150 Shelter's Punk Rock Bassist Said What I Wish Gurus Would Say

Sharing thoughts on finding truth, being in a cult, and my time in Adidam following cult leader Adi Da Samraj, based on an e-mail I received from Krishna Chaitanya Dasa, one of the bassists of Krishnacore Straight Edge punk band Shelter (on the albums "In Defense Of Reality" & "Attaining The Supreme"). Live 3.29.2025This is his Sanatana Dharma blog: https://vedasonic.org/Shelter official facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shelterofficial/0:00 – Sharing letter about truth from Krishna Chaitanya Dasa the bassist of Shelter4:12 – Truth is universal & timeless & transcendent | hearing truth from false gurus via example of Adidam7:33 – Doublespeak in Adidam | Christianity needs outside explanations | Sanatana Dharma scriptures speak truth without need of interpretation10:52 – Personal history with religion to find truth via Adidam to Ramakrishna to Sri Dharma Pravatarka Acharya of International Sanatana Dharma Society 13:42 – Piecemeal new age spirituality to find truth vs Sanatana Dharma15:46 – Being spiritual but not religious16:35 – Closing thoughtsThis 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. I'm follow the spiritual path of Hinduism (Sanatana Dharma) of the Ramanuja lineage.Email: [email protected]: https://linktr.ee/aaronmjoyLive 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