Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 30 - 35. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that dedicate and perform all actions as an offering to Brahman - that Pure Awareness. Have no selfishness at all and with the confusion gone, Arjuna should follow his individual nature and fight this war. If we stick to the message of Karma Yoga, we dedicate all actions to Brahman, then we will be able to have the strong conviction tha...
May 08, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 27
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of one of the greatest gurus of all time, Guru Nanak Dev ji. Born in the mid 1400s, he expressed so many beautiful ideas that became the foundation of Sikhism. His teachings were based on this Formless Oneness, He beautifully expressed the deep philosophy of the Upanishads through the Japji Sahib. This is only one episode but I think one day, we will have to revisit His teachings. Let me know if you would like to on ...
May 01, 2022•20 min•Season 3Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 27 - 29. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that nature has a hold over us, the three gunas have an impact and therefore, we get confused that we are the body. The more we understand that we are the Atman through a humble inquiry, we understand that we transcend the ego respectfully and rest in the Atman. With the understanding that we are the atman, the gunas of the senses will ...
Apr 24, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 26
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 22 - 26. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that despite the fact he has no compulsion to act and there is nothing for him to attain, yet he still acts in the world. We all must follow the example of Sri Krishna - we must act in the world, with detachment, knowing full well that we are the Supreme Being - Brahman, Pure Awareness. If Krishna refused to act, then human beings would...
Apr 17, 2022•28 min•Season 2Ep. 25
Send us a text In this guided meditation, we go direct into awareness and we experience the Oneness in all! I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review for this Podcast on https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/reviews/new/ it will be greatly appreciated. New podcast ep...
Apr 13, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 28
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 17 - 21. Shri Krishna guides us that the Sage that has fully realized themselves, that are firmly established in Brahman are always in divine joy, pleasure. They are completely enlightened within and are totally established in contentment. They are no longer compelled to complete material actions but their every action is done as an act to bring others to the Divine. Hap...
Apr 10, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 24
Send us a text In this guided meditation, we explore through the sensations of the body and utilizing the thoughts of the mind, we watch them and rest as the Witness, which is Pure Awareness. By centering in that Pure Awareness, we find Grace is what keeps it there. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this ...
Apr 07, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 14 - 16. Shri Krishna guides us to understand how we are all interconnected on this planet. Therefore, be grateful for all that brings you to be alive and ensure that we share our resources with the wellbeing of all in mind. Understanding that Brahman is the underlying reality of everything that is manifested, we must perform these sacred offerings knowing that all is di...
Apr 03, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 23
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of one of the greatest mystics and thinkers of the 20th century, Jiddu Krishnamurti, or lovingly known as JK. His teachings of choiceless awareness, giving absolute attention to reality has been instrumental in my own spiritual journey. In this episode, I go through some quotes of Jiddu Krishnamurti and give my thoughts on them. If you would like me to speak of a particular mystic - let me know. The quotes that I dis...
Mar 27, 2022•37 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Send us a text In this guided meditation, we explore Chapter 1, Verse 11 of the Ashtavakra Gita and we come to the realization that we are already free, we are already liberated. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. If you would like to attend a free weekly meditation with me, join my Whatsapp ...
Mar 24, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 10 - 13. Krishna guides us on from the beginning of time, humans have been guided on how to live with nature, to respect nature and we must continuously give back to nature. We are to respect its laws and then we get aplenty back. We have to look after nature, give to nature as you take from nature and there can be universal harmony. This is only if we show our appreciat...
Mar 20, 2022•36 min•Season 2Ep. 22
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 6 - 9. Krishna’s attempt in this verse is getting us ready to understand the important of restrain even as a householder. If we are still remembering past pleasures, we automatically will go for future experiences. Krishna guides that to control the senses, one needs to not have any attachment and must learn to observe and discern with the knowledge of Brahman. That pers...
Mar 13, 2022•48 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Send us a text In this guided meditation, bliss is the exploration. Bliss is uncovered as our shared being, our natural Self, our true being as Pure Consciousness, as Brahman. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review for this Podcast, it will be greatly appreciated. N...
Mar 09, 2022•32 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 5. Arjuna begins with wanting to establish what the best process is going to be for him. Is it the path of knowledge or the path of action? Arjuna’s confusion needs to be eliminated and Arjuna wants to know what path of Yoga will help him. Shri Krishna then responds and guides us that there are two paths that have always been in existence. One is of Wisdom and Knowle...
Mar 06, 2022•19 min•Season 2Ep. 20
Send us a text In this guided meditation, we are taken to the Awareness that is behind all the contents of our experience. First, the senses are explored and eventually transcended, where we rest in that Formless Awareness. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review for...
Mar 02, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of a particular wisdom named Sri Ramana Maharshi. His simple yet direct teachings have inspired myself and many on the path of self-enquiry to discover who am I! For 'Who am I?' is the most fundamental question of existence and Sri Ramana gives us the answers that will help in our search. In this episode, I go through some quotes of Sri Ramana Maharshi and give my thoughts on them. If you would like me to speak of a ...
Feb 27, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 70 - 72. Shri Krishna guides that person is full of peace, who is not overwhelmed by the material desires and can watch all these desires appear and disappear. The unrestrained ones run towards sense desires and the current of these desires are endless and limitless until one has the knowledge of Brahman, their true self. The Sage only functions to maintain the body and ...
Feb 20, 2022•16 min•Season 2Ep. 19
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 66 - 69. Shri Krishna guides that the person who is not able to connect to the True Self, due to the lack of discernment of what they really are, will have a mind that is unsteady and there will be nothing but turbulence and not peace. Therefore, this person can never experience contentment as there is no peace within their mind. Our mind is uncontrollable if it runs aft...
Feb 13, 2022•22 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 62 - 65. Shri Krishna guides on what occurs when we get swayed by objects of the senses. Shri Krishna also guides us on how we can remain in balance by controlling the material senses. 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 Swa...
Feb 06, 2022•25 min•Season 2Ep. 17
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of a particular Mystic named Osho, also loving known as Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh. He is a huge inspiration for me and maybe, millions today with his approach towards meditation and spirituality. Osho is definitely one of the most profound spiritual teachers to have blessed this earth. In this episode, I go through some quotes of Osho and give my thoughts on them. If you would like me to speak of a particular mystic - l...
Jan 30, 2022•28 min•Season 3Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 58 - 61. Shri Krishna guides on how we can meditate on the Supreme Self and how to remain steady in wisdom! 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 h...
Jan 23, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 16
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 55 - 57. Shri Krishna guides on how to go beyond our material desires and how to focus our attention beyond pairs of opposites! 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 com...
Jan 16, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 15
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 52 - 54. Shri Krishna guides on how to be absorbed in samadhi, the transcendental realm of Brahman and the root is knowledge. Then Arjuna asks Shri Krishna how an enlightened person lives. 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...
Jan 09, 2022•32 min•Season 2Ep. 14
Send us a text In this special episode, the Bearded Mystic talks about 2021, the achievements, the proud moments along with the vision for 2022. To get more detail on what will happen in 2022, you can find it on this Blog Post on Patreon that is accessible to everyone: https://www.patreon.com/posts/60549889 I hope you enjoyed listening to the special episode of the The Bearded Mystic Podcast. If you would like to learn more with my Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and if you are interested in liste...
Jan 02, 2022•13 min
Send us a text In this special episode, the Bearded Mystic goes into a deep dive of Advaita Vedanta or Nonduality. The Bearded Mystic goes through 5 questions that were asked by the listeners of the podcast and gives his honest opinion about the future of the non-dual path. I hope you enjoyed listening to the special episode of the The Bearded Mystic Podcast. 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...
Dec 26, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 49 - 51. Shri Krishna guides us on how to be in the transcendental realm of the Supreme and how liberation is available for those that lovingly surrender to the Timeless Wisdom. 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 Gamb...
Dec 19, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 13
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 47 - 48. Shri Krishna discusses how we have free will and control our actions. We must also remember to not be attached to the fruits of our actions or even the ultimate outcome, otherwise this attachment will cause anxiety and disturbance within the mind. We are to utilize our yogic awareness through the knowledge of Brahman. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Al...
Dec 12, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 44 - 46. Shri Krishna discusses how to live with the pleasures of what nature has provided in terms of the body and how can we transcend to the pleasures of Brahman. Also this episode breaks down what a Brahmin really 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 ...
Dec 05, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 11
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 39 - 43. Shri Krishna discusses what the focus should be for Arjuna and how he can master the understanding of Sankhya Yoga and day to day actions in life. 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 translatio...
Nov 21, 2021•42 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 31 - 38. Shri Krishna summarizes for Arjuna how to approach the war. He is given two outcomes if he loses the battles and dies or if he is victorious. Balance is the key in this message. 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 S...
Nov 14, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 9
