About Hitendra Wadhwa
Hitendra Wadhwa is a Columbia University professor, founder of the Mentora Institute, and author of Inner Mastery, Outer Impact. With a rare blend of scientific rigor and spiritual insight, he guides leaders to achieve greater authenticity and purpose by tapping into their inner core. His work draws from Eastern philosophies, Western psychology, and years of research into human potential, making him a pioneering voice in conscious leadership.
Podcast Overview
In this illuminating episode of The Happiness Hour, Ashu Khanna and Hitendra Wadhwa, explore the evolving nature of happiness—not as a fleeting emotion, but as a soul-aligned state of being. Hitendra shares how his journey from studying Mathematics to founding the Mentora Institute helped him integrate science and spirituality into a life of inner mastery. The conversation reveals that happiness is not found in achievement—but in alignment with your true self.
Key Themes and Takeaways
Happiness is Living from Your Core
True happiness, he says, comes when we act from our inner core—with self-awareness, selfless service, and authentic purpose.
Beyond Material Success
Hitendra explains why achievements alone don’t lead to lasting happiness, and how real fulfillment lies in inner wholeness.
Mysticism and Modern Leadership
He offers a fresh take on how mystic wisdom can shape ethical, conscious leadership in today’s complex world.
The Four Paths to Mastery
Drawing from Karma Yoga, Jnana Yoga, Bhakti Yoga, and Raja Yoga, Hitendra shares how ancient spiritual frameworks offer tools for personal transformation.
Why You Should Listen
If you’re a leader, seeker, or someone navigating the shift from external success to inner significance, this episode will speak to you. Hitendra Wadhwa bridges mathematics and mysticism, offering insights that help you reframe happiness as a path of alignment—not accumulation. His perspective invites you to stop chasing and start tuning in—to who you are and how you serve. Listen in for timeless wisdom and practical tools for a joyful, values-led life.
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