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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.
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- 3 weeks ago53 min
014 - An Event Has Occurred! Philosophies of Life & Coffee Making
Today, 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 certified coffee whiz).
- Sep 27, 202642 min
013 - He Was Vine Viral. Now He's Graduated Princeton.
You 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 short-video fame, learn about his journey with colorblindness, and discover the ways faith helped him make it to the top of the spelling world.
- Jun 2, 202649 min
012 - Didi's a Princess: Shivani Talks Acting, Representation, and Her Journey with Hinduism
This 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 Hinduism and spirituality at Princeton during a time of deep grief.
- Oct 3, 202538 min
011 - Is Yoga an Aesthetic?
For 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 yoga is all about when we look beyond aesthetics.
- Sep 12, 202536 min
010 - Gita Study: Come for the Free Indian Food, Stay for the Connection to Self
Welcome 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 with Hindu ritual and embracing faith on her own terms, and (bonus) the funny story behind how she came to join Vineet's Gita study group at Princeton.
- Jun 2, 20251h 9m
009 - He Took a Gap Year to Build a Temple. Then He Brought His Faith to Campus.
This 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 Akshardham in New Jersey.
- May 26, 20251h 1m
008 - From Michigan to the Kumbh Mela: Priya's Journey to Hindu Chaplaincy
This 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 while exploring everything from childcare to yoga to Hindu pilgrimage.
- May 16, 202551 min
007 - Anuj Was One of Canada’s Youngest Politicians. He Was Just Getting Started.
This 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 elected officials in Canada.
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About May It Be So
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.
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