How to Grow a Beard
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S1 E2

How to Grow a Beard

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Summary

In this conversation, Hari Nam Singh Khalsa shares his journey of spiritual awakening, discussing the essence of spirituality, the role of religion, and the importance of personal development. He emphasizes the significance of trusting one's intuition and the pursuit of fulfillment in life. Through his experiences with Kundalini yoga and Eastern philosophy, he explores the path to enlightenment and the impact of personal relationships on spiritual growth. The conversation concludes with reflections on living authentically and the ongoing journey of self-discovery.

Takeaways

People pay me for being me.
I describe myself as a spiritual teacher and advisor.
The hair is a receptor of energy.
Religion is about the game of enlightenment.
The purpose of life is to experience the infinity of existence.
Happiness is just a mood, peace is not.
Trusting your intuition is crucial.
People want to feel fulfilled in life.
The journey of a thousand miles starts with the first step.
You have to walk the path to know it.

Sound Bites

"People pay me for being me."
"The hair is a receptor of energy."
"You have to trust yourself."

  • (00:00) -
  • (00:00) - Chapter 2
  • (00:00) - Introduction to Hari Nam Singh Khalsa
  • (01:03) - NEWCHAPTER
  • (03:00) - The Nature of Spirituality and Personal Identity
  • (06:14) - The Significance of Hair and Masculinity
  • (08:54) - Religion and Spirituality: Definitions and Misconceptions
  • (12:05) - The Purpose of Religion
  • (14:54) - The Path to Enlightenment
  • (17:45) - The Role of Grace in Spirituality
  • (21:01) - Organized Religion: Benefits and Dangers
  • (24:09) - The Essence of Existence
  • (26:55) - Experiencing Infinity and Connection
  • (29:52) - Happiness vs. Peace
  • (32:55) - Revelations and Early Spiritual Experiences
  • (36:39) - Awakening to Spirituality
  • (41:49) - The Search for Wholeness
  • (46:30) - Discovering Eastern Philosophy
  • (55:55) - The Kundalini Experience
  • (01:01:22) - Meeting the Spiritual Teacher
  • (01:07:11) - Trusting the Journey


Creators and Guests

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Fannie Cohen
Fannie is the person who first opened me up to the world of podcasting in 2013, by volunteering to not only engage with me in an ongoing conversation regarding the ideal of the "Warrior Saint" lifestyle, but also provide the recording studio, editing expertise and publishing platform to make it happen. As an interviewer and conversationalist, she displayed an uncanny ability to merge intelligence, knowledge, humor and irreverence; a unique projection that I am still seeking to replicate in my contemporary episodes of "Warrior Saint". I haven't seen Fannie in years, but am still thankful to her for inspiring me to reach out to people through this medium.