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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 deepe...

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 translat...

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...

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 tran...

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...

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 y...

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 Bhaga...

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...

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 Thou...

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 wi...

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 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...

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 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 Gamb...

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 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/up...

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...