Episodes

Send us a text This episode of 'The Bearded Mystic Reacts' delves into the controversy surrounding Jay Shetty, a former Hindu monk turned self-help guru. The host reviews an article examining Shetty's claims to spiritual authority, his transition from monkhood to a lifestyle of influence and alleged wealth accumulation, and the authenticity of his backstory and teachings. The episode touches on criticisms of Shetty's fashion sense, his shift from promoting monastic simplicity to engaging with Ho...

Send us a text In this episode, the host reacts to a video from 'The Ranveer Show' featuring Gaur Gopal Dasji, a prominent monk. The focus of the reaction is a discussion on the Bhagavad Gita, a crucial spiritual text in Hinduism. The host critiques the simplification of the Gita in the video and addresses key philosophical differences, particularly on the interpretation of the Gita as a non-religious text. The emphasis on seeking spiritual growth and 'liberation from the clutches of our body an...

Send us a text The Bearded Mystic Rahul N Singh reacts and conducts an analysis of Sufi Imam's benedictions at the ‘Celebrating Interfaith Harmony’ program conducted by the BAPS in New Jersey, Robbinsville Centre. The speaker also discusses the key aspects of Hindu and Islamic philosophies, highlighting similarities and advocates for unity amongst religions and within different sects of Vedanta. Further, he appreciates the initiative of the BAPS in maintaining and promoting Hindu traditional arc...

Send us a text This is the 6th episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: What sampradaya do you belong to? Who's your Guru? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers his views about the tradition of spirituality that he follows and who is his guru. You can find more about the Sant Nirankari Mission: https://www.nirankari.org/ Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. atreon: Support ...

Send us a text This is the 5th episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: What are your views about Hinduphobia in the West and in India? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers his views about Hinduphobia and how his podcast deals with it. Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and get ad-free, bonus episodes along with many more benefi...

Send us a text This is the 4th episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: How do I empower myself without possessing an ego? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers how knowing your self-worth, see the qualities belonging to the body and mind and understand that you are the attributeless Formless Awareness. Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic...

Send us a text This is the 3rd episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: How can I quantify my value when people use their credentials to justify their self-worth? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers how it is important to know your true self and then ground yourself in spiritual virtues. Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. Patreon: Support The Bearded Mystic Podcast and g...

Subscriber-only episode Send us a text Hello everyone, I wanted to post a special bonus episode and apologies for the tardiness for the Upanishads episodes. You may get two in March it seems! I just wanted to share my thoughts with you on this occasion of my Guru's Birth Anniversary and kind of just speak to the camera. I just want you to know how much I appreciate the support! May we continue to grow together! Love

Send us a text This is the 2nd episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: Will ChatGPT or AI be able to give us spiritual liberation and should Gurus be worried? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers how Gurus will still be necessary, no matter how good AI gets. However, the way Gurus work today will have to change. Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey please. Patreon: Support The Bea...

Send us a text This is the 1st episode of Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic! The question is: I have been following Nonduality for many years, read books, watched hours on YouTube but I still don't feel at peace? What am I missing? Rahul (The Bearded Mystic) covers the pitfalls of not having a strong foundation of knowledge and intellect when studying Non-duality! Want to ask a question for Direct & Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic. Submit your question by completing this survey ...

Send us a text 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 the office for 3 days, and traveling to the office will be crazy (at least an hour each way)! My current schedule for content creation, which includes the planning, recording, editing and uploading the weekly podcast, TikTok and YouTube Livestreams, the guid...

Send us a text This guided meditation, the first of its kind, has become the central practice during our weekly Saturday meditation sessions. We explore Sat Chit Ananda and we go from a state of duality into non-duality. This is a 6 step process that you can follow. An ebook will be published this year about this process and the reasoning behind it. If you would like to listen to this guided meditation with background music, you can sign up to my Patreon Page or by purchasing Apple Subscription...

Send us a text Hello everyone! It's been one year since the podcast had it's first episode! I just want to say thank you! Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast Community: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast Please rate and write a review for this Podcast on https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/reviews/new/ it will be greatly appreciated. New episodes will be available every Sunday. If you would like to attend a free weekly meditation with me, join my Whatsapp group: https://...

Send us a text Lyam or as he is better known as Yamsox is a mathematical and non-dual mystic. In this conversation, I learn a lot from Lyam. We talk about what is infinity to the death of the ego to Adam and Eve! and so much more. Watch the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-1-with-67808980 Listen to the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-1-with-67794303 To find out more about my dear friend Lyam, you can find him here: https://yamsox.ca...

Send us a text This guided meditation presupposes that we can get to the direct path to Awareness and that we are seasoned meditators. However, to help a seeker, a short introduction is given before the meditation begins. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review for...

Send us a text In this guided meditation, we go direct into awareness and we experience the Oneness in all! I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review for this Podcast on https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/reviews/new/ it will be greatly appreciated. New podcast...

Send us a text In this guided meditation, we explore through the sensations of the body and utilizing the thoughts of the mind, we watch them and rest as the Witness, which is Pure Awareness. By centering in that Pure Awareness, we find Grace is what keeps it there. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this...

Send us a text In this guided meditation, we explore Chapter 1, Verse 11 of the Ashtavakra Gita and we come to the realization that we are already free, we are already liberated. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. If you would like to attend a free weekly meditation with me, join my Whatsap...

Send us a text In this guided meditation, bliss is the exploration. Bliss is uncovered as our shared being, our natural Self, our true being as Pure Consciousness, as Brahman. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review for this Podcast, it will be greatly appreciated....

Send us a text In this guided meditation, we are taken to the Awareness that is behind all the contents of our experience. First, the senses are explored and eventually transcended, where we rest in that Formless Awareness. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review f...

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 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. ...