May It Be So

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 wi

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

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 j

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 Swam

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 discover

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 youn

006 - Hollywood, Spirituality, and Life in America: Kajal's Story (PART 2)

This 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 g

005 - From India's Streets to Princeton University: Kajal's Story (PART 1)

This 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 t

004 - Ever Build a Toy Empire to Celebrate Your Hindu Heritage? Avani Did.

Meet 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

In 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

In 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

001 - Finding Hanuman: Justin's Unexpected Journey with Hinduism

In 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

[BONUS] The Story of "May It Be So"

In 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 behi

INTRODUCING "May It Be So" with Dr. Vineet Chander

Everything 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

Get 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 ove