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The Bearded Mystic Podcast

The Bearded Mystic Podcast

Rahul N Singh hosts The Bearded Mystic Podcast, which 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's journey as a spiritual seeker spans over 20 years and has an open-minded approach to spirituality. A new episode is uploaded every Sunday. Subscribe to the channel and don’t miss out on a single episode.

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God Isn't Gone: The Surprising Case for Devotion in Non-dual Spirituality
God Isn't Gone: The Surprising Case for Devotion in Non-dual Spirituality
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God Isn't Gone: The Surprising Case for Devotion in Non-dual Spirituality
March 25, 2025

God Isn't Gone: The Surprising Case for Devotion in Non-dual Spirituality

Send us a text Abandoning the concept of God in spirituality can lead to a dead end, but understanding Ishvara as the bridge between duality and non-duality creates a clear path to self-realization. This episode explores why ...
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Vedanta Sara: Verses 13 - 14
March 24, 2025

Vedanta Sara: Verses 13 - 14

Send us a text Exploring Vedanta Sara verse 13 and 14, we examine the purpose of spiritual actions and worship in preparing the mind for self-realization while distinguishing between practices that purify and those that lead ...
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From Form to Formless: Transcending Duality in Devotion
March 22, 2025

From Form to Formless: Transcending Duality in Devotion

Send us a text Bhakti yoga involves transcending the forms we worship to reach the formless divine essence; persistent duality becomes an obstacle when it creates a new ego identity based on being "the devotee." • The ultimat...
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The Illusion of Chemical Enlightenment
March 20, 2025

The Illusion of Chemical Enlightenment

Send us a text Psychedelics cannot lead to enlightenment according to the Advaita Vedanta framework, as true awakening is the recognition of one's nature as formless awareness rather than a temporary experience. Enlightenment...
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Spirituality as a Full-Time Commitment
March 18, 2025

Spirituality as a Full-Time Commitment

Send us a text We explore how spiritual practice should be viewed as a full-time commitment rather than a part-time effort if we truly seek liberation, comparing spiritual development to working a job where you only receive b...
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Embracing Our Limited Lifespan: Finding Consciousness Beyond the Body
March 14, 2025

Embracing Our Limited Lifespan: Finding Consciousness Beyond the Body

Send us a text Death is not morbid but a doorway to understanding our true nature beyond the body and mind. Contemplating our mortality helps us appreciate the beauty in everyday experiences while recognizing the boundless co...
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Makes Sense of Literally Everything

"The concepts of Sanatana Dharma and Advaita Vedanta can be overwhelming, especially if it's new to you. Rahul has a way of explaining the concepts in a tangible way. He's pleasant to listen to, not p…"

Guy | Sept. 20, 2022
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