Practical Spirituality: Hinduism & Current Events with Premanand Das Bhagat

177 Culture & Dharma - Should we teach religion in school? Yes, and here's how.

Discussing why we should teach religion in the classroom, and how we can do it to avoid pitfalls. Plus responding to some criticisms of religion in school. Live 2/22/2025. 0:00 – Should we teach religion in school? Responding to news about elementary school kids in Britain visiting Mosques 1:37 – Teaching all religions not just one | religion does not mean Christianity | teaching religion in high school not elementary school 3:23 – Without knowing about religion we don't properly understand history & culture & foreign countries & current events 8:28 – Indoctrination vs teaching | England becoming a Muslim country in the near future | fair teaching in the classroom 11:20 – Teaching ethical frameworks 12:07 – Parents should teach religion not teachers 13:18 – Fear of leaving religion by learning about other religions & converting to other religions 14:51 – Understanding minority religions better would improve student relations | religious minorities are ignored, lack of religious tolerance 16:18 – Being offensive 17:01 – Separation of church and state | what the Constitution actually says | Virginia constitution This show was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee in the Hinduism category. 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 Broadcast on YouTube, duplicating the live show on: Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podtail, People Ai, Podchaser, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Panoply Podcast Network, Goodpods, Poddtoppen, ca.radio.net, Audacy, Podcast.app

176 Culture & Dharma – Boston ISKCON Temple: Swami Prabhupada statue honoring his arrival in America

On a recent weekend trip to Boston, Massachusetts, I wanted to visit the ISKCON temple. My schedule changed at the last minute and I wasn't able to attend any of their daily arati services or go inside, but I was delighted by the statue they have outside of A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada arriving by boat to America. From wiki: "After surviving two heart attacks during his maritime journey, Bhaktivedanta Swami finally arrived at the Boston Harbor on 17 September 1965, and then continued on to New York City." He had a sojourn in Pennsylvania, but after a month re-located to NYC. In 1966 ISKCON was incorporated. The Boston temple was established in 1968. I was told by KC Dasa, bassist of the Krishnacore band Shelter, that he stayed here when he was a member as this was the place to learn how to improve one's book distribution. I'm not part of ISKCON & routinely confess a love/hate relationship with Swamiji & the organization, but only a fool would deny the influence of Srila Prabhupada & ISKCON on religion in the west & the world & Sanatana Dharma globally. I believe he forever changed the world spiritually, culturally, socially. Those who only know the Hare Krishnas from their restaurants and comedic appearances in movies don't know the big picture. I was very happy to spend a few minutes outside the Boston ISCKON temple. Website to the temple here [https://iskconboston.org/] Live 11/22/2025, pre-recorded 9/20/2025. This show was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee in the Hinduism category. 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 Broadcast on YouTube, duplicating the live show on: Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podtail, People Ai, Podchaser, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Panoply Podcast Network, Goodpods, Poddtoppen, ca.radio.net, Audacy, Podcast.app

175 Real Bhakti - Promoting Peace by Swami Prabhupada of ISKCON through Krishna Consciousness

Reading a hopeful essay on peace and its relationship to spirituality by the founder of ISKCON Swami Prabhupada. Live 11/15/2025, pre-recorded 9/20/2025 in Boston Commons park. 0:00 – Introduction to reading "The Peace Formula" essay 0:38 – Reading essay on chanting & Krishna 3:15 – Closing thoughts This show was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee in the Hinduism category. 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 Broadcast on YouTube, duplicating the live show on: Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podtail, People Ai, Podchaser, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Panoply Podcast Network, Goodpods, Poddtoppen, ca.radio.net, Audacy, Podcast.app

174 Keys To Success - Drug Addicts, Homeless, Bums (Look out the window at society)

Sharing my personal keys to success mindsets, however one may define success. The video inspired by a trip to Boston, where it was pre-recorded 9/20/2025. Live 11/1/2025. 0:00 – Intro to keys to success episode inspired by Boston homeless, drug addicts, bums 1:40 – Look out the window at the ugly things of society to be reminded what life could be like 3:44 – Looking at our own friends who have ruined lives | having failures when successful | do not give up 5:30 – Story of Manhattan homeless as inspiration to avoid drugs 8:02 – Not everyone on street are horrible | trapped on street | escaping street and not returning 9:07 – Closing thoughts This show was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee in the Hinduism category. 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 Broadcast on YouTube, duplicating the live show on: Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podtail, People Ai, Podchaser, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Panoply Podcast Network, Goodpods, Poddtoppen, ca.radio.net, Audacy, Podcast.app

173 Culture & Dharma - Can't Debate The Woke Left Anymore? Here's why! Proof woke is a cult!

Discussing why it seems impossible for people on the Right to talk to those on the Left, particularly since Charlie Kirk's murder. Yet, the Left says they desire conversation, but the response is to be called names, to have every source question, to be laughed at, to be shut down immediately, and more. I explain the very simple reason why this is so and what we can do about it. Live 10/25/2025, pre-recorded. 0:00 – Left can no longer be debated due to cult mentality as the Left is a cult (referenced show #163 on why MAGA is not a cult) 3:49 – Can't talk to people with a cult mindset | paranoia, cult vs the world | guru is supreme who can't be questioned 6:31 – Ethical & moral obligation & imperative to protect guru & cult 7:59 – Woke progressive a cult but not religious nor guru-led | cult theology will save the world | ethically bound to kill Hitler, Trump is Hitler | ends justifies the means, sacrifice for greater good 13:28 – How do you talk to a cult member? | leaving a cult | talking to the Left is no longer a political debate 18:32 – Talking to brainwashed cult members who think Trump is Hitler which is the truth | Pol Pot, Left propaganda | having empathy instead of attacking 23:52 – Concluding thoughts | current Civil War This show was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee in the Hinduism category. 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 Broadcast on YouTube, duplicating the live show on: Rumble, Spotify, Bitchute, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, Pocket Casts, Castbox, Chromecast, Listen Notes, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podtail, People Ai, Podchaser, Everend, Rephonic, allfeeds.ai, fyyd.de, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Panoply Podcast Network, Goodpods, Poddtoppen, ca.radio.net, Audacy, Podcast.app