Who are we? What does it truly mean to know ourselves — beyond our identities, how we look and feel, our status, and personalities?

In this enlightening conversation, Guru Shailesh a Yogic Grandmaster and founder of Divine Heart Center, guides us through the path to Self-Realization—exploring the barriers that keep us disconnected, the role of meditation, and the deeper purpose of life itself.

We discuss:

• Why everyone is on the journey of self-discovery, whether they realize it or not
• The veil of illusion—why we don’t recognize our true self
• How meditation acts as the tool to directly experience truth
• The nature of joy—why happiness oscillates & how to find eternal bliss
• The purpose of suffering—how it can serve as a catalyst for awakening
• Understanding karma & the greater purpose of creation
• The future of spiritual awakening in society

✨ "Go to the top, and everything will be added onto you." ✨

This episode is a powerful reminder that Self-Realization doesn't have to be a distant goal—it’s a process we are all moving through with our self effort. The question is: are you ready to do the work to awaken?

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📌 Episode Chapters (Click to Jump to Sections):

0:00 Trailer

0:35 Introduction

1:25 Who Are You Beyond Identity?

4:35 Directly Experiencing the Truth

7:22 What Is Self-Realization?

10:40 The Nature of Lasting Joy

13:50 The Journey to Awakening – It’s Not a Race

18:45 Suffering with Purpose vs. Meaningless Pain

22:30 Understanding Karma and Life’s Greater Plan

29:14 The Future of Spiritual Awakening in Society

33:38 Meditation as a Scientific Experiment

35:38 The Illusion of an Isolated Existence

Guru Shailesh from the Divine Heart Center joins us for a profound spiritual deep dive. Guru Shailesh, a revered spiritual teacher, has achieved high states of realization through his unwavering dedication to meditative practice.

Guru Shailesh shares insights on:

• Spirituality vs Religion
• Finding your unique path for inner progress
• True spirit of religion versus its indoctrinate of it
• Understanding of karma
• Finding your path
• Experiencing pure joy and peace
• Different yogic/spiritual practices

This enlightening conversation is bound to deepen your growth journey while providing practical guidance for true spirituality in this modern world.

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(00:00:00) Episode Intro

(00:03:00) Gratitude

(00:05:56) Confusion & Chaos in this World

(00:09:24) Realizing Interconnectedness - So Hum

(00:11:54) Beauty and the Indoctrination of Religion

(00:16:32) Spirituality - The Essence of Religion

(00:19:42) Finding Your path for Spiritual Progress

(00:24:48) Going into the Spirit of Religion

(00:34:03) Purpose of Religion

(00:38:05) Taint with Religion

(00:41:38) Understanding of Karma

(00:44:45) Spiritual Practice

(00:49:51) Pure Joy and Fulfillment— Sat Chit Anand

(00:52:04) Everyone comes with a Karmic Profile

(00:55:17) How to Cultivate Inner Peace

(00:56:45) Different Types of Yogic/Spiritual Practices

(01:01:56) Glimpse of Next Episode with Shailesh

(01:07:00) Outro

What separates our current reality from our greatest ambitions? It is Will Power — the inner strength that fuels our journey towards success in all aspects of life. Will power is the ability to push through mental friction and resist temptations.

We all have a vision of life — goals and aspirations of our successes and achievements. What is keeping us from where we are today and this ultimate vision of life? It is will power! Will power is the ability to push through mental friction and resist temptations. Will power is the driving force that is propelling us to do something that is difficult for us to do. Will power is the key to fulfillment of our goals and successes.

How can we increase this precious resource and harness it to achieve? This episode looks into the importance of will power, science and psychology behind will power, and tools and strategies to increase this valuable resource.

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Wakeful Being kicks off a new series, “Happier & Healthier”, diving into the vital habits crucial for a balanced life. This series explores the intricate interplay between our physical, mental, and spiritual selves. Harmony amongst these three aspects of self is key to a joyful existence; a balance in one nurtures growth in the others, while an imbalance in one can disrupt our overall well-being.

On the path towards our higher self, our physical instrument plays an important role in enabling us to ease into the symphony of life. This episode focuses on the importance of having a disease free physical body and how to keep it in sound shape. Regular exercise and a plant-rich diet are fundamental habits to cultivate for our physical well-being. Neglecting these habits can drastically increase our chances of disease.

We'll explore the 'what,' 'why,' and 'how' of integrating these essential habits into your daily routine. This episode is more than an informative session; it's a call to action. We hope you leave feeling inspired to take control of your life and to shed complacency and laziness. The choices we make today, shape our destiny. We hope you embark on this journey towards a healthier and happier self, where every step taken is a stride towards a more wakeful you.

In the first episode, we introduce the podcast and the host, Anshita!

We then explore the impact our inner state has on this world. The state of this world is a reflection of the state of the collective inner turmoil of the human species. We treat others based on how we treat ourselves deep within.

We all long for world peace. This peaces begins from within each one of us. Collective peace is only possible when individuals that make this collection are themselves trending towards calm and ease. Healing our inner restless state is not only a service to ourselves but also for our planet.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of how inner peace can catalyze positive change, not just in our own lives but also in the world we all share. This episode sets the stage for our ongoing journey towards holistic wellbeing, mental clarity, and inner evolution.