Best Rahul N Singh Podcasts (2025)

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Stop Chasing Spiritual Experiences, Start Being Spiritual 15:10

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Send us a text After a brief hiatus, I'm back with updates about shifting from my course development to writing a book about spiritual awakening that I wish I had when starting my journey. • Book will marry the Brahmagyaan I received with Advaita Vedanta philosophy • Writing with my son Krish in mind as the future reader • Includes both theoretical…

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Beyond Surface Spirituality: What Young Seekers Actually Want 13:26

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Send us a text The future of spirituality depends on providing depth and relevance to younger generations who seek direct experience rather than surface-level teachings. Traditional spiritual institutions must adapt by empowering youth in leadership positions and offering timeless wisdom that addresses contemporary questions about consciousness, me…

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The Illusion of Exclusive Spiritual Paths: Finding Your Way to Truth 11:11

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Send us a text The concept of a single truth with multiple spiritual pathways is often viewed as controversial in religious circles. Many spiritual traditions make exclusive claims about being the only pathway to truth, creating a dichotomy between those who are "saved" and those who aren't. • Exclusive spiritual paths can make followers feel speci…

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God is All-pervading 9:54

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Send us a text God's all-pervading nature means there is no separation between the Divine and anything in existence, including ourselves – we are experiencing God or we are God experiencing itself through what appears to be many parts. • Understanding omnipresence means recognizing God is the only one present • When we see bodies and minds as divin…

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Dissolving Into Awareness: Beyond the 'I' on the Spiritual Path 10:09

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Send us a text The spiritual journey's greatest obstacle is our own identification with a separate self that's seeking enlightenment. True seeking means recognizing that what we're looking for is already within us - there has only ever been the Self. • The journey is circular, bringing us back to what was always present but overlooked • Self-realiz…

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You Are Everywhere: The Truth of Pure Consciousness 10:10

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Send us a text Pure consciousness is our true nature, though we often mistakenly identify with our body and mind, creating a sense of separation from the world around us. • "Tat Tvam Asi" (You are that) reminds us we are the pure consciousness that exists everywhere • There is not a single place where consciousness is not, meaning there's no place …

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Redefining Masculinity Through Spiritual Wisdom 27:23

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Send us a text Our masculine identity crisis stems from misunderstanding what positive masculinity truly is through the lens of Advaita Vedanta. • Positive masculinity is about inner strength with gentleness, not dominance or suppression • True masculinity comes from being rooted in dharma (righteous living) • The false masculine identity is based …

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From Guru's Death to Spiritual Rebirth: My Journey Through Darkness 25:54

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Send us a text I share the story of the darkest time in my life when my spiritual guru Babaji died in 2016, and how this profound loss ultimately led to deeper spiritual understanding and awakening. • The unique way Babaji addressed me not as a personality but as the true self within • The concept of oneness that formed the foundation of my spiritu…

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Why Studying the Upanishads Will Transform Your Spiritual Journey 13:37

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Send us a text The Upanishads offer direct communication with consciousness itself, providing a philosophical foundation for the Bhagavad Gita and practical spiritual guidance for modern seekers. • Upanishadic study connects us with our inner consciousness rather than human interpretations • The Upanishads provide the philosophical grounding behind…

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Spiritualizing Your Everyday Life 15:56

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Send us a text Everyday living itself is spiritual practice when approached with awareness and the recognition of our true divine nature. • Sadhana (spiritual practice) isn't limited to meditation or reading scriptures but includes all daily activities • Enlightenment is a gradual process requiring time, practice, and deliberate awareness of our tr…

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Courage from Within 13:55

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Send us a text We explore how to cultivate courage and inner strength for daily life, examining the difference between rajasic energy and the pure sattvic energy demonstrated by figures like Krishna and Swami Vivekananda. • The courage displayed by spiritual leaders comes from Sattvic energy rather than just Rajasic energy • True courage flows from…

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The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations with KnoweRata 1:38:42

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Send us a text Rahul and Knowe Rata explore the dance between spiritual awakenin g and human experience, discussing how to remain authentic while grounded in awareness. They share insights on bhakti yoga, the power of silence, and the nature of consciousness beyond physical death. • Knowe shares his journey into spirituality that began in his teens…

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Direct Experience: The True Practicality of Spiritual Teachings 14:43

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Send us a text The misconception that spiritual teachings need to be "more practical" reveals either a misunderstanding of what spiritual practice truly is or exposure to teachings that aren't genuinely spiritual. Non-dual traditions offer direct pointers to immediate experience of consciousness that are inherently practical when actually implement…

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When Vatican Meets Washington: A Hindu's Perspective on Faith in Challenging Times 22:30

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Send us a text The Bearded Mystic podcast explores interfaith cooperation and spiritual transformation in turbulent times, examining how a new Pope might influence American faith communities and what this means for Hindu practitioners. • Updates on the upcoming "Resting in Formless Awareness" course launching in August/September • Course designed t…

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 15 - 16 16:39

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Send us a text We continue our series on Vedanta Sara, exploring verses 15-16 which distinguish between the permanent (Brahman/consciousness) and the transient (everything else), a fundamental teaching for true spiritual understanding. • Discrimination between permanent and transient as essential spiritual practice • Only consciousness/awareness is…

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Who Are You When Identity Falls Away? 14:27

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Send us a text After returning from a spiritual conference in Switzerland and time with family in England, I reflect on how the guidance from my guru—"even if you win the rat race, you're still a rat"—shaped my approach to spirituality as central to all aspects of life. • Living with spirituality as the foundation rather than an accessory • Choosin…

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Spiritual Ego: The Hidden Enemy 10:10

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Send us a text Today's unplanned reflection explores spiritual ego—that subtle feeling of superiority that can arise when we believe we're more enlightened or humble than others. • Spiritual ego manifests when we think we're better than others or have achieved higher realization • True enlightenment brings certain values that vary between tradition…

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Raising Conscious Children: Six Essential Reasons for Spiritual Education in a Chaotic World 41:12

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Send us a text Spiritual education forms an essential foundation for children's development, providing them with tools to understand themselves beyond grades, roles, and achievements. • Children need identity beyond ego – teaching them they are more than their name, gender, or achievements • Immunity to comparison and pressure helps children recogn…

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From Boredom to Enlightenment: Reimagining Spiritual Teachings 14:10

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Send us a text Spiritual practice can become routine and boring when we repeatedly hear the same teachings without changing our approach to receiving them, but by shifting how we listen and actively engaging with each concept on a personal level, we can transform even simple teachings into profound insights. • Finding spiritual teachings boring oft…

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Beyond Manifestation: How Advaita Vedanta Challenges the Law of Attraction 47:34

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Send us a text Rahul explores the fundamental differences between the Law of Attraction and Advaita Vedanta, revealing why manifestation practices often hinder rather than help spiritual seekers on the path to lasting happiness. • Law of Attraction focuses on fulfilling ego desires while Advaita Vedanta aims to transcend them • The world in Advaita…

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The Complete Guide to Shadow Work and Self-Realization 42:42

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Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the concept of shadow work and its importance in the journey toward self-realization and enlightenment. He argues that shadow work must be done before enlightenment to prepare the mind for understanding one's true nature. Rahul discusses the four prerequisi…

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God Isn't Gone: The Surprising Case for Devotion in Non-dual Spirituality 57:17

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Send us a text Abandoning the concept of God in spirituality can lead to a dead end, but understanding Ishvara as the bridge between duality and non-duality creates a clear path to self-realization. This episode explores why the personal God remains essential in Advaita Vedanta, even as we progress toward recognizing Brahman as our ultimate reality…

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 13 - 14 18:30

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Send us a text Exploring Vedanta Sara verse 13 and 14, we examine the purpose of spiritual actions and worship in preparing the mind for self-realization while distinguishing between practices that purify and those that lead to ultimate liberation. • Daily rituals, austerities and penances primarily serve to purify the mind (chitta shuddhi) • Worsh…

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From Form to Formless: Transcending Duality in Devotion 26:46

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Send us a text Bhakti yoga involves transcending the forms we worship to reach the formless divine essence; persistent duality becomes an obstacle when it creates a new ego identity based on being "the devotee." • The ultimate goal is to dissolve the separation between worshipper and worshipped • Emotional highs in devotional practices can be beaut…

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The Illusion of Chemical Enlightenment 33:12

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Send us a text Psychedelics cannot lead to enlightenment according to the Advaita Vedanta framework, as true awakening is the recognition of one's nature as formless awareness rather than a temporary experience. Enlightenment is not a mind-altered state but the realization of what you already are, which requires clarity rather than chemical substan…

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Spirituality as a Full-Time Commitment 28:31

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Send us a text We explore how spiritual practice should be viewed as a full-time commitment rather than a part-time effort if we truly seek liberation, comparing spiritual development to working a job where you only receive benefits proportional to your dedication. • Treating spirituality like a full-time job means maintaining awareness of the form…

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Embracing Our Limited Lifespan: Finding Consciousness Beyond the Body 10:49

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Send us a text Death is not morbid but a doorway to understanding our true nature beyond the body and mind. Contemplating our mortality helps us appreciate the beauty in everyday experiences while recognizing the boundless consciousness that transcends physical limitations. • Consciousness is not bound to our body and mind but extends everywhere wi…

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 7 - 12 14:21

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Send us a text We explore Vedanta Saras starting from verse 7, examining various types of actions and their purposes while emphasizing that true spiritual knowledge transcends ritualistic practices. • Different categories of actions: desire-driven (karmia), prohibited (nishida), daily (nitya), occasional (nemitaka), and penances (prayashitta) • Rit…

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Your Inner Guru: Finding Truth Beyond Fallible Teachers 34:27

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Send us a text The spiritual path requires discernment when allegations arise against gurus, as blind faith contradicts the principles of Advaita Vedanta which emphasizes self-inquiry and ethical conduct from spiritual teachers. • Distinguishing between teachings and teachers when misconduct allegations surface • Using vivek (discernment) rather th…

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 3 - 6 18:35

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Send us a text The journey through Vedanta continues as we explore the foundational texts and philosophical underpinnings that reveal our true nature as indivisible, eternal consciousness. We examine why the Upanishads stand as the ultimate authority in Vedantic philosophy and how other sacred texts serve to illuminate their timeless wisdom. • Veda…

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The True Wealth of Spirituality: Beyond Rituals to Awakening 12:30

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Send us a text Spirituality becomes meaningful when we move beyond routines and rituals to understand the true value of our practices and connect with formless awareness. • Questioning what we're truly receiving from spiritual organizations, teachers, and practices • Reflecting on Sri Ramakrishna's response to Vivekananda: "I see God as clear as I …

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 1 - 2 23:51

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Send us a text Diving into the profound teachings of the Vedanta Sara, we explore the fundamental nature of consciousness as the indivisible, eternal reality that forms the basis of all existence. • Understanding our highest desire is not temporary pleasures but jivan mukti - liberation while alive • The Self is described as indivisible, eternal, c…

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Traditional Non-Duality (Advaita Vedanta): Where Do I Start? 14:22

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Send us a text Emphasizing the path to understanding non-duality, we share the foundational texts essential for grasping Advaita Vedanta. We explore how each text plays a unique role in a seeker's spiritual journey and importance in building knowledge. • Discussing the significance of approaching non-duality from a solid foundation • Outlining esse…

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Non-Dual Perspective: The State of Division Speech by the Convicted Felon 28:52

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Send us a text Exploring the impact of misinformation in politics, emphasizing its role in deepening societal divisions. - Discussion on the current state of misinformation in America - Analysis of key figures and their misleading narratives - Examination of fact-checked political claims - The non-dual perspective on understanding truth and connect…

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Zelensky, Autocrats, and The State of Division in America 17:07

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Send us a text We discuss the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on the tensions surrounding Ukraine and its leader, Zelensky. As we unpack the implications of misinformation and political narratives, the conversation emphasizes the power of awareness. • Examining the implications of Zelensky's recent meeting at the White …

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Happiness Beyond Emotion: A Deep Dive into Ashtavakra Gita 18:32

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Send us a text This episode takes a profound look at the teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita, emphasizing the journey toward true happiness and awareness. It reveals how our perception of emotions and life events shapes our inner peace. • Understanding happiness as a state of awareness rather than an emotional reaction • The pitfalls of seeking joy th…

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What Modern Non-Duality Teachers Do Not Tell You! 13:59

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Send us a text We explore the significant misconceptions surrounding modern non-duality teachings and how they can lead to spiritual bypassing. Understanding the need for purification of the mind before claiming self-realization is pivotal to avoid frustration and the suppression of true emotional issues. • Examining the false sense of realization …

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Questions: The Heart of Spiritual Inquiry 11:28

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Send us a text This episode emphasizes the vital role of inquiry in spiritual practice and the balance between faith and questioning. By addressing personal doubts and encouraging curiosity, listeners can deepen their understanding and move forward on their spiritual journey. • Examination of the significance of asking questions in spirituality • D…

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Embracing the Night of Enlightenment: A Mahashivaratri Special 8:45

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Send us a text This episode highlights the significance of Mahashivaratri and the deeper teachings within Shiva's philosophy. We explore the relationship between true consciousness and spiritual awakening, emphasizing the path to self-realization. • Celebration of Mahashivaratri and its spiritual importance • Understanding the essence of pure consc…

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Knowledge Is Bondage: Unpacking the Shiva Sutras 10:07

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Send us a text Knowledge can be a double-edged sword on the spiritual path. We dive deep into the second verse of the Shiva Sutras, exploring the idea that knowledge may bind rather than liberate. Throughout the conversation, we examine what it means to truly embody spirituality beyond intellectual understanding. • Discussing the paradox of knowled…

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Lord Shiva Explains the Whole of Spirituality in One Line! 5:47

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Send us a text Understanding the essence of Shiva and its significance in spirituality Exploring the teachings of the Shiva Sutras Engaging in communal contemplation on Mahashivratri Let's dive deep into the wisdom of Shiva and cultivate our practice of pure consciousness. Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: htt…

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Embracing Emotions: Balancing Spontaneity and Intellect for Inner Peace 15:24

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Send us a text Exploring the essence of living spontaneously, this episode emphasizes the importance of embracing emotions in real-time while maintaining awareness through intellect. By sharing personal experiences and practical insights, we encourage listeners to reflect on their emotional responses and foster deeper connections with themselves an…

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Formless Awareness: Journey to the Heart of Realization 15:56

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Send us a text This episode delves into the experience of life after realization, focusing on how the shift from a perspective of separateness to one of oneness redefines our existence. With insights into the nature of awareness and the interplay of Maya, we encourage listeners to reflect on their own spiritual journeys, emphasizing the importance …

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Transcending Language in Spiritual Realization 16:28

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Send us a text This episode centers around the often-debated criteria for finding the right guru within Advaita Vedanta, questioning the necessity of a guru's knowledge of Sanskrit versus their ability to facilitate direct experiences of spiritual enlightenment. The discussion highlights the significance of moving from intellectual understanding to…

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Finding Spiritual Resilience Amidst Political Chaos 26:32

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Send us a text In our latest episode, we explore the intersection of spirituality and politics, addressing fears and anxieties raised by the current political landscape in America. Utilizing teachings from Advaita Vedanta, we discuss how to remain grounded in awareness, promote compassion, and transform anger into constructive actions for a better …

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Overcoming Anxiety: Embracing Formless Awareness 20:12

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Send us a text In today's podcast, we explore the profound relationship between anxiety and present awareness. The discussion illuminates personal experiences, the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, and crucial practices like "neti neti," guiding listeners to transcend anxiety through mindfulness and understanding their true nature. • The personal narrati…

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Unlocking Continuous Growth in Spirituality 23:51

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Send us a text Today’s episode dives into the essential question: How serious are you about your spiritual practice? We explore the distinction between casual spirituality and the dedication required to seek deeper truths, emphasizing the importance of applying lessons in daily life. • Defining casual versus serious spiritual practices • Addressing…

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Unveiling the Infinite Self with Vedantic Insights 24:21

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Send us a text This episode delves into the intricate nature of awareness, distinguishing between the awareness of objects and the profound recognition of one’s own consciousness. We discuss how true enlightenment transcends emotional disturbance, emphasizing the importance of understanding our true nature and engaging with the world meaningfully. …

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Embracing Formless Awareness: The Path to Authenticity and Enlightenment 17:33

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Send us a text This episode explores the relationship between spirituality, mental health, and self-realization, emphasizing the importance of understanding our true nature as formless awareness. We discuss the necessity of addressing emotional traumas, the process of self-inquiry, and the intersection of spiritual practices with professional menta…

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The BeerBiceps Controversy 15:28

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Send us a text This episode dives deep into the controversy surrounding popular YouTuber Ranveer and his recent crass joke, raising essential questions about humor's place in spiritual discourse. Through a compassionate lens, we explore the implications of societal outrage against humor and reflect on the teachings of compassion over condemnation. …