Modern Gurus & Ancient Vedanta | Dr. Gary Donnelly on Premanand Maharaj, Osho, Sadhguru | JTS #16

🎙️ In this episode of the Jay Thakkar Show, we dive deep into Advaita Vedanta with Dr. Gary Donnelly, a brilliant philosophy scholar from the University of Liverpool. We break down non-duality (Advaita) for beginners, and explore how it’s understood, taught, and even misinterpreted by famous Indian spiritual gurus like Osho, Sadhguru, Amma (Mata Amritanandamayi Devi), and Premanand Maharaj.✨ What you'll discover in this podcast:🔸 What is Advaita Vedanta, and why is it called the philosophy of non-duality?🔸 How does Shankara’s classical Advaita differ from modern interpretations?🔸 How do gurus like Osho, Sadhguru, Amma, and Premanand Maharaj teach non-duality today?🔸 Is there a difference between traditional Advaita Vedanta and popular spirituality?🔸 Book recommendations & simple ways to start your own exploration of Advaita.Whether you're curious about Indian philosophy, modern spirituality, or just want to understand how non-dual teachings apply to daily life, this episode is for you.💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Which guru or perspective on Advaita inspires (or confuses) you the most?📌 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share for more deep conversations on philosophy, spirituality, and culture.#AdvaitaVedanta, #NonDuality ,#IndianPhilosophy ,#Osho ,#Sadhguru ,#Amma, #PremanandMaharaj ,#JayThakkarShow, #SpiritualAwakening ,#VedantaForBeginners ,#EasternPhilosophy ,#ModernGurus, #Podcast, #UniversityOfLiverpool, #DrGaryDonnelly ,#SpiritualJourney ,#InnerPeace, #SankaraChapters;0:00 – 0:49 – Introduction & Overview of Indian Spiritual Gurus0:49 – 2:19 – What is Advaita Vedanta? Core Concepts Simplified2:19 – 3:06 – Advaita vs Buddhism: What's the Difference?3:06 – 5:34 – Nature of Indian Texts & Shankara’s Views on Rituals.5:34 – 6:54 – Shankara’s Philosophical Contributions.6:54 – 8:38 – Describing Brahman: The “Neti Neti” Approach.8:38 – 12:33 – Understanding Brahman, Atman & Knowledge12:33 – 16:49 – Maya, Leela & the Cosmic Game of Reality16:49 – 20:06 – Can Mystical Truths Be Rationalized? Big Bang & Brahman20:06 – 21:24 – Can Brahman Define Itself? Satchitananda Explained.21:24 – 23:05 – Why Definitions Matter in Daily Spiritual Practice23:05 – 25:06 – Advaita and Modern Narratives: Is It Being Co-opted?25:06 – 30:31 – Capitalism, Renunciation & Ethical Responsibility Today30:31 – 32:19 – Religious Hypocrisy: Monks, Money & Expectations32:19 – 35:19 – Osho: Humor, Rebellion & Spiritual Liberation35:19 – 36:45 – Evolving Religion: Keeping It Relevant in Modern Life36:45 – 43:17 – Religion, Politics & Justification of Violence43:17 – 46:49 – Questioning Scripture Without Losing Faith46:49 – 50:49 – Sadhguru's Approach: Modernization of Tradition50:49 – 52:44 – Sadhguru’s Devotion vs Classical Advaita’s Detachment53:03 – 55:42 – Premanand Maharaj: Rooted in Tradition with a Progressive Touch55:42 – 1:00:44 – LGBTQ, Brahman & the Illusion of Duality1:00:44 – 1:03:28 – Modern Social Challenges Need Contemporary Spiritual Voices1:05:52 – 1:09:59 – Amma’s Real-World Compassion & Service1:09:59 – 1:11:28 – Why Philosophy Needs Food, Shelter & Stability1:11:41 – 1:15:53 – Books to Explore Advaita, Vedanta & Indian Thought Welcome to Jay Thakkar ShowI'm Jay Thakkar, your host. We are committed to inspiring and empowering the youth through insightful conversations and thought-provoking discussions. On this channel, we engage with top professors, industry experts, and thought leaders from diverse fields to bring multiple perspectives that challenge your thinking and fuel your imagination.What We OfferIn-Depth Interviews: Engaging dialogues with leading academics and professionals on topics ranging from philosophy and education to entrepreneurship and personal development.