Send us a text Embracing Boundlessness: Beyond Individuality and Differences In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh shares his insights on spirituality, advocating for the importance of inner transformation to bring about real societal change. He discusses the concept of being boundless, drawing from his guru's teachings and various spiritual texts like the Bhagavad Gita. Rahul underscores the significance of seeing the divine in everyone, regardless of their outward d...
Nov 20, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 9
Send us a text The Impact of Trumpism and the Importance of Political Spirituality In this episode of 'The Bearded Mystic Podcast,' host Rahul N Singh discusses the broken promises of Donald Trump regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Gaza situation. Rahul emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and spiritual awareness in political decisions. He critiques the rise of far-right ideologies, including misogynistic views like those of Nick Fuentes, and stresses the need for res...
Nov 14, 2024•46 min•Season 7Ep. 8
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the implications of Donald Trump's recent landslide presidential victory, exploring the reasons behind the electoral outcome and its potential impact on various marginalized communities. Singh critiques the performance of Kamala Harris' campaign and the broader socio-political climate that enabled Trump's success. He highlights the moral and ethical dilemmas voters face, emphasizing the importance of int...
Nov 08, 2024•51 min•Season 7Ep. 7
Send us a text Advaita Vedanta in Politics: Compassionate Leadership and Ethics In this episode of the Beard and Mystic podcast, host Rahul Singh explores the intersection of Advaita Vedanta and modern politics, emphasizing the importance of ethics, truth, and dharma in assessing political candidates. The episode advocates for compassionate and servant leadership qualities, drawing from spiritual teachings to address contemporary issues such as misinformation, political violence, and social just...
Oct 22, 2024•25 min•Season 7Ep. 6
Send us a text Understanding Brahm Gyana: A Journey to Self-Realization In this episode of the Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the concept of Brahm Gyana, the knowledge of Brahman that leads to self-realization and oneness with Formless Consciousness. Drawing from his personal experiences and lifelong association with the Sant Nirankari Mission, Rahul explains how this divine knowledge transforms life and provides tools for meditation, reflection, and awareness. He discuss...
Oct 15, 2024•28 min•Season 7Ep. 5
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh shares his personal experience of facing job loss and how he used spiritual teachings, especially from the Bhagavad Gita, to navigate through the emotional and mental challenges. Reflecting on feelings of unworthiness, fear, and failure, Rahul emphasizes the importance of living the teachings in day-to-day life. He discusses the value of acceptance, remaining neutral amidst success and failure, and the deeper unders...
Aug 14, 2024•18 min•Season 7Ep. 4
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the profound philosophy of yoga beyond the physical postures (asanas). He discusses the true meaning of yoga, which is to be in union with formless awareness or Brahman. Rahul explains key concepts from the Upanishads, including the yamas (ethical restraints) and niyamas (personal observances), and the significance of the four Mahavakyas (great sayings). The episode emphasizes integrating this wisdom int...
Jul 04, 2024•29 min•Season 7Ep. 3
Send us a text Understanding Enlightenment in the Spiritual Marketplace This episode delves into the confusing and often contradictory definitions of enlightenment encountered in the spiritual marketplace. It critically examines various perspectives on enlightenment, including sudden self-realization, achievements from psychedelic experiences, and profound insights from literature. The script emphasizes the need for discernment, traditional teachings, and mental health professionals over self-pr...
Jun 20, 2024•36 min•Season 7Ep. 2
Send us a text Exploring Advaita Vedanta: Understanding Non-Duality In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh introduces the philosophy of Advaita Vedanta, a prominent school within Hinduism. He explains its core concepts, including the nature of Brahman, Atman, and Maya, and their implications for spiritual practice and understanding. Rahul discusses the importance of foundational texts authored by Adi Shankara Ji and offers insight into the paths of self-inquiry and dev...
May 24, 2024•33 min•Season 7Ep. 1
Send us a text Embark with us on a profound exploration of the essence of our being with our esteemed guest, Neil Bakshi. As a spiritual practitioner, Neil brings a wealth of Eastern wisdom to our discussion, providing a mosaic of insights that range from the philosophies of ancient masters to the nuances of consciousness in our everyday lives. Throughout the episode, we navigate the teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda, unravel the metaphor of the ocean and the drop, and consider the significance...
Apr 18, 2024•1 hr 19 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Send us a text This comprehensive discussion weaves personal narratives, philosophical insights, and practical advice on integrating spirituality into every aspect of life. James and Justin from the @stayspiritual YouTube channel, along with Rahul, delve into the origins of spiritual journeys, highlighting the influence of personal challenges, such as coping with loss, and the nuanced understanding of spirituality beyond traditional practices. Emphasizing the importance of balance, consciousness...
Apr 05, 2024•1 hr 29 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Send us a text Exploring Advaita Vedanta and The Journey to Self-Realization with Swami Sarvapriyananda In this detailed conversation on 'The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations', Rahul hosts Swami Sarvapriyananda, a renowned teacher of Advaita Vedanta and the spiritual leader of the Vedanta Society of New York. Swami Sarvapriyananda discusses the concept of Brahma Gyan (knowledge of Brahman), emphasizing that the ultimate reality, according to Advaita Vedanta, is the understanding 'I am Brah...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Send us a text This episode of 'The Bearded Mystic Reacts' delves into the controversy surrounding Jay Shetty, a former Hindu monk turned self-help guru. The host reviews an article examining Shetty's claims to spiritual authority, his transition from monkhood to a lifestyle of influence and alleged wealth accumulation, and the authenticity of his backstory and teachings. The episode touches on criticisms of Shetty's fashion sense, his shift from promoting monastic simplicity to engaging with Ho...
Mar 07, 2024•1 hr 14 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Send us a text In this episode, the host reacts to a video from 'The Ranveer Show' featuring Gaur Gopal Dasji, a prominent monk. The focus of the reaction is a discussion on the Bhagavad Gita, a crucial spiritual text in Hinduism. The host critiques the simplification of the Gita in the video and addresses key philosophical differences, particularly on the interpretation of the Gita as a non-religious text. The emphasis on seeking spiritual growth and 'liberation from the clutches of our body an...
Feb 24, 2024•21 min•Season 1Ep. 42
Send us a text Sunny Sharma: The Intersection of Devotion and Self-Inquiry In this engaging conversation between the host and Sunny Sharma, a popular figure in the YouTube spiritual community, a variety of topics are discussed. Sunny shares his journey from a self-help focused path toward the teachings of non-duality, explaining how his passion and commitment have fueled his creative process. He discusses the importance of surrender and devotion in his practice, the value of honesty and resonanc...
Feb 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 2
Send us a text The Bearded Mystic Rahul N Singh reacts and conducts an analysis of Sufi Imam's benedictions at the ‘Celebrating Interfaith Harmony’ program conducted by the BAPS in New Jersey, Robbinsville Centre. The speaker also discusses the key aspects of Hindu and Islamic philosophies, highlighting similarities and advocates for unity amongst religions and within different sects of Vedanta. Further, he appreciates the initiative of the BAPS in maintaining and promoting Hindu traditional arc...
Feb 15, 2024•13 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Send us a text Join an engaging, deep, and enlightening conversation on The Bearded Mystic's Podcast where renowned YouTuber Gary Lee Haskins @GaryLee123 shares his spiritual journey. Topics included are the value of community, spiritual lineage, reincarnation, and the impact of meditation. The dialogue moves beyond labels and pedestals, highlighting a balance between being seen as a friend and a teacher. The importance of discernment in resonating with spiritual content online is emphasized, al...
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 37 min•Season 6Ep. 1
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh continues the Wisdom of the Mystics series, this time delving into the teachings of Gorakh Nath Ji, a well-known poet. The episode explores Gorakh Nath Ji's poetic spiritual teachings, with a focus on how they interpret the world and inspire various paths to reach the ultimate destination. Throughout the podcast, the host emphasizes practicing spirituality with joy, happiness, and playfulness, and discusses importan...
Jan 28, 2024•38 min•Season 3Ep. 24
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh guides us through verses 19 to 21 of Chapter 14 from the Bhagavad Gita. He delves into the concept of the three gunas - qualities that govern our actions, and the transcendental state that can be achieved when one recognizes and detaches from them. The episode further explores ways to cultivate self-awareness, the journey towards spiritual knowledge, and how to attain a divine state of being as extended by Arjuna's ...
Jan 21, 2024•22 min•Season 2Ep. 94
Send us a text In this episode of the Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh continues his interpretation of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically focusing on chapter 14, verses 11 to 18. He discusses the significance of the three gunas: Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas, and their influence on our spiritual journey, exploring how they manifest in our mental states and drive our actions. The episode also touches on themes like spiritual rituals, life and death, reincarnation, the pursuit of desires, and de...
Jan 14, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 93
Send us a text In this episode, host Rahul N Singh explores the concepts of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas, the three gunas or qualities according to Hindu philosophy, as mentioned in Chapter 14 of the Bhagavad Gita. The discussion plunges deep into each guna, emphasizing their attributes and impacts on action and consequence. The host explains how these gunas compete to control matter and, in turn, human behaviour. He emphasizes the importance of balanced action with correct knowledge, more prevalent...
Jan 07, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 92
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh reflects on the growth, milestones, and challenges faced in 2023 and the transformative life events that have shaped his spiritual journey, including meeting his guru and the birth of his son. The new year will bring revamped content, a reduced release schedule moving to an episode every two weeks, and exclusive meditation sessions for Patreon supporters. Additionally, Rahul aims to increase the quality of the podca...
Dec 31, 2023•19 min
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, Rahul N Singh continues his discourse on the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Chapter 14 verses 1 to 5. It delves into the transcendence of the three gunas (Sattva, Rajas, Tamas) and how they bind the Atma to the body. Rahul explains these verses in the context of both Sankhya philosophy and Vedanta, illustrating how these gunas influence human consciousness and effect the reincarnation cycle. The podcast also serves as a platform for a wid...
Dec 24, 2023•24 min•Season 2Ep. 91
Send us a text In this episode, the host, Rahul N Singh, delves into the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Chapter 13, verses 30 to 35. He talks about Hindu philosophical concepts like Karma, Prakriti, and Atma, elaborates on the idea of Akarta (non-doer within actions), and explores the concept of cause and effect. He further discusses the wisdom shared by Sri Krishna, the discernment between the physical body and the Atma that exists within, and the significance of the third eye in achieving enlighte...
Dec 17, 2023•35 min•Season 2Ep. 90
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh continues his exploration of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Chapter 13, Verses 25-29. He delves into the philosophy of Dhyana in Ashtanga Yoga, the practice of self-inquiry, the paths of knowledge, meditation and Karma Yoga, and the concept of Sankhya or Jnana Yog. Rahul also discusses the understanding of Formless Awareness, the importance of practice, and the significance of a guru in spiritual development. He als...
Dec 10, 2023•31 min•Season 2Ep. 89
Send us a text In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh continues his exploration of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Chapter 13, Verses 21-24. He delves into the concepts of Prakriti (nature), the three gunas (qualities) that define our experiences, and the Jiva Atma's journey to realize its true identity as the witness consciousness. Rahul emphasizes the importance of understanding Prakriti and the gunas to transcend the cycle of birth and rebirth. Join him on this insig...
Dec 03, 2023•42 min•Season 2Ep. 88
Send us a text In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the teachings of the mystic Mira Bai ji, who was a 16th-century Hindu mystic poet and devotee of Krishna. She is a celebrated Bhakti saint, particularly in the North Indian Hindu tradition. 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, Conversat...
Nov 26, 2023•45 min•Season 3Ep. 23
Send us a text Host Rahul N Singh delves into an in-depth analysis of the Bhagavad Gita Chapter 13, Verses 17-20. In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast. He explains the concepts of the field of experience, knowledge of all categories, ultimate reality, and the Brahman being in detail. Rahul integrates various philosophies including Sankhya and Vedantic philosophies and discusses the role of prakriti and individual atmas. He also encourages listeners to support the podcast on Patreon and ...
Nov 19, 2023•28 min•Season 2Ep. 87
Send us a text Join Rahul N Singh, host of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, as he continues to explore the pearls of wisdom from Bhagavad Gita, focusing on Chapter 13 verses 13 to 16. This enlightening dialogue sheds light on divine concepts such as Brahman, Atma, Parabrahman and the relation to understanding our true, eternal nature. Rahul discusses the paradoxical perception of Brahman as both the observer and the observed in our existence and how the notion of Brahman transcends sensory experience...
Nov 12, 2023•29 min•Season 2Ep. 86
Send us a text Understanding Virtues and Behaviors through the Bhagavad Gita | The Bearded Mystic Podcast In this podcast episode, host Rahul N Singh continues his exploration of the Bhagavad Gita, focusing specifically on chapter 13 and verses 8 to 12. He delves deep into the virtues, habits, behaviours, and attitudes that purify one's life and illuminate it with the light of true knowledge. Rahul emphasizes the importance of humility, straightforwardness, non-violence, patience, simplicity, ho...
Nov 05, 2023•51 min•Season 2Ep. 85
