Join us as we dive into Shankar's new book, "The Seven Steps to Bliss: A Modern Upanishad," (https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/252311323-the-seven-steps-to-bliss) now available for advance review. Explore the inspiration behind the book, its unique blend of spirituality and practicality, and why it deeply resonated with Nikil. Don't miss your chance to get a free advance copy by contacting drshankar@drshankarauthor.com over the next few weeks!

We are back after having been away from the podcast for more than two years! This episode marks the start of a new generation of conversations, building on the first. Find out why we're back, what has changed since the last episode, and how we'll explore more topics on culture and generations in this new phase of the podcast. Discover how art inspires life and fuels transformation! Plus, we share exciting news about Shankar's new book "The Seven Steps to Bliss: A Modern Upanishad". You won't want to miss it!

In honor of MLK Day, we chat about our personal experiences of the holiday and discuss similarities and differences between the histories of African-Americans and South Asians in the US. We also talk about discrimination - especially in the form of colorism - and how it’s important to learn about the histories of other communities.

🍿 WHERE TO WATCH THIS EPISODE: https://youtu.be/GGzSRrTxNiY

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🙋🏽‍♂️WHO ARE WE?

Hi! We are friends a generation apart who explore a new topic each week to better understand - and maybe even bridge - the gap between generations. We want to help people feel seen and heard in their experiences and to create greater understanding between our listeners and their loved ones.

⏱️ TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Intro and personal reflections on MLK Day
08:50 Colorism
11:05 Similarities and differences in the history of black and South Asian communities in the US
15:57 Learning and listening to the histories of other communities
22:03 Closing thoughts