EP-376 | Gaur Gopal Das Unfiltered: Religion, Politics, Spirituality, Marriage, Gen Z & Modern Life

EP-376 | Gaur Gopal Das Unfiltered: Religion, Politics, Spirituality, Marriage, Gen Z & Modern Life

Author: Asian News International (ANI) January 2, 2026 Duration: 2:41:46

Gaur Gopal Das is a life coach, author, and motivational speaker. He studied at the College of Engineering, Pune, and briefly worked with Hewlett Packard. Soon after, he chose a very different path and became a monk and has been living in an ashram in Mumbai for the past 26 years.


Over the years, he has studied ancient Indian philosophy along with modern psychology. For more than two decades, he has travelled across the world, sharing his thoughts with students, professionals, charities, and institutions. He has also spoken at the United Nations.


In this episode of the ANI Podcast with Smita Prakash, Gaur Gopal Das talks about whether religion and spirituality can be separated, and whether marriage is becoming an outdated idea. He shares insights into the life of a monk and explains why he chose this path.


In this New Year special episode, he also speaks about the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita and explains, in simple terms, what dharma truly means.



00:00 – Introduction

00:52 – Life of a Monk

07:56 – Understanding Spirituality

14:30 – Why Monks Wear Orange?

19:29 – Controlling Desires

23:03 – Dealing with Anger

30:49 – Spirituality vs Religion

34:38 – Power of Chanting Mantras

45:25 – Why Modi Gifted Gita to Putin?

57:39 – Who Should One Read Gita

01:03:33 – Spirituality and Politics

01:09:47 – Living with Differences

01:12:36 – Gen X vs Gen Z

01:17:43 – India and Its Adversaries

01:25:09 – Parenting in Digital Times

01:36:26 – Importance of Family Love

01:38:42 – Marriage an Outdated Concept?

01:46:33 – Gaur Gopal Das Married?

01:50:43 – How Relationships Grow

01:54:51 – Fixing Broken Relationships

02:00:04 – Couples Staying Together for Children

02:07:15 – Real vs Fake Gurus

02:09:44 – Handling Others’ Pain

02:14:36 – Does Fame Change Friends?

02:19:02 – Healthy Habits for Life


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