0:00 – Personal experience with Swami Vivekananda, essay written in Bengali in response to 1899 Bengal Plague
1:05 – Reading the Plague Manifesto from Swami Vivekananda
4:44 – Did not fear during covid lockdowns due to god
Live 5/31/2025, pre-recorded 2022
For seekers who’ve outgrown spiritual fluff. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. This is real talk for real seekers.
🎙️ Each episode is part of a larger journey. This isn’t random content—it’s a structured path into deeper truth, not easy comfort.
I’m Premanand Das Bhagat (Aaron Joy), in Portland, Maine, USA.I followed the so-called spiritual path—believed everything and anything, joined a cult, and ran in circles. Through honest effort, deep unlearning, and painful self-awareness, I found clarity in Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).
Now, I speak to those who feel the same disillusionment. If you believe in asking questions, rejecting lazy universalism, and using logic and scripture together to navigate this chaotic world—you’re in the right place.
🕉️ I'm a Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist. I'm a student of Dr. David Frawley and devotee of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya, following the non-Advaita, non-Universalist Vaishnava lineage of Ramanuja. My spiritual name was a gift from Dr. Chaturbhai Babaria (Swaminarayan Gurukul USA).
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Excerpt from live show 118 ("Roundtable discussion on Brahman, bhakti & liberation (Part 2) - Buddhism & Advaita Vedanta") sharing my thoughts on spiritual pitfalls and what they are, with reference to Peter Capaldi in Doctor Who and my time as a devotee in Adidam. Original full length episode here

Broadcast live originally 7/15/2024 on the Bearded Mystic Podcast channel, rebroadcast live here 7/27/2024

I was part of a live roundtable discussion with fellow Hindus discussing bhakti, spiritual advancement, enlightenment, scripture, gurus, Shiva & more. The show was hosted by Rahul Singh with Shiva Kailash Shambho who is in India with Sadhguru's community, Vince of York, Lyam Boylan in British Columbia, Canada & Edwin Ishana Shivam (Edwin Walker) of Nithyananda's community

For seekers who’ve outgrown spiritual fluff. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. This is real talk for real seekers.

🎙️ Each episode is part of a larger journey. This isn’t random content—it’s a structured path into deeper truth, not easy comfort.

I’m Premanand Das Bhagat (Aaron Joy), in Portland, Maine, USA.I followed the so-called spiritual path—believed everything and anything, joined a cult, and ran in circles. Through honest effort, deep unlearning, and painful self-awareness, I found clarity in Sanatana Dharma (Hinduism).

Now, I speak to those who feel the same disillusionment. If you believe in asking questions, rejecting lazy universalism, and using logic and scripture together to navigate this chaotic world—you’re in the right place.

🕉️ I'm a Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist. I'm a student of Dr. David Frawley and devotee of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya, following the non-Advaita, non-Universalist Vaishnava lineage of Ramanuja. My spiritual name was a gift from Dr. Chaturbhai Babaria (Swaminarayan Gurukul USA).

📩 Email: aronmatyas@hotmail.com
🔗 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy
☕ Support the channel: https://buymeacoffee.com/aaronjoy

Available on youtube, Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon, Audible, Apple & Google Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podtail, People Ai, Podchaser, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de.

0:00 – Overview of feelings about followers of Adidam & cult guru Adi Da Samraj | sharing life experience of being a formal dues paying member (devotee)

6:40 – Situation of taking vow to become formal devotee

8:56 – Reading formal vow Part 1 "sacred vow of practice" for 3C membership level of Adidam from 2010 with commentary | level of spiritual maturity

18:21 – Reading vow Part 2 with commentary

21:19 – Reading vow Part 3 with commentary | lack of spiritual growth | eternal vow membership vs dues paying membership

25:39 – Potential member question sheets by mission manager

36:44 – Memorabilia from vow ceremony including photo & welcoming letters & blessed items by Adi Da's spirit

42:49 – Personal letter of gratitude following vow to Adi Da | looking back

49:38 – Discovering Adidam | reading from Adi Da's Hridaya Rosary book (which can be bought here: http://www.dawnhorsepress.com/ProductDetail.aspx?PID=2207) | closing thoughts on circle spirituality

Live 5/17/2025.

[For anyone curious, sharing this vow - which likely has been updated - I believe is under fair use. I share this vow for the purpose of commentary, criticism, religious scholarship, spiritual teaching, and expanding upon my life experience of activities I did. The goal is to educate others about what an eternal vow may look like, while continuing my on-going work to educate people to guru/cult behavior. While, noting my opening thoughts, sharing this not necessarily a condemnation of Adidam followers and/or Adi Da Samraj. Actually, with the extensive process to bring in members they are weeding out those who are not really interested.]

Regular live show on religion & society. Vaishnava. Be yourself! Combating conversion! Sanatana Dharma not Neo-Hinduism!

I am Aaron Joy (Premanand Das Bhagat), in Maine USA. I am your spiritual cheerleader, wanting to help you grow spiritually, discover your life's purpose, know god, and avoid the dark places.

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Reacting to Vaishnava guru Chris Butler (aka Jagad Guru Siddhaswarupananda Paramahamsa). He is a former member of ISKCON (during the lifetime of Swami Prabhupada) who started his own group of Krishna devotees in Hawaii, today called the Science of Identity Foundation, and said to be Krishna or "akin to god" by ex-devotees. He is famous for his negative teachings of Muslims, LGBTQ, and being Tulsi Gabbard's former spiritual guru. This video is not about Tulsi, her family, her recent nomination as Director of National Intelligence, nor the cult accusations surrounding Jagad Guru, but just looking at what he says in the moment (which is my approach to all guru reaction videos).
0:00 – Intro to reaction videos on gurus
4:45 – Reaction to talk 1: questionable gurus often make sense & we ignore the controversial things, fooling ourselves
10:19 – Reaction to talk 1 con't: not the mind, outside the mind, controlling the mind
20:12 – Reaction to talk 2: matter as energy | failing to get to discussion point | lack of spirituality for science | definition of life & death from a materialistic view, science is wrong
37:09 – Reaction to talk 3: existence & reality
42:59 – Concluding thoughts
Live 5/10/2025.
Science of Identity Foundation Official website: https://www.scienceofidentityfoundation.net/
Official youtube channels: https://www.youtube.com/@ScienceofIdentityFoundation & https://www.youtube.com/@JagadguruchrisbutlerNetzine
A website of his writings: https://siddhaswarupananda.com/biography-jagad-guru-chris-butlerCriticism of Tulsi's involvement: https://www.civilbeat.org/2024/12/senators-urged-to-examine-gabbards-deep-and-intense-ties-to-hawaii-sect/
Negative description of Chris' background: https://prem-rawat-bio.org/nrms/gurus/chris_buttler.htmRegular live show on religion & society. Vaishnava. Be yourself! Combating conversion! Sanatana Dharma not Neo-Hinduism!
I am Aaron Joy (Premanand Das Bhagat), in Maine USA. I am your spiritual cheerleader, wanting to help you grow spiritually, discover your life's purpose, know god, and avoid the dark places.
> Contact: aronmatyas@hotmail.com & find me on X @PremanandDasB
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0:00 – Intro to blessing Pope Leo XIV (referenced Jim Croce song: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzYf6qskdfA) & honoring death of Pope Francis I | choice of Leo name
3:52 – Caring about Catholic Church when not Catholic | largest religious organization
8:51 – Chanting Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya mantra 108 times
17:41 – Closing thoughts
Live 5/10/2025, unedited and off the cuff.dRegular live show on religion & society. Vaishnava. Be yourself! Combating conversion! Sanatana Dharma not Neo-Hinduism!
I am Aaron Joy (Premanand Das Bhagat), in Maine USA. I am your spiritual cheerleader, wanting to help you grow spiritually, discover your life's purpose, know god, and avoid the dark places.
> Contact: aronmatyas@hotmail.com & find me on X @PremanandDasB
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0:00 – Sharing the lyrics to Krishnacore band Shelter's song "Saranagati" by frontman Ray Cappo | Reflecting on recent European tour by Shelter (Ray Cappo, Krishna Chaitanya Dasa, John Porcelly) celebrating 30 years of "Mantra" album

3:52 – Sharing "Saranagati" song from the "No Surrender" album

5:22 – Not a fan of Krishnacore punk music, but find it interesting

9:04 – Defining Saranagati

10:06 – Reading & reflecting on lyrics

16:49 – Closing thoughts

18:49 – Live video of Shelter from April 2025 tour.Live 5/3/2025.Regular live show on religion & society. Vaishnava. Be yourself! Combating conversion! Sanatana Dharma not Neo-Hinduism!

I am Aaron Joy (Premanand Das Bhagat), in Maine USA. I am your spiritual cheerleader, wanting to help you grow spiritually, discover your life's purpose, know god, and avoid the dark places.

> Contact: aronmatyas@hotmail.com & find me on X @PremanandDasB

>> My books: http://www.aaronjoyauthor.weebly.com

>>> https://buymeacoffee.com/aaronjoy Buy Me A Coffee for one time or long-time support and exclusive perks

I'm a Mystic, Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Ayurveda Specialist, currently studying Integrel Vedic Counseling under Dr. David Frawley. Student of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya.

Channel originates on youtube, duplicated on Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon, Audible, Apple & Google Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, People Ai, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de.

0:00 – Commenting on self-declared enlightened gurus on youtube whose talk is very unspiritual1:54 – God is logical so why should religion/gurus not be logical
2:28 – Enlightened people are regularly contradictory & speaking jibberish
3:18 – Self-declared gurus mistake small revelations for final step of enlightenment & are confused
4:05 – Why are so many questionable gurus sex addicted screaming egos spouting jibberish? | enlightenment can be really maya
5:22 – Logical approach to the world
6:41 – Not a sin to condemn a fake guru | use our brains to find truth
Live 4/26/2025, pre-recorded.Regular live show on religion & society. Vaishnava. Be yourself! Combating conversion! Sanatana Dharma not Neo-Hinduism!
I am Aaron Joy (Premanand Das Bhagat), in Maine USA. I am your spiritual cheerleader, wanting to help you grow spiritually, discover your life's purpose, know god, and avoid the dark places.
> Contact: aronmatyas@hotmail.com & find me on X @PremanandDasB
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I'm a Mystic, Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Ayurveda Specialist, currently studying Integrel Vedic Counseling under Dr. David Frawley. Student of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya.
Channel originates on youtube, duplicated on Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon, Audible, Apple & Google Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, People Ai, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de.

0:00 – Discussing adding holidays to the U.S. calendar [correction: I found out afterwards its one Jewish holiday and one Muslim holiday]1:58 – Recognizing religious diversity in America vs banning all religious holidays3:20 – Becoming a third world nation via non-Christian holidays [clarification: the comment in question was exactly as I quoted, not specifying which holiday it was referring to, so while it might be referring to a Muslim holiday it can't be determined.]5:04 – Separating church & state | Christian Science unconstitutional eternal copyright 11:03 – Looking at existing holidays on calendar

17:14 – 2 Hindu holidays & no Buddhist holidays, yet adding more Jewish holidays & tons of Muslim holidays

19:11 – Asian vs Muslim vs Indians representation on calendar in population

Live 4/19/2025.

Regular live show on religion & society. Vaishnava. Be yourself! Combating conversion! Sanatana Dharma not Neo-Hinduism!

I am Aaron Joy (Premanand Das Bhagat), in Maine USA. I am your spiritual cheerleader, wanting to help you grow spiritually, discover your life's purpose, know god, and avoid the dark places.

> Contact: aronmatyas@hotmail.com & find me on X @PremanandDasB

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I'm a Mystic, Certified Spiritual Life Coach, Certified Ayurveda Specialist, currently studying Integrel Vedic Counseling under Dr. David Frawley. Student of Sri Dharma Pravartaka Acharya.

Channel originates on youtube, duplicated on Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon, Audible, Apple & Google Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, People Ai, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de.