INDIA | The Spiritual Heart of the World

In this podcast, we will explain why India is the spiritual heart of the world. India is famous for being a large exporter of spices, tea, coffee, gems, jewelry, and vaccines. But its greatest gift to the world, and the one Indians are most proud of, is spirituality, beginning with Sanatana Dharma. For centuries, India has been invaded and oppressed, and yet, their Dharmic culture and spirituality has survived intact and are beginning to have a positive influence on the world. For thousands of years, many civilizations have come and gone, but India is still standing, making it the longest enduring civilization in the world and this is all due to the spirituality that binds the people in a deeper understanding of not only the world, but also ourselves on an individual level.
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[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

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[@anansistricksart8785]

Gratitude for your words this morning 🌸

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my dear friend.

[@Beherenow-p5e]

Thank you both for sharing your impressions of India so beautifully with us. My experience of India at the age of nineteen changed my life entirely forever. Such a unique and vibrant country, incomparable to any other part of the world! Really, really enjoyed your program.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you so much for your kind appreciation. India definitely changes anyone who graces its scared land. The world could learn a lot from her beauty.

[@Beherenow-p5e]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor yes, may the spirit of India spread all around the world. Namaste💟

[@rijitchakraborty8642]

Very valid points discussed. Amazed how deep your knowledge is on eastern traditions. I think main difference between all dharmic traditions & abrahamic ones is that they are based on seeking & not belief based & offer methods to actually realize the truth first hand instead. Another valid point you raised I think the education system in India has long been distorted where it had been devised in such a way so as to bring adoration for marxist or capitalist ideals and create hatred for dharma. History is written by communists in India to cater to their intellectual control of discourses. I think both of you are doing such a wonderful job by spreading dharma. As Dalai Lama puts it that the problems of world will not be solved by praying but by understanding the mind, consciousness, consequences of actions etc which is the central theme of Hindusim, Buddhism, Jainism, Taoism.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Well said brother. If only more people in India are aware like yourself of what is slowly happening to the Dharmic traditions. I actually think there will be a revival one day and hopefully there will be a restructuring of the educational system in India to reflect their own culture.

[@chitranjankumarkushwaha4259]

Very deep positive information on hinduism Bharat . namaste from india bihar.i am from Bihar India .I love both Hinduism and Buddhism . The great Magadh or Mauryan empire emperor ashoka from Bihar spread Buddhism to many parts of asia .we biharis of india will again rise spread Hinduism to whole world for humanity and peace . Love you both . Bharat Mata ki Jay. Oom tat sat.aham brahmasmi.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Only love for you my friend. India is the spiritual heart of the world.

[@human8454]

Lollipop gana se duniya ko badal danga ✌️

[@gaudiofpwnazz]

Thanks for all the love Jason and Gayoung 🙏😍 I used to hate India while growing up here. I looked at other countries and was jealous of why I wasn't born there, the developed countries look so nice and have so many nice things. Living 10 years abroad in developed nations completely disillusioned me from the reality of living in those countries. I came back 4 years ago and discovered a newfound love for India and a path to spirituality all of which I grew up with. The culture and people I loved were right in front of me and I never appreciated them until much later. You're so right, modern Indians look to western ideals and forge their identity around them. That was me once. But my love for India and Dharmic traditions grows more and more every day. Thanks again for sharing your positive experiences, hope to see you both here someday!

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Wow! What an absolutely amazing comment Gautam. Thank you for sharing. I hear you my friend. Imagined being raised in a developed country your whole life and then going to India as a young adult. Well, that was me. Once I touched down on sacred land, there was no turning back for me brother. For yourself, sometimes you have to have a taste of what else is out there to realize how fortunate you are to be Indian.

[@xoxo_1990]

Gautam Nath ..in which country you were there? and why did u return?

[@buildbali]

Thank you for share

[@johnc.6645]

Very interesting Jason. I've always been fascinated with the History of culture. I always wondered how India managed to hold on to their culture and spirtuality despite conquest over their country. This is information you would never see on the television. Thanks Brother and MeYoung. Very educational.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

That comment "you would never see on TV" is music to my hears, John. I'm so glad we are creating good content for you and definitely not mainstream mumbo jumbo.

[@tobinharris8107]

Loved this episode! Gayoung, you made me cry too when you told your story. I've always wished I could visit India and you two are very lucky to know it so well. The Indian people I have met are so gentle and the living spiritual tradition you describe really does shine through. Also, the food~the best. I learned a lot from this one. Thank you for sharing.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you C, that means a lot. Yes, Gayoung's early journey into India is moving and inspiring. You are right on, the food is to die for. I miss the people and living in India.

[@Aaron-yy3tr]

Now I want to experience India for myself! Great topic.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Do it Aaron. You will not regret it my friend.

[@maheshvarma7222]

Absolutely great content as always. Loved the perspective on renunciation. Many of us including several westerners have settled down in Tiruvannamalai not because we have renounced but we feel liberated from the rat race of money, status and power. Sanatana Dharma will be ever present just goes through up and down like everything in life. Thanks again. Please come to Tiruvannamalai soon.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

I hope too Mahesh. Gayoung and I want to move back permanently. Maybe somewhere around Adiannamalai. If I could travel tomorrow I would.

[@maheshvarma7222]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor absolutely great to hear. Yes, many places near adi Annamalai are vacant now. There are places near Ramana ashram too. Your comment reminded me of the following incident. A minister meets a sage and says you don't have to live on rice and dal if you obey the king. The sage replies if you learn to live on rice and dal, you don't need to obey the king.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Hahaha, you're the best brother. That story is on point.

[@MaheshKumar-yj8nc]

Jason Brother, I must thank you for such a wonderful and insightful talk. Both Gayoung and you have experienced and hence have great insights India and India's Sanatan civilisation. Like you, Jason brother, I am of the same opinion that Dharama is at the start of another renaissance especially helped by the rise of social media where we are not depenedent on mainstream media. Now people like you can share your first hand experience with Sanatana Dharama. Born in a Hindu family I was already an atheist at the age of 12-13. I looked down upon the traditions of sanatan dharma. But it has changed in last few years. I have been living in UK and Germany since 16 years now and in last few years, i have started to know more and more about Sanatan Dharma and it's amazing gift to human civilisation. I have read Geeta and Upanishada translated by eknath easwaran but I am only at the surface and trying to go deeper. Listening to you, I get so inspired and confident. Dhanyawad and Thank you.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Namaste Mahesh. Wow, we are both blown away by your appreciation and it means a lot that my channel is helping you rekindle your roots. We all get lost at times, but always find our way back to the truth. Sanatana Dharma is a great gift to humanity and it will always prevail. Reading your comment is proof of that fact brother. Dhanyavad dear friend.

[@human8454]

I don't like to comment too much. But this time I couldn't stop myself. I have become very emotional. Thank you very much friends 💕

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

That's awesome my friend. I'm so glad you watched this podcast.

[@juslikefrusciante]

Thank you guys once again, for giving such a beautiful message to the world. This is the kind of a video that needs a million likes? Not that you both would really care about the material nature of those "likes" , but hey it would help such an important message to propagate through the masses. I wish I could shout from the rooftops "Mera Bharat Mahaan" :') Keep spreading your knowledge and positivity. Thanks Vishal

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you dearly Vishal. Hey, a million likes would mean that at least the message resonates with many. You're the best my friend.

[@sirishakulkarni4032]

Amazing discussion guys.Thanks, you said that India has lots of GIFTS to offer to the world.You are absolutely right.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my friend.

[@SBha30]

Very interesting and powerful video! The world needs to see this.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my friend. Please share it where you can. Best to you.

[@chitranjankumarkushwaha4259]

By listening to you my love for my country and my sanatan dharma increses many fold. बहुत-बहुत धन्यवाद आप दोनों महान है।

[@rebeccab6791]

Beautiful when your wife (I don't know how to spell her name) became emotional about her experience. How meaningful it was for her you can see clearly.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

I'm glad you noticed Rebecca. Her name is Gayoung. She says hello.

[@rebeccab6791]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor Thank you! And hello to you as well Gayoung.:)

[@chrismoulten5605]

Thank you Thank you Thank you for another wonderful video ! your video's are so helpful to me. It was wonderful. Take care always

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you for your appreciation, Chris. Take care my friend.

[@michaelbeitler]

Jason and Gayoung great dialogue about India. Thanks for sharing your experiences and insights. Mike B

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you brother. Hope we can share an Indian experience one day together.

[@cool3884]

awesome. u made me realise how wrong we Indians were with regard to our culture. We almost grew up despising everything Indian n admiring everything western. now its time to find balance. indebted sir.

[@terrencebreary1421]

Enjoyed this talk have a good week and look forward to the next one

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you, Terrence. Have a great week.

[@danielstewart2974]

I actually want to visit India and experience the culture and have a understanding about it one day. I also want to experience the bodhi tree where Gautama the Buddha awaken

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

I'd love to take you there Daniel. The Bodhi tree is one of my favorite places in the world.

[@thewalkthrougher6556]

Buddhism started going out of India in time of the of Mauryan Empire, Emperor Ashoka promoted it, and continued until 8-9 th century until Adi Shankracharya came! Love your videos and your innocence!❤

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

So dope to hear Gayoung’s 1st time experience in India. Also about death and burning bodies. Joyful. Guys India seems awesome. Amazing story and times in happy interesting place. Love it very much. Guys this is fire 🔥 . Sunday always 💥now. love from Bernardo.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Haha, fire every Sunday brother. Big fireworks every Sunday with friends. Gayoung appreciates your comment brother and she says hello.

[@bernardofitzpatrick5403]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor 👏👍😄

[@jeevaka30]

Loved this talk, I learned so much and really piqued my interest to visit India and be in a country where most ppl are in touch with the Spirit and live every day with it in their hearts. Big thanks to both of you 🙏🏽❤

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

That's awesome, Jeevaka. See you there brother.

[@thedimensionalidea8396]

It's a bit sad the current education system in India is just westernizing every young Indian. And been gone thru it myself is hurts to is see, little to no importance is given to Dharmic ways of life. It's just looked upon as another religion and kept aside in the name of secularism. Altho I am still hopeful Sanatana Dharma will survive like it always did. Awesome conversation guys, keep it up.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Thank you my friend. Sanatana Dharma will always survive. You've definitely come out alive from that sort of education, which is really hopefully for others. I feel the Dharmic tradition needs to be part of education in India, especially since it is the culture of India and India doesn't need to apply Western ideologies to itself.

[@mariamalhotra8228]

Rajiv Malhotra's books are amazing, dealing with the same concern. Check out "Being Different", if you can.

[@xiunelli-deeptalkmukbang9786]

I love listening to your podcast. You always bring up points I have observed in daily life too. Like the point that we are living in a society where people who scream louder get more attention and and are seen as knowledgeable. Working in an office I have observed this over and over again. Therefore, the ones with lack of consciousness will get frustrated over time because they are not being heard.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Well said my dear friend. So glad you enjoyed it.

[@cnk8766]

Elevating discussion

[@hsram1985]

India is the land of moksha. Every evolved Atman (soul) has to experience India before he merge back with BrahmAn. Last birth of any human being happens from India.

[@bhaskarbaruah3048]

Inspiring video.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

Bhasker, thank you my friend.

[@tyronsimpson2143]

All roads came out of Africa. All roads led in to India......

[@fernandoorozco5968]

Thank you

[@bhaskarjyaachatterjee]

Namaste. You are great.

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

You too! Thank you my friend.

[@phylumsi8372]

What do you think about the pollution problem in India? Does this not show disrespect and separation from Nature?

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

It is a far more complicated subject due to the amount of people and old farming methods in India. There is a lot of content about that online and reasons for that, which I would recommend a channel called Upword.

[@phylumsi8372]

@@JasonGregoryAuthor True, it is a global issue. I read some interviews of Vandana Shiva about Indian agriculture and was under the impression that Indian farming practices are adopting western models.

[@phylumsi8372]

@@JasonGregoryAuthorthanks for the channel recommendation. News that is not influenced by politics and capitalism are very hard to come by.

[@stephangauthier3774]

Love it Would you consider that India got more than the Muslims and the British I mean can we said that the pre Vedic India also absorb the Vedic religion that the Aryan introduced and that later on form what is known as Hinduism now

[@JasonGregoryAuthor]

That would only be an assumption we could consider if we accept the Aryan invasion theory, which many don't these days because there are so many wholes in the theory.

[@thebluesage2009]

I have always said that

[@obitoslight8013]

Neat

[@aek12]

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[@SajiSNairNair-tu9dk]

👉universe light and energy? 🌞👈👉😊KRiSHA guruvayoorappa 😂😊

[@buildbali]

Hello my friend. Just one comment. You said Christianism not come from India, but... where was Jesus before arrive with already 30 years old to Jerusalem from his childhood in Belen? Have a look

[@chitranjankumarkushwaha4259]

Yes in complete works of Swami Vivekananda I studied that main principles of Christianity tolerance and non violence are come from Buddhism founders of Christianity were Buddhist or Jain's from india or take knowledge from india spread in west as Christianity .which later chritian church for domination changes the origin of Christianity from indian roots.

[@alb-cp4884]

the way the truth and life❤️✝️❤️ please dive deep in to the Bible, and all the answers are there📖✝️

[@dghffjfd]

To be hindu you don't need to be born a hindu a small correction