Rokas Stasiulaitis

Man in the Making

Former monk Rajan Shankara and his student Rokas engage in deep philosophical discussions aimed to help people better manage depression, confusion and finding meaning and purpose. They interview unique and insightful individuals with captivating lives or stories in the hope of sharing knowledge which can change lives for the better. New episode released every Wednesday. For any help/questions/enquiries email: raj@rajanshankara.com

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Rokas Stasiulaitis

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Education

Latest episode

Feb 3, 2024

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Episodes

Overcoming Self-Sabotage - with Former Monk Nila Veylan 20.10.2021

Self-sabotage; Meditation; Trauma; Filling a void; Lifestyle; Judgement; Consciously vs subconsciously wanting to change; and more! Contact Nila through email: ssaltymonk@protonmail.com Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy:...

Overcoming Deep Loneliness 06.10.2021

Journey of self-discovery; The need for balance; self-sabotage; Finding anchor points in conversations; Understanding yourself; Connecting with people; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account a...

The Story of Former Monk Jai Kith 29.09.2021

We are joined by Jai Kith to discuss and learn from his path in life. We cover: What it felt like leaving the monastery; Jai's past; Spiritual awakening; Jai's experiences in the monastery; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Medit...

Maverick Leadership - with Judith Jermain 22.09.2021

We are joined by Judith Germain to discuss: What is Maverick Leadership; About Judith Germain; Common mistakes leaders make; Taking ownership; How to learn Maverick Leadership; What can be done vs reality; and more! For more about Judith visit: Website - https://www.maverickparadox.co.uk Magazine - https://www.maverickparadox.com Book - The Maverick Paradox: The Secret Power Behind Successful Lead...

A Discourse on Investing - with Penny Queen 15.09.2021

We are joined by disruptive tech investor Penny Queen to discuss: Value investing; Shorting; Penny's mindset around money; How Penny sets price targets; Taxes; Incorrect assumptions about being an investor; Momentum trades; Technical analysis; What to research about a company; Meme stocks; and more! For more about Penny visit: Twitter: @The_PennyQueen Reddit: reddit.com/r/PennyQueen/ Discord: disc...

Taking Ownership & Understanding Awareness 08.09.2021

Taking ownership; Rewiring unconscious beliefs; Difference between awareness and the mind; Being aware of awareness itself; Explanation of enlightenment; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account...

Episode 98 Q&A 01.09.2021

Rajan's transition from monastic to civilian life; Can the feeling of loneliness be useful in finding contentment; The path of dissociating ego; The veils between us and God; Managing your energy properly; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajansha...

The Polarity of Masculinity and Femininity 25.08.2021

Traits of masculinity and femininity; The importance of polarity; Self-discovery; Closed loop and open loop people; Quote from the Nicomachean Ethics; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at...

A Discussion on Enlightenment 18.08.2021

In this episode we discuss: The intellect being the biggest barrier to the superconscious; Artificial enlightenment; Ego; Support vs guidance; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account at https:/...

Understanding Ego and Karma 11.08.2021

In this episode we go into depth on: What is ego; What is karma; Identification of soul to intellect; Conscious and unconscious challenges; The Yoga Sutras; Ego death; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create...

Episode 94 Q&A 04.08.2021

Timestamp: 00:54 Preparing for fatherhood; 10:37 How to deal with awkward people; 19:32 Letting go and moving on; 23:49 Diet and nutrition, a yogi's perspective. Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a free account a...

How to Master Your Emotions | Personal Demons 28.07.2021

In this episode we cover: Emotional demons; The crazy 8 diagram; When logic fails you; 3rd person viewing; Leadership in the workplace; Vulnerability and insecurity; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: Create a...

How to Master Your Emotions | Relationships 21.07.2021

We start off this episode by covering a question from a listener, then go on to discuss emotional stability in relationships. The following topics are covered: Transmutation; Benefits of tapping into your instincts; Spending your energy wisely; Improving your emotional stability; Importance of boundaries; Knowing who you are; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here:...

A Guide To Finding Meaning 14.07.2021

In this episode we cover the following: Who am I, where am I going, where did I come from?; Memento mori; Psychedelics; Empowering other people; Moral values; How to influence your desire; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Medita...

A Guide To Meditation 07.07.2021

In today's episode Rajan explains: The purpose of a warmup before meditating; The 3 different types of pre-meditation exercises; Transmutation; Rāja Yoga; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://rajanshankara.com/ Meditation Academy: https://zenmind.teac...

An Antidote To Dissatisfaction 30.06.2021

In this episode we cover: The importance of gratitude; Learning gratitude from other people's experiences; Everything is relative; How gratitude is a voluntary act of courage; value hierarchy of pain; how much gratitude can change a person; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/r...

Wanting To Be Remembered After Death 23.06.2021

In this episode we discuss: Wanting to be remembered after death; monks not wanting to leave any karma behind; clinging to life; consequences of exploring with psychedelics; signs of spiritual progress; incorporating your shadow into everyday life; the purpose of memory; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibi...

Update on Rajan's Life and Stock Talk 16.06.2021

This is a more laid back episode where talk about: Raj's move to San Clemente; Leaving his Jiu-jitsu gym; TRCH and ARK Invest; Difference between stock price and market cap; Stock splits; Different stock markets; Cruise stocks; and more! Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Web...

The Theory of Consciousness - with Arthur Driessen 09.06.2021

This is Part 2 of our conversation with Arthur Driessen, in this episode we cover: What it means to be conscious; How emotions tie into consciousness; Difference between intelligence and consciousness; Artificial consciousness; Morality; Relative perspective of right and wrong; and more! For more about Arthur visit: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram...

Stock Talk: Cryptocurrency Uses and Tesla Self-driving - with Arthur Driessen 02.06.2021

This is part 1 of our conversation with Arthur Driessen, in this episode we cover: Cryptocurrency uses; Third Generation Cryptocurrencies; Metamaterials; Tesla self-driving and artificial intelligence; and more! For more about Arthur visit: Website: https://voyagewithoutcarbon.com/ Youtube: Voyage Without Carbon Instagram/twitter: @arthurdriessen Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Y...

The Origins of Religion - with Fidel Maza 26.05.2021

This is part 2 of our conversation with Fidel Maza. In this episode we cover: The origins of religion; If a guru is needed; Lemurian scrolls; Evolution of consciousness; Critical thinking; and more!  For more about Fidel see: Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza Facebook: Fidel Maza Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Ev...

The Dilemma of Orthodox vs Unorthodox Views - with Fidel Maza 19.05.2021

This is part 1 of our discussion with Fidel, the following topics are covered in this episode: Fidel gives us an update on his endeavours; Covid restrictions and vaccines; Reasons to prioritise self-mastery; Hiduism and Buddhism; and more! For more about Fidel Maza see: Instagram/Twitter: @FidelMaza Facebook: Fidel Maza Email: Lnbfidelmaza@gmail.com Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything i...

Improving Mental Focus and Time Management 12.05.2021

In this episode we answer 2 questions from a listener relating to: clearing out the noise so you can focus, and how to more effectively manage your time. ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-Responsibility-Leadership/dp/178904359X/ref=sr_1_1 Website: https://...

The Significance of Emotional Intelligence - 5 Person Roundtable 05.05.2021

We are joined by Nila Veylan, Jessica Cramer, and Marcus Scoglio in our discussion on: Emotional intelligence; Fear and rejection; Detachment and responsibility; Empathy; Tension, stress and trauma release; and more! ZenMind Academy Mountain Meditation Zen Retreat: https://tri.ps/KQBEJ Get your copy of Rajan's book "Everything is Your Fault" here: https://www.amazon.com/Everything-Your-Fault-...

Awareness and the Detriments of Empathy 28.04.2021

In this episode we answer 2 questions from listeners, then continue with a discussion on awareness. The following topics are covered: Can being too nice become a detriment to your personal well-being; Energy Management; Why people want to improve their social standing; What part of us is awareness; Manipulating awareness; Difference between detachment and suppression;  and more!

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