General Spirituality Episodes

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 li...

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 episo...

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. ...

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 ...

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 m...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the impact that misinformation on COVID-19 has affected the spiritual, yoga and wellness circle. In this brief episode, the discussion dwells into why it is important to be connected to the truth, to stick to the facts and to stick to the data. The Bearded Mystic Podcast feels honored to mention the following social media accounts that have been tackling the COVID-19 misinformation. They are experts in their field and have stood with the rea...

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...

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 follo...

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 o...

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 mor...

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 t...

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 My...

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 interest...

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 ...

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 l...

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 ...

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 wa...

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...

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 th...