Your Body is a Vehicle, Not Your Identity

Swami Medhananda shares a powerful metaphor: our body and mind are instruments of the soul, much like a car is a vehicle we use to get around. We don’t confuse ourselves with the car, and similarly, the soul uses the body and mind to fulfill its spiritual purpose. This perspective calls for a shift in how we see ourselves, emphasizing care for our mental and physical health. Just like a car needs maintenance to reach its destination, nurturing our well-being helps us live a happier, more meaningful life.

Link to full interview: “Is the World Real? With Swami Medhananda”: https://youtu.be/d-oG87bBXFU

Short video edited by Elena McNally.

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Published on August 12, 2025

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