Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 26 - 30. Shri Krishna summarizes the concept of death so that Arjuna is now clear that the atman cannot die and therefore we need to embrace our own mortality. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagavad Gita, I recommend Swami Gambhirananda's transl...
Nov 07, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 8
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 21 - 25. Shri Krishna explains exactly what You are. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagavad Gita, I recommend Swami Gambhirananda's translation with Adi Shankara ji's commentary: Available here on Amazon I hope you enjoyed listening to the 7th e...
Oct 24, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 7
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 16 - 20. This episode goes deep into understanding what is real and what is unreal. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagavad Gita, I recommend Swami Gambhirananda's translation with Adi Shankara ji's commentary: Available here on Amazon I hope you...
Oct 17, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 6
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 11 - 15. This episode discusses the importance of understanding death, the eternal nature of life and how we are to be centered in stillness during pain and pleasure and to perceive them as fleeting shadows. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagava...
Oct 10, 2021•38 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 6 - 10. This episode discusses what the ultimate purpose of the Gita is and we discover how Arjuna reaches the point where he surrenders to Sri Krishna. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagavad Gita, I recommend Swami Gambhirananda's translation w...
Sep 26, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the importance of Gyana or Knowledge and why it is the absolute Supreme Path towards enlightenment, towards liberation. Karma (selfless service), Bhakti (devotion/worship) and Dhyana (meditation) all need Gyana (knowledge) to go to the Eternal State of Brahman. To listen to Satinder Sartaaj's song Aarti: https://youtu.be/QxEL53vdjmc I hope you enjoyed listening to this 23rd episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoug...
Sep 23, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 5. This episode discusses Krishna's first words to Arjuna that may shock you and then is followed with Arjuna's responds back to his dear friend. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagavad Gita, I recommend Swami Gambhirananda's translation with...
Sep 19, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the importance of having a guru but the importance also applies to the sincerity of the seeker. There can be gurus for entertainment or gurus for serious spiritual growth. It is up to us who choose and who we choose may depend on a number of factors. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 22nd episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes lik...
Sep 16, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast introduces a brief commentary on the 1st chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 36 - 47. This episode discusses the importance of women's rights and when we see these rights taken away, it truly means the Mahabharata is still continuing. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagavad Gita, I recommend Swami G...
Sep 05, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 2
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses whether it is best to scroll through social media posts for spiritual practice or should we spend time reading spiritual texts of any tradition. Is it important to understand the whole context instead of misinterpreting a captivating quote on social media? I hope you enjoyed listening to this 21st episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episod...
Sep 02, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 21
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast introduces a brief commentary on the 1st chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 35. This episode dwells upon Arjuna's dilemma and Rahul highlights that we have all been in a situation like Arjuna and how relatable his plight is. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon If you would like to dwell deeper in the Bhagavad Gita, I recommend Swami Gambhi...
Aug 29, 2021•17 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses what triggers the journey towards enlightenment and even questions whether it is a journey! I hope you enjoyed listening to this 20th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Pl...
Aug 26, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses 5 benefits that I gained from meditation and how it impacted my life. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 19th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a ...
Aug 22, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses 3 Hollywood movies that have incredible depth in spiritual content, especially of the dharmic traditions. The movies explored are Interstellar, Inception and The Matrix. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 18th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn mo...
Aug 19, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast offers clarity on the differences between an awakening and enlightenment. Sometimes, we mistakenly declare enlightenment when we really we had just had an awakening experience. Listen to this episode and introspect where you are. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 16th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and ...
Aug 12, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the benefits of satsang. Satsang means the company of the truth or those individuals that are enlightened with the Truth. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 15th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of the Mystics please follow...
Aug 08, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 15
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses how the spiritual inquiry into 'Who Am I? is the question of all questions that needs to be explored. Through this inquiry, we can come to the realization of who I am. To know more about this, it is definitely recommended to check out the famous Mystic Ramana Maharshi's treatise on who am I? The original title is Nan Yar. You can read his famous treatise on Who Am I on this link: https://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/wp-content/upl...
Aug 05, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the importance of navigating the spiritual marketplace and going towards the highest state or attainment - oneness with Brahman (Ultimate Reality). I hope you enjoyed listening to this 13th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of...
Aug 01, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the concept of death and how to be detached with our loved ones. Even though death is an inescapable law, it is through inquiry of who am I? that enables true growth. The meditation suggested in this episode should be done at your own risk and I do strongly recommend to seek a Guru or Meditation Teacher's guidance and blessing before you try it. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 12th episode. If you would like to learn more ...
Jul 29, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the concept of karma and simplifies it so you can understand what it means without any of the complexity. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 11th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to th...
Jul 25, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses what a world looks like if we didn't have the concept of god and what does religion need to do in the evidence behind scientific discovery. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 10th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of the Mys...
Jul 22, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses how we sometimes play the role of the victim and the hero. The ego likes to trap us into incessant thinking. This episode goes into how we can transcend this narrative and enter a non-dual state. The whole point of gaining spiritual insight is to get our whole being in a nondual state. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 9th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are intereste...
Jul 18, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 9
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses how one can be committed to a spiritual life as well as living a fully-involved family life. This episode gives hints on what one can do to maintain balance and still excel in spirituality. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 8th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or y...
Jul 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the concept of Sat Chit Ananda, which can be translated as Truth, Consciousness and Bliss. This episode explores what exactly is the truth, what denotes itself as consciousness and what is bliss? If you thought you knew what bliss was, this episode may change your mind. As discussed in the podcast, here is the YouTube link to Jeff Lieberman's Tedx talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N0--_R6xThs I hope you enjoyed listening to...
Jul 11, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the sacred saying of The Upanishads, a mahavakhya 'Aham Brahmasmi'. This simply translates as 'I am Brahman'. This episode dwells upon whether the ego can say this great saying and what are the consequences if we declare this prematurely. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 6th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on fur...
Jul 08, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses how forgiveness doesn't make you a doormat but enhances your spiritual journey. Sometimes we hold onto grudges and this only creates hatred within us. Meditation or any spiritual practice helps us to increase our capacity to love, which in turn increases our capacity to forgive. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 5th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in li...
Jul 04, 2021•17 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses how spiritual bypassing doesn't allow us to spiritually grow. To mature into the Ultimate Reality, it is important that we embrace reality as it is instead of blaming our circumstances or praising our circumstances to something outside of our control even if that is God or Karma. I hope you enjoyed listening to this 4th episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in l...
Jul 01, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses 3 spiritual books that every serious seeker needs to read. The episode discusses the importance of each book and how they benefit the seeker on the journey and little insights from the three books are shared. You can get the three books via the links below and this is based if you are in the US. For any other country, either do a search or use your home country's Amazon page. I am not affiliated to any of these books in any way...
Jun 27, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Send us a text The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the meaning behind the greeting commonly said in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. In this 2nd episode, I discuss how Namaste can be used as tool for spiritual growth and development. Check out Timber Hawkeye's book, Buddhist Boot Camp: https://amzn.to/3wU1KiG (The author hasn't asked me to promote this book, I just really loved reading it!) I hope you enjoyed listening to this 2nd episode. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on T...
Jun 24, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Send us a text This episode is an introduction to the brand new The Bearded Mystic Podcast. In this introductory episode, I talk about what this podcast will be about and what to expect from the podcast. I go into some biographical details and then describe what a mystic is. If you want to listen to my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in listening to more episodes like this on further chapters and verses, or on Non-Duality, or you want to learn more about the wisdom of the...
Jun 19, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 1
