From MBA to Mahavidyas: Leading with Mantra and Meaning
Before diving into the interview, the article sets the stage with a compelling story of transformation—one that bridges the seemingly contrasting worlds of business and spirituality. It introduces a journey that began in boardrooms and classrooms of management but gradually unfolded into sacred spaces of mantra, meditation, and the divine feminine. This prelude invites readers to explore how modern leadership can find deeper roots in ancient wisdom, and how a quest for meaning can lead one from an MBA to the mysteries of the Mahavidyas.
1. What inspired you to join the Vedic Sadhana Foundation as its CEO?
For me, this journey is deeply personal. I grew up in a Hindu family, but migrating to Australia at a young age, I slowly lost connection with my roots. Even when I became a mother, I realized I didn’t know how to pass on our Vedic heritage to my daughter. I didn’t know how to bring Bhagawan into her daily life. That pain became my turning point.
When I met my Guru, Om Swami, everything began to shift. Through Sadhana, I healed. Dharma fixed what was broken in me—it gave me strength, clarity, and a new self.
So when I was entrusted by Swamiji to serve his vision and mission, I knew this was not a career—it was seva. This is my purpose. The world doesn’t need more content. It needs connection—to the divine, to meaning. My role as CEO is just one part of a bigger journey: to serve Dharma and help others discover the power of Sadhana as an anchor in their lives.
2. Who is your spiritual mentor, and how has that relationship shaped your journey?
Om Swami is my Guru. I’ve been his disciple since 2014. From the moment I met him, I saw what it means to truly serve. He is an unconventional sadhu—simple, deeply spiritual, and entirely dedicated to humanity. He stays away from the public eye, yet his books, his words, and his mission have touched millions across the world.
What inspires me most is that he’s not only a monk—he’s also a serial entrepreneur and a visionary. And yet, he lives with complete detachment. Serving his cause, his vision, and his example is what shaped the entire course of my life.
3. Can you share a bit about your educational and professional background?
I studied Medical Science and later completed an MBA from the University of Technology, Sydney. Professionally, I worked across government, financial services, and global consulting sectors. My core strength has always been strategic leadership—managing large programs, aligning people and systems, and driving transformation across industries.
That experience now helps me lead with both structure and sensitivity in my current role—building something rooted in Dharma but designed for the modern world.
4. What led you to transition from a corporate career to a spiritual mission-driven organization like VSF?
It wasn’t just a career shift—it was a complete shift in my purpose, my identity, and the way I saw life. I had all the external success: a good career, stability, recognition. But inside, I was broken. I felt disconnected, lost, and unsure of who I truly was.
Meeting Om Swami changed everything. He healed me. He fixed what I didn’t even have words for. His teachings became my anchor—something I could hold on to when nothing else made sense. Through him, I discovered Sadhana. And through Sadhana, I found myself.
When Swamiji entrusted me with this mission, I knew this was not just work—it was seva. His trust in me, his vision for humanity, and his relentless commitment to Dharma became the fire that fuels me.
I saw firsthand how people today, especially the younger generation, have no spiritual anchor. They rely on everything external to feel okay. But Sanatana Dharma offers that inner strength, that grounding. That’s why I left the corporate world. To help others find what I found—to give them that same anchor, through Sadhana, through Dharma, through the grace of a living Master.
5. What is the core objective of the Vedic Sadhana Foundation?
At its heart, the mission of the Vedic Sadhana Foundation is to revive the glory and beauty of Vedic Dharma and make it accessible to anyone—regardless of their background—who is genuinely seeking truth. We believe Sanatana Dharma is not just a religion; it’s a way of life, a timeless system for inner evolution.
Our objective is simple: bring these ancient truths to the modern world using the tools people already use. Through technology, we’re helping individuals reconnect with their roots, rediscover their spiritual anchor, and walk the path of self-discovery through genuine Sadhana.
6. Which ancient traditions and practices is the foundation working to revive and preserve?
At the core of our work is the revival of Sadhana—the living essence of Sanatana Dharma. We are not just preserving rituals; we are reigniting practices that have the power to transform the inner being.
This includes:
● Mantra Sadhanas
● Tantrik Sadhanas including those of the Das Mahavidyas
● Vedic rituals and observances as prescribed in our scriptures
Many of these esoteric Sadhanas are on the verge of extinction, with hardly any real practitioners left. What sets our work apart is that every mantra, every Sadhana offered through our platforms has been personally performed and awakened by Om Swamiji. These are not theoretical or academic rituals—they are alive, practiced, and potent.
We offer them in a way that is authentic, accessible, and empowering, so that seekers across the globe can engage with the truth of Sanatana Dharma in its purest form, wherever they are.
7. What steps have you and your team taken to make Vedic wisdom relevant and accessible in today’s digital world?
We meet people where they are—on their phones. The average Indian youth spends almost 8 hours a day on their devices. So why can’t Sadhana be there too? Not mindless scrolling, but meaningful rituals.
That’s why we built the Sadhana App and Tantra Sadhana App—tools that make age-old rituals interactive, immersive, and personal. From mantra chanting to virtual yajnas and Tantrik Sadhanas, everything can be done mindfully, with sincerity, from anywhere.
We’re also breaking myths—especially around Tantra—and challenging taboos by showing its true, sacred, and transformative nature. Our approach is rooted in scriptural authenticity but designed with modern accessibility in mind.
8. How does the foundation promote and uphold the values of Sanatana Dharma in a modern context?
We stay anchored in our core values: seva (service), satya (truth), mutual respect, and positive impact. These values guide every app we build, every ritual we promote, and every initiative we launch.
Our founder, Om Swami, embodies compassion, kindness, and unwavering truth. These qualities are not just teachings—they are the pillars of our organization. By staying true to the vision of reviving Vedic Dharma, we ensure that everything we do—however modern the medium—remains deeply spiritual and rooted in tradition.
9. What major initiatives or projects are currently being undertaken by VSF?
We’ve just launched the Tantra Sadhana App, enabling seekers to perform the Sadhanas of the Das Mahavidyas in an immersive and guided format. We’re also developing a spiritual RPG for children, where they can fight inner demons using mantra powers and dharmic virtues.
Another major project is the Sri Vidya App—based on the most potent and esoteric Sadhana of Devi. This is one of the most sacred practices in Devi worship and will be made available in a step-by-step manner with full sanctity preserved.
These projects, along with our global Sadhana Shivirs, online camps, and daily practices on the Sadhana App, are allowing people to truly live their Dharma—no matter their age, background, or where they are in the world.
10. How can people, especially younger generations, benefit from the foundation’s offerings?
The biggest benefit is that they’re no longer alone. In a world that often feels void of meaning, what we offer is purpose, direction, and connection. Through our platforms, people find a living, breathing relationship with Bhagawan.
They begin to do something truly meaningful—something that nourishes the soul. Whether it’s a child learning the stories of our deities or an adult performing a Tantrik Sadhana from their home—what they gain is inner strength, stability, and a deep sense of belonging.
11. Why are Vedic practices still significant in today’s fast-paced modern life?
Because they offer pause, perspective, and purpose. In a world where people are constantly overstimulated, Vedic practices bring you back to your center. They aren’t just rituals—they’re timeless tools for inner clarity, emotional resilience, and spiritual grounding.
They give you a spiritual vocabulary for life’s deepest questions. They connect you with your Ishta, your own divine anchor, in a way that no external validation ever can. These practices are not old-fashioned—they’re essential.
12. Are Vedic practices meant only for the religiously inclined, or can anyone adopt them?
Anyone can adopt them. You don’t have to identify as religious. You just need sincerity and a desire to grow. These practices are universal in nature—they are about awakening the divinity within, not converting you to anything.
We see young professionals, students, parents—even people who have never done a single ritual before—finding peace, strength, and connection through simple, heartfelt Sadhana.
Sanatana Dharma welcomes everyone.
13. What is the ‘Sadhana App,’ and how does it enable people to connect with Vedic rituals digitally?
The Sadhana App is a digital temple. It offers guided rituals, mantra Sadhanas, and immersive experiences from the Vedas—all designed for the modern seeker.
What makes it powerful is that every mantra and ritual is awakened—personally performed and tested by Om Swamiji, who has done over 15,000 hours of meditation and mantra Sadhana. This isn’t content. It’s consecrated practice.
Through visual cues, guided steps, and deep scriptural authenticity, we’ve built an interactive and immersive Vedic experience—all available in your pocket. Wherever you are in the world, you can perform genuine Sadhana with nothing but devotion and your phone.
14. How are traditional practices like mantra chanting, yajnas, and other rituals adapted for a digital platform?
All rituals—whether done physically or digitally—are symbolic in nature. What matters most is your bhaav (intent), devotion, and faith. On our apps, rituals are performed virtually, not with physical ingredients—but with the same sacred steps and scriptural integrity.
Instead of flowers, you tap to offer. Instead of fire, you chant with attention. And the results speak for themselves—we have over 20,000 testimonials from users who’ve experienced profound emotional, mental, and spiritual transformation. Many say it feels as powerful, if not more, than physical rituals.
When done with love, even the digital becomes divine.
15. In your experience, can the consistent practice of Sadhana lead to inner peace, mental clarity, and personal transformation?
Absolutely. I’ve lived it. I’ve seen it in thousands of others. Sadhana transforms you from within. It brings stability when life feels uncertain, clarity when your mind is restless, and healing when you don’t know where else to turn. It gives you a direct connection with the divine—not something abstract, but real, present, alive in your heart.
