89 Fake Gurus Exposed: Eli Jaxon-Bear - Spiritual Narcissism or Enlightened Insight?

Reacting to talks by Eli Jaxon-Bear, the controversial spiritual guru known as the spouse of Gangaji & a student of Papaji. Originally broadcast 3/16/2024, rebroadcast 3/17/2024 with fixed sound issues.0:00 – Intro to reaction video of spiritual guru Eli Jaxon-Bear (https://leela.org/) famed husband of guru Gangaji, why I'm doing guru reaction videos, learning from bad gurus7:44 – Knowledge of Eli going into reaction videos (referenced article on post-affair break-up), Gangaji saving her career, Papaji14:00 – Reacting to talk: arrogance about small town life, guru special as child, being a selfish parent, meaningless life31:38 – Reacting to talk: vagueness & not defining spiritual words, not referencing religious traditions, not having to change personality if free in love50:28 – Reacting to talk: anti-traditional/organized religions, being in a cult vs DIY religion1:01:55 – Reacting to talk: guru's niche vs wide variety of topics, living without worries, zen story1:20:09 – Closing thoughtsFind books by Eli here: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Eli-Jaxon-Bear/author/B001K7QZGKThis 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