• The Divine Mosaic: Celebrating Our Differences
    Nov 20 2024

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    Embracing Boundlessness: Beyond Individuality and Differences

    In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh shares his insights on spirituality, advocating for the importance of inner transformation to bring about real societal change. He discusses the concept of being boundless, drawing from his guru's teachings and various spiritual texts like the Bhagavad Gita. Rahul underscores the significance of seeing the divine in everyone, regardless of their outward differences in gender, race, or religion. Drawing on personal experiences and historical religious teachings, he emphasizes compassion, love, and the necessity of evolving with changing times. Listeners are encouraged to contemplate the unity in diversity and practice all-embracing love and compassion in their everyday lives.

    00:00 Introduction
    01:29 The Concept of Being Boundless
    02:25 Embracing Diversity and Individuality
    05:41 Nature of Love
    06:33 Spiritual Teachings on Equality
    14:11 The Importance of Spiritual Integration
    22:46 Final Thoughts and Reflections

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    25 mins
  • When the World Burns: A Quest for Spiritual Awakening
    Nov 14 2024

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    The Impact of Trumpism and the Importance of Political Spirituality

    In this episode of 'The Bearded Mystic Podcast,' host Rahul N Singh discusses the broken promises of Donald Trump regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict and the Israel-Gaza situation. Rahul emphasizes the importance of critical thinking and spiritual awareness in political decisions. He critiques the rise of far-right ideologies, including misogynistic views like those of Nick Fuentes, and stresses the need for respect towards women. The episode also explores the role of enlightened beings in society, the danger of ignorance, and the necessity of selflessness in politics. Rahul calls for greater engagement with new media by liberals and reflects on the failures in Kamala Harris's political journey. The host also highlights the significance of Dharma and spiritual practice in achieving a balanced and just society.

    00:00 Is The World Burning
    01:22 Nick Fuentes
    03:24 Clip of Your Body, My Choice
    04:29 Commentary on Fuentes' Your Body, My Choice
    09:45 Spirituality is about equality
    15:00 Are young men being ignored?
    19:39 Did Biden ruin Kamala Harris's Chances
    21:56 Biden shouldn't have gone for re-election
    22:50 Traditional Media should be given the backseat in the future
    25:00 a further discussion on spiritual bankruptcy
    34:49 The World is Burning
    41:59 Verse from the Bhagavad Gita

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    46 mins
  • Elections and Emptiness: How Spiritual Bankruptcy Elected Trump
    Nov 8 2024

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    In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the implications of Donald Trump's recent landslide presidential victory, exploring the reasons behind the electoral outcome and its potential impact on various marginalized communities. Singh critiques the performance of Kamala Harris' campaign and the broader socio-political climate that enabled Trump's success. He highlights the moral and ethical dilemmas voters face, emphasizing the importance of integrating spiritual values with political activism. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita, Singh discusses the need for societal welfare and encourages active engagement in politics to uphold righteousness and support marginalized groups. The episode concludes with a call for solidarity among progressive voices and a commitment to educate and inform the public on pressing political issues.

    00:00 Post-Election Thoughts including spiritual bankruptcy
    00:18 Introduction
    06:35 What the hell happened?
    19:30 Spiritually bankrupt when Humanity disappears
    27:11 The Bearded Mystic Podcast is going to get more political
    31:22 Spiritual Intellect = 0
    36:59 Abandon Trump supports?
    43:08 The Left needs to work together
    46:07 What's next for the Bearded Mystic?
    46:51 Inspiration from the Bhagavad Gita

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    51 mins
  • Embracing Unity: Non-Duality's Role in My Political Endorsement
    Oct 22 2024

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    Advaita Vedanta in Politics: Compassionate Leadership and Ethics

    In this episode of the Beard and Mystic podcast, host Rahul Singh explores the intersection of Advaita Vedanta and modern politics, emphasizing the importance of ethics, truth, and dharma in assessing political candidates. The episode advocates for compassionate and servant leadership qualities, drawing from spiritual teachings to address contemporary issues such as misinformation, political violence, and social justice. It endorses Kamala Harris for President, highlighting her progressive policies on economic equity, climate action, and healthcare reform. The discussion also challenges traditional notions of masculinity, promoting empathetic and ethical leadership, and urges listeners to vote with a sense of collective well-being.

    00:00 Voting and nonduality
    01:08 Advaita Vedanta Philosophy 101
    05:02 Spiritual ethics in Governance
    11:26 Leadership Qualities from a Non-Dual Perspective
    13:32 Abortion Rights
    16:33 The Bearded Mystic Endorses
    18:57 True Compassionate Masculinity
    24:04 Conclusion

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    25 mins
  • Unveiling Brahm Gyana: Insights into Formless Consciousness
    Oct 15 2024

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    Understanding Brahm Gyana: A Journey to Self-Realization

    In this episode of the Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the concept of Brahm Gyana, the knowledge of Brahman that leads to self-realization and oneness with Formless Consciousness. Drawing from his personal experiences and lifelong association with the Sant Nirankari Mission, Rahul explains how this divine knowledge transforms life and provides tools for meditation, reflection, and awareness. He discusses the role of the Satguru in imparting Brahm Gyana, the process of realization through shedding ego, and the importance of living a life rooted in non-duality. He also shares practical steps and principles to apply this wisdom in daily life. The episode encourages listeners to pursue Brahm Gyana for a deeper understanding of their true nature.

    00:00 What is Brahm Gyana
    00:16 Introduction
    03:55 Watch out for the subtle ego!
    04:59 What is Brahm Gyana?
    07:50 Steps to realize Nirankar
    09:50 How is the Brahm Gyana different to spiritual teachings?
    11:12 Importance of a Guru
    17:49 Impact of Brahm Gyana
    21:17 Applying Brahm Gyana in Daily Life
    24:11 Some practical tips
    25:56 Concluding Thoughts

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    28 mins
  • I've lost my job and Spirituality is my Savior
    Aug 14 2024

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    In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh shares his personal experience of facing job loss and how he used spiritual teachings, especially from the Bhagavad Gita, to navigate through the emotional and mental challenges. Reflecting on feelings of unworthiness, fear, and failure, Rahul emphasizes the importance of living the teachings in day-to-day life. He discusses the value of acceptance, remaining neutral amidst success and failure, and the deeper understanding of oneself beyond material possessions. Join Rahul as he delves into the essence of being an observer and trusting in existence during challenging times.

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    0:00 I've lost my job and Spirituality is my Savior
    00:56 Unworthiness
    02:50 Support me through YouTube Membership
    04:00 Failure
    04:40 Be the non-doer
    06:21 Opportunities
    06:59 Total Acceptance
    09:52 Chase Excellence and success follows
    10:56 Why we don't need to stress
    12:47 Worrying is not my flex
    13:19 Spiritual Practice and Life is the Test
    14:24 The Bhagavad Gita
    15:57 Critics may claim awareness doesn't solve issues

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  • Exploring the Depths of True Yoga Beyond Asanas
    Jul 4 2024

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    In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the profound philosophy of yoga beyond the physical postures (asanas). He discusses the true meaning of yoga, which is to be in union with formless awareness or Brahman. Rahul explains key concepts from the Upanishads, including the yamas (ethical restraints) and niyamas (personal observances), and the significance of the four Mahavakyas (great sayings). The episode emphasizes integrating this wisdom into daily life to achieve a state of oneness and Jeevan Mukti (liberation while alive). Rahul also highlights the importance of true knowledge (jnana), meditation (dhyana), devotion (bhakti), and selfless action (karma) in realizing one's true nature. Listeners are invited to engage further through comments, individual spiritual discussions, and merchandise.

    00:00 Introduction to Yoga Beyond Asanas
    01:49 Exploring the Yamas and Niyamas
    03:25 Understanding Formless Awareness
    10:04 The Four Mahavakyas Explained
    10:15 1st Mahavakya: Prajnanam Brahma
    12:58 2nd Mahavakya: Tat Tvam Asi
    17:32 3rd Mahavakya: AyamAtma Brahman
    20:48 4th Mahavakya: Aham Brahmasmi
    24:07 Integrating Yoga into Daily Life
    27:57 Concluding remarks

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    29 mins
  • The Mirage of Enlightenment: Separating Truth from Illusion
    Jun 20 2024

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    Understanding Enlightenment in the Spiritual Marketplace

    This episode delves into the confusing and often contradictory definitions of enlightenment encountered in the spiritual marketplace. It critically examines various perspectives on enlightenment, including sudden self-realization, achievements from psychedelic experiences, and profound insights from literature. The script emphasizes the need for discernment, traditional teachings, and mental health professionals over self-proclaimed enlightened teachers who may lack credibility. It outlines the prerequisites and practices essential for self-realization according to Adi Shankara Ji, and advises caution against false teachers who may exploit followers' vulnerabilities. Personal reflections and commentary on a contentious roundtable discussion about enlightenment are also discussed.

    00:00 Introduction to the Spiritual Marketplace
    00:40 Diverse Paths to Enlightenment
    01:38 Roundtable Discussion Insights
    02:20 Personal Reflections and Criticisms
    03:43 The Importance of Challenging Ideas
    06:50 Problematic Teachings and Behaviors
    08:01 Understanding Enlightenment and Self-Realization
    11:47 The Four Prerequisites for Enlightenment
    21:59 The Role of a True Guru
    24:07 Confronting False Teachers
    28:53 Final Thoughts and Future Discussions

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    36 mins