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Dec. 11, 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 attached to the fruits of our actions or even the ultimate…

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Dec. 4, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 44 - Verse 46)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 44 - 46. Shri Krishna discusses how to live with the pleasures of what nature has provided in terms of the body and how can we transcend to the pleasures of Brahman. Also…

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Dec. 4, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 44 - Verse 46)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 44 - 46. Shri Krishna discusses how to live with the pleasures of what nature has provided in terms of the body and how can we transcend to the pleasures of Brahman. Also…

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Nov. 20, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 39 - Verse 43)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 39 - 43. Shri Krishna discusses what the focus should be for Arjuna and how he can master the understanding of Sankhya Yoga and day to day actions in life. Translation used: The…

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Nov. 20, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 39 - Verse 43)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 39 - 43. Shri Krishna discusses what the focus should be for Arjuna and how he can master the understanding of Sankhya Yoga and day to day actions in life. Translation used: The…

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Nov. 14, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 31 - Verse 38)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 31 - 38. Shri Krishna summarizes for Arjuna how to approach the war. He is given two outcomes if he loses the battles and dies or if he is victorious. Balance is the…

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Nov. 13, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 31 - Verse 38)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 31 - 38. Shri Krishna summarizes for Arjuna how to approach the war. He is given two outcomes if he loses the battles and dies or if he is victorious. Balance is the…

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Nov. 6, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 26 - Verse 30)

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 2nd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 25 - 30. Shri Krishna summarizes the concept of death so that Arjuna is now clear that the atman cannot die and therefore we need to embrace our own mortality. Translation used: The…

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Nov. 6, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 26 - Verse 30)

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 therefore we need to embrace our own mortality. Translation used: The…

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Oct. 24, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 21 - Verse 25)

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 Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1FGCJJ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_DNA2SCWKGQ692DJFF6D4 I hope you enjoyed listening to the 7th episode…

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Oct. 24, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 21 - Verse 25)

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 Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon (https://amzn.to/33xnEOR) If you would like to…

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Oct. 18, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 11 - Verse 15)

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 Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08L1FGCJJ/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_DNA2SCWKGQ692DJFF6D4 I hope you…

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Oct. 17, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 16 - Verse 20)

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 Bhagavad Gita Comes Alive: A Radical Translation by Jeffrey Armstrong Available here on Amazon…

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Oct. 9, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 11 - Verse 15)

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 to be centered in stillness during pain and pleasure and to perceive them…

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Oct. 9, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 11 - Verse 15)

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 to be centered in stillness during pain and pleasure and to perceive them…

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Sept. 26, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 6 - Verse 10)

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 point where he surrenders to Sri Krishna. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita…

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Sept. 25, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 6 - Verse 10)

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 point where he surrenders to Sri Krishna. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita…

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Sept. 23, 2021

Episode 23: 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) and Dhyana (meditation) all need Gyana (knowledge) to go to the Eternal State of Brahman. To listen to Satinder…

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Sept. 22, 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) and Dhyana (meditation) all need Gyana (knowledge) to go to the Eternal State of Brahman. To listen to Satinder…

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Sept. 19, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 1 - Verse 5)

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's responds back to his dear friend. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes…

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Sept. 18, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 2: Verse 1 - Verse 5)

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's responds back to his dear friend. Translation used: The Bhagavad Gita Comes…

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Sept. 15, 2021

Episode 22: 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. It is up to us who choose and who we choose may depend…

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Sept. 15, 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. It is up to us who choose and who we choose may depend…

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Sept. 5, 2021

Thoughts on The Bhagavad Gita (Chapter 1: Verse 36 - Verse 47)

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 rights taken away, it truly means the Mahabharata is still continuing. Translation used:…

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