Being a Man Isn’t What We Were Taught | Modern Masculinity | ft. Guru Pashupati

Picking the mind of Guru Pashupathi, co-founder of Chamundi Gurukulam in Karnataka and the Parampara Adhikari (lineage authority) of the 17,000-year-old Trilok Akhada, established by Adi Guru Shankarnath, the founder of yoga traditions. Pashupathi offers a unique worldview as he discusses "What it means and takes to be a man in today’s world." He’s not your typical spiritual leader, and definitely not the type to settle for easy answers — making this the perfect first episode for our curiosity-driven series, where we push boundaries towards self-actualisation. Dive into the intriguing world of spirituality and modern masculinity in today’s eye-opening episode with the renowned Guru Pashupati and our insightful host, Sowjanya Shetty! Join us as we explore how the roles and expectations of men have evolved, dissecting why many men nowadays seem to shun traditional masculinity in favor of a more spiritual and emotionally aware identity. 🧘‍♂️ CHAPTERS 00:59 – What does it mean to be a man today? 04:30 – Strength, responsibility, and being dependable 08:30 – Power, morality, and right vs wrong 12:30 – Advice to young men growing up today 16:00 – Why hardship is necessary 20:00 – Comfort, distraction, and modern weakness 24:00 – Phones, attention, and loss of depth 28:00 – Money, power, and collective strength 32:00 – Reclaiming the body before the mind 36:00 – Discipline, training, and masculine energy 40:00 – Sensitivity vs aggression 44:00 – Addiction, pleasure, and avoidance 48:00 – Loneliness vs solitude 52:00 – Tribe, brotherhood, and belonging 56:00 – Morals as an internal algorithm 1:00:00 – Boundaries, values, and self-respect 1:04:00 – Porn, fantasy, and misplaced intimacy 1:08:00 – Sexual energy and self-control 1:12:00 – Wrong relationships, wrong returns 1:16:00 – Patterns seen from listening to people 1:20:00 – Victimhood vs responsibility 1:24:00 – Why power should be a goal 1:28:00 – Masculinity, femininity, and balance 1:32:00 – Why families and tribes are breaking down 1:36:00 – Raising boys in the modern world 1:40:00 – Education, nature, and real learning 1:44:00 – Discipline as freedom 1:48:00 – Legacy, lineage, and responsibility 1:52:00 – Final reflections on masculinity 1:55:00 – Closing thoughts Get ready for a transformative conversation that helps redefine what it means to be a spiritually aligned modern man. Don’t miss it—like, comment, and subscribe for more enlightening discussions!