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Season 2

March 19, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 8: Verse 18 - Verse 22)

This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 18 - 22. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 61st episod...

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March 12, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 8: Verse 14 - Verse 17)

This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 14 - 17. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 60th episod...

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March 5, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 8: Verse 8 - Verse 13)

This episode discusses the 8th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 8 - 13. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 59th episode...

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Feb. 19, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 8: Verse 1 - Verse 7)

This episode discusses the 8th 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 58th episode ...

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Feb. 12, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 7: Verse 23 - Verse 30)

In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 23 - 30. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 57th e...

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Feb. 5, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 7: Verse 16 - Verse 22)

In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 16 - 22. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 56th e...

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Jan. 22, 2023

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 7: Verse 12 - Verse 15)

In this episode, we discuss the 7th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 12 - 15. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong If you enjoyed listening to the 55th e...

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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. 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. 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. 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. 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. 14, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 5: Verse 1 - Verse 6)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 5th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 6. Arjuna asks a question that every seeker wants to know - is it better to renounce the world or should …

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Aug. 7, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 39 - Verse 42)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 39 - 42. Sri Krishna guides us on the importance of having shraddha and giving our complete focus on this Gyan a...

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July 24, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 34 - Verse 38)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 34 - 38. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna to give utmost respect to the sages and rishis who know Brahman. Arjuna must ...

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July 17, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 30 - Verse 33)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 30 - 33. Sri Krishna instructs us to dedicate everything to Brahman, as a sacred offering as this will keep the ...

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July 10, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 24 - Verse 29)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 24 - 29. Sri Krishna instructs us to be completely one in Brahman and to offer all actions to Brahman. Sri Krish...

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July 3, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 19 - Verse 23)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 19 - 23. Sri Krishna makes a beautiful comment about the non-doership of a person and how their intellect is alwa...

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June 19, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 13 - Verse 18)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 13 - 18. Sri Krishna gives details about the varna system, and why it was created. However, Krishna has left this...

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June 12, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 9 - Verse 12)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 9 - 12. Sri Krishna instructs us that we must accept Krishna’s divine birth and understand the purpose. If we do ...

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June 5, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 4: Verse 1 - Verse 8)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 8. Sri Krishna establishes the ancient aspect of his wisdom and explains how the teaching is passed down and...

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May 22, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 40 - Verse 43)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 40 - 43. Sri Krishna tells us what happens when those distorted desires hides within our senses, mind and intell...

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May 15, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 36 - Verse 39)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 36 - 39. Arjuna asks this question that we all feel, that we may have felt before we started on this spiritual p...

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May 8, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 30 - Verse 35)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 30 - 35. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that dedicate and perform all actions as an offering to Brahman - that Pure A...

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April 24, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 27 - Verse 29)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 27 - 29. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that nature has a hold over us, the three gunas have an impact and therefore, ...

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April 17, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 22 - Verse 26)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 22 - 26. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that despite the fact he has no compulsion to act and there is nothing for him...

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April 10, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 17 - Verse 21)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 17 - 21. Shri Krishna guides us that the Sage that has fully realized themselves, that are firmly established in ...

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April 3, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 14 - Verse 16)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 14 - 16. Shri Krishna guides us to understand how we are all interconnected on this planet. Therefore, be gratefu...

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March 20, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 10 - Verse 13)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 10 - 13. Krishna guides us on from the beginning of time, humans have been guided on how to live with nature, to...

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March 13, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 6 - Verse 9)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 6 - 9. Krishna’s attempt in this verse is getting us ready to understand the important of restrain even as a hous...

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March 6, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 3: Verse 1 - Verse 5)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 5. Arjuna begins with wanting to establish what the best process is going to be for him. Is it the path …

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Feb. 20, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 70 - Verse 72)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 70 - 72. Shri Krishna guides that person is full of peace, who is not overwhelmed by the material desires and can...

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Feb. 13, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 66 - Verse 69)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 66 - 69. Shri Krishna guides that the person who is not able to connect to the True Self, due to the lack …

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Feb. 6, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 62 - Verse 65)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 62 - 65. Shri Krishna guides on what occurs when we get swayed by objects of the senses. Shri Krishna also guides...

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Jan. 23, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 58 - Verse 61)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 58 - 61. Shri Krishna guides on how we can meditate on the Supreme Self and how to remain steady in wisdom! Trans...

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Jan. 16, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 55 - Verse 57)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 55 - 57. Shri Krishna guides on how to go beyond our material desires and how to focus our attention beyond pairs...

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Jan. 9, 2022

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 52 - Verse 54)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 52 - 54. Shri Krishna guides on how to be absorbed in samadhi, the transcendental realm of Brahman and the root i...

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Dec. 19, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 49 - Verse 51)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 49 - 51. Shri Krishna guides us on how to be in the transcendental realm of the Supreme and how liberation is ava...

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Dec. 12, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 47 - Verse 48)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 47 - 48. Shri Krishna discusses how we have free will and control our actions. We must also remember to not be at...

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