Man in the Making

Former monk Rajan Shankara and his student Rokas engage in deep philosophical discussions aimed to help people better manage depression, confusion and finding meaning and purpose. They interview unique and insightful individuals with captivating lives or stories in the hope of sharing knowledge which can change lives for the better. New episode released every Wednesday. For any help/questions/enquiries email: [email protected]

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Guide to a Powerful Routine: The 7 Levels of Self-Development - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

This episode is structured to be a practical guide to practising discipline and self-development. Timestamp: 00:21 – Background; 02:55 – Waking up early; 21:09 – Meditation; 26:24 – Reading; 34:24 – Writing/ Journaling; 39:56 – Movement & Nutrition; 50:18 – Cold Shower (not part of the 7 levels); 55:45 – Observing language; 1:03:03 – Challenges and taking the blame; Courses: https://courses.rajanshankara.com/...

Nov 20, 2019•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 9

The Discourse on Discipline - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

This episode is part 1 of a 2 part series relating to Self-development and Self-discipline. To find out more about Rajan, go to his website: https://rajanshankara.com/

Nov 13, 2019•29 min•Ep. 8

Understanding Self-actualization and Self-realization - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

The following is covered in this episode: Definition of self-actualization, self-realization and the detachment of the ego, Abraham Maslow's eight ways to self-actualize and the characteristics of self-actualizing people, self-exploration and action, transforming the mundane, and answering a question on happiness posted by a listener in the 'Man in the Making Podcast Community' Facebook group.

Nov 06, 2019•27 min•Ep. 7

Think in Terms of Energy, Frequency and Vibrations - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

This episode is centred around the following: manipulating energy directly and indirectly, the importance of silence, shum meditation, and Nikola Tesla's quotes “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency and vibration” and “The scientists of today think deeply instead of clearly. One must be sane to think clearly, but one can think deeply and be quite insane”

Oct 30, 2019•12 min•Ep. 6

Ways to Manage Your Energy - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

The following is covered in this week's episode: Definition of energy and the energy equation, observing your energy expenditure, what depletes and increases energy, practical application of energy (Discrimination, Detachment, and Dispassion), what to focus your attention and energy on, the impact of waking up early, and how willpower connects to energy.

Oct 23, 2019•25 min•Ep. 5

Understanding Chaos and Order and the Consequences of Resisting Responsibility- with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

Episode 4 is centred around: Consequences of resisting responsibility, nihilism, importance of delaying immediate gratification, what the mythological dragon of chaos is, and the 3 questions to ask yourself in preparation to slay that mythological dragon.

Oct 16, 2019•25 min•Ep. 4

Deconstructing Fear and Stress - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

This week's episode captures the realities of social anxiety, why they exist and how we fix them.

Oct 09, 2019•25 min•Ep. 3

The Definition of a Man and the Significance of Responsibility - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

This episode is centred around the definition of a man; why responsibility is so important to the bigger picture; and what it means to take care of others.

Oct 04, 2019•9 min•Ep. 2

Understanding and Cultivating the Mind - with Former Monk Rajan Shankara

This episode focuses on understanding and cultivating the mind through an interview with Rajan Shankara, a former 12 year Hindu monk. Timestamp: 00:00 - Introduction 00:50 - The 5 Levels of the Mind 14:32 - How to stay present in the moment 17:10 - About trauma 21:10 - How affirmations affect the mind 24:26 - Why stress and load on the human mind is self-created 31:32 - Rajan's reputation and legacy Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-...

Sep 26, 2019•33 min•Ep. 1

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