When Vatican Meets Washington: A Hindu's Perspective on Faith in Challenging Times
Send us a textThe Bearded Mystic podcast explores interfaith cooperation and spiritual transformation in turbulent times, examining how a new Pope might influence American faith communities and what this means for Hindu practitioners.• Updates on the upcoming "Resting in Formless Awareness" course launching in August/September• Course designed to prepare students for ultimate realization with weekly group meetings and one-on-one coaching• Analysis of Pope Leo XIV's selection and what an American Pope means for Catholicism and interfaith relations• Discussion of how political fear inhibits spiritual growth across all faiths• Call for faith communities to unite around shared values rather than competing• Emphasis on creating harmonious societies where spiritual growth flourishes• Reflections on maintaining spiritual integrity when voting and civic participationJoin our "Resting in Formless Awareness" course - launching August/September 2024! Early subscribers will receive a special introductory rate. Let me know in the comments if you're interested.Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show
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Vedanta Sara: Verses 15 - 16
Send us a textWe continue our series on Vedanta Sara, exploring verses 15-16 which distinguish between the permanent (Brahman/consciousness) and the transient (everything else), a fundamental teaching for true spiritual understanding.• Discrimination between permanent and transient as essential spiritual practice• Only consciousness/awareness is truly unchanging and permanent• The formless cannot transform into form; forms appear and disappear within formlessness• Renouncing attachment to the fruits of actions as taught in Bhagavad Gita• The six spiritual treasures supporting the path to realization• Making Jivan Mukti (liberation while living) our primary spiritual goal• Importance of surrendering material attachments while continuing worldly activities• Understanding that Brahman alone is permanent, unlimited by time and space• Confronting our mortality as necessary for understanding immortality• Accepting our infinite, formless nature beyond the bodyPlease like, comment, and follow me on social media and Discord to join the conversation. Support my work through Patreon or YouTube membership if you feel called to do so. Stay tuned for updates on my upcoming course.Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show
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Who Are You When Identity Falls Away?
Send us a textAfter returning from a spiritual conference in Switzerland and time with family in England, I reflect on how the guidance from my guru—"even if you win the rat race, you're still a rat"—shaped my approach to spirituality as central to all aspects of life.• Living with spirituality as the foundation rather than an accessory• Choosing work that serves spiritual purpose rather than being caught in the rat race• Focusing on peace, meditation, and family time instead of status and wealth• Questioning self-identity beyond temporary roles and labels• Understanding consciousness as our true nature that persists beyond physical existence• Recognizing liberation (jivan mukti) as possible in this lifetimeThank you for listening, and I'll see you tomorrow. Namaste.Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show
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Spiritual Ego: The Hidden Enemy
Send us a textToday's unplanned reflection explores spiritual ego—that subtle feeling of superiority that can arise when we believe we're more enlightened or humble than others.• Spiritual ego manifests when we think we're better than others or have achieved higher realization• True enlightenment brings certain values that vary between traditions but always include humility• My guru demonstrated genuine spiritual maturity by eating bitter fruit without complaint in a remote village• Expectations inevitably lead to disappointment—freedom comes when we release our grip on outcomes• I once judged people who practiced murti puja (idol worship) but now respect what their practice represents• When we reach true realization that everything is one, we find centered peace beyond all judgments• Taking a break from recording from the 17th April to the 4th May while on a family holidayJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show
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Raising Conscious Children: Six Essential Reasons for Spiritual Education in a Chaotic World
Send us a textSpiritual education forms an essential foundation for children's development, providing them with tools to understand themselves beyond grades, roles, and achievements.• Children need identity beyond ego – teaching them they are more than their name, gender, or achievements• Immunity to comparison and pressure helps children recognize their innate worth regardless of external validation• Emotional resilience through disidentification teaches children to witness thoughts/emotions rather than being consumed by them• Moral grounding without fear-based religion develops ethics based on seeing everyone as one• Connection to culture through rational spiritual understanding adds meaning to traditions• Clarity amidst spiritual confusion provides a time-tested framework instead of half-baked concepts• Practical approaches differ by age group – stories and guided practice for younger children, deeper discussions for teens• Parents must model spiritual awareness – children observe how we respond to life's challengesTake time daily or weekly to incorporate spiritual education alongside academic learning. A balanced approach helps children develop into well-rounded individuals who can face life's challenges with awareness, compassion and inner strength.Join our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwX Visit my website: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/Buy The Bearded Mystic Podcast Merch: https://thebeardedmysticpodcast.myshopify.com/Want a one-on-one spiritual discussion with The Bearded Mystic - book here: https://www.thebeardedmysticpodcast.com/p/spiritual-discussion/Subscribe to The Bearded Mystic Podcast channel: https://www.youtube.com/ @TheBeardedMysticPodcastBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastRahul on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialSupport the show
Rahul N Singh host of The Bearded Mystic Podcast explores the Hindu philosophy of Advaita Vedanta or Nonduality in a very simple, direct and practical way. Episodes include discussions into eastern scriptures like The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads etc and discussions about everyday spirituality. Rahul has been on the spiritual path for over 20 years and has an open-minded approach to spirituality and finds that there is no one size fits all approach. Subscribe to the channel and don’t miss out on a single episode.
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