The Bearded Mystic Podcast Rahul N Singh
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Rahul N Singh is the host of The Bearded Mystic Podcast which explores the Hindu philosophy of Advaita Vedanta or Non-Duality in a very simple, direct and practical way. Episodes include discussions into eastern scriptures like The Bhagavad Gita, The Upanishads etc, along with discussions on the teachings of Mystics from different traditions and discussions about everyday spirituality. Rahul has been a spiritual seeker for over 20 years and has an open-minded approach to spirituality and finds that there is no one size fits all approach. A new episode is uploaded on every other Wednesday. Subscribe to the channel and don’t miss out on a single episode.
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Bearded Mystic Reacts | Hindu Dissects the 'Vedic' Jay Shetty Expose | Jay Shetty
This episode of 'The Bearded Mystic Reacts' delves into the controversy surrounding Jay Shetty, a former Hindu monk turned self-help guru. The host reviews an article examining Shetty's claims to spiritual authority, his transition from monkhood to a lifestyle of influence and alleged wealth accumulation, and the authenticity of his backstory and teachings. The episode touches on criticisms of Shetty's fashion sense, his shift from promoting monastic simplicity to engaging with Hollywood elite, and questionable ventures like his life coaching certification school. The host also reflects on Shetty's spiritual narrative's inconsistencies, the strategic non-disclosure of his affiliation with ISKCON despite his spiritual guru being a known ISKCON monk, and the embarrassing outcome of Shetty’s claims about his certification school’s accreditation. Finally, the episode concludes with a call for closer scrutiny of self-proclaimed spiritual leaders like Shetty, emphasizing the importance of genuine spiritual teaching over commercial success.
00:00 Introduction to the Jay Shetty Controversy
00:42 Analyzing Jay Shetty's Style Evolution and Public Image
02:26 Diving into the Article: Jay Shetty's Rise to Fame
06:10 Critiquing Jay Shetty's Life Coaching Business and Capitalist Approach
16:33 Exploring Jay Shetty's Alleged Misrepresentations and Legal Issues
24:28 Jay Shetty's Spiritual Journey: Truths and Questions
34:30 The Ambiguity of Jay Shetty's Spiritual Identity
37:05 Exploring the Vagueness of 'Vedic' and Its Misuse
38:29 The Controversial History of ISKCON in the U.S.
39:35 The Dark Side of ISKCON's Past and Its Impact
40:41 Jay Shetty's Ambiguous Association with ISKCON
41:15 The Revival of ISKCON and Its Modern Challenges
44:29 Jay Shetty's Monkhood: Reality vs. Representation
53:09 The Rise of Jay Shetty: From Monk to Social Media Mogul
58:35 The Ethical Dilemmas of Jay Shetty's Content Creation
01:01:59 Jay Shetty's Influence in Hollywood and Beyond
01:04:18 The Controversy Surrounding Jay Shetty's Certification School
01:07:40 The Questionable Intersection of Spirituality and Wellness
01:11:31 Concluding Thoughts on Jay Shetty's Spiritual Brand
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Bearded Mystic Reacts | Gaur Gopal Das: Monk Explains Bhagawad Gita In 7 Minutes | Beerbiceps | The Ranveer Show
In this episode, the host reacts to a video from 'The Ranveer Show' featuring Gaur Gopal Dasji, a prominent monk. The focus of the reaction is a discussion on the Bhagavad Gita, a crucial spiritual text in Hinduism. The host critiques the simplification of the Gita in the video and addresses key philosophical differences, particularly on the interpretation of the Gita as a non-religious text. The emphasis on seeking spiritual growth and 'liberation from the clutches of our body and mind' is explored. The Gita is further portrayed as a guide for dealing with life's dilemmatic situations from a spiritual perspective.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:22 Understanding the Bhagavad Gita
01:26 The Gita as a Spiritual Text
02:56 The Gita's Teachings on Life and Spirituality
03:33 The Gita's Guidance for Life's Dilemmas
11:56 The Gita's Teachings on the Mind
13:55 The Gita's Teachings on Divinity
17:34 If I had to sum up the Gita under 5 minutes
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The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations with Sunny Sharma
Sunny Sharma: The Intersection of Devotion and Self-Inquiry
In this engaging conversation between the host and Sunny Sharma, a popular figure in the YouTube spiritual community, a variety of topics are discussed. Sunny shares his journey from a self-help focused path toward the teachings of non-duality, explaining how his passion and commitment have fueled his creative process. He discusses the importance of surrender and devotion in his practice, the value of honesty and resonance, and offers advice for those seeking spiritual liberation. Additionally, the challenges and rewards of leading a householder's life while on the spiritual path are discussed, with Sunny affirming the importance of accepting all experiences as a form of grace.
0:00 The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations with Sunny Sharma
00:56 YouTube Ideas
02:52 Self-help to Nonduality
08:29 Ramana Maharshi's silent energy
11:45 Silence - the essence of Ramana's teachings
13:12 The teaching finds you
18:39 Reading spiriual texts with awareness of the Self
21:18 Importance of a Guru
25:34 Discussion into Grace
31:02 Pitfalls of Self-Inquiry
35:13 Spiritual Deception
40:28 Self-honesty
45:14 Householder Life anmd Self-Inquiry
54:36 God
58:45 Can Self-Inquiry become dry?
01:06:19 Self-Honesty and Resonance will guide you!
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Hindu Reacts to Sufi Muslim Imam speaking at BAPS!
The Bearded Mystic Rahul N Singh reacts and conducts an analysis of Sufi Imam's benedictions at the ‘Celebrating Interfaith Harmony’ program conducted by the BAPS in New Jersey, Robbinsville Centre. The speaker also discusses the key aspects of Hindu and Islamic philosophies, highlighting similarities and advocates for unity amongst religions and within different sects of Vedanta. Further, he appreciates the initiative of the BAPS in maintaining and promoting Hindu traditional architecture in the US and expresses hope for improved Hindu-Muslim relationships. He reflects on the need for dialogue and understanding between different belief systems and discourages aggressive debates aiming to defend specific faiths. The speaker ends by focusing on the importance of Bhakti (devotion) in understanding God and the absolute reality.
00:00 Introduction and Video Context
00:33 Introduction to Sufi Imam and His Benedictions
01:55 Interpretation of Sufi Imam's Speech
04:32 Appreciation for BAPS Temples
06:04 Reflections on Interfaith Harmony
08:36 The Importance of Unity and Respect in Interfaith Dialogues
09:51 Understanding the Concept of God in Advaita
10:39 The Significance of Bhakti and Jnana
11:59 Final Thoughts and Call for Interfaith Conversations
12:55 Conclusion and Farewell
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The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations with Gary Lee Haskins
Join an engaging, deep, and enlightening conversation on The Bearded Mystic's Podcast where renowned YouTuber Gary Lee Haskins @GaryLee123 shares his spiritual journey. Topics included are the value of community, spiritual lineage, reincarnation, and the impact of meditation. The dialogue moves beyond labels and pedestals, highlighting a balance between being seen as a friend and a teacher. The importance of discernment in resonating with spiritual content online is emphasized, alongside a discussion of how declaring oneself as enlightened can lead to ego and misunderstanding. This podcast gives a unique, grounded view of spirituality, filled with wisdom, humor and a genuine voice.
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Wisdom of the Mystics: Gorakh Nath ji
In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh continues the Wisdom of the Mystics series, this time delving into the teachings of Gorakh Nath Ji, a well-known poet. The episode explores Gorakh Nath Ji's poetic spiritual teachings, with a focus on how they interpret the world and inspire various paths to reach the ultimate destination. Throughout the podcast, the host emphasizes practicing spirituality with joy, happiness, and playfulness, and discusses important ideas like restraining the five senses, dying to ego and achieving awareness of the formless. The podcast further talks about the importance of the Guru's teachings, discussing spirituality as a journey of continuous exploration, and how one's association with their spiritual community aids their journey.
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Customer Reviews
Host knows his Eastern Philosophy
Host Rahul knows his Eastern philosophy. I came on his podcast to speak about the science of meditation and he asked insightful questions and added philosophical perspectives to make it a rich conversation. I highly recommend listening to this podcast if you are interested in practically applying Hindu philosophy, yoga philosophy, and Eastern thought into your life.
-Ann Swanson, author of Meditation for the Real World
Hits home
The podcast has a nice flow, voice is engaging and the topics should hit home for each human because they apply to everyone regardless of whether they realize it or not. Very well done ! Looking forward to the others.