Psychedelics and Spirituality: Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba and the Questions That Remain Raghu Markus

In this riveting conversation, we sit down with Raghu Markus to delve into the profound connection between psychedelics and spiritual traditions. Journey with us as Raghu shares his intimate experiences with the famous Indian guru, Neem Karoli Baba (a.k.a. Maharajji) and Ram Dass, exploring how these encounters shaped his understanding of universal love, non-duality, and the integration of psychedelics into spiritual practice. Uncover the powerful stories of Ram Dass’s evolution from psychedelic seeker to spiritual teacher, and the remarkable teachings of Neem Karoli Baba. We’ll discuss the concept of "siddhis," the legacy of these spiritual luminaries, and how their insights bridge Eastern and Western spiritualities. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the synthesis of psychedelics and spirituality, offering rich insights, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of these transformative practices. IN THIS EPISODE WE DISCUSS: 🧘 Integration of Psychedelics and Spirituality 🧘 Ram Dass and Neem Karoli Baba 🧘 Personal Transformation Through Spiritual Practices 🧘 Siddhis and Spiritual Presence 🧘 The Legacy of Ram Dass 🧘 The Hanuman Chalisa 🧘 The Love Serve Remember Foundation and Be Here Now Network ABOUT OUR GUEST: Raghu Markus Raghu Markus spent 18 months in India with Neem Karoli Baba and Ram Dass. He has been involved in music and transformational media since the early 1970s, when he was program director of CKGM-FM in Montreal. In 1974, he collaborated with Ram Dass on the box set Love Serve Remember . In 1990, he launched Triloka Records, which established itself as a critical leader in the development of world music. For 17 years, Triloka was home to such artists as Krishna Das, Hugh Masekela, Walela, Jai Uttal and transformational media projects that featured Ram Dass, Deepak Chopra, and Les Nubians. Raghu lives in Ojai, California, and is the Executive Director of the Love Serve Remember Foundation. In 2016, he co-founded the Be Here Now Network , where he hosts the Ram Dass Here & Now podcast, as well as his own Mindrolling podcast. He is the producer of Becoming Nobody , a Ram Dass documentary feature film that was released in 2019. Support the show 🌿

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Psychedelics and Spirituality: Ram Dass, Neem Karoli Baba and the Questions That Remain Raghu Markus is an episode from The Vital Veda Podcast: Ayurveda | Holistic Health | Cosmic and Natural Law by Dylan Smith: Ayurvedic Practitioner, Holistic Health Educator, Conscious Entrepreneur.

This episode is 59:40 long.

This episode was published on Sep 4, 2024.

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