1709 – The Most Effective Tools and Practices for Cultivating a Monk Mindset with Madhu.Life’s Madhu Dasa

In this episode of the Thoughtful Entrepreneur, your host Josh Elledge speaks with the Founder of Madhu.Life, Madhu Dasa.

Madhu is not your typical lifestyle coach. His journey to becoming a holistic lifestyle coach is as unique as his approach to life. He spent six months living in a monastery in India, where he learned various practices that he now shares with others. His mission is to help people achieve success in health, business, purpose, and relationships without having to retreat to a monastery.

Madhu explained that there are two approaches to controlling the mind: trying to control the mind with the mind and trying to control the mind with other methods.

He suggested practices like breathwork, movement, and engaging the senses to create a shift in mindset. He emphasized that both suffering and happiness occur in the mind, and by learning to be the boss of our minds, we can control our experiences.

Madhu stressed the importance of finding true desires and motivations to achieve desired outcomes. He gave an example of dealing with anger and suggested responding with compassion instead of reacting negatively. He introduced a hand gesture and mantra to shift from a negative reaction to forgiveness.

Key Points from the Episode:

Developing a mindset and using practices to control the mind and achieve success
Resistance to meditation and bridging the gap between conscious and subconscious mind
Creating new neural pathways to change unconscious reactions and patterns
Introduction of Madhu as a holistic lifestyle coach and CEO of Madhu HQ
Importance of using tools and practices for success in health, business, purpose, and relationships
Discussion on developing a freeing and empowering mindset for high achievers and leaders
Using practices like breathwork, movement, and engaging the senses to shift mindset
Finding true desires and motivations to achieve desired outcomes
Dealing with anger and responding with compassion instead of reacting negatively

About Madhu Dasa:

Madhu Dasa, a devoted bhakti yoga practitioner, underwent a transformative journey that led him to become a revered spiritual teacher. Raised in a family of spiritual enthusiasts, Madhu initially took his practice for granted until he delved into the Bhagavad Gita at sixteen.

The profound impact of this ancient text spurred him to reject a monetary reward offered by his father, and, at eighteen, he embraced monkhood. He studied under renowned teachers in monasteries across the US and India for five years.

Upon leaving the monastery, Madhu faced challenges in sustaining his spiritual mission. Despite extensive travels and teaching, financial struggles persisted.

Guided by mentors, he established Madhu Life, a platform that integrates spiritual wisdom into everyday lives. His teachings empower clients to find balance across physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions.

Madhu is deeply passionate about making Vedic arts and sciences accessible to all while preserving their authenticity. His journey from a struggling monk to a balanced teacher exemplifies his dedication to learning and imparting timeless wisdom.

About Madhu.Life:

Madhu.Life is a transformative platform rooted in the profound wisdom of the Vedas, ancient yoga texts. The organization is founded on these timeless principles and guides individuals towards vibrant, purposeful, and self-empowered lives.

Their mission centers on assisting individuals in aligning their lives with their sacred values. Through tailored programs, Madhu.Life equips participants with tools to integrate master techniques and mindsets into their daily routines effortlessly.

This integration empowers individuals to take self-responsibility in crucial life areas: spirit, health, wealth, purpose, and relationships. The founder, Madhu (Madhuri Pura Dasa), draws from his four-year experience as a bhakti yoga monk, having lived in monasteries across the U.S. and India.

He is a Holistic Lifestyle Coach, adept in kirtan (musical mantra meditation), a 500 hr. registered yoga teacher, and an Ayurvedic Marma therapist. His passion lies in making these ancient transformative teachings accessible while preserving their authenticity and purity.

Tweetable Moments:

13:33 - "If we can practice always giving people the benefit of the doubt, even if they don't deserve it, what we're doing is that we're saving our mind. The idea of criticizing someone else is like drinking poison, hoping to kill them."

20:53 - "Mantras bring inherent happiness, wake up that supreme dormant consciousness within us, and allow us to realize our potential."