Episodes

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 t...

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 T...

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 Bhagava...

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 ...

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 po...

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)...

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...

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....

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 rig...

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 underst...

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 be...

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 m...

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 …

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...

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 b...

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. List...

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...

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. …

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 list...

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. …

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 l...

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...

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...

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 exce...