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.
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Episodes
236 episodes
From Guru's Death to Spiritual Rebirth: My Journey Through Darkness
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 persona...
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Season 7
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Episode 60
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26:30
Why Studying the Upanishads Will Transform Your Spiritual Journey
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 conscious...
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Season 7
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Episode 59
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13:37
Spiritualizing Your Everyday Life
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 58
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15:56
Courage from Within
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 spi...
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Season 7
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Episode 57
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13:55
The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations with KnoweRata
Rahul and Knowe Rata explore the dance between spiritual awakening 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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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1:39:18
Direct Experience: The True Practicality of Spiritual Teachings
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 56
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14:43
When Vatican Meets Washington: A Hindu's Perspective on Faith in Challenging Times
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 55
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22:30
Vedanta Sara: Verses 15 - 16
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...
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Season 7
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Episode 54
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16:39
Who Are You When Identity Falls Away?
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 aspec...
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Season 7
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Episode 53
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14:27
Spiritual Ego: The Hidden Enemy
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 ...
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Season 7
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Episode 51
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10:10
Raising Conscious Children: Six Essential Reasons for Spiritual Education in a Chaotic World
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 th...
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Season 7
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Episode 51
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41:49
From Boredom to Enlightenment: Reimagining Spiritual Teachings
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 trans...
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Season 7
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Episode 50
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14:10
Beyond Manifestation: How Advaita Vedanta Challenges the Law of Attraction
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 foc...
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Season 7
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Episode 49
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48:10
The Complete Guide to Shadow Work and Self-Realization
In this episode of The Bearded Mystic Podcast, host Rahul N Singh delves into the concept of shadow work and its importance in the journey toward self-realization and enlightenment. He argues that shadow work must be done before enlightenment t...
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Season 7
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Episode 48
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43:18
God Isn't Gone: The Surprising Case for Devotion in Non-dual Spirituality
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 the personal God remains essential...
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Season 7
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Episode 47
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57:53
Vedanta Sara: Verses 13 - 14
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 to ultimate liberation.• D...
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Season 7
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Episode 46
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18:30
From Form to Formless: Transcending Duality in Devotion
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 ultimate goal is to dissolve the s...
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Season 7
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Episode 45
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27:23
The Illusion of Chemical Enlightenment
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 is not a mind-altered state but t...
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Season 7
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Episode 44
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33:49
Spirituality as a Full-Time Commitment
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 benefits proportional to your dedic...
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Season 7
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Episode 43
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29:07
Embracing Our Limited Lifespan: Finding Consciousness Beyond the Body
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 consciousness that transcends physic...
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Season 7
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Episode 42
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10:49
Vedanta Sara: Verses 7 - 12
We explore Vedanta Saras starting from verse 7, examining various types of actions and their purposes while emphasizing that true spiritual knowledge transcends ritualistic practices.• Different categories of actions: desire-driven (kar...
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Season 7
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Episode 41
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14:21
Your Inner Guru: Finding Truth Beyond Fallible Teachers
The spiritual path requires discernment when allegations arise against gurus, as blind faith contradicts the principles of Advaita Vedanta which emphasizes self-inquiry and ethical conduct from spiritual teachers.• Distinguishing betwee...
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Season 7
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Episode 40
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35:03
Vedanta Sara: Verses 3 - 6
The journey through Vedanta continues as we explore the foundational texts and philosophical underpinnings that reveal our true nature as indivisible, eternal consciousness. We examine why the Upanishads stand as the ultimate authority in Vedan...
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Season 7
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Episode 39
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18:35
The True Wealth of Spirituality: Beyond Rituals to Awakening
Spirituality becomes meaningful when we move beyond routines and rituals to understand the true value of our practices and connect with formless awareness.• Questioning what we're truly receiving from spiritual organizations, teachers, ...
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Season 7
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Episode 38
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12:30
