I believe we say thank you without really meaning it. While if you're becoming enlightened you can't do without gratitude. Live 12.4.2023

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

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

Henry Kissinger was undoubtedly corrupt. Many call him evil, but upon his death I reflect that he was a victim of his own success. Live 12.2.2023

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" available here)
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 power
19:00 – Being intellectual & spiritually ungrounded & without belief
24:44 – Closing thoughts

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

Recommending a great book by ISKCON devotee Stephen Knapp on the history of world civilization and how it all ties into Vedic culture. Even if the book is not totally true, it still is inspiring. Live 11.24.2023

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"
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

His website here

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

Teaching based on the Vachanamrut by Swaminarayan I discuss love as maya, homosexuality, Ramana Maharishi's self-inquiry of "Who Am I?", substituting things for god, & more. Live 11.24.2023

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 – Discussion: Types of love not discussed by Swaminaryan, Ramana Maharshi's self-inquiry "Who am I?" & the Vachanamrut (see Live Show #72 "Definition of Enlightenment")
22:59 – Reading Panchala 3 con't
24:17 – Discussion: Substituting things for god due, being greater than god due to narcissism
28:26 – Closing thoughts

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

Vedic marriage is different than modern marriage, and I look at how it might be an improvement on society & the role of women. Maybe. Please watch the important announcement at the end before commenting your hate on what I say that goes against women. Live 11.18.2023

0:00 – 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 lifelong children
15:24 – Introducing 8 forms of Vedic marriage; Brahma marriage: encouraging men to be good & learn scriptures, priest marriage
20:53 – Daiva marriage: women as property to be bartered for those who are poor
23:42 – Arsha marriage: trading women for animals, promoting healthy eating
26:07 – Prajapatya marriage: arranged marriage, Japanese culture
29:23 – Gandharva marriage: love is ruining society, dating scene ruined by love
33:40 – Asura marriage: paying for international brides
35:55 – Rakshasa marriage: marrying a woman who is abducted & family killed
38:09 – Paishacha marriage: date rape leading to marriage, lower number of men in jail, fighting against human nature
40:26 – Polygamy/multiple spouses allowed, closing thoughts on bringing back Vedic marriage
44:00 – Important announcement on Vedic marriage, old vs new society, closing thoughts

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

We all talk about enlightenment, but what is it? I give my definition of what I believe it means to be enlightened. Mine is not the only definition, and there's more than what I say here, but I wanted to at least address the question. Defining things is important, otherwise how do we know if we're enlightened if we don't know what it is. Live 11.18.2023.

0:00 – 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 "Who Am I?" self-inquiry, variety in enlightened experiences
36:17 – Closing thoughts

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

Sharing the magazine Back To Prabhupada which declares itself pushing the real Hare Krishna movement, not ISKCON which is corrupt & not following Swami Prabhupada. Live 11.10.2023

0:00 – Sharing issue 77 (November 2023) of "Back To Prabhupada" magazine by IRM (ISKRON Revival Movement) led by writer/activist Krishnakant (visit their website here
2:39 – ISKCON's ritvik guru system is a corruption of Prabhupada's long-term plans to bring power to those 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 Trivikrama Swami against Bhagavad Gita on fallen gurus
17:35 – Closing thoughts, Hare Krishna mantra

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

Peter Owens in England reads my poetry book inspired by Adi Da Samraj. Peter is a devotee of Adi Da Samraj, though not involved with Adidam. Live 11.10.2023

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"
14:23 – Poetry reading of "Into Da Bright" by Peter Owens of the 'Be Already Happy' youtube channel (which no longer exists)

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

I chant the Gayatri Mantra 108 times in honor of the mass shooting in Lewiston Maine. Live 10.28.2023

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 (This video has more information from Tim Pool from the morning after. The shooter was found dead in a river, having shot himself), Maine's Veterans Affairs and mental health services failing (referenced Matt Walsh video)
13:50 – Chanting Gayatri Mantra 108 times
Literal translation from wikipedia:
Om - Para Brahman (entire universe);
Bhur - Bhuloka (physical plane);
Bhuvah - Antariksha (space);
Suvah - Svarga Loka (Heaven);
Tat - Paramatma (Supreme Soul);
Savitur - Isvara (Surya) (Sun god);
Varenyam - Fit to be worshipped;
Bhargo - Remover of sins and ignorance;
Devasya - Glory (Jnana Svaroopa ie. Feminine / Female);
Dheemahi - We meditate;
Dhiyo - Buddhi (Intellect);
Yo - Which;
Nah - Our;
Prachodayat: Enlighten / inspire.

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM

I share some Christian rap videos by a friend & some of his associates (John Andrade, Brett Raio, Charlie Carbone, D.O.A., DYP). I find their rap very inspiring. Live 10.21.2023

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", 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)
22:30 – Video: Charlie Carbone, John Andrade's "One Nation Under Jesus"
27:38 – Underdogs breaking rapper stereotype, rappers not learning musical theory
29:54 – Intro to Pastor John Andrade aka Maine Street Preacher & 'Unborn Lives Radio Show' (which no longer broadcasts);
32:13 – Video: Brett Raio, John Andrade "Singing In Babylon"
35:57 – Religion encompasses society & all of life, religious conformity creates stagnation, closing thoughts, Gayatri mantra
41:44 – Video: Brett Raio, D.O.A., Charlie Carbone, DYP, John Andrade "Warfare"

This podcast was a 2025 People's Choice Podcast Award nominee. On Apple Podcasts it's been the #1 most listened to show in the Philippines, and in the top 20 in France, Sweden, Belgium, Spain, Israel, Switzerland and Australia.

For independent thinkers who’ve outgrown spiritual, cultural and political fluff, and want more out of life than what society often offers. This isn’t about trends, vibes, or blind devotion. Tune into my live show for unfiltered commentary on politics, culture, music, religion, and society from a rational, historical and politically conservative perspective.

I’m Aaron Joy in Portland, Maine, USA (also known in spiritual circles as Premanand Das Bhagat). I'm a writer, musician, ultra-runner, and former thespian. Visit my website for my books. I'm also trained as an Integral Vedic Counselor, Certified Spiritual Life Coach and Ayurveda Specialist and follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.

Email: [email protected]
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoy

Live show available on YouTube, Bitchute, Rumble, Spotify, Amazon Music, Audible, Apple Podcasts, iHeart, allfeeds.ai, Audacy, ca.radio.net, Castbox, Chromecast, Everend, fyyd.de, Goodpods, Listen Notes, Panoply Podcast Network, People Ai, Pocket Casts, Podbay, Podcast Addict, Podcast Ranking, Podcast Republic, Podcastai, Podcast.app, Podchaser, Poddtoppen, Podscan.fm, Podtail, Rephonic, Zeno.FM