27 How Can You Know God? Sri Swaminarayan on Distraction & Devotion

Using Swaminarayan's Vachanamrut to discuss maya, self-awareness, distractions from god, & non-believers hurting our faith. Live 3.23.2023.0:00 – Aum Shri Swaminarayanaya Namah mantra 7x, timeline of new learning series (note: after this show I returned the microphone)2:20 – 1st Anniversary of this channel, reading the scriptures due to God's commandment & organization of channel9:23 – Intro to new series of educational readings from Vachanamrutam book for serious spiritual seekers (mumukshus)12:15 – A spiritual seeker actively & seriously wants to know god13:55 – Glory of Vachanamrut15:40 – Reading Gadhada 1-1817:15 – Discussion: The trap of Maya & having self-awareness26:40 – Reading Gadhada 1-18 con't28:19 – Discussion: Distractions taking us away from god29:50 – Reading Gadhada 1-18 con't30:39 – Discussion: George Michael story on sounds influencing us negatively, potential negative influences36:55 – Reading Gadhada 1-18 con't37:29 – Discussion: Hearing about god from sinful people/non-believers might hurt our faith, discussion on Holocaust denial author David Irving43:46 – Reading Gadhada 1-18 con't47:11 – Discussion: First step of spiritual growth is knowing our surroundings & influences via self-awareness, we don't treat religion like our health or pop culture (Anushka Sharma is the actress whose name I forgot), not being open to change, purpose of life57:04 – Relating old scriptures to our modern lives59:38 – Closing thoughts, seriously searching for godThis 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