The Bearded Mystic Podcast

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 34 - 38.  Sri Krishna guides Arjuna to give utmost respect to the sages and rishis who know Brahman. Arjuna must serve them, ask sincere questions, share this wisdom with all, so that this Gyana can be taught to him. What others can't see, these rishis and gurus can see. Arjuna can...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 30 - 33.  Sri Krishna instructs us to dedicate everything to Brahman, as a sacred offering as this will keep the mind focussed on worship and this naturally creates selfless acts, and no reactions from karma will have its effect upon you. Sri Krishna explains to only consume that which y...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 24 - 29.  Sri Krishna instructs us to be completely one in Brahman and to offer all actions to Brahman. Sri Krishna highlights two differences between spiritual aspirants - some do it to please the devas, some offer their mind to the Ultimate Reality. Sri Krishna gives us two options on...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 19 - 23. Sri Krishna makes a beautiful comment about the non-doership of a person and how their intellect is always turned towards Brahman. Once this is done, all consequences or reactions to their actions are burned away by the knowledge of the Atman. The real karma yogi appears to be a...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of one of my favorite poets Rumi. He was a 13th-century Persian poet, that has transcended geography, time, and ethnic divisions. He is known as the most popular poet because he often has quotes attributed to him that are shared on every social media platform! In this episode, I go through the mystical poetry of  Rumi that mainly foc...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 13 - 18. Sri Krishna gives details about the varna system, and why it was created. However, Krishna has left this to humans with the details. There is no need for the caste system today, it has very little purpose. Sri Krishna explains how to transcend the rules of karma and that is by n...

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Lyam or as he is better known as Yamsox is a mathematical and non-dual mystic. In this conversation, I learn a lot from Lyam. We talk about what is infinity to the death of the ego to Adam and Eve! and so much more.  Watch the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-1-with-67808980 Listen to the full episode on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/posts/episode-1-with-67794303 T...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 9 - 12. Sri Krishna instructs us that we must accept Krishna’s divine birth and understand the purpose. If we do then we attain Him, as the Supreme atma when we die and not be in the cycle of birth and death. Sri Krishna explains that those that get over desires, fear and anger, who focu...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 4th chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 1 - 8.  Sri Krishna establishes the ancient aspect of his wisdom and explains how the teaching is passed down and then how it gets lost, it loses its value. Society transforms and changes. Sri Krishna explains that this highest teaching is shared and beautifully understood through a deep...

This guided meditation presupposes that we can get to the direct path to Awareness and that we are seasoned meditators. However, to help a seeker, a short introduction is given before the meditation begins. I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of one of my favorite poets Guru Kabir Ji. His teachings were based on the realization of the One, by going beyond religious divide and he was honest and straightforward with his views on the religious ideas and practices of his time.  In this episode, I go through  some amazing poetry of Guru Kabir ji that mainly focus on the simple...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 40 - 43.  Sri Krishna tells us what happens when those distorted desires hides within our senses, mind and intellect, therefore it ruins our relationship and connection with others, we fail to see our true self and we do actions that only cause harm and destruction. By following the niya...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 36 - 39.  Arjuna asks this question that we all feel, that we may have felt before we started on this spiritual path about what force makes us go astray. Paap is powered by a force that starts with an unfulfilled desire that transforms into anger and then is fueled by raja guna -which is...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 30 - 35.  Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that dedicate and perform all actions as an offering to Brahman - that Pure Awareness. Have no selfishness at all and with the confusion gone, Arjuna should follow his individual nature and fight this war. If we stick to the message of Karma Yoga, we d...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of one of the greatest gurus of all time, Guru Nanak Dev ji. Born in the mid 1400s, he expressed so many beautiful ideas that became the foundation of Sikhism. His teachings were based on this Formless Oneness, He beautifully expressed the deep philosophy of the Upanishads through the Japji Sahib. This is only one episode but I think...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 27 - 29. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that nature has a hold over us, the three gunas have an impact and therefore, we get confused that we are the body. The more we understand that we are the Atman through a humble inquiry, we understand that we transcend the ego respectfully and rest in t...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 22 - 26. Sri Krishna guides Arjuna that despite the fact he has no compulsion to act and there is nothing for him to attain, yet he still acts in the world. We all must follow the example of Sri Krishna - we must act in the world, with detachment, knowing full well that we are the Suprem...

In this guided meditation,  we go direct into awareness and we experience the Oneness in all! I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this Podcast. Please rate and write a review for this Podcast on https://www.t...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 17 - 21. Shri Krishna guides us that the Sage that has fully realized themselves, that are firmly established in Brahman are always in divine joy, pleasure. They are completely enlightened within and are totally established in contentment. They are no longer compelled to complete materia...

In this guided meditation,  we explore through the sensations of the body and utilizing the thoughts of the mind, we watch them and rest as the Witness, which is Pure Awareness. By centering in that Pure Awareness, we find Grace is what keeps it there.  I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom o...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 14 - 16. Shri Krishna guides us to understand how we are all interconnected on this planet. Therefore, be grateful for all that brings you to be alive and ensure that we share our resources with the wellbeing of all in mind. Understanding that Brahman is the underlying reality of everyth...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the wisdom of one of the greatest mystics and thinkers of the 20th century, Jiddu Krishnamurti, or lovingly known as JK. His teachings of choiceless awareness, giving absolute attention to reality has been instrumental in my own spiritual journey. In this episode, I go through some quotes of Jiddu Krishnamurti and give my thoughts on them. If y...

In this guided meditation,  we explore Chapter 1, Verse 11 of the Ashtavakra Gita and we come to the realization that we are already free, we are already liberated.  I hope you enjoyed practicing this guided meditation and if you are interested in listening to more episodes about Non-Duality, about the wisdom of the Mystics and a deep-dive into the Bhagavad Gita , please follow/subscribe to this P...

In this episode, The Bearded Mystic Podcast discusses the 3rd chapter of the Bhagavad Gita, specifically verses 10 - 13.  Krishna guides us on from the beginning of time, humans have been guided on how to live with nature, to respect nature and we must continuously give back to nature. We are to respect its laws and then we get aplenty back. We have to look after nature, give to nature as you take...