This is the most unusual podcast I have recorded in India, and one of the most challenging conversations of the entire trip. What begins as a discussion about the Bhagavad Gita, Krishna, Arjuna, dharma, karma, Maya, and consciousness gradually shifts into a far more intense exchange.
We compare Krishna and Jesus, explore ancient Indian philosophy, examine tantra and ritual symbolism, and look at the meaning of devotion. As the dialogue unfolds, the tone changes.
At one point, the guest claims he can control a person through their left eye.
Later, he introduces topics related to sacrifice, blood rituals, and dark practices. I use questioning to understand what he means.
This episode presents cultural, historical, and philosophical perspectives through the lens of one individual.
Everything here is for educational and documentary purposes only.
The guest speaks for himself, and discernment is encouraged.
This conversation is part of the deeper exploration behind my docu-series “What If with Nick Zei,” where we examine how different cultures understand God, the soul, karma, reincarnation, and unseen forces that influence human behavior.
Full chapters are listed below.
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CHAPTERS
0:00 – Bhagavad Gita Intro, Disclaimer, and Episode Context
3:05 – Krishna and Jesus: Parallels in the Ancient Narratives
12:03 – Dharma Explained: Arjuna’s Crisis and Modern Purpose
18:55 – Maya, Illusion, and the Nature of the Divine in the Gita
27:41 – Ego, Soul, and the Inner Battlefield of the Human Experience
36:38 – Avatars and Vedic Trinity: Shiva, Vishnu, and the Cosmic Roles
44:49 – Dharma in Daily Life: Relationships, Career, and Calling
52:57 – “Worshipping Demons?” Misconceptions About Hindu Deities
1:03:33 – Karma, Free Will, and Divine Justice in the Gita
1:15:12 – Can Karma Decide Your Next Birth? Gita-Based Breakdown
1:32:23 – Influence, Energetics, and Boundaries Discussion
1:38:00 – Tantra, Energy, and Techniques That Shift Emotional States
1:40:46 – BEGINNING CLIP: The “Eye Control” Claim (Full Context)
1:47:59 – Sacrifice Stories and Ancient Rituals: Cultural and Scriptural Context
1:56:12 – Light vs. Dark Uses of Power (Psychology and Philosophy)
2:04:08 – How Manipulators Target Ego Needs (Influence Psychology)
2:11:14 – Is God Within or Beyond? Gita vs. Biblical Interpretations
2:23:36 – The Core Teaching of the Bhagavad Gita: Action Without Attachment
2:29:29 – Next Bhagavad Gita Episodes and Closing Reflections
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