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Practical Spirituality: Hinduism & Current Events with Premanand Das Bhagat

Premanand Das Bhagat (Aaron Joy)

This show is a 2025 People"s Choice Podcast Award nominee. For seekers who’ve outgrown spiritual fluff. Real talk for real seekers. A no-BS Hindu/Sanatana Dharma based cultural critic dissecting modern society with spiritual clarity. I challenge lazy universalism, reject blind guru-worship, and speak directly to seekers on a practical level. I"m not here to entertain. I"m here to provoke thought, while being grounded in dharma. Each episode is part of a larger journey. This isn’t random content—it’s

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00:13:01

77 LIVE Saying THANK YOU & having GRATITUDE

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2023/12/04

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 thoughts ... Live 12/4/2023, unedited and off the cuff. ... Regular live show on society & religion, plus Hindu scriptures. Vaishnava. I want to help you grow spiritually, discover your life's purpose, and

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00:26:40

76 LIVE Henry Kissinger: an example of head over...

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2023/12/02

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" https://www.amazon.com/Kissinger-1923-1968-Idealist-Niall-Ferguson/dp/1594206538) ... 7:03 – Kissinger didn't start as war criminal, influence in D.C. from Kennedy to Trump ... 13:09 – Kissinger was corrupted by power & being overly intellectual under Nixon & Gerald Ford becoming war criminal, America as a super

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00:22:25

75 LIVE Stephen Knapp book "Proof Of Vedic Culture's...

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2023/11/25

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" (His website https://www.stephen-knapp.com/) ... 7:00 – Book's contents, original Aryan culture, Vedic influence on other religions & cultures ... 12:54 – Problem with book's research, inauthentic reiki history, feeling inspired by book to know more ... 20:04 – Important role of Knapp in Hindu research ... Live 11/24/2023,

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00:30:29

74 LIVE Spiritual Seekers Class 7: Love as Maya,...

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2023/11/25

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 ... 8:11 – Reading Panchala 3 con't (continued from episode 63) ... 10:25 – Discussion: Love as maya, homosexuality in Vedic culture, Swaminaryan as Neo-Hinduism not Vedic (see Live Show #73 "Bring Back Vedic Marriage") ... 15:55 – Reading Panchala 3 con't ... 16:55 –

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00:58:40

73 LIVE Bring back VEDIC MARRIAGE to save society,...

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2023/11/19

0:00 – (Please watch the important announcement at the end before commenting your hate.) Saving modern society by globally re-introducing authentic Vedic marriage as marriage is the cornerstone of the family and thus society, Universalism Neo-Hinduism vs Vedic Sanatana Dharma ... 7:51 – Having children to stop global population declines & collapse of society, adopting children by LGTBQ+ couples ... 9:49 – Women should be married & having children young, postponing careers & not being

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00:40:10

72 LIVE Definition of ENLIGHTENMENT, what does it...

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2023/11/19

0:00 – Show intro ... 3:01 – Responding to comment that I confuse people, jnana yoga ... 6:25 – Responding to comment that I commit sin of offending gurus, fake gurus ... 9:58 – Questionable talk by guru on being enlightened & being god, textbook theology definitions vs personal meanings ... 15:36 – Enlightenment now or after death, being on path of enlightenment ... 21:38 – Two part definition of Enlightenment, self-awareness or knowing one's true self ... 33:14 – Ramana Maharshi's

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00:19:45

71 LIVE Back to Prabhupada - ISKCON Revival Movement...

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2023/11/11

0:00 – Sharing issue 77 (November 2023) of "Back To Prabhupada" magazine by IRM led by writer/activist Krishnakant www.iskconirm.com ... 2:39 – ISKCON's ritvik guru system is a corruption of Prabhupada's long-term plans to bring power to thoAse who want it ... 4:41 – Personal issues with Swami Prabhupada's views & unenlightened ISKCON gurus ... 9:10 – Sharing magazines & "The Final Order" book arguing the unspoken truth of ISKCON ... 14:59 – Fact checking HH

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01:12:20

70 LIVE Spiritual POETRY READING, book inspired by...

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2023/11/11

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" (both books available worldwide on amazon) ... 14:23 – Poetry reading of "Into Da Bright" by Peter Owens of the 'Be Happy Already' youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/@bealreadyhappy), full playlist of poetry videos here:

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00:37:35

69 LIVE GAYATRI MANTRA chanted 108 times in honor of...

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2023/10/29

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 (Here is more information from Tim Pool from the morning after https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J41ZpnM0gSQ The shooter was found dead in a river, having shot himself), Maine's Veterans Affairs and mental health services failing (referenced Matt Walsh video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxvBzEXAqUc) ... 13:50 – Chanting Gayatri Mantra 108

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00:47:40

68 LIVE Christian rap music feat. Pastor John...

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2023/10/22

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" at aaronjoyauthor.weebly.com, loving music ... 10:16 – Real vs. fake religions, religions living together ... 20:16 – Intro collective of Christian rappers (these videos & more on Brett Raio's youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCln52EDQ36gyPR_MZw7lAzA) ... 22:30 – Video: Charlie Carbone, John Andrade's "One Nation Under

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01:06:02

67 LIVE Hamas vs Jews: the world is next! Cancelling...

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2023/10/15

0:00 – Overview of show, my books can be found here: http://www.aaronjoyauthor.weebly.com ... 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 the 'American Thinker' article "Hamas makes it clear that Israel isn’t the only target; it’s just the first target" from

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00:49:10

66 LIVE Lord Rama's Advice for Leaders, Vedic...

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2023/10/08

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 (See this link https://valmikiramayan.net/utf8/ayodhya/sarga100/ayodhya_100_frame.htm) ... 2:33 – Sharing my new mystery novel "Soundtrack for a Murder in Maine" available on my website aaronjoyauthor.weebly.com ... 4:55 – Is Rama's advice good or have they been proven wrong, is Rama's good advice being done today ... 7:45 –

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00:47:15

65 LIVE Lord Rama's Advice for Leaders, Vedic...

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2023/09/30

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 (See this link https://valmikiramayan.net/utf8/ayodhya/sarga100/ayodhya_100_frame.htm) ... 4:23 – Events leading to chapter 100... 7:52 – Is Rama's advice good or have they been proven wrong, is Rama's good advice being done today ... 9:57 – Reading verses 1-7, youth & lack of experience as detrimental (note: Congresswoman Diane

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01:17:35

64 LIVE ISKCON's Swami Prabhupada's views on...

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2023/09/30

0:00 – Intro to controversial look on prostitutes, sex life, non-devotees & others mentioned in Swami Prabhupada's purports in the 'Srimad Bhagavatam' & in his conversation ... 3:20 – Announcing my new murder mystery short story "Soundtrack For a Murder In Maine (http://www.aaronjoyauthor.weebly.com), quote from Canada's Travis Haugen of Guys With Wives band ... 7:57 – Overview of volume 4 of 'Gold, Guns & God' by Henry Doktorski

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00:23:25

63 LIVE Spiritual Seekers Class 6: True Intelligence...

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2023/09/17

0:00 – Intro to spiritual seekers class studying Sri Swaminarayan's holy book Vachanamrut, finding structure in spirituality ... 2:28 – Personal announcement on new cleaning company in Portland Maine ... 3:57 – Reading Panchala 3 ... 6:08 – Discussion: Recognizing ourselves to grow spiritually, having true intelligence in spiritual growth (see Live Show #61 "What is a cult") ... 9:13 – Reading Panchala 3 con't ... 9:30 – Discussion: Being perfect, worldly intelligence ... 11:08 –

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01:02:14

62 LIVE 3 books On CULTS recommended & 1 to avoid!

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2023/09/12

0:00 – Intro to sequel to Live Show #61 "What is a cult? 8 requirements for cults by Dr. Lee Ann Marino" (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8nWY9YFwNg) ... 4:35 – All cults act the same so cult literature is universal ... 7:32 – RECOMMENDED BOOK: "Shoes Outside The Door: Desire, Devotion, And Excess At The San Francisco Zen Center" book by Michael Downing on the dark days of the San Francisco Zen Center under Richard Baker Roshi (SFZC online https://www.sfzc.org/) ... 16:55 –

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01:07:35

61 LIVE WHAT IS A CULT? 8 requirements for cults by...

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2023/09/12

Skip to 3:30 for pre-recorded talk with better sound. (Only the live intro has low sound, which I was not aware of when recording.) ... 0:00 – Intro to pre-recorded talk on cults & streaming problems ... 3:32 – Intro to defining what is a cult ... 5:55 – Cult vs cult of personality, Alt-Right/Trumpsters vs Alt-Left ... 8:19 – Intro to article by Christian author & minister Dr. Lee Ann B. Marino "What Makes A Cult A Cult"

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00:20:44

60 LIVE KEY TO HINDU/VEDIC SPIRITUALITY, revealed in...

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2023/09/06

0:00 – Intro to key to Vedic spirituality, testing new camera & streaming program ... 2:20 – Brief introduction of Shree Swaminarayan & Gujurat (India), free download of American English version of Shikshapatri courtesy of the Arizona Vedic Cultural Center (of Shree Swaminarayan Gurukul USA): https://azvedicgurukul.com/2023/01/29/shikshapatri/ ... 5:45 – Reading Shikshapatri Verse 116 ... 7:36 – Having same qualities as God is supreme message, reference to Swamis slapping wives is from Henry

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00:38:02

59 LIVE Maine government hiding behind religion,...

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2023/09/02

0:00 – Intro to pet peeves of hiding behind religion & proliferation of new age spirituality, testing new camera ... 4:06 – Blessing of God in starting a business ... 13:11 – Intro to news article from 'Maine Wire' website https://www.themainewire.com/2023/08/mills-admin-tells-state-workers-to-chin-up-despite-impact-of-supermoon-retrograde-mercury/ "Mills Admin Tells State Workers to Chin Up Despite Impact Of Supermoon Retrograde Mercury" 8/30/2023 of Maine Governor Janet Wills

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00:36:20

58 LIVE We need REAL PROPHETS not puppets

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2023/08/31

0:00 – Rig Veda hymn (I know the camera freezes) ... 2:17 – Testing new camera (the glitch in sound was unplanned, and I know it glitches) during busy week ... 7:08 – Intro to talk on prophets & modern world ... 9:46 – Reading article: "The Church Needs the Voice of the Prophets, not the Voice of Puppets" by 7th Day Adventist Christian Andy Roman (http://adventmessenger.org/the-church-needs-the-voice-of-the-prophets-not-the-voice-of-puppets/), world needs resurrection of prophetic

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