50 Finding Yourself in a World of Illusion (Maya), reading from Swaminarayan

Working from the Vachanamrut by Swaminarayan discussing attraction, maya, challenges, staying grounded in god & other things. Live 7.25.20230:00 – Intro to spiritual seekers class based on Sri Swaminarayan's book Vachanamrut, translation issues4:03 – Reading Loya 10 con't (continued from episode 46)6:51 – Discussion: Finding one's self & what one is attracted to16:00 – Reading Loya 10 con't19:00 – Discussion: Trap of maya/illusion20:00 – Reading Loya 10 con't21:29 – Discussion: Happiness brought by words of god23:40 – Reading Loya 10 con't28:31 – Discussion: Using maya for our benefit31:12 – Reading Loya 10 con't32:12 – Discussion: Finding a firm belief/faith in god can conquer challenges35:54 – Reading Loya 10 con't37:23 – Discussion: Staying well grounded in spirituality38:35 – 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 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