Welcome to The Bearded Mystic Podcast

Season 1

March 2, 2023

Episode 3: Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic

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...

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Feb. 23, 2023

πŸ”’ Bonus Episode: I see my Guru in this Community

Subscriber-only episode 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 t...

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Feb. 8, 2023

Episode 2: Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic

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 wi...

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Feb. 1, 2023

Episode 1: Direct and Unfiltered with The Bearded Mystic

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 …

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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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Aug. 21, 2022

Guided Meditation: The Bearded Mystic Meditation (Version 1)

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 p...

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June 18, 2022

I want to say Thank You!

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 wri...

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June 16, 2022

(Preview) Episode 1 - Conversations with The Bearded Mystic and Lyam …

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! …

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June 3, 2022

Guided Meditation for Advanced Practitioners: The Body and Mind are G…

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...

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April 13, 2022

Guided Meditation: Seeing Oneness In Everything

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, abo...

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April 7, 2022

Guided Meditation: Allow Grace To Be Your Center Always

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 Gr...

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March 24, 2022

Guided Meditation: If You Think You Are Free, Then You Are Free!

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 ...

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March 9, 2022

Guided Meditation: Bliss has no beginning and bliss has no end!

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 ...

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March 2, 2022

Guided Meditation: Your Awareness is Beyond Your Senses

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 enjoy...

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Sept. 23, 2021

Gyana - The Supreme Path

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)...

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Sept. 16, 2021

When the Student is ready, the Teacher appears!

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....

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Sept. 2, 2021

What Should I Pick? A Social Media Post or A Spiritual Book?

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...

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Aug. 26, 2021

Is The Path of Enlightenment for Everyone?

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...

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Aug. 22, 2021

5 Benefits That I Gained From Meditation

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 …

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Aug. 19, 2021

3 Hollywood Movies with Dharmic Influences

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...

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Aug. 15, 2021

COVID-19 and Common Sense Spirituality

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...

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Aug. 12, 2021

Is It An Awakening Or Is It Enlightenment?

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...

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Aug. 8, 2021

The Benefits of Satsang

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...

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Aug. 5, 2021

Who Am I? The Question of all Questions

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. …

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Aug. 1, 2021

Navigating The Spiritual Marketplace

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...

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July 29, 2021

Making Friends With Death

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. …

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July 25, 2021

Karma - A Short Introduction

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...

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July 22, 2021

Can There Be a World Without God?

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...

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July 18, 2021

The Investment In My Story

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...

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July 15, 2021

Relationships and Spirituality - Can You Commit To Both?

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...

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July 11, 2021

Sat Chit Ananda (Truth, Consciousness, Bliss)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the concept of Sat Chit Ananda, which can be translated as Truth, Consciousness and Bliss. This episode explores what exactly is the truth, what denotes itself as consciou...

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July 8, 2021

Aham Brahmasmi

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the sacred saying of The Upanishads, a mahavakhya 'Aham Brahmasmi'. This simply translates as 'I am Brahman'. This episode dwells upon whether the ego can say this great s...

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July 4, 2021

How Forgiving Others Doesn't Turn You Into a Doormat

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses how forgiveness doesn't make you a doormat but enhances your spiritual journey. Sometimes we hold onto grudges and this only creates hatred within us. Meditation or any sp...

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July 1, 2021

Spiritual Bypassing

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses how spiritual bypassing doesn't allow us to spiritually grow. To mature into the Ultimate Reality, it is important that we embrace reality as it is instead of blaming our ...

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June 27, 2021

3 Spiritual Books Every Seeker Needs To Read

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses 3 spiritual books that every serious seeker needs to read. The episode discusses the importance of each book and how they benefit the seeker on the journey and little insi...

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June 24, 2021

Namaste! It's Not Your Average Hello!

The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the meaning behind the greeting commonly said in the Hindu and Buddhist traditions. In this 2nd episode, I discuss how Namaste can be used as tool for spiritual growth and development. Che...

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June 19, 2021

What is a Mystic?

This episode is an introduction to the brand new The Bearded Mystic Podcast. In this introductory episode, I talk about what this podcast will be about and what to expect from the podcast. I go into some biographical details ...

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