Podmasana explores enlightenment, wisdom, mindfulness, spirituality, & spiritual awakening through in-depth interviews with bestselling authors, meditation guides, yoga masters, and contemplative scholars. Host Brendon Orr and guests make timeless teachings from Buddhist, Hindu, Christian, Taoist, yogic, mystic and indigenous traditions accessible for daily life and conscious living.Each episode features authentic stories and practical wisdom from spiritual seekers and practitioners worldwide. Discover the universal thread connecting global spirituality—without dogma or cultural appropriation.️ New episodes drop every other Wednesday, with short previews in between. ✨ Join Podmasana+ for early access, ad-free listening, bonus content, and live community Q&As at https://podmasana.com/plus.Thank you for listening, reflecting, and walking the path with us.
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Episode #22
Authentic Spirituality, Yoga & Sanskrit Myths | Patrick McCartney
Sep 2, 20261h 47m
Explore spirituality and awareness on this wisdom podcast. Uncover the truth behind enlightenment and Sanskrit with Dr. Patrick McCartney. Dr. Patrick McCartney is a cultural anthropologist and sociolinguist whose groundbreaking research challenges our most cherished assumptions about Sanskrit, yoga, and spiritual authenticity. In his new book, Sanskrit Speaking Imagining Sanskrit Land , he uses rigorous empirical analysis to investigate the myth of "Sanskrit-speaking villages" and the powerful symbolic meanings we project onto this ancient language. Through extensive ethnographic fieldwork and census data analysis, Dr. McCartney reveals how the global wellness industry, yoga culture, and even nationalist ideologies have commodified and reshaped ancient traditions. Rather than just debunking myths, his work invites us to look deeper into the "sociocultural imaginaries" of our practices. He explores the tension between preserving heritage and fabricating tradition, asking what it means for spiritual seekers when sacred languages become tools of political and cultural identity. Recording date: May 26, 2026 In this episode, we explore: The empirical reality behind the myth of Sanskrit-speaking villages How the pursuit of enlightenment and mindfulness intersects with political ideologies The historical truth of Sanskrit, yoga's martial origins, and linguistic hybridity Cultivating awareness and wisdom when engaging with commodified spiritual traditions Whether critical scholarship and genuine spirituality can coexist Some sounds used in this episode include: Market in a small village, calling, motorcycle, horns, people, speaker by Virgile_Loiseau -- https://freesound.org/s/725412/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Chennai (India) Traffic Ambience 01 by Nielsvdb -- https://freesound.org/s/465712/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Computer Keyboard Keystrokes by visualasylum -- https://freesound.org/s/329776/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Camel Ride Through Pushkar India by RTB45 -- https://freesound.org/s/207280/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 Shakti Ambient VOX Athmo - D2 by voxlab -- https://freesound.org/s/527296/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Myth | Hiphop Rnbass Instrumental by kontraamusic -- https://freesound.org/s/800252/ -- License: Attribution NonCommercial 4.0 Chapters (00:00:00) - Meet Patrick McCartney: Sanskrit Speaking Imagining Sanskrit Land (00:06:28) - The Myth of Sanskrit Speaking Villages (00:08:15) - Exploring the Sanskrit language (00:09:15) - What does the census data actually tell us about who identifies as a (00:16:50) - Viparyasana: The Sanskrit Village Myth (00:20:46) - Sanskrit as a cultural language (00:31:40) - Language Revival and Nationalism in India (00:34:54) - The Sanskrit Village in India (00:44:49) - How Sanskrit has been politicised in the West (00:51:49) - In the World of Yoga: Authenticity, Legitimacy (00:55:01) - How do yoga gurus get rid of their disciples? (01:03:05) - In the Ashram, A New Face (01:03:58) - Sanskrit Revival: The Hybridity (01:15:39) - Podmasana: A Utopia of Support (01:16:34) - Sanskrit and Its Global Imagination (01:26:07) - Using yoga as an instrument for New Age ideology (01:30:18) - Understanding Sanskrit Myth in Modernity (01:33:11) - Podmasana: The Truth About Yoga (01:37:06) - Can You Tell The Real Yoga From a Hybrid? (01:42:19) - Critical Scholarship in Spiritual and Wellbeing Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus . Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey. Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment .
Spirituality & The Myth Sanskrit is the Oldest | Patrick McCartney
Aug 26, 20264 min
Welcome to the wisdom podcast exploring spirituality and awareness. Discover the enlightenment of ancient texts and Sanskrit's true history. Cultural anthropologist Dr. Patrick McCartney brings rigorous empirical analysis to the myths surrounding Sanskrit, yoga, and spiritual authenticity. In this fascinating deep dive, Patrick debunks the popular belief that Sanskrit is the oldest language or the mother of all modern tongues. By examining linguistic evolution, Indo-Aryan migrations, and prehistoric South Asian cultures, he reveals the complex, hybrid reality of ancient texts like the Rig Veda. Whether you are a yoga practitioner, a history enthusiast, or simply seeking deeper wisdom in your spiritual journey, this episode challenges us to separate myth from reality. Discover how understanding the true history of these traditions can actually deepen your mindfulness and appreciation for the profound enlightenment they offer. In this preview episode, we explore: The linguistic evolution of Sanskrit and the reality of ancient enlightenment texts Why understanding true history deepens our mindfulness and wisdom in modern yoga practice The fascinating prehistoric roots of South Asian culture that predate Vedic Sanskrit How cultivating awareness of language myths transforms our approach to spiritual authenticity Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus . Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey. Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment .
Awareness & Seeking the Infinite Within You | Yakub Mathew
Aug 19, 20261h 25m
Welcome to the wisdom podcast exploring spirituality and awareness. Discover enlightenment and mindfulness with author Yakub Mathew. Yakub Mathew spent 35 years in global finance, but a severe near-death experience at age 58 radically shifted his perspective. To mark his 60th birthday, he took his wife and 17 friends to the Mahakumbha Mela in Prayagraj—a sacred, once-in-144-years gathering of 660 million seekers. What began as a birthday celebration evolved into a profound exploration of the infinite. Drawing from his book Seeking the Infinite: Mahakumbha 2025 , Yakub shares how childhood encounters with Mother Teresa and Archbishop Gregorios shaped his worldview, and how facing mortality in a Delhi ICU taught him the true meaning of detachment and service. He explores the unifying message of Ek Onkar (oneness of divinity), the difference between religion and spirituality, and why the infinite is not a destination to reach, but an inward journey where "within you lies a horizon without end." Recording date: April 2, 2026 In this episode, we explore: How a near-death experience reshapes our understanding of enlightenment and presence The unifying power of spirituality and India's multi-faith diversity Why mindfulness and selfless service (seva) are the ultimate expressions of faith Finding awareness and wisdom through the philosophy of "zero" (Shunya) and cosmic consciousness The difference between religion and spirituality, and why "God is love" Thanks to Yakub Mathew for sharing the music sources that were used during parts of this episode. Chapters (00:00:00) - The Secret to Seeking the Infinite Maha Kumbha (00:01:23) - Seeking The Infinite (00:09:04) - Turning 60: The Kumbh Mela (00:12:28) - Participants in the Kumbh (00:13:28) - After suffering a pancreatic attack, (00:18:40) - Seeking the Infinite (00:24:00) - The Book of Kumbh (00:31:16) - Philip Gregorius (00:34:26) - Padmasana: Interfaith Dialogue and Spiritual Inquiry (00:40:10) - Mahakumbha (00:49:22) - Understanding the tenets of religions (00:51:35) - Religion is not bad (00:59:06) - Maha Kumbh: Leadership, Legacy and the Infinite Within (01:06:41) - Dying of pancreatitis (01:12:02) - Three role models (01:14:05) - A message from the book (01:16:24) - A message from the book (01:18:14) - Pushing My Child's Quest for Purpose Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus . Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey. Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment .
Spirituality, Mahakumbh & 660 Million Seekers | Yakub Mathew
Aug 12, 20265 min
Welcome to the wisdom podcast exploring spirituality and awareness. Discover how 55 global thought leaders define the infinite and the path to true enlightenment with Yakub Mathew. In this clip, Yakub unpacks the cosmic significance of the Mahakumbh Mela—a sacred gathering occurring only once every 144 years—and shares the surprising common thread he discovered across Hindu, Islamic, Christian, and Judaic traditions. Drawing from his book Seeking the Infinite: Mahakumbh 2025 , he reveals that the infinite is not an external destination, but an inward journey where "within you lies a horizon without end." Whether you are deepening your mindfulness practice or seeking wisdom across global faith traditions, this conversation offers a powerful reminder that true spirituality points to the same inner truth. In this preview episode: The cosmic mathematics behind the Mahakumbh's 144-year cycle How 55 multi-faith thought leaders define the nature of the infinite Why enlightenment is an inward journey, not an external destination The universal thread connecting global faith traditions Finding awareness and mindfulness through the power of faith and seekership Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus . Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey. Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment .
The Spirituality of Adversity & Pain | Hadassah Treu | Podmasana
Aug 5, 20261h 10m
What if spiritual awakening begins in our deepest pain? Today, we explore the wisdom of suffering and finding enlightenment with Hadassah Treu... Hadassah Treu is an award-winning bilingual author and faith blogger from Bulgaria whose book, Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings , offers a profound roadmap for navigating life's trials. From the platform of her own greatest pains—including the loss of her husband and seasons of intense anxiety—Hadassah delivers a powerful message of comfort, showing how adversity is not an interruption to spiritual growth, but its primary training tool. In this deeply moving conversation, we explore the power of biblical lament, the "ministry of presence," and how to cultivate spiritual awareness when prayer feels impossible. Hadassah shares how drawing near to the divine during our darkest moments transforms our grief into resilience, and why honest expression is the first step toward true healing. Whether you are in the midst of acute loss, walking alongside someone who is struggling, or simply seeking a deeper spirituality in your daily life, this episode offers a compassionate framework for transformation. In this episode, we explore: How painful experiences become birthplaces of blessings and spiritual maturity. The vital role of biblical lament and why honest struggle is essential for healing. How to cultivate self-awareness and peace when anxiety and grief feel overwhelming. The difference between "fearing" God and being afraid of God, and how it leads to true peace. Practical spiritual disciplines for the "absolute bottom" of depression and loss. Recording date: April 1, 2026 Chapters (00:00:00) - Draw Near: How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of (00:02:28) - Draw Near: The Personal and Universal Journey Through Suffering (00:07:10) - What brought you to Write Your Pain (00:10:58) - Draw Near: A Christian Memoir (00:13:42) - How to grieve in a Bulgarian society (00:15:35) - How To Write About Suffering in a Multicultural World (00:18:10) - How Painful Experiences Become the Birthplace of Blessings (00:21:04) - Primary Instrument of Suffering in the Bible (00:27:07) - Holding Both Realities (00:30:19) - The Bible's Stories of Suffering (00:38:41) - What is the Christian faith regarding suffering? (00:39:53) - Lament for Grief and Hope (00:44:39) - How to Talk Spiritual Growth after Grief (00:50:35) - Spiritual Practice for People in Pain (00:53:26) - Understanding Fear of the Lord (00:57:16) - How to Balance Real Hopes and Dreams (01:00:52) - What Do We Say to People in Pain? (01:04:22) - What Keeps You Spiritual? (01:07:00) - What Would You Do For Someone Who's Suffering? Follow Podmasana wherever you get your podcasts. Get early access to ad-free episodes, bonus content, exclusive group chat, live Q&As and more by becoming a Podmasana+ member at podmasana.com/plus . Follow and subscribe so you don't miss an episode. Leave a review and share the show with others on their own spiritual journey. Support the show: > Join Podmasana+ for extra benefits, content and perks > Say Thank You and Donate to the Show > Shop the Podmasana Store Thank you for listening and thank you for your support! Connect With Podmasana: Website: podmasana.com Past Episodes: podmasana.com/archive Submit Guest Ideas: ideas@podmasana.com Submit Feedback: feedback@podmasana.com Social Media: YouTube | Bluesky | Mastodon | Instagram Check out Podmasana Media’s other show’s: YogaScussion and My Mindful Moment .
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