25 The Reality Behind Spiritual Stagnation (Spiritual life hack from 200 year old Hindu book)

Discussing the problem of not finding time for god & religious study, with the catch-22 that human nature takes time for things it wants & enjoys. Also experiencing religion outside books. Live 3/18/2023.0:00 – Intro (pardon technical difficulties with new microphone and pixilation of video), Gayatri mantra2:15 – Preview of future show on Sri Swaminarayan & Shikshapatri book3:10 – Show inspired by spiritual seekers supposedly too busy to read, human nature takes time for things one enjoys & not for things disliked7:44 – Life hack on how to find time for God & religion, reading Kariyani 7 from book "The Vachanamrut" of the divine discourses of Shree Swaminaryan 200 years ago17:03 – Religion is more than reading books, finding God through understanding & non-attachment & seeking good company & meditation & more20:19 – Not using time wisely, taking advantage of all available time23:33 – Not seeing religion as just reading books24:42 – How do you find time to experience God & religion through your day?26:19 – Have to want to experience God, technical microphone issues, 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 and 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