10/06/2026
Mohanji at Princeton University | 2nd October 2026
On 2nd October, Mohanji was welcomed to Princeton University, one of the world's most respected academic institutions, as a special guest speaker.
At the invitation of Dr. Vineet Chander, Assistant Dean of Hindu Life in the University's Office of Religious Life, he took part in a moderated conversation titled "Beyond Stress and Success: Hindu Wisdom on Purpose and Contentment", engaging with some of the most pressing questions of modern life.
The visit began with a private tour of Princeton's historic campus, before Mohanji joined students and guests at Robertson Hall. There, the conversation turned to a question that resonates deeply in such a high-achieving environment: what can ancient wisdom offer those seeking to live with greater clarity, balance and purpose today?
Drawing on his own path of Raja Yoga and the wider Hindu traditions from which it comes, Mohanji made this ancient wisdom practical and relevant for an audience from many backgrounds.
At the heart of the conversation, Mohanji described true success as contentment and fulfilment in every moment, something no wealth, title or achievement can provide on its own. He also drew a clear distinction: true contentment comes from inner stability, whereas complacency comes from inertia, so contentment does not mean losing ambition but no longer being driven by fear.
To those navigating intense pressure and comparison, his message was simple: be you. Each person has a unique contribution to offer, and the only comparison worth making is with who we were yesterday (as a personal measure of progress).
His perspective on ethical business struck a particularly powerful chord. Drawing on his own corporate career, he described business as a "grand collaboration" built on integrity and trust, where simple acts such as paying partners on time turn them into loyal collaborators, and where ethics becomes a source of real strength.
Our sincere thanks to Dr. Vineet Chander and the Office of Religious Life at Princeton University for their kind invitation and warm hospitality, and to everyone who joined the conversation.