Today we’re talking about God! And the difference between Eastern and Western religions! And capitalism! And patriarchy! Really non-loaded topics TBH. LOL. Join me for a quick solo episode where I do my best to put my worldview into words.

Another thing I failed to mention in this episode that I’d like to add: Having God be external also means needing intermediaries in order to reach/connect with the Divine—enter priests, bishops, pastors, rabbis, etc. While—yes—there are “gurus” and spiritual leaders in the East, the way you can tell someone is a real guru (meaning they’re truly on the path trying to achieve moksha or enlightenment) is when they say, “Go inside. Do the work. Listen to yourself,” not that their way is the only way, or to look for the path outside of oneself.

Resources & sites mentioned in this episode:

• More information on the Maha Kumbh Mela

• The Matrix (I probably did not need to link to this lol)

• Learn more about Sadhviji

• The study that states 47% of the time our mind is wandering (and a wandering mind is not a happy one)

• Learn more about tapas here

• Here’s my guruji’s Instagram if you want to check him out!

Correction to this episode:

• 20 rupees is equivalent to 20 USD cents, 500 rupees is equivalent to USD $5.35