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Jan. 15, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 7: Verse 8 - Verse 11)

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 ep...

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Jan. 8, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 7: Verse 1 - Verse 7)

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 epi...

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Jan. 1, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 40 - Verse 47)

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 …

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Dec. 25, 2022

Wisdom of the Mystics: Jesus Christ

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 …

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Dec. 21, 2022

Thoughts on the Upanishads - Isha Upanishads - Shanti Mantra, Verses …

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 th...

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Dec. 18, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 33 - Verse 39)

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 ex...

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Dec. 11, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 29 - Verse 32)

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 …

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Dec. 4, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 24 - Verse 28)

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 alo...

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Nov. 27, 2022

Wisdom of the Mystics: Swami Vivekananda

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...

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Nov. 24, 2022

The Bearded Mystic Podcast Needs You!

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 th...

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Nov. 20, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 20 - Verse 23)

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 ab...

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Nov. 13, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 16 - Verse 19)

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 ...

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Nov. 6, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 11 - Verse 15)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 11 - 15. Sri Krishna gives guidance on how to meditate and focus on Brahman in the forest. Sri Krishna explains ...

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Oct. 30, 2022

Wisdom of the Mystics: Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of the great mystic Sri Ramakrishna Paramhamsa, who practiced all the world religions and found that they all lead to the same One! This is the magnificent guru...

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Oct. 23, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 7 - Verse 10)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 7 - 10. Sri Krishna guides us that once we are victorious in being the atma - we attain the peaceful balance of …

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Oct. 16, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 6: Verse 1 - Verse 6)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 6th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 6. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that you must not renounce what is in your nature and your responsibilities in ...

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Oct. 9, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 5: Verse 25 - Verse 29)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 5th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 25-29. Sri Krishna highlights the luminous nature of Brahman is shown in the Sage that sees no matter as their o...

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Oct. 2, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 5: Verse 20 - Verse 24)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 5th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 20 - 24. Sri Krishna explains how the person that is established in the knowledge of Brahman becomes the same in...

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Sept. 28, 2022

Episode 2 - Conversations with The Bearded Mystic and Akhil (SammyVad…

Akhil, also known as SammyVada is a popular Hindu TikTok creator who has been brought up in the rich tradition of Advaita Vedanta. SammyVada has a vision for Hinduism and most of all, strengthening the community and building ...

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Sept. 25, 2022

Wisdom of the Mystics: Shree Anandmayi Maa

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of the great mystic Shree Anandmayi Maa, who gave a beautiful synthesis between devotion and wisdom, bhakti and gyana! Anandmayi means joy-permeated and her tea...

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Sept. 18, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 5: Verse 15 - Verse 19)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 5th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 15 - 19. Sri Krishna explains how this all-pervading Paramatma neither drives human actions nor does it receive ...

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Sept. 11, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 5: Verse 11 - Verse 14)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 5th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 11 - 14. Sri Krishna describes how this karma yogi sets the best example of how to be in the world and not …

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Sept. 4, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 5: Verse 7 - Verse 10)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 5th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 7 - 10. Sri Krishna describes how this karma yogi sets the best example of how to be in the world and not …

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Aug. 28, 2022

Wisdom of the Mystics: Lao Tzu

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of the Chinese Sage Lao Tzu. I go through the first two verses of the Tao Te Ching that are attributed to Lao Tzu. Lao Tzu was a Chinese philosopher …

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