Send us a text This episode discusses the 9th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 5. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 63rd episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upanishads...
Apr 09, 2023•43 min•Season 2Ep. 63
Send us a text This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 23 - 28. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 62nd episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upanisha...
Apr 02, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 62
Send us a text This is the 4th episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: How do I empower myself without possessing an ego? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers how knowing your self-worth, see the qualities belonging to the body and mind and understand that you are the attributeless Formless Awareness. Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mysti...
Mar 30, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of Nisargadatta Maharaj Ji. He was a teacher that spoke on non-duality and published many books, most famously 'I am That'. I hope you enjoyed listening to the Wisdom of the Mystics series. If you want to listen to more episodes about Non-Duality and a deep dive into the Bhagavad Gita, please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Thoughts on the Upanishads, Conversations with the Bearded Mystic, Guided Meditations, and m...
Mar 26, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 15
Send us a text This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 18 - 22. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 61st episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upanisha...
Mar 19, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 61
Send us a text This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 14 - 17. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 60th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upanisha...
Mar 12, 2023•27 min•Season 2Ep. 60
Send us a text Listen to the full episode on Patreon , Buzzsprout Subscriptions , Supercast or on Apple Subscriptions, which you can purchase via the app. Enjoy the preview of the 3rd episode of my Thoughts on the Upanishads. The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the Isha Upanishad, Verses 7 - 9. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and get ad-free, bonus episodes along with many more benefits: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast Support the Podcast through Buzzsprout by gettin...
Mar 09, 2023•7 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Send us a text This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 8 - 13. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 59th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upanishad...
Mar 05, 2023•36 min•Season 2Ep. 59
Send us a text This is the 3rd episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: How can I quantify my value when people use their credentials to justify their self-worth? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers how it is important to know your true self and then ground yourself in spiritual virtues. Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and ...
Mar 02, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 36
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of Rahul's Guru - Baba Hardev Singh Ji. Baba Ji as He is lovingly referred to led a life that emphasized the importance of forgiveness, love, acceptance and oneness by knowing who you really are. I hope you enjoyed listening to the Wisdom of the Mystics series. If you want to listen to more episodes about Non-Duality and a deep dive into the Bhagavad Gita, please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Thoughts on the Upan...
Feb 26, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 14
Send us a text This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 7. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 58th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upanishads...
Feb 19, 2023•37 min•Season 2Ep. 58
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 23 - 30. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 57th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upa...
Feb 12, 2023•49 min•Season 2Ep. 57
Send us a text This is the 2nd episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: Will ChatGPT or AI be able to give us spiritual liberation and should Gurus be worried? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers how Gurus will still be necessary, no matter how good AI gets. However, the way Gurus work today will have to change. Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. Patreon: Support The Be...
Feb 08, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 35
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 16 - 22. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 56th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Thoughts on the Upa...
Feb 05, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 56
Send us a text This is the 1st episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: I have been following Nonduality for many years, read books, watched hours on YouTube but I still don't feel at peace? What am I missing? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers the pitfalls of not having a strong foundation of knowledge and intellect when studying Non-duality! Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this surve...
Feb 01, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of the most inspirational Buddhist monk Thich Nhat Hanh, who inspired many with his calming presence and his teachings of compassion, oneness and peace. I hope you enjoyed listening to the Wisdom of the Mystics series and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality and a deep dive into the Bhagavad Gita, please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Thoughts on the Upanishads, Conversations with ...
Jan 29, 2023•44 min•Season 3Ep. 13
Send us a text Listen to the full episode on Patreon , Buzzsprout Subscriptions , Supercast or on Apple Subscriptions, which you can purchase via the app. Enjoy the preview of the 2nd episode of my Thoughts on the Upanishads. The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the Isha Upanishad, Verses 4 - 6. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and get ad-free, bonus episodes along with many more benefits: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast Support the Podcast through Buzzsprout by gettin...
Jan 27, 2023•7 min
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 12 - 15. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 55th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Patreon: Support Th...
Jan 22, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 55
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 8 - 11. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 54th episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Patreon: Support The...
Jan 15, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 7. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 53rd episode of the Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita and want to listen to more episodes like this on the Bhagavad Gita, or on Non-Duality, or the wisdom of the Mystics please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. New episodes are uploaded every Sunday. Patreon: Support The ...
Jan 08, 2023•38 min•Season 2Ep. 53
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 40 - 47. Sri Krishna begins his answers to Arjuna’s questions and says any action that benefits one and all will never be degraded in this life or the next. Sri Krishna gives hope yet a warning too that one will be born in a family of spiritual practitioners but it is both rare and very difficult to be born in a house that is conducive to spiritual freedom. Sri Krishna guides on why union with Aw...
Jan 01, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of the founder of one of the largest religions in the world - Jesus Christ on the occasion of Christmas. Today, we go deep into the verses that are in the Gospel of Thomas, which are the gnostic gospels that attribute the sayings to Christ. Wishing you all a Merry Christmas! I hope you enjoyed listening to the Wisdom of the Mystics series and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality and a...
Dec 25, 2022•32 min•Season 3Ep. 12
Send us a text Listen to the full episode on Patreon , Supercast , or on Apple Subscriptions, which you can purchase via the app. Enjoy the preview of the 1st episode of my Thoughts on the Upanishads. The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the Isha Upanishads specifically the Shanti Mantra, Verses 1 - 3. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and get ad-free, bonus episodes along with many more benefits: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast Supercast: Support The Bearded Mystic Pod...
Dec 21, 2022•6 min•Season 5Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 33 - 39. Arjuna simply cannot see the practicality of such methods and teachings, he finds his mind is too restless. Arjuna provides his experience on how the mind is impossible to control because of its mere strength. Sri Krishna appreciates what Arjuna says and reminds him of his strengths and tells him he must do constant practice and vairagya. Sri Krishna makes a concession by saying yoga can...
Dec 18, 2022•33 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Send us a text In this episode, we discuss the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 29 - 32. Sri Krishna through this powerful verse is showing us the importance of union through yoga, that we see the Atma as one and the same in all beings. Sri Krishna provides us with a key insight into what happens when we connect with Him as Formless Oneness and see all beings as this One. We adore Sri Krishna but in His formless roop which is Brahman and we create a connection that can never...
Dec 11, 2022•29 min•Season 2Ep. 50
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 24 - 28. Sri Krishna wants us to control the senses and abandon the desires that keep us rooted in the world alone. Sri Krishna wants us to always choose the truth of formless awareness over anything else. Sri Krishna puts forward how the atma, this formless awareness stabilizes this restless mind. Sri Krishna how the yogi calms down the mind and no longer goes according...
Dec 04, 2022•31 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of the great mystic Swami Vivekananda, who brought Vedanta to the West and remains a central figure in Eastern Spirituality along with true devotion towards his guru Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, who we discussed last month. Swami ji gave the perfect blend of spiritual teachings like devotion, knowledge and reasoning, meditation and serving others. Ultimately, Swami Vivekananda has inspired many generations after him a...
Nov 27, 2022•57 min•Season 3Ep. 11
Send us a text Link to my Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast Link to Supercast: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.supercast.com/ Hello everyone, I was recently informed that in the New Year, I would have to go back to the office for 3 days, and traveling to the office will be crazy (at least an hour each way)! My current schedule for content creation, which includes the planning, recording, editing and uploading the weekly podcast, TikTok and YouTube Livestreams, the guided m...
Nov 24, 2022•3 min•Season 1Ep. 33
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 20 - 23. Sri Krishna guides how important it is to connect our consciousness with Consciousness itself and by absorbing one’s name and form into the nameless and formless awareness, one remains in complete contentment. Sri Krishna guides how bliss is the absolute state of Awareness. Sri Krishna guides that nothing can harm the yogi, no matter how bad a situation is, the ...
Nov 20, 2022•26 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 16 - 19. Sri Krishna provides guidance on how to live a balanced lifestyle of eating enough and sleeping enough to feel well-rested. Sri Krishna explains how one should maintain a healthy lifestyle and keep it hassle-free. This Awareness within is absolutely free from all material longings and desires, we become complete in our yoga. We no longer worry about the future n...
Nov 13, 2022•35 min•Season 2Ep. 47
