Jitesh Vaswani, host of Beyond the Known, shares a moving and personal reflection on the significance of Guru Purnima, a sacred day of honoring those who guide us from darkness to light. Drawing from the Upanishads and his own spiritual journey with Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar, Jitesh unpacks the five transformative signs of a true guru.
This episode goes beyond philosophy, it’s an invitation to connect with the inner light that often gets buried in the chaos of modern life. With powerful storytelling and ancient wisdom, Jitesh reminds us that true growth begins within, and that the right guide doesn’t give us answers, but helps dissolve the very questions.
Learnings From The Episode
- The five signs of a true guru according to the Upanishads
- Why knowledge blossoms, not just intellectually but spiritually, in the presence of a guru
- How sorrow begins to dissolve, even if your external life stays the same
- The subtle but powerful rise of joy without a reason and how to access it
- Why true abundance flows from harmony, not hustle
- How the right guide helps you unlock talents you didn’t know you had
- The power of gratitude and reflection on your spiritual journey