In our first 4 person round table we cover the 3 types of karma, critical thinking, religion, and Nandi’s history. A continuation of the discussion will be posted next week. To find out more about Nandi visit: https://nandivinayaka108.wixsite.com/nataraja-jyotisha/about-nandi-sivam Or contact him through: [email protected]
A Q&A episode where we cover how thinking has evolved, the importance of karmic experiences, and profound things Rajan has recently learned. Join RajaYogis if you are interested in a group that brings intellectually spiritual people together in order to critically think, ask questions, engage, learn and leave better: https://www.facebook.com/groups/RajaYogis
In this densely packed episode featuring guest Kevin Kwok we discuss many topics ranging from capitalism, Hinduism, free-will, karma, pain & hardship, mental health, critical thinking and so much more. For more about Kevin see: Instagram: @thekevinkwok Medium: https://medium.com/@thekevinkwok
In today's Q&A we cover if having trauma is beneficial to us, changing perception and overcoming trauma, why we feel regret, the journey of life, critical thinking and gaining the perspective of others. Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Please email [email protected] to learn more about how to get involved.
Back with another Q&A episode, this time recorded while in the middle of a lake. The main topic covered is identity: why people feel a need to be part of a collective identity, why people in a collective identity discriminate against outsiders, and the process to giving up an idea which has become ones identity.
Back with another Q&A episode where we cover how words have the power to negatively impact us psychologically, the role of the ego and its relationship with the spirit, hierarchies, and how to be our genuine selves around other people. Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Please email [email protected] to learn more about how to get involved.
Arthur Driessen is back to share his knowledge in our discussion on the future of AI, consciousness, the mind, emotions, and our evolution. For more about Arthur see: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen
In this week's Q&A we cover how to overcome mood swings, why to develop self, what is not in your control, and loving the process. To ask us any questions or give show ideas, please message Raj at [email protected]. Go to Rajan's website rajanshankara.com to learn more about the former monk.
This week's episode is a Q&A covering emotional attachment, how to avoid taking on negativity, developing a healthy mindset, and the steps that lead to a more meaningful life. Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Email [email protected] to learn more about how to get involved.
We sit down with Rajan's spiritual brother and mentor Kashi Senthilnatha and cover some serious ground. Kashi's path in life, Hinduism vs Buddhism, enlightenment, monk stuff, life outside, and living a life full of meaning. Do not miss this. For $50 off Rajan's 30-day meditation course go to meditate.rajanshankara.com/inner-peace
In this episode we cover how Musashi, Japan's greatest 16th century samurai, handles self-mastery, isolation, social-distancing, loss and confusion. We all want to gain something from this global pandemic, and we should be learning as much as we can. Thank you for all your support, shares, and feedback to the show. Please email [email protected] to learn more about how to get involved.
Arthur Driessen is the first man to drive around the USA in a Tesla Model 3. Throughout his amazing journey he has studied every manner of life, from philosophy to plants, animals, and photography. We bring him on Man in the Making to discuss narcissists, relationships, divorce, and leadership. For more about Arthur see: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen...
In this special episode, we sit down with former monk Satyanatha to discuss life outside of the monastery, deep meditation philosophy, relationships, and what he does now that he’s not a monk. Satyanatha lives in Brazil and is a renowned meditation teacher of his country, and brother monk to Rajan. The two served together as brother monks for years and trained under the same guru. Find Satyanatha on Instagram @satyanatha To discover more about yourself, take Rajan’s free assessment c...
We finish up the works of Jordan Peterson and conclude with specifics on how to handle your character in order to become a success in life. Contact: [email protected] Please leave a review on Apple.
Embarking on an exhausting topic, we go over Jordan Peterson’s Maps of Meaning and 12 Rules for Life, and embark on defining our actions and beliefs, and breaking down the meaning of life. To ask us any questions or give show ideas, please message Raj at [email protected]. Go to Rajan's website rajanshankara.com to learn more about the former monk.
We talk with Ross Victory about his life of writing, creating music, and pushing beyond limits when he could have easily turned away. Ross is an incredible example of life and we loved our conversation with this talented human. To see more of Ross google Ross Victory, visit his website directly at RossVictory.com To ask the guys some questions or give show ideas, please message Raj at [email protected]. Go to Rajan's website rajanshankara.com to learn more about the former monk....
In this episode we cover some thoughts on the virus and what it means for our life in the upcoming weeks; social circles and friendship leads us to talking about maturity and uplifting oneself. To reach out, email [email protected] or go to rajanshankara.com for more info on the former monk.
Helena Hollis is back, and joins us in a discussion about relationships, dating, single life, addiction to dating, and we cover our top five techniques for a successful partnership. For more info on Helena Hollis and her story see, Cocoridge.com. You can connect with her through her various social platforms provided on her website. Please leave a review, share and reach out to us at [email protected]
Frederick Douglass was born into slavery with nothing and soon rose to prominence as a liberator of his fellow slaves. His speeches, writings, and activism caused many to question the meaning of slavery itself. In this week's episode we talk about his first autobiography, his first 27 years in his own words, and his path from chains to freedom. Thank you for listening. Please share, offer feedback, and let us know how we can do better by emailing Rajan at [email protected]
We take a break from reading books and reach into Raj's stockpile of reader questions for a good old fashioned Q&A. Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe, share, and give feedback. To learn more about Raj, visit rajanshankara.com or email [email protected] to contact directly. Also, check out his 30 day meditation course for beginners at https://courses.rajanshankara.com/courses/30-day-meditation-workshop Timestamp: 1) 01:46 - Throat chakra & Astral body; 2) 22:35 - Thou...
In this week's episode, Rajan and Rokas are joined by Helena Hollis, Founder and CEO of Cocoridge Coconut Water. The group talks about how people see the world of decisions, how to make better ones, and the process in getting that started. For more info on Helena Hollis and her story see, Cocoridge.com. You can connect with her through her various social platforms provided on her website. To connect with Rajan, go to rajanshankara.com, or email [email protected]...
00:11 - Question from a listener; 06:45 - Introduction to Miyamoto Musashi; 09:49 - Beginning of reading; Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teachable.com/ Short snippets from podcast: https://www.youtube.com/c/ManintheMakingPodcast/videos
A snippet from the text read in the episode: "The reward is the attention that we got from our parents or from other people like siblings, teachers, and friends. We soon develop a need to hook other people's attention in order to get the reward. The reward feels good, and we keep doing what others want us to do in order to get the reward. With that fear of being punished and that fear of not getting the reward, we start pretending to be what we are not, just to please others, just to be good eno...
One of the most difficult problems to face is our mortality, but if we were able to overcome the fear of all fears, what can't we overcome? The essay covered in this episode provides a different perspective to time and life, with the basis that life is long enough if the whole of it is well invested. Visit our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/574982369917412/...
In this episode Rajan reads and breaks down chapters 1-3 of The Discourses of Epictetus. Visit our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/574982369917412/
In this episode Rajan reads from Robert Elliot Speer's lecture, The Stuff of Manhood. Visit our Facebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/574982369917412/
The first episode of season 2 for Man in the Making just dropped, and the episode was a blast to record. We cover the powerful 1872 speech “Self Made Men” one of history’s most effective leaders and one of Rajan's biggest role models, Frederick Douglass. For more about Rajan, see rajanshankara.com
Episode 1 of Season 2 is scheduled to be released on the 8th January 2020. To interact with like-minded people feel free to join the 'Man in the Making Podcast Community" on Facebook. Contact - [email protected] for any questions/ enquiries
Timestamp: 3:00 – Discrimination; 5:05 – Is it going to hurt someone, is it going to hurt you, is it going to damage something?; 6:20 - Detachment; 9:38 – Dispassion; 13:50 – You do not have to avoid the moments of darkness and despair; 15:34 – A quote from the stoics; 20:44 – The negative emotion from outside influences is part of life; 23:42 – Once we think we’ve transcended something, it’s going to come back on a different level
This episode is aimed to help people who have close friends or family members who are suffering, or are in that state themselves.
