Send us a textGuru Purnima celebrates the sacred relationship between spiritual teacher and disciple, honoring the guru's role in revealing our true nature as formless awareness. The ultimate gift a guru offers is showing us that when we realize our nature is bliss, we no longer merely feel peace—we become peace itself.• The guru serves as a medium for highest wisdom, revealing Brahm Gyan (knowledge of formless reality)• True devotion to the guru means living in awareness of formless consciousness, not just offering praise• Ethical teachings from gurus guide householders in balancing spiritual life with worldly responsibilities• Householder path and monk path are equally valid—what matters is following your natural tendencies• Spiritual growth comes through guru's grace rather than personal effort• Being a sincere disciple means embodying the teachings in daily life• The mark of true realization is maintaining awareness of the formless even when not in the guru's presenceThank you for listening to this Guru Purnima episode. If you've found value in these teachings, please share with others who might benefit from understanding the true nature of the guru-disciple relationship.Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit 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/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport the show
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The Plateau of Self-Realization: What Comes After Awareness?
Send us a textWe explore a profound listener question about what comes after experiencing formless awareness and whether spiritual development plateaus after self-realization.• Celebrating when abstract spiritual concepts become experientially clear through consistent practice• Understanding that formless awareness exists beyond body, intellect, ego, and memory• Recognizing that seeking "what's next" after self-realization often comes from remaining ego• Explaining why spiritual powers (siddhis) aren't necessary for genuine enlightenment• Addressing the misconception that awakening should grant control over the material world• Exploring how true self-realization changes our relationship to experience rather than giving supernatural abilities• Finding contentment in the "plateau" of awareness without needing to climb higher spiritual levels• Understanding how being a "disciple" can continue to bring joy even after self-realization• Learning to recognize when we're searching for the glasses already on our faceLet me know your questions about meditation and non-duality! I'm planning to restart weekly meditation sessions soon, so keep an eye out for notifications about that in the future.Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit 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/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport the show
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Stop Chasing Spiritual Experiences, Start Being Spiritual
Send us a textAfter a brief hiatus, I'm back with updates about shifting from my course development to writing a book about spiritual awakening that I wish I had when starting my journey.• Book will marry the Brahmagyaan I received with Advaita Vedanta philosophy• Writing with my son Krish in mind as the future reader• Includes both theoretical knowledge and practical application through Shravanam, Mananam, Nididhyasana• Challenge of translating personal experience into concise, effective language• Fundamental shift from seeing ourselves as "human beings having spiritual experiences" to "spiritual beings having human experiences"• Breaking free from the cycle of samsara which operates like a hamster wheel• Importance of humility in true spiritual realization• Book aims to help readers understand their true nature for lasting peace and contentmentJoin my Discord server. Follow me on social media. Like this video. Comment, subscribe. Keep doing that, keep sharing, do whatever you need to do to share the message.Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit 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/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport the show
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Beyond Surface Spirituality: What Young Seekers Actually Want
Send us a textThe future of spirituality depends on providing depth and relevance to younger generations who seek direct experience rather than surface-level teachings. Traditional spiritual institutions must adapt by empowering youth in leadership positions and offering timeless wisdom that addresses contemporary questions about consciousness, meaning, and inner fulfillment.• The disconnect between temple teachings and what young spiritual seekers (ages 17-40) want is concerning• Modern spiritual seekers want transformation, not just attendance at rituals or ceremonies• The problem with surface-level spirituality is it temporarily distracts from suffering rather than addressing it• Youth empowerment through genuine leadership positions is essential for spiritual institutions to remain relevant• Timeless scriptural wisdom must replace predictable, shallow teachings to engage younger generations• The generation gap typically comes from older people's rigidity rather than youth unwillingness to learn• Direct experience of the divine is what matters most - without it, teachings have little impact• AI may someday replace some spiritual functions, but can never replace the guru-disciple transmissionWhat do you think about the future of spiritual institutions? How can they remain relevant, and is there anything you agree or disagree with me on? Let me know your thoughts!Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit 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/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport the show
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The Illusion of Exclusive Spiritual Paths: Finding Your Way to Truth
Send us a textThe concept of a single truth with multiple spiritual pathways is often viewed as controversial in religious circles. Many spiritual traditions make exclusive claims about being the only pathway to truth, creating a dichotomy between those who are "saved" and those who aren't.• Exclusive spiritual paths can make followers feel special but may actually create delusion and keep people bound to samsara• Many religious institutions claim to be the only place to find truth or realization• Vedanta accepts various pathways including Abrahamic religions because they contain elements of faith and devotion• Consciousness is fundamental to our experience and shapes our world depending on its relationship with mind• Multiple valid spiritual approaches exist: devotional practices (chanting, puja), intellectual understanding, karma yoga (observing our actions)• Nobody can follow any single spiritual path 24/7 – we naturally incorporate multiple approaches• Those claiming exclusivity often remain heavily invested in the material world they claim is temporary• Spiritual exclusivity often leads to arrogance and ego rather than humility• If the One became many, it's logical that many paths would lead back to the OneLike this video or podcast, comment, subscribe and follow me on social media. Buy my merch and hope to see you in the next video.Support this channel by joining this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCEQmXLNdTDOa_7b7J0zO0ew/joinSupport me via Paypal: https://www.paypal.biz/beardedmysticJoin our Discord Server: https://discord.gg/hnRf7wESwXVisit 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/You can follow me and contact me on social media:TikTok: https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMdk3HPJh/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebeardedmysticpodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheBeardedMysticPodcast/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/The-Bearded-Mystic-PodcastBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/beardedmystic.bsky.socialBecome a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/thebeardedmysticpodcastSupport 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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