Thought of the Day

For many years Sanjaya Spettigue offered a ‘Thought of the Day’ at the local BBC station, offering a spiritual perspective on topics ranging from the United Nations to George Harrison. These episodes are now collected here on Radio Sri Chinmoy.


Sanjaya Spettigue

Sanjaya Spettigue has contributed a ‘thought of the day’ to BBC Radio Ipswich for many years. Sanjaya is chairman to Suffolk inter-faith centre which seeks to promote religious harmony and understanding.

List of all ‘Thought of the Day’ podcasts

Episode Title Description
Page Thought of The Day – United Nations Charter Sanjaya Spettigue talks about the founding of the UN, about the inner message and meaning of the United Nations, and its relevance to inner and outer peace.
Page Thought of the Day – Swami Vivekananda Sanjaya talks about Swami Vivekananda and the World Parliament of Religions.
Page Thought of the Day: Tsunami and Trafalgar Sanjaya Spettigue talks to us about two events which seem to be unrelated: the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Trafalgar, and the marking of the first six months anniversary of the S.E. Asian Tsunami.
Page Thought of the Day: On “The Archers” and Religion Sanjaya Spettigue sheds some light on the apparent differences between religions, based on an episode of “The Archers”, a British radio series.
Page Thought of the Day: On Renunciation Sanjaya Spettigue sheds light on the subject of renunciation
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Thought of the Day: On Security and Insecurity
Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the nature of security, and how to overcome insecurity in our lives
Page Thought of the Day: On The Harmony of Religions Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Page Thought of the Day: On Sikhism Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Page Thought of the Day: On The Berlin Wall and Oneness Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Page Thought of the Day: On Discipline Continuing our weekly radio series, presented by Sanjaya Spettigue
Page Thought of the Day: On Lord Buddha Sanjaya Spettigue talks about Lord Buddha, and his efforts to end world suffering, and how goodness became the main instrument to liberation.
Page Thought of the Day: On The Great Masters Sanjaya Spettigue shares with us some thoughts on the great Masters, such as Jesus, Krishna and Lord Buddha, and their promises to humanity.
Page Thought of the Day: On The Cosmos and Hinduism Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the world as viewed through the eyes of a Russian cosmonaut, who found God through his space travels. He also shares his thoughts …
Page Thought of the Day: On Sports and Inspiration Sanjaya Spettigue shares his thoughts with us on how athletics can inspire us in our daily life. The athletes’ efforts and their perseverance, discipline and pa…
Page Thought of the Day: On Soap Operas and Life Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the differences and similarities between our lives and soap operas. Themes such as good vs. evil, cause and effect are common to b…
Page Thought of the Day: On Simplicity Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the benefits of simplifying our lives. He encourages us re-inspire ourselves with our religion, culture and family.
Page Thought of the Day: On Self-Transcendence – Sanjaya Spettigue Sanjaya Spettigue shares with us his inspiration on the theme of self-transcendence, learned from observing ultra-runners and how they challenge their age and o…
Page Thought of the Day: On Politics and Transformation Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on the relationship between politics and spirituality and how inspiration and transformation are a gradual process.
Page Thought of the Day: On Karma – Sanjaya Spettigue Sanjaya Spettigue sheds light on the concept of Karma, which is common to all religions, exploring on the difference between East and West regarding this most s…
Page Thought of the Day: On Fear – Sanjaya Spettigue Sanjaya Spettigue points to fear as a spiritual enemy, and gives examples from the teachings of Yogananda, Vivekananda and Christ on how to conquer it.
Thought of the Day: On Buddhism in Myanmar – Sanjaya Spettigue Sanjaya Spettigue shares his insights about Buddhism in Myanmar, gathered while talking to local citizens in this devout Buddhist country.
  Thought of the Day: On Buddhism in Myanmar – Sanjaya Spettigue Sanjaya Spettigue shares his insights about Buddhism in Myanmar, gathered while talking to local citizens in this devout Buddhist country.
Page Thought of the Day: On The Bhagavad Gita Sanjaya Spettigue tells us about Lord Krishna, and about some basic teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, such as detachment from both failure and success, through of…
Page Thought of the Day: On Islam and Christianity – Sanjaya Spettigue Discovering the common roots of these two ancient religions
Page Thought of the Day: On The Kumbha Mela Sanjaya Spettigue takes us to India, to the shores of the Ganges, for the religious festival celebrated every 12 years.
Page Thought of the Day: On Sri Aurobindo Sanjaya Spettigue gives us a quick but profound insight into the great Indian Master
Page Thought of the Day: On Concentration – Sanjaya Spettigue Having studied meditation and concentration with Sri Chinmoy for many years, Sanjaya Spettigue compares the Western and Eastern approaches to concentration, rem…
Page Thought of the Day: On Selflessness – Sanjaya Spettigue Sanjaya explores the art selflessness, and what it can bring to the world
Page Thought of the Day: On Christmas – Sanjaya Spettigue Inspirational thoughts from Sanjaya Martin Spettigue about the festive time of year, and how it ties in with Eastern philosophy
Page Thought of the Day: On Japan & Enthusiasm – Sanjaya Spettigue Sanjaya Spettigue reflects on a trip to Japan and notes how – according to Sri Chinmoy – enthusiasm and cheerfulness can accomplish anything!
Page Thought of the Day: On On George Harrison & Mystic Seeking Sanjaya Spettigue pays tribute to the Beatles who influenced a whole generation with his spiritual life. Sanjaya explores the difference between a philosopher, and a mystic.

 

 

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