39 Why You Can’t Evolve Spiritually If You Cling to Rage

Teachings based on Swaminarayan's Vachanamrut, discussing anger & how it stops spiritual growth, plus story of John Cage finding Zen Buddhism & friend who dwells on anger. Live 6.10.20230:00 – Shri Krishna Sharanam Mamah (Ashtakshara Mantra) 7x1:01 – Intro to Spiritual Seekers class series based on the Vachanamrut readings prescribed by Gunatitanand Swami in Gujurat India 160+ years ago3:15 – Greatest threat to most of us (i.e. bad outside influence) is those who make is angry/things that make us angry, so many people live in a constant state of anger (referenced youtube channel is Amala Ekpunobi: Unapologetic)9:14 – FB comment about getting angry at Muslims/Christians who think Sanatana Dharma is a myth, staying angry13:01 – Shree Swaminarayan says a little anger destroys spirituality (reference to Vachanamrut Loya), out of control anger14:50 – Controlling our anger, spirituality starts in times of trouble from a Zen teaching17:45 – John Cage said finding Zen Buddhism stopped anger vs narcissist friend who deals with anger by dwelling on anger22:08 – 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]: 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