97 Fake Gurus Exposed: Santosha Tantra - Real Teaching or Spiritual Theater?

Reaction video to some talks by lesser known Santosha Tantra of California, the divine mother, who I think is one of the few real spiritual gurus & maybe enlightened people. She is connected to Adi Da Samraj & has a focus on women's spirituality. Live 4.14.20240:00 – Intro to reaction video of spiritual teacher & artist Santosha Tantra whose teaching is focused on knowing one's self, not a cult leader, women's spirituality issues, inspired by Raman Maharishi & Hinduism08:48 – Introduced to Ma by Theo Cedar Jones of the band Swaybone (referenced interview)09:57 – Ma's website: https://www.santosha-tantra.com/, memoirs: "Woman Warrior and the Art of Seeing" (written as MaRa Heart Warrior) & "The Innocence of Her Form: The Divine Revelation of She Is"12:44 – Ma as Divine Mother linked to Adi Da, criticism of Adidam community, becoming a cult & narcissist24:24 – Reacting to talk: not the body-mind, not having regrets & knowing who we are, death as graduating from school37:22 – Reacting to talk: can enlightenment be taught, fearful avoidance of experiences, God's grace grants enlightenment46:46 – Reacting to talk: meeting the disillusion, envious of others example from BK Shivani54:53 – Reacting to talk: living in freedom, Buddhist story of feeling/no-feeling & emotional reactions, Adi Da's self-contraction of ego, down to earth teachings for daily activities01:16:28 – Reacting to talk: can you make me happy, rational thinking & belief01:27:19 – Reacting to talk: playing role of spiritual aspirant, always being a musician01:34:38 – Closing thoughtsFind "The Innocence of Her Form" hereThis 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