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    159: How To Let Go Correctly - Shiva (Philosophy of Tantra)

    25/03/2026 | 20 mins.
    How To Let Go - Shiva (Philosophy of Tantra). In this video we will be talking about how to let go correctly from the tantric philosophy of lord Shiva. 
    In Hindu mythology, there is an idea that sometimes the universe becomes too full. Over time it gathers the weight of billions of human desires, habits, and egos. People cling to things that should have ended long ago, and old systems keep running long after they stop working. Slowly, everything becomes heavy and rigid—until nothing new can grow, because nothing old is allowed to disappear.
    When things reach that point, mythology says that Shiva begins the Tandava, his cosmic dance. This dance shakes the entire universe. Stars fall from the sky. Oceans rise and swallow the land. Mountains crumble. Cities vanish. Everything that once looked permanent breaks apart and returns to the dark, formless space from which it came.From the outside, it sounds like the end  of the world. Total destruction. But in the myth, it’s a reset. A clearing of space so that life can begin again.
    Hindu tradition explains the universe through three major forces, known as the Trimurti. First there is Brahma, the creator, who brings things into existence. Then there is Vishnu, the preserver, who keeps the world stable and running. And finally, there is Shiva, the one responsible for ending things. But here, destruction is not simply violence or chaos, it represents the natural process through which things dissolve when their time is over. You see this pattern everywhere in life. A song ends in silence. A breath is followed by an exhale. In the same way, every phase of life has to end before another one can begin. Think about what would happen if nothing ever finished. If flowers never wilted, fruit could never grow. If childhood never ended, adulthood could never begin. Endings make space for change. Still, letting go is one of the hardest things we have to do.  Shiva shares the philosophy of Tantra with his wife Parvati.  The word "Tantra" literally means "tool" or "technique", teaching practical ways to understand life, offering methods that help people let go of the past and reconnect with the natural flow of existence. In this video we will be talking about how to let go and move on from the philosophy of Tantra. 
    So here are 5 radical ways to let go from the tantric philosophy of lord Shiva. 
    01. Neti Neti
    02. The Myth of Sati
    03. Identify with the Bhasma
    04. Stay in the Gap
    05. Release the "I-Maker"
    I hope you enjoyed watching these he seven ways of Tantric philosophy to help you let go from the philosophy of Lord Shiva.
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    158: Become Who You Are Afraid To Be - Lord Shiva (Philosophy Of Tantra)

    21/03/2026 | 19 mins.
    Become Who You Are Afraid To Be - Lord Shiva (Philosophy Of Tantra). In this podcast, we will be talking about how to become who you are afraid to be from the tantric philosophy of Lord Shiva.
    In Indian philosophy, three main forces, three gods known as the Trimurti are said to maintain the universe: Brahma the Creator, Vishnu the Preserver, and Shiva the Destroyer.
    While Brahma and Vishnu are connected to the structure of the world, Shiva is often linked to inner change. He represents the destruction of ego, false beliefs, and mental limits that keep a person stuck. Often called the first yogi, he was the first to master the human system and transcend the limitations of the mind, thus making him the ultimate archetype of human potential.
    While most religions focus on following rules to reach a "heaven" later, Tantra is a philosophy for the here and now. The word "Tantra" literally means "tool" or "technique." It is a collection of radical methods, supposedly handed down directly from Shiva to his wife Parvati, designed to shatter the ego and expand consciousness.
    Here are the seven ways of Tantric philosophy to help you destroy your limitations and finally become the person you are currently afraid to be. 
    01. Break the Pashu 
    02. Find Your Cremation Ground 
    03. Process the Poison 
    04. Dissolve the Vikalpa 
    05. Tame the Monster 
    06. The Union of Totality 
    07. The Great Recognition 
    I hope you enjoyed listening to these seven ways of Tantric philosophy to help you destroy your limitations and finally become the person you are currently afraid to be from the philosophy of Lord Shiva.
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    157: Sun Wukong - How To Discipline Your Monkey Mind (Taoism)

    18/03/2026 | 19 mins.
    Sun Wukong - How To Discipline Your Monkey Mind (Taoism).  In this podcast, we’re going to look at how to Discipline Your Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."
    Sun Wukong is the legendary protagonist of the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West. He is a god-tier monkey king and a warrior who can leap across the sky and shift into 72 different forms.
    But unlike other mythic figures, Wukong began his journey as a mortal slave to his own impulses. He was reckless, impulsive, and his own worst enemy. His transformation from a rebellious monster into an enlightened master is a psychological blueprint for every man who feels like a victim of his own talent; the man who is ambitious but lazy, talented but distracted. Most of us live like the early Wukong. We all have an inner unruly monkey - that part of your brain that craves distraction, avoids work, and chases cheap dopamine. We have the gifts, but this monkey keeps us trapped in a cycle of aimless impulse and keeps us stuck or invisible despite our potential. The problem is that we’re fighting the world when we should be mastering that monkey. 
    So here are ways to Master Your Unruly Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."
    01. The Discovery of Mortality
    02. The Arrogance of Skill
    03. The Great Humbling
    04. The Diet of Molten Copper 
    05. The Death of the Great Sage 
    06. The Discipline of Mission
    07. The Victorious Fighting Buddha 
    I hope you enjoyed listening to these ways to Master Your Unruly Monkey Mind through the taoist philosophy of “Sun Wukong."
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    156: Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism)

    14/03/2026 | 19 mins.
    Confucius - How To Be A Gentleman (Confucianism). In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be a gentleman from the teachings of Confucius. Junzi is a Chinese philosophical term often translated as "gentleman" or "superior person”. Confucius employed this term in his works to describe the ideal man. Confucius taught a philosophy rich in benevolence and good behavior, employing an ideal archetype in which moral qualities could be symbolized. Confucius states that there are five virtues that make up a true gentleman. According to him, an individual who can practice all five of them can be considered a superior man, a portrayer of true manhood or put simply... a gentleman. 
    So here are 5 virtues of a true gentleman - 
    1. The Virtue of Ren
    2. The Virtue of Li
    3. The Virtue of Xin 
    4. The Virtue of Zhi 
    5. The Virtue of Yi 
    Hope you enjoyed this video and find these insights helpful.Confucianism, is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by  China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.
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    155: How To Be Happy - Confucius (Confucianism)

    11/03/2026 | 18 mins.
    Confucius - How To Be Happy (Confucianism)
    In this podcast, we will be talking about how to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius. Confucius was a Chinese philosopher, political figure and a teacher, and who stressed upon the importance of loyalty, morality and kindness for a meaningful and happy life. According to Confucius, happiness doesn’t mean to get everything one desires in life, but rather it means as well as the satisfaction you get from fulfilling your desires, happiness is also knowing that the methods you used in achieving those things were moral. For over 2500 years, Confucius has been a source of inspiration for people around the world seeking happiness and meaning in their lives and in this video we bring you how to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius.
    So here are 6 ways to be happy from the wisdom of Confucius.
    01. Invest in intimate relationships
    02. Think of the consequences
    03.  Keep it simple
    04. Go slow if need be
    05. Learn by your experience
    06. Meditate
    I hope you enjoyed listening to this podcast and hope that these insights will help you in finding your happiness. 
    Confucianism is a system of thought and behavior originating in ancient China. It is described as tradition, a philosophy, a religion, a humanistic or rationalistic religion, a way of governing, or simply a way of life. It was founded by  China’s most iconic historical figures, Confucius.

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