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March 18, 2025

Spirituality as a Full-Time Commitment

Send us a text We explore how spiritual practice should be viewed as a full-time commitment rather than a part-time effort if we truly seek liberation, comparing spiritual development to working a job where you only receive b...

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March 14, 2025

Embracing Our Limited Lifespan: Finding Consciousness Beyond the Body

Send us a text Death is not morbid but a doorway to understanding our true nature beyond the body and mind. Contemplating our mortality helps us appreciate the beauty in everyday experiences while recognizing the boundless co...

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March 13, 2025

Vedanta Sara: Verses 7 - 12

Send us a text We explore Vedanta Saras starting from verse 7, examining various types of actions and their purposes while emphasizing that true spiritual knowledge transcends ritualistic practices. • Different categories of ...

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March 12, 2025

Your Inner Guru: Finding Truth Beyond Fallible Teachers

Send us a text The spiritual path requires discernment when allegations arise against gurus, as blind faith contradicts the principles of Advaita Vedanta which emphasizes self-inquiry and ethical conduct from spiritual teache...

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March 11, 2025

Vedanta Sara: Verses 3 - 6

Send us a text The journey through Vedanta continues as we explore the foundational texts and philosophical underpinnings that reveal our true nature as indivisible, eternal consciousness. We examine why the Upanishads stand ...

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March 10, 2025

The True Wealth of Spirituality: Beyond Rituals to Awakening

Send us a text Spirituality becomes meaningful when we move beyond routines and rituals to understand the true value of our practices and connect with formless awareness. • Questioning what we're truly receiving from spiritua...

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March 7, 2025

Vedanta Sara: Verses 1 - 2

Send us a text Diving into the profound teachings of the Vedanta Sara, we explore the fundamental nature of consciousness as the indivisible, eternal reality that forms the basis of all existence. • Understanding our highest ...

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March 7, 2025

Traditional Non-Duality (Advaita Vedanta): Where Do I Start?

Send us a text Emphasizing the path to understanding non-duality, we share the foundational texts essential for grasping Advaita Vedanta. We explore how each text plays a unique role in a seeker's spiritual journey and import...

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March 5, 2025

Non-Dual Perspective: The State of Division speech by the Convicted F…

Send us a text Exploring the impact of misinformation in politics, emphasizing its role in deepening societal divisions. - Discussion on the current state of misinformation in America - Analysis of key figures and their misle...

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March 4, 2025

Zelensky, Autocrats, and The State of Division in America

Send us a text We discuss the complexities of the current geopolitical landscape, focusing on the tensions surrounding Ukraine and its leader, Zelensky. As we unpack the implications of misinformation and political narratives...

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March 3, 2025

Happiness Beyond Emotion: A Deep Dive into Ashtavakra Gita

Send us a text This episode takes a profound look at the teachings of the Ashtavakra Gita, emphasizing the journey toward true happiness and awareness. It reveals how our perception of emotions and life events shapes our inne...

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Feb. 28, 2025

What Modern Non-Duality Teachers Do Not Tell You!

Send us a text We explore the significant misconceptions surrounding modern non-duality teachings and how they can lead to spiritual bypassing. Understanding the need for purification of the mind before claiming self-realizat...

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Feb. 27, 2025

Questions: The Heart of Spiritual Inquiry

Send us a text This episode emphasizes the vital role of inquiry in spiritual practice and the balance between faith and questioning. By addressing personal doubts and encouraging curiosity, listeners can deepen their underst...

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Feb. 26, 2025

Embracing the Night of Enlightenment: A Mahashivaratri Special

Send us a text This episode highlights the significance of Mahashivaratri and the deeper teachings within Shiva's philosophy. We explore the relationship between true consciousness and spiritual awakening, emphasizing the pat...

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Feb. 25, 2025

Knowledge Is Bondage: Unpacking the Shiva Sutras

Send us a text Knowledge can be a double-edged sword on the spiritual path. We dive deep into the second verse of the Shiva Sutras, exploring the idea that knowledge may bind rather than liberate. Throughout the conversation,...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Lord Shiva Explains the Whole of Spirituality in One Line!

Send us a text Understanding the essence of Shiva and its significance in spirituality Exploring the teachings of the Shiva Sutras Engaging in communal contemplation on Mahashivratri Let's dive deep into the wisdom of Shiva a...

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Feb. 21, 2025

Embracing Emotions: Balancing Spontaneity and Intellect for Inner Pea…

Send us a text Exploring the essence of living spontaneously, this episode emphasizes the importance of embracing emotions in real-time while maintaining awareness through intellect. By sharing personal experiences and practi...

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Feb. 20, 2025

Formless Awareness: Journey to the Heart of Realization

Send us a text This episode delves into the experience of life after realization, focusing on how the shift from a perspective of separateness to one of oneness redefines our existence. With insights into the nature of awaren...

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Feb. 19, 2025

Transcending Language in Spiritual Realization

Send us a text This episode centers around the often-debated criteria for finding the right guru within Advaita Vedanta, questioning the necessity of a guru's knowledge of Sanskrit versus their ability to facilitate direct ex...

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Feb. 18, 2025

Finding Spiritual Resilience Amidst Political Chaos

Send us a text In our latest episode, we explore the intersection of spirituality and politics, addressing fears and anxieties raised by the current political landscape in America. Utilizing teachings from Advaita Vedanta, we...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Overcoming Anxiety: Embracing Formless Awareness

Send us a text In today's podcast, we explore the profound relationship between anxiety and present awareness. The discussion illuminates personal experiences, the teachings of Eckhart Tolle, and crucial practices like "neti ...

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Feb. 15, 2025

Unlocking Continuous Growth in Spirituality

Send us a text Today’s episode dives into the essential question: How serious are you about your spiritual practice? We explore the distinction between casual spirituality and the dedication required to seek deeper truths, em...

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Feb. 14, 2025

Unveiling the Infinite Self with Vedantic Insights

Send us a text This episode delves into the intricate nature of awareness, distinguishing between the awareness of objects and the profound recognition of one’s own consciousness. We discuss how true enlightenment transcends ...

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Feb. 13, 2025

Embracing Formless Awareness: The Path to Authenticity and Enlightenm…

Send us a text This episode explores the relationship between spirituality, mental health, and self-realization, emphasizing the importance of understanding our true nature as formless awareness. We discuss the necessity of a...

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