her a recognized voice in the field. She has presented internationally as a speaker and have published articles in academic journals. Her journey into motivational speaking began amid personal adversity, inspired by the profound wisdom of the Vedas and the 'Bhagavad Gita.' This spiritual awakening taught her that true understanding begins where science ends. By integrating ancient teachings with modern challenges, she aims to blend spiritual insights with scientific knowledge, inspiring others to find their own path of enlightenment. She writes the Ancient Roots, Modern Fruits column at Patheos.
Works by Shweta Goyal
Shweta Goyal | October 14, 2026
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The One Thing You Have Never Seen: Yourself
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What Ancient Sanskrit Wisdom Says About Real Success
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If the War Was Destined, Why Did Krishna Try to Stop It?
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The Question That Opened the Bhagavad Gita
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Why Arjuna? The Question Behind the Bhagavad Gita
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When Strength Collapses: Finding the Inner Krishna
Shweta Goyal | May 11, 2026
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The Most Unexpected Gita Teacher in My Life
Shweta Goyal | April 26, 2026
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Fate, Free Will, and the Unseen Mind: Rethinking Oedipus...
Shweta Goyal | April 18, 2026
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Awakening Through Inquiry – Power of Questioning (Part 2)
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Awakening Through Inquiry: The Power of Questioning (Part...
Shweta Goyal | February 24, 2026
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The Vedas Aren’t Science — But They Still Surprise Us
Shweta Goyal | January 02, 2026
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The Inner Architecture of a Peaceful Mind (Part 3)
Shweta Goyal | November 26, 2025
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The Inner Architecture of a Peaceful Mind (Part 2)
Shweta Goyal | November 18, 2025
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The Inner Architecture of a Peaceful Mind (Part 1)
Shweta Goyal | November 11, 2025
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Conversations with the Devil: Through the Eyes of AI
Shweta Goyal | September 19, 2025
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Resilience Wears a Dhoti: The Bihar You Forgot
Shweta Goyal | September 12, 2025
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Pratyaksha: Lighting the Path of Direct Experience
Shweta Goyal | August 21, 2025
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When the Guru Forgives: A Journey from Anger to Awakening
Shweta Goyal | July 21, 2025
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From Palace to Peace: Bharchu’s Awakening to the Self
Shweta Goyal | June 19, 2025
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Salutations to Karma: The Silent Architect of the Universe
Shweta Goyal | June 09, 2025
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The Ocean and the Palm: Rediscovering Our Divine Identity
Shweta Goyal | May 14, 2025
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From Abandonment to Awakening: The Gita That Carried Me...
Shweta Goyal | May 06, 2025
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Breaking the Cup of Ego: A Journey Beyond Labels
Shweta Goyal | April 29, 2025
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When Love Stands Alone: The Gita on Emotional Intelligence
Shweta Goyal | April 22, 2025
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Celestial Shadows and Sacred Light: Blood Worm Moon...
Shweta Goyal | March 17, 2025
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The Silent River of Faith: Your Spiritual Identity
Shweta Goyal | February 26, 2025
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The River of Immortality: A Journey to the Mahakumbh
Shweta Goyal | January 20, 2025
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Varanasi: India’s Timeless Spiritual Heart
Shweta Goyal | December 29, 2024
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Forgiveness: The Triumph of Wisdom Over Ego
Shweta Goyal | November 16, 2024
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From Innocence to Redemption: The Story of Angulimala
Shweta Goyal | October 21, 2024
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The Journey from the Finite to the Infinite
Shweta Goyal | October 08, 2024
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Breaking the Chains of Attachment
Shweta Goyal | September 11, 2024
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Karma and Coffee: Building a New Life, One Sip at a Time
Shweta Goyal | July 05, 2024
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Feeling Blue? Look Inside: "Inside Out 2"
Shweta Goyal | June 14, 2024
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Life's Report Card: Is Karma Real?
Shweta Goyal | June 12, 2024
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Untie the Knot of Conflict: Yoga & Vedanta for Inner Peace
Shweta Goyal | May 29, 2024
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Inner Focus or Outer Devotion: Meditation vs. Chanting
Shweta Goyal | May 20, 2024
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‘AUM’: The Universal Vibration of Spiritual Harmony
Shweta Goyal | April 25, 2024
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Ringing in Renewal: Celebrating Hindu New Year
Shweta Goyal | April 24, 2024
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Scientific Brilliance: Surya Tilak's Divine Light
Shweta Goyal | April 19, 2024
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