Aaron Joy

Unfiltered Society With Aaron Joy

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REGULAR LIVE SHOW for independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff. Unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective. I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA. I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian, coming from a Hindu and conservative perspective. This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. Show formerly known as Practical Spirituality: Hinduism & Current Events with Premanand Das Bhagat.

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Jul 10, 2026

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88 A Simple Definition of Hinduism By Sri Dharma Pravatarka Acharya of Dharma Nation Youtube Channel 17.03.2024

I give a definition of what is a Hindu based on the writings of Sri Dharma Acharya, and speak on some others ways to define religion & Hinduism. Live 3.16.2024 0:00 – Intro, generic vs specific definitions 2:18 – Simple definition of what is religion & who is a Hindu by Sri Dharma Acharya of the International Sanatana Dharma Society (& Dharma Nation youtube) 9:57 – Anti-Christian defin...

87 Why Hinduism Is Better Than Christianity (Or Why I Am Not Christian) 12.03.2024

I discuss why I am not a Christian, though I intended this video as why I am a Hindu but the focus changed. I discussion things about Christianity I don't agree with including sin, reincarnation, living in fear, repression, science, & more. Live 3/11/2024. 0:00 – Intro, raised atheist, becoming a god believer via Neem Karoli Baba, brief time as a Christian, honesty with personal spirituality 6...

86 Fake Gurus Exposed: John de Ruiter - Spiritual Jibberish on Auto-Pilot 10.03.2024

Reacting to a talk & interview with spiritual guru John de Ruiter of Canada. I point out some traits of a cult leader & fake guru. Live 3.9.2024 00:00 – Intro to reaction video of Canadian spiritual guru/messiah John de Ruiter, 1st reaction video so warning about technical problems 09:11 – Reacting to talk: spiritual sounding words without clarification 13:08 – Reaction to talk con't: bein...

85 Trump Is Not Hitler. Tulsi Gabbard Is Not a Russian Spy. 03.03.2024

Americans are stupid. My rant against those that believe media propaganda & the idea Trump is like Hitler, along with talking about Tulsi Gabbard's accusations of being a Russian spy (i.e. more Russia Collusion) vs her actual connections to Prime Minister Modi of India. Live 3.2.2024. 0:00 – A political rant the stupidity of americans & media propaganda & President Donald Trump 2:12 –...

84 One Simple Question Exposes Fake Christians Every Time 18.02.2024

Are many Christians actually atheists? It sounds like a odd thing to say, but with one question you can discover if they really believe in god or not, thus making them but Christians in name only or fake Christians. This is part of my tools to you to stop them from converting you. Don't be converted by those that don't really believe in their own god! Live 2.17.2024 0:00 – Hindus converted to Chri...

83 Vedas Predicted Modern Society's Decline 16.02.2024

The vedas amazingly predicted exactly what society would look like today in the Kali Yuga. I cite from Sri Dharma Acharya's book "Radical Universalism". Live 2.17.2024 0:00 – Intro, how to support my channel, where to find this channel 7:52 – "Radical Universalism: Are All Religions The Same?" new book By Sri Dharma Acharya of the International Sanatana Dharma Society (&amp...

82 Political Secrets: How Biden Could Win 2024 (And How to Make MAGA Listen to Liberals) 04.02.2024

I think I know the secret to how Biden can win re-election. This video was done before his debate disaster & the call to have him removed. The same advice, actually, can be used for Trump to win. Live 2.3.2023. (For the record: Biden lost, Trump won his second term.) 0:00 – Intro to 20+ year conservative/libertarian sharing revelation on America's Presidential election of 2024, finding your li...

42 Beatles George Harrison’s Spiritual Legacy & the Rise of Indian Music in the West 28.01.2024

Recommending a biography on George Harrison focused on his spiritual life & a book on the history of Indian music in the west (or music in the west inspired by Indian music). Live 6.25.2023 0:00 – Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah (Ashtakshara Mantra) 7x, show in honor of Global Beatles Day, hat of "Kashmir the Live Led Zeppelin Tribute Show Featuring Jean Violet" 1:29 – Childhood introduction to Be...

53 Can Religion Survive a Woke Marxist Society? 28.01.2024

Discussing the slippery slope of religion in a future woke Marxist society, plus trans rights & religious objections. Live 8.2.2023 0:00 – Society's future slippery slope via LGBTQ marriage to pedophilia & MAIDS suicide program of Canada 9:23 – Religion vs future woke society 10:46 – Reading 7/12/2023 article "Insanity: British parents may face prosecution if they refuse to pay for their c...

81 Political Correctness Is a Joke. When Wokeness Fails 28.01.2024

I can't stand political correctness (or being PC), which seems to have been replaced by the woke movement. These are some of my thoughts. Live 1.27.2024 0:00 – Intro 2:31 – Being aware of things for spiritual growth, history of PC movement, PC police who make conversations difficult, PC movement today is ultra-offended woke progressive movement, forced speech & communism as the future PC movem...

80 If Christianity Is True, Why Do Christians Lie to Convert You? 14.01.2024

If Christianity is the truth, the light & the way, then why do Christians lie about their religion? They do lie & I just touch on this topic here. What type of religion needs to lie to show how great it is? Live 1.13.2024 0:00 – Intro, abundant bullshit & lies in religion 5:12 – If Christianity is true than why do members lie & use tricks to convert people? 8:20 – Jesus saves us, d...

79 Fake Christian Prophecies, and the Collapse of Religious Integrity 17.12.2023

I discuss fake Christian prophets & how they are bad, plus misinformation, Trump & more. Live 12.16.2023. 0:00 – Introduction, reading 6/23/2023 online article from New York Times: "Christian Prophets Are on the Rise. What Happens When They’re Wrong?" (Earlier version appeared in print 2/12/2021 as "Christian Prophecy Movement Is Hit Hard by Trump’s Defeat") 5:09 – My view of bad prophets...

78 Western Yoga Is a Lie. Colonized, Sanitized, and Stripped Naked 09.12.2023

Yoga in the west is totally corrupted & teaches atheism. It needs to be revolutionized, decolonized, changed. I point out how yoga teachers teach Hindu scriptures as nothing but a myth. Live 12.8.2023 0:00 – Intro to issues with American/Western yoga teachers & classes that needs to be changed 6:18 – Yoga class teaching expertise in Hindu theology without knowing Hindu scriptures, becoming...

77 The Reality of Empty “Thank You” Culture 04.12.2023

I believe we say thank you without really meaning it. While if you're becoming enlightened you can't do without gratitude. Live 12.4.2023 0:00 – We say "thank you" on autopilot without meaning 2:44 – Making sure to really say "thank you in special circumstances 6:43 – Reasons to really say "thank you", feeling gratitude on path of enlightenment 10:45 – Lack of gratitude in society, closing thought...

76 Henry Kissinger Was Corrupted By Power & Intellect 02.12.2023

Henry Kissinger was undoubtedly corrupt. Many call him evil, but upon his death I reflect that he was a victim of his own success. Live 12.2.2023 0:00 – Responding to news of the death of Henry Kissinger, presidential history buff of Richard Nixon (Niall Ferguson's book "Kissinger: 1923-1968: The Idealist" available here ) 7:03 – Kissinger didn't start as war criminal, influence in D.C. from Kenne...

75 Did Vedic Culture Shape the World? A Look Through Stephen Knapp's Lens 25.11.2023

Recommending a great book by ISKCON devotee Stephen Knapp on the history of world civilization and how it all ties into Vedic culture. Even if the book is not totally true, it still is inspiring. Live 11.24.2023 0:00 – You still need to read books 4:22 – Sharing ISKCON member Stephen Knapp's history book "Proof Of Vedic Culture's Global Existence" 7:00 – Book's contents, original Aryan culture, Ve...

74 Love as Maya, Ramana Maharishi's Who Am I & Sri Swaminarayan 25.11.2023

Teaching based on the Vachanamrut by Swaminarayan I discuss love as maya, homosexuality, Ramana Maharishi's self-inquiry of "Who Am I?", substituting things for god, & more. Live 11.24.2023 0:00 – Intro to spiritual seekers class studying Sri Swaminarayan's holy book Vachanamrut, tilak kit available through any online ISKCON store, BAPS version of Vachanamrut 5:50 – Keeping spirituality basic...

73 Investigating Vedic Marriage as a Way to Save Modern Society 19.11.2023

Vedic marriage is different than modern marriage, and I look at how it might be an improvement on society & the role of women. Maybe. Please watch the important announcement at the end before commenting your hate on what I say that goes against women. Live 11.18.2023 0:00 – Saving modern society by globally re-introducing authentic Vedic marriage as marriage is the cornerstone of the family an...

72 Responding to Negative Comments & What Is Enlightenment? 19.11.2023

We all talk about enlightenment, but what is it? I give my definition of what I believe it means to be enlightened. Mine is not the only definition, and there's more than what I say here, but I wanted to at least address the question. Defining things is important, otherwise how do we know if we're enlightened if we don't know what it is. Live 11.18.2023. 0:00 – Intro 3:01 – Responding to comment t...

71 What ISKCON Forgot About Swami Prabhupada (Back To Prabhupada Magazine) 11.11.2023

Sharing the magazine Back To Prabhupada which declares itself pushing the real Hare Krishna movement, not ISKCON which is corrupt & not following Swami Prabhupada. Live 11.10.2023 0:00 – Sharing issue 77 (November 2023) of "Back To Prabhupada" magazine by IRM (ISKRON Revival Movement) led by writer/activist Krishnakant (visit their website here 2:39 – ISKCON's ritvik guru system is a corruptio...

70 Poetry I Wrote for guru Adi Da Samraj, Read by a Devotee (Who Still Believes) 11.11.2023

Peter Owens in England reads my poetry book inspired by Adi Da Samraj. Peter is a devotee of Adi Da Samraj, though not involved with Adidam. Live 11.10.2023 0:00 – Show intro 3:25 – Background to my poetry book "Into Da Bright: Poetry Inspired And In Tribute To The Ruchira Avatar Adi Da Samraj (Revised Edition)" including my novella "Da Eyes: The Striptease" 14:23 – Poetry read...

69 Mantra Chanting: Gayatri Mantra 108x for Peace After the Lewiston Mass Shooting 29.10.2023

I chant the Gayatri Mantra 108 times in honor of the mass shooting in Lewiston Maine. Live 10.28.2023 0:00 – Intro to Gayatri Mantra chanted for wisdom & enlightenment found in the Rig Veda 3.62.10 2:13 – In honor of mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine ( This video has more information from Tim Pool from the morning after. The shooter was found dead in a river, having shot himself), Maine's Veter...

68 Inspiring Christian Rappers: John Andrade, Brett Raio, Charlie Carbone, D.O.A., DYP 22.10.2023

I share some Christian rap videos by a friend & some of his associates (John Andrade, Brett Raio, Charlie Carbone, D.O.A., DYP). I find their rap very inspiring. Live 10.21.2023 0:00 – Intro, not liking rap 5:08 – Supporting the underdogs who chasing their dreams, find my book "Soundtrack In Of A Murder In Maine", loving music 10:16 – Real vs. fake religions, religions living together 20:16 –...

67 Hamas Vs Then Jews, Then Who? 15.10.2023

Commenting on the Hamas vs Israel (Jews) conflict, & how all religions are next as a target in the long game. Jews are just the first but banning Christianity is next, as everyone loves to cancel Christianity. Live 10.14.2023 0:00 – Overview of show 7:40 – I am pro-Israel in the Palestinian conflict, hating Jews based on jealousy, supporting Israel is a pro-Conservative stance 14:36 – Reading...

66 Lord Rama's Leadership Lessons from the Ramayana (Part 2) 08.10.2023

In the Ramayana Rama gives advice for leaders. I go through that list & see if his advice is still relevant in this 2 part video series. Live 10.7.2023. 0:00 – Intro to discussing Lord Rama's advice on how rulers should lead as based on Vedic principles, Valmiki's "Ramayana" Book 2 Chapter 100 2:33 – Sharing my new mystery novel "Soundtrack for a Murder in Maine" available on my website aaronj...

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