In this episode of the Daily Vedantic, James looks into the concept of satisfaction and joy, highlighting how they are internal states rather than outcomes of external circumstances. Drawing parallels between historical misconceptions, such as the belief that the sun revolves around the earth, and our modern perception of pleasure stemming from external sources, the host emphasizes the importance of understanding joy as a product of internal peace rather than the acquisition of objects or experiences. Through the lens of Vedantic philosophy, listeners are encouraged to explore the notion that true satisfaction arises from doing what one ought to do, fulfilling duties with a sense of purpose and commitment. By reframing the pursuit of joy as a journey towards internal alignment and energy generation, rather than external indulgence, individuals can cultivate a sustainable and fulfilling sense of satisfaction in their lives. Tune in to discover the transformative power of duty and internal fulfillment in the pursuit of lasting joy.

The Daily Vedantic is a daily podcast and YouTube channel dedicated to the timeless wisdom of the Upanishads (https://www.thedailyvedantic.co). Dating back to over 5,000 years ago, the source of nearly all Eastern Philosophy, and loved by Western giants from Emerson to Thoreau to Carl Jung and Alan Watts, studied daily by Joseph Campbell to Aldous Huxley to Arthur Schopenhauer and countless others, The Daily Vedantic aims to make this ancient philosophy as modern and accessible as it is simple, practical — and profound.

James Beshara (https://www.twitter.com/jamesbeshara) is a renowned startup founder of multiple companies, a prolific startup investor in 200+ others including some of the biggest startup names on the planet, a husband and father of three little girls, and philosophy student and teacher in Los Angeles.

James also co-hosts Yoga For Your Intellect (https://www.YFYI.co), a biweekly long-form conversational podcast with his teacher Joseph Emmett ( https://www.instagram.com/yogaforyourintellect ).

James is a student of Swami Parthasarathy, the acclaimed author of Vedanta Treatise (Vedanta Treatise – The Eternities) and teacher at Vedanta Academy in Malavli, India. As James says often, when you’re ready for the real thing, Swami’s daily lectures are where the true wisdom and systematic discovery of the world’s oldest continually studied philosophy resides: https://www.vedantaworld.org

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