The Bearded Mystic Podcast
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.
Episodes
After 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,...
The 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 w...
The 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 s...
God's all-pervading nature means there is no separation between the Divine and anything in existence, including ourselves – we are experiencing God or we are God experiencing itself through what appears to be many parts.
• Understanding omnipresence means recognizing God is the only one present
• When we see bodies and minds as divine temples, we transform how we treat ourselves and others
• True...
The spiritual journey's greatest obstacle is our own identification with a separate self that's seeking enlightenment. True seeking means recognizing that what we're looking for is already within us - there has only ever been the Self.
• The journey is circular, bringing us back to what was always present but overlooked
• Self-realization isn't something to be attained but the understa...
Pure consciousness is our true nature, though we often mistakenly identify with our body and mind, creating a sense of separation from the world around us.
• "Tat Tvam Asi" (You are that) reminds us we are the pure consciousness that exists everywhere
• There is not a single place where consciousness is not, meaning there's no place where you are not
• Our physical bodies create the ill...
Our masculine identity crisis stems from misunderstanding what positive masculinity truly is through the lens of Advaita Vedanta.
• Positive masculinity is about inner strength with gentleness, not dominance or suppression
• True masculinity comes from being rooted in dharma (righteous living)
• The false masculine identity is based in ego rather than our nature as pure consciousness
• Brahman (ul...
I share the story of the darkest time in my life when my spiritual guru Babaji died in 2016, and how this profound loss ultimately led to deeper spiritual understanding and awakening.
• The unique way Babaji addressed me not as a personality but as the true self within
• The concept of oneness that formed the foundation of my spiritual journey
• Experiencing Brahmgyana (knowledge of the ultimate self)...
The Upanishads offer direct communication with consciousness itself, providing a philosophical foundation for the Bhagavad Gita and practical spiritual guidance for modern seekers.
• Upanishadic study connects us with our inner consciousness rather than human interpretations
• The Upanishads provide the philosophical grounding behind the Bhagavad Gita's message
• Eknath Easwaran's translatio...
Everyday living itself is spiritual practice when approached with awareness and the recognition of our true divine nature.
• Sadhana (spiritual practice) isn't limited to meditation or reading scriptures but includes all daily activities
• Enlightenment is a gradual process requiring time, practice, and deliberate awareness of our true nature
• Following the path of surrendering to the Guru means...
We explore how to cultivate courage and inner strength for daily life, examining the difference between rajasic energy and the pure sattvic energy demonstrated by figures like Krishna and Swami Vivekananda.
• The courage displayed by spiritual leaders comes from Sattvic energy rather than just Rajasic energy
• True courage flows from remembering our essential nature as boundless consciousness
• When G...
Rahul and Knowe Rata explore the dance between spiritual awakenin
g and human experience, discussing how to remain authentic while grounded in awareness. They share insights on bhakti yoga, the power of silence, and the nature of consciousness beyond physical death.
• Knowe shares his journey into spirituality that began in his teens through meditation and evolved through Buddhist groups and bhakti yoga
The misconception that spiritual teachings need to be "more practical" reveals either a misunderstanding of what spiritual practice truly is or exposure to teachings that aren't genuinely spiritual. Non-dual traditions offer direct pointers to immediate experience of consciousness that are inherently practical when actually implemented.
• Non-dual teachings provide direct access to formless awa...
The Bearded Mystic podcast explores interfaith cooperation and spiritual transformation in turbulent times, examining how a new Pope might influence American faith communities and what this means for Hindu practitioners.
• Updates on the upcoming "Resting in Formless Awareness" course launching in August/September
• Course designed to prepare students for ultimate realization with weekly group m...
We continue our series on Vedanta Sara, exploring verses 15-16 which distinguish between the permanent (Brahman/consciousness) and the transient (everything else), a fundamental teaching for true spiritual understanding.
• Discrimination between permanent and transient as essential spiritual practice
• Only consciousness/awareness is truly unchanging and permanent
• The formless cannot transform into ...
After returning from a spiritual conference in Switzerland and time with family in England, I reflect on how the guidance from my guru—"even if you win the rat race, you're still a rat"—shaped my approach to spirituality as central to all aspects of life.
• Living with spirituality as the foundation rather than an accessory
• Choosing work that serves spiritual purpose rather than being cau...
Today's unplanned reflection explores spiritual ego—that subtle feeling of superiority that can arise when we believe we're more enlightened or humble than others.
• Spiritual ego manifests when we think we're better than others or have achieved higher realization
• True enlightenment brings certain values that vary between traditions but always include humility
• My guru demonstrated g...
Spiritual education forms an essential foundation for children's development, providing them with tools to understand themselves beyond grades, roles, and achievements.
• Children need identity beyond ego – teaching them they are more than their name, gender, or achievements
• Immunity to comparison and pressure helps children recognize their innate worth regardless of external validation
• Emoti...
Spiritual practice can become routine and boring when we repeatedly hear the same teachings without changing our approach to receiving them, but by shifting how we listen and actively engaging with each concept on a personal level, we can transform even simple teachings into profound insights.
• Finding spiritual teachings boring often reflects our own dullness of mind rather than issues with the teaching
Rahul explores the fundamental differences between the Law of Attraction and Advaita Vedanta, revealing why manifestation practices often hinder rather than help spiritual seekers on the path to lasting happiness.
• Law of Attraction focuses on fulfilling ego desires while Advaita Vedanta aims to transcend them
• The world in Advaita is seen as a projection upon Brahman, not something to manipulate for pe...
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