Best Hindu Studies Podcasts (2025)

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IANR 2522 053125 Re-election Cycle Ft Bend JOP Sonia Rash; Hindu Youth Convention by PT Satheesh Kumar; Market Gyrations by Wealth Advisor Supal Vora 1:57:27

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IANR 2522 053125 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali) Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, May 31, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podc…

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Dissolving Into Awareness: Beyond the 'I' on the Spiritual Path 10:09

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Send us a text 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-realiz…

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You Are Everywhere: The Truth of Pure Consciousness 10:10

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Send us a text 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 …

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IANR 2521 052425 History Talks The Tulip Bubble by Ashok Rao; The Path to Citizenship by Angie Dupree; The Silversmiths Puzzle by Author Nev March 1:57:38

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IANR 2521 052425 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Sridhar Kotha in for Sanchali) Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, May 24, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podc…

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Redefining Masculinity Through Spiritual Wisdom 27:59

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Send us a text 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 …

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From Guru's Death to Spiritual Rebirth: My Journey Through Darkness 26:30

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Send us a text 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 spiritu…

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1.7 The Son of Droṇa Punished with Jayananda Das 53:04

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by yoga scholar and spiritual teacher Jayananda Dasa (Dr. Janne Kontala) to explore the 7th Chapter of the First Canto of the Bhagavata Purana. The conversation ranges from Vyasa’s samadhi and the origins of the Bhagavatam to nuclear-scale weapons, ethical complexit…

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IANR 2520 051725 Path to Citizenship with Ex Dir Zenobia Lai; SL Mayor Candidate William Ferguson; Buddha Institute by Piyush Gupta 1:58:48

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IANR 2520 051725 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Sridhar Kotha in for Jawahar) Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, May 17, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and youcan also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcas…

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IAN Unplugged 2520 051725 On Hey Wasssup, Jay, Sanchali, Sridhar Discuss the Indo-Pak war with Ashok Moza, Amit Raina & J.K. Raman 52:32

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2520 051725 (Guest Host Sridhar Kotha) Sat, May 17, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com).On “Hey, Wassup?”, Jay, Sanchali & Sridhar discuss with Ashok Moza, Amit Raina & J.K. Raman the situation in Kashmir and clarifying misinformation about the current Indo-Pak confl…

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Why Studying the Upanishads Will Transform Your Spiritual Journey 13:37

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Send us a text 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…

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Spiritualizing Your Everyday Life 15:56

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Send us a text 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 tr…

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Courage from Within 13:55

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Send us a text 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…

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IAN Unplugged 2519 051025 Jay, Sanchali & Chetan discuss Disparity Study with Abby Church, Blatant Corruption & Indo Pak War 54:42

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2519 051025 (Guest Host Chetan Dave in for Pramod)Sat, May 10, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com). On “Hey, Wassup?”, Jay, Sanchali & Chetan discuss with Houston Chronicle City Hall reporter Abby Church, the controversial Disparity Study that the City of Houston Cou…

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IANR 2519 051025 How Safe Are Immgrants by Atty. Chiro Nanayakkara, Fundraiser Entertainer Harry Sanata-Olalla; I got Hacked by Sunny Jamshedji 1:57:16

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IANR 2519 051025 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Chetan Dave in for Pramod) Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, May 10, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast …

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The Bearded Mystic's Oneness Conversations with KnoweRata 1:39:18

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Send us a text 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…

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Direct Experience: The True Practicality of Spiritual Teachings 14:43

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Send us a text 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 implement…

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When Vatican Meets Washington: A Hindu's Perspective on Faith in Challenging Times 22:30

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Send us a text 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 t…

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 15 - 16 16:39

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Send us a text 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…

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1.6 Conversation Between Nārada and Vyāsadeva with Radhika Raman Das 1:05:37

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In this moving and richly layered episode of The Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined once again by Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) to explore Chapter 6 of the First Canto of the Bhagavata Purana—a pivotal narrative that recounts Narada Muni’s spiritual origin story. Prompted by Vyasa’s curiosity, Narada Muni narrates t…

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IANR 2518 050325 Texas Politics by Chronicle Columnist Chris Tomlinson; DRIPBar Vitamin Therapy by Dr. Veena Chandrakar; Hormone Replacement Therapy by Dr. Tamyra Comeaux 1:57:08

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IANR 2518 050325 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, May 3, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Poc…

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IANR 2517 042625 Pahalgam Massacre by Ashok Moza; New Wedding Trends by Therese Cole-Hubbs; Kashmir Statistics by Gautam Sinha 1:56:25

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IANR 2517 042625 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Gautam Sinha guest hosts for Jawahar) Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, April 26, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcas…

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IAN Unplugged 2517 042625 Jay is LIVE from the Sikh National Center Gurdwara Inauguration & Vaisakhi Mela 58:36

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2517 042625 (Gautam Sinha guest hosts for Jawahar)Sat, April 26, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com).The Sikh National Center will be celebrating Vaisakhi with their annual mela today which is free for all. This is also the official inauguration of the new Gurdwara b…

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Who Are You When Identity Falls Away? 14:27

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Send us a text 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 • Choosin…

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1.5 Nārada’s Instructions on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam for Vyāsadeva with Krishna Ksetra Swami 57:23

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey), explore the 5th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, focusing on the transformative encounter between Narada Muni and Vyasadeva. They discuss how Narada’s sharp critique of Vyasa’s literary work serves as a turn…

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IANR 2516 041925 SL Mayoral Candidate Naushad Kermally; METRO's Chair Elizabeth Brock on future plans; TiE Women Entrepreneur Juuhi Ahuja & Pres Somesh Singh 1:56:24

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IANR 2516 041925 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, April 19, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, …

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IANR 2515 041225 Atty George Willly on Visa hassle; The Art of a Good Dosa by Chef Kiran Bheemarao; Pratham Gala by co-Presidents Pradip Sreenani & Dr Vikram Gopal 1:56:19

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IANR 2515 041225 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, April 12, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, …

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IAN Unplugged 2515 041225 On The Road I Have Traveled, Jay & Sanchali talk with Parul Fernandes 56:37

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2515 041225 Sat, April 5, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com),. “On the Road I Have Traveled”, Jay & Sanchali speak with the current president of the India Culture Center, Parul Fernandes, about her remarkable journey from Bombay to academia in the US, working with i…

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IANR 2514 040525 Sanjeev Sanyal Tagore Talk 2025 with Surajit Dasgupta & Partha Chatterjee; Grand Vaisakhi Mela with Jasmeeta Singh; SL Mayoral Candidate William Ferguson 1:56:56

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IANR 2514 040525 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Gautam Sinha in for Pramod Kulkarni) Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, April 5, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show …

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IAN Unplugged 2514 040525 Jay, Sanchali & Gautam discuss Dispaarity Study with Madhu Narayanasamy 57:34

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2514 040425 (Guest Host Gautam Sinha) On Sat, April 5, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com), On “Hey, Wassup?”, Jay, Sanchali & Gautam discuss with ASIE Board member Madhu Narayanasamy, the controversial Disparity Study that the City of Houston Council has been consid…

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1.4 The Appearance of Śrī Nārada with Sundar Gopal Das 1:03:45

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Sundar Gopal Das (Simon Hass) delve into the 4th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, exploring the qualities of the ideal speaker and listener, the significance of Vyasadeva's crisis, and the urgency of spiritual practice. They discuss how the Bhagavatam…

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Spiritual Ego: The Hidden Enemy 10:10

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Send us a text 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 tradition…

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Raising Conscious Children: Six Essential Reasons for Spiritual Education in a Chaotic World 41:49

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Send us a text 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 recogn…

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IAN Unplugged 2511 031525 On The Road I Have Traveled, Pramod & Sanchali talk to Sam & Omana Abraham on how they built up Abraham's Carpets 58:25

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2511 031525 On Sat, March 15, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com), “On the Road We’ve Traveled”, Sanchali and Pramod talk to Omana and Sam Abraham about growing up in India, Sam’s legal career and Omana’s tenure as a history professor, and their launching of Abrahams…

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IAN Unplugged 2509 030125 On Bats and Balls, Pramod & Sanchali talk to Dr Abhi Davlapur about treating professional athletes & weekend warriors 58:21

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2509 022825 On Sat, March 1, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com), On “Bats & Balls”, Sanchali and Pramod talk to sports medicine physician Dr. Abhi Davlapur about how sports injuries are the bane of both professional athletes as well as weekend warriors, his career c…

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IANR 2509 030125 Dr. Maulik Purohit on Neuro Traumas; Sanjay Singhal candidate for SL City Council Dist 2; Shinjini Kulkarni describes Kathak dance 1:56:13

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IANR 2509 022825 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS Here’s the guest line-up for Saturday, March 1 2025 from 4 to 6 pm CST on IndoAmerican News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on themasalaradio app. By Monday, hearthe recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts,…

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IANR 2513 032925 Rishi Bhutada on outrage over Bluebonnet Learning; Saeed Pathan & Parvin Saiyed on IMAGH's Eid; Riya Shah & HGH's Chetan Dave on Outrgae over Fatty's Smoke Shop 1:56:49

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IANR 2513 032925 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, March 29, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcast uploaded on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, …

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IAN Unplugged 2512 032225 Jay & Sanchali on Jay's trip to India; Ashiana 55 After founder Paru McGuire & Dir. Harrsha Bhora 57:24

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IAN UNPLUGGED 2512 032225 Line Up On Sat, March 22, 2025 from 3 - 4 pm on the “IAN UNPLUGGED” segment of Indo American News Radio (www.IndoAmerica-News.com), on “Hey, Wassup?”, Jay & Sanchali discuss Jawahar’s recent trip to Delhi and northern India and his impressions of the journey. From 3:30 to 4:00, they talk about Ashiana 55 After, a nonprofit…

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IANR 2512 032225 Texas Voting Rights by TCRP Sr. Atty. Carl Blair; Foundations Montessori by Sonali Patel & Aarti Phansalkar; SL Council Pos 2 Candidate Bradley Tilton 1:55:37

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IANR 2512 032225 Line Up 4-6pm INTERVIEWS (Guest Host Chetan Dave in for Pramod) Here’s the guest line-up for Sat, March 22, 2025 from 4 to 6pm CST on Indo American News Radio, a production of Indo American News (www.IndoAmerican-News.com). We are on 98.7 FM and you can also listen on the masalaradio app. By Monday, hear the recorded show on Podcas…

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From Boredom to Enlightenment: Reimagining Spiritual Teachings 14:10

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Send us a text 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 oft…

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Beyond Manifestation: How Advaita Vedanta Challenges the Law of Attraction 48:10

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Send us a text 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…

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The Complete Guide to Shadow Work and Self-Realization 43:18

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Send us a text 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 to prepare the mind for understanding one's true nature. Rahul discusses the four prerequisi…

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1.3 Krishna Is The Source of All Incarnations with Radhika Raman Das 55:41

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Dr. Måns Broo and Radhika Ramana Dasa delve into the third chapter of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, focusing on the concept of Krishna's avatars and their theological implications. They explore the significance of the term 'avatar', its etymology, and how it differs from the concept of incarnation. The discussion …

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God Isn't Gone: The Surprising Case for Devotion in Non-dual Spirituality 57:53

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Send us a text 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 in Advaita Vedanta, even as we progress toward recognizing Brahman as our ultimate reality…

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 13 - 14 18:30

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Send us a text 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. • Daily rituals, austerities and penances primarily serve to purify the mind (chitta shuddhi) • Worsh…

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From Form to Formless: Transcending Duality in Devotion 27:23

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Send us a text 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 separation between worshipper and worshipped • Emotional highs in devotional practices can be beaut…

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The Illusion of Chemical Enlightenment 33:49

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Send us a text 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 the realization of what you already are, which requires clarity rather than chemical substan…

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Spirituality as a Full-Time Commitment 29:07

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Send us a text 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 dedication. • Treating spirituality like a full-time job means maintaining awareness of the form…

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Embracing Our Limited Lifespan: Finding Consciousness Beyond the Body 10:49

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Send us a text 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 physical limitations. • Consciousness is not bound to our body and mind but extends everywhere wi…

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Vedanta Sara: Verses 7 - 12 14:21

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Send us a text 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 (karmia), prohibited (nishida), daily (nitya), occasional (nemitaka), and penances (prayashitta) • Rit…

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Your Inner Guru: Finding Truth Beyond Fallible Teachers 35:03

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Send us a text 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 between teachings and teachers when misconduct allegations surface • Using vivek (discernment) rather th…

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