Best Rahul Singh Podcasts (2025)

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Ravi Anand - Head of Private Real Estate Credit at Wellington Management 57:50

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Ravi Anand is the Head of Private Real Estate Credit at Wellington Management. Prior to this, he was the Executive Vice President at Pimco from 2018 to 2024. Wellington Management Company is a private, independent investment management firm with client assets under management totaling over US $1 trillion. Launched in 1971, PIMCO focuses on fixed-in…

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Poetry, Protest and Palestine: Featuring Ammiel Alcalay 58:30

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In more than two dozen books spanning Iraq, Bosnia, Palestine and Vietnam, poet, translator and scholar Ammiel Alcalay has crystallized a piercing critique of American imperialism. He illustrates a commitment to places and people upon whom the bloody trail left by American excursions is inscribed, whether abroad or at home. Alcalay has crafted a un…

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Bradford Mott - Developer, Entrepreneur, and Real Estate Investor 36:30

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Bradford Mott is a well-renowned property developer, entrepreneur, and real estate investor with decades of experience. He started his business when he was 22 years old, launching several development companies over the years. He primarily invests in apartment buildings across New York City and Long Island, with over 100 properties, including over 3…

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Documenting Sudanese Food as an Act of Resistance: Featuring Omer Al Tijani 44:37

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“Food is politics,” Omer Al Tijani declares. “The documenting of cuisine and culture is an act of resistance against the ongoing oppression that we have been experiencing in Sudan.” In a country ravaged by war and where hunger has been weaponized in extreme ways, Omer’s extraordinary cookbook Sudanese Kitchen works against invisibility and erasure.…

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BRR Episode 103 Long Way Home with Chandra Kumar Chinnappa 1:10:06

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What can one say about a timeless icon but that they lead by example when all else falter. Naanu, Chinni, Chinnappa, call him as you choose he will always be the reluctant legend that he truly is. Born in 1953 CK Chinnappa was among the disruptive news makers of India's halcyon days of idyllic sports back in the 80's through the turn of the century…

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Undoing Empire, One Story at a Time: Featuring Sunny Singh 41:14

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Writer, scholar, and educator Sunny Singh explains that everything she does “centers around finding ways to undo empire.” The world we have inherited is “an ongoing colonial project” and thus “the wars, the genocides that we're watching now, are still the same colonial wars.” Imperial powers have poured vast resources into usurping power through sh…

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The Marginalization and Policing of Muslims in Kenya: Featuring Samar Al Bulushi 49:01

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Kenya’s Muslim population has “long experienced political and economic marginalization” says Samar Al-Bulushi, anthropologist and author of War-Making as Worldmaking: Kenya, United States and the War on Terror. Samar traces a rather under-explored contemporary history; that of Kenya’s role in the US-led War on Terror. The book investigates the ways…

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Palestine and the Racist Fiction of a Two-State Solution: Featuring Haidar Eid 54:20

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“I spent the first two months of the genocide in Gaza,” writer, professor and activist Haidar Eid explains. “In Gaza itself, I was displaced three times.” After being evacuated in December 2023, Eid went from Gaza to South Africa, which became his “fourth displacement.” He is now based on Johannesburg and has been closely scrutinizing the 20-point …

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Palestine, Black & African Solidarities, and the Perils of Online Activism: Featuring Sisonke Msimang 55:57

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Sisonke Msimang is clear that she is, first and foremost, an African. “Despite the fact that Africa is not a country, I experience myself, I feel myself, to be African,” she tells me. Sisonke was born to South African activist parents and grew up “a child of the freedom struggle.” Even though she moved around a lot, Sisonke feels at home in many co…

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Conditional Intelligence: Inside the Mixture of Experts architecture 14:15

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Kawaljeet Ahuja - 7-Eleven Franchisee Owner 15:24

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Ms. Kawaljeet Ahuja has been a seasoned 7-Eleven franchisee owner for the past 27 years. She and her stores have won several Retailer Initiative awards for their great performance and for helping the community. At one point, she operated seven 7-Eleven stores and currently has 35 employees. Founded in 1927 in the U.S., 7-Eleven is a multinational c…

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Protocols for the AI Age: Unpacking MCP, A2A, and AP2 16:12

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Send us a text In this episode of The Second Brain AI Podcast, we dive into the protocols quietly wiring the agentic AI ecosystem. From MCP (Model Context Protocol) that lets models securely access tools, to A2A (Agent-to-Agent) that standardizes how agents collaborate, and AP2 (Agent Payments Protocol) that anchors transactions in cryptographic tr…

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Names Dissolve, Blessings Remain: A Spiritual Reflection 2:52

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Send us a text The importance we place on the name we give to God reveals more about our spiritual maturity than our understanding of divine truth. Spiritual growth involves recognizing that names for the divine are just different expressions pointing to the same ultimate reality. • Names for God vary across traditions - God, Allah, Brahman, Nirank…

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You Are Not Your Emotions: Discovering the Vastness Within 5:43

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Send us a text Your true nature is like the vast sky—unchanging and untouched by the storms of thoughts and emotions that pass through your awareness. When we understand ourselves as formless consciousness rather than our passing mental states, we find freedom not by stopping our emotions but by recognizing they cannot bind our true nature. • Thoug…

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Discovering the Divine Self: You Are That 7:58

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Send us a text In this episode of the Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the profound Upanishadic teaching 'Tat Tvam Asi' which translates to 'You are That'. He explains this powerful saying, often mentioned in the Chandogya Upanishad, emphasizing the non-separation between the self and the infinite reality, Brahman. Rahul discu…

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AI at Work, AI at Home: How we really use LLMs each day? 16:28

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Send us a text How are people really using AI, at home, at work, and across the globe? In this episode of The Second Brain AI Podcast, we dive into two reports from OpenAI and Anthropic that reveal the surprising split between consumer and enterprise use. From billions in hidden consumer surplus to the rise of automation vs augmentation, and from e…

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Awakening to the Blessing That Is You 5:55

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Send us a text Gratitude transcends being thankful for what we have and becomes a recognition of who we truly are—formless awareness that is already whole and complete. • Vedantic perspective reveals our true nature (Atman) lacks nothing and cannot be influenced by worldly desires • Living as a non-doer (akarta) makes gratitude effortless and free …

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Beyond the Vessel 3:42

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Send us a text Our bodies are like fragile pots while our true nature is the boundless awareness that exists both within and beyond physical form. • The body is finite, fragile and breakable like a pot or glass • When we realize we are the space inside and outside the pot, we transcend physical limitations • Even when the body dies, consciousness r…

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Will Everyone Have Always Been Against This? Featuring Omar El Akkad 58:12

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On October 25th, 2023, writer Omar El Akkad wrote a tweet about Palestine: “One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this.” The narratives about victims and victimizers were already so disproportionate, and the inst…

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Deterministic by Design: Why "Temp=0" Still Drifts and How to Fix It 24:58

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Send us a text Why do LLMs still give different answers even with temperature set to zero? In this episode of The Second Brain AI Podcast, we unpack new research from Thinking Machines Lab on defeating nondeterminism in LLM inference. We cover the surprising role of floating-point math, the real system-level culprit, lack of batch invariance, and h…

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BRR Ep 102 Dev Venkatesh on the Long Way Home 41:37

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Off road adventure star, rally racer, trainer and FMSCI steward Devaraja Venkatesh is a 'Dev' of the offroad and that's for sure. On the 102nd episode of the Biker Radio Rodcast, Dev shares his core dream; something that he's never spoken about. The boyhood dream of the man he wants to be. And that's a mic drop Your comments will inspire us all for…

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Black Muslim Refugee Resistance to US Militarism and Policing: Featuring Maxamed Abumaye 57:23

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“I have been writing this book almost my whole life,” Maxamed Abumaye admits when asked about the motivation behind his recently published Black Muslim Refugee: Militarism, Policing, and Somali American Resistance to State Violence. Though this is a scholarly book published by a university press, Maxamed deviates from the academic format by making …

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Hallucinations in LLMs: When AI Makes Things Up & How to Stop It 15:34

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore why large language models hallucinate and why those hallucinations might actually be a feature, not a bug. Drawing on new research from OpenAI, we break down the science, explain key concepts, and share what this means for the future of AI and discovery. Sources: "Why Language Models Hallucinate" (OpenAI)…

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David Michaels - Founder & CEO of Physicians Financial 21:06

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David Michaels is the founder & managing member of Physicians Financial. For over 25 years, Physicians Financial, LLC has been the go-to resource for Doctors and Dentists nationwide. Physicians Financial serves medical professionals in all sectors of the healthcare arena, from independent practitioners to the top practicing physicians at the larges…

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Discerning Censorship and Rejecting Silence for Palestine: Featuring Anna Badkhen 54:55

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If you’re being censored or policed, “you learn to recognize the signals your body sends you,” writer Anna Badkhen explains. A few months ago, Anna had turned down an invitation to participate in PEN America’s World Voices festival to protest their “absolutely despicable treatment” of Palestinian writers and journalists. She articulated the reasons…

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Ep #101 Long Way Home with Bosky aka Arun Ramdas 58:42

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Bosky, like he says, is an accidental content creator, popular with hundreds of thousands of bikers across India. His messages are concise, logical and quirky enough to put a smile on the grumpiest face. The joy as well as the liberty he derives from his motorcycle workshop allows him time to travel and also the space to reflect on the road he's be…

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On the Rise and Fall of Statues: Featuring Rahul Rao 59:08

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Whether its legacy figures like Cecil Rhodes, Mahatma Gandhi and B.R Ambedkar, or various military men or aggressive phallic sculptures, statues are the public’s direct and unavoidable encounter with institutionally constructed histories. They represent the supremacy of colonialism, race, caste and gender, and so movements centered on either disman…

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Rahul Bhargava - Systematic Credit Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments 1:09:08

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Rahul Bhargava has been a Systematic Credit Portfolio Manager at Fidelity Investments since 2024. Prior to this, he was a Vice President and Managing Director at Blackstone. He also has work experience at BlackRock and AQR Capital Management. Founded in 1946, Fidelity Investments is a privately held global financial services company, offering a ran…

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Frantz Fanon Stands for Revolutionary Love, Not Violence: Featuring Hassane Mezine 1:02:04

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Frantz Fanon, the Martinican psychiatrist, prolific scholar, and active participant in the Algerian war of independence against France would have been 100 years old this year. He wrote about a wide range of topics yet it is his reflections on colonial violence and the counter-violence of the colonized that loom large even today, 64 years later. Des…

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Frantz Fanon at 100: Featuring Olivier Fanon [In French] 49:22

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Podcast was recorded in French. English subtitles are available in the YouTube video included below. Frantz Fanon, psychiatrist, scholar and revolutionary, would have turned 100 years old this year had his life not been cut short by leukemia at the age of 36. By then, Olivier Fanon, the son of Frantz and Josie Fanon, had already spent his childhood…

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Mind the Context: The Silent Force Shaping AI Decisions 22:32

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Send us a text In this episode of we dive into the emerging discipline of context engineering: the practice of curating and managing the information that AI systems rely on to think, reason, and act. We unpack why context engineering is becoming important, especially as the use of AI shifts from static chatbots to dynamic, multi-step agents. You'll…

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The Repression of Palestine on Campuses: Featuring Maura Finkelstein 1:03:05

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Anthropologist Maura Finkelstein had always incorporated Palestine in her university teaching and felt that, as an anti-Zionist, Jewish American academic, it was her moral obligation to do so. She knew well the type of repression and harassment that Palestinian academics experienced at US universities, but thought that being a Jewish scholar would …

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The Guru's Gift: Beyond Physical Presence 15:15

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Send us a text Guru Purnima celebrates the sacred relationship between spiritual teacher and disciple, honoring the guru's role in revealing our true nature as formless awareness. The ultimate gift a guru offers is showing us that when we realize our nature is bliss, we no longer merely feel peace—we become peace itself. • The guru serves as a medi…

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The Plateau of Self-Realization: What Comes After Awareness? 24:34

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Send us a text We explore a profound listener question about what comes after experiencing formless awareness and whether spiritual development plateaus after self-realization. • Celebrating when abstract spiritual concepts become experientially clear through consistent practice • Understanding that formless awareness exists beyond body, intellect,…

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What Does It Feel Like To Be A Problem? Featuring Huda Fakhreddine 1:04:38

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For the last two years, Huda Fakhreddine has endured a barrage of harassment by the US government and her employer, the University of Pennsylvania, for the simple reason that she writes about, teaches and translates Palestinian poetry. The witchhunt for academics associated with Palestine is not new, but has ramped up immensely since the beginning …

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Jim Reitzig - Executive Vice President at The Renco Group 38:41

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Jim Reitzig has been the Executive Vice President at The Renco Group since 2010. Prior to this, he was the Senior Vice President at the Royal Bank of Scotland. Founded in 1975, The Renco Group is a family-owned private holding company that makes long-term investments in companies across a range of industries. He heads the single-family office of Mr…

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The SLM Advantage: Rethinking Agent Design with SLMs 20:05

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Send us a text In this episode, we explore why Small Language Models (SLMs) are emerging as powerful tools for building agentic AI. From lower costs to smarter design choices, we unpack what makes SLMs uniquely suited for the future of AI agents. Source: "Small Language Models are the Future of Agentic AI" by NVIDIA Research…

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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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Literary Anthology Shifts the Narrative on Yemen: Featuring Rim Mugahed & Laura Kasinof 42:14

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The mythology of the city of Sana’a writes itself: nestled in a valley; the charming, crumbling architecture; the winding alleys; and a history and heritage older than time itself. As Yemen’s largest city and its capital, a literary anthology through the lens of Sana’a seems like a natural choice. The Book of Sana'a joins an illustrious list of cit…

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Getting to Know LLMs: Generative Models Fundamentals (Part 1) 21:50

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Send us a text In this episode, we introduce large language models (LLMs), what they are, how they work at a high level, and why prompting is key to using them effectively. You’ll learn about different types of prompts, how to structure them, and what makes an LLM respond the way it does. Source: "Foundations of Large Language Models" by Tong Xiao …

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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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A Debut Novel Explores Anti-Blackness in Sudan: Featuring Reem Gaafar 43:15

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When a little boy drowns in the Nile, a Sudanese village is forced to confront its racist past in Reem Gaafar’s debut novel A Mouth Full of Salt. Narrated through a choral protagonist, the novel weaves together the lives of villagers who are suddenly beset by a curse: the drowning is followed by another death, and cattle begin to contract a mysteri…

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Mind the Prompt: Engineering Better Conversations with AI 28:20

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Send us a text In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of prompt engineering, explore how examples and context shape AI behavior, and dive into advanced techniques that help models reason through complex tasks. We finish with hands-on tips you can start using right away to get better results from AI tools. Whether you're just getting starte…

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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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AI in the Enterprise: Use Cases and Implementation 21:25

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Send us a text This episode offers practical guidance on implementing AI technologies within businesses, particularly focusing on AI agents. We outline the potential benefits of AI, such as increased efficiency and improved decision-making, and provide a framework for identifying and prioritizing AI use cases. Sources: Snowflake: A Practical Guide …

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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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Sam S. Jain - Founder & Chairman of Fareportal (CheapOair) 46:24

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Sam S. Jain is the founder, former CEO, and chairman of Fareportal which is a conglomerate consisting of CheapOair, OneTravel, Fareportal Media Group, Travelong, Royal Scenic, & Dukes Court Travel Ltd. CheapOair is the 4th largest online travel website in the US/Canada and is the largest private one. It has about 2,500 employees with offices in New…

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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 …