In this episode of the Greatness Glory Podcast, Paul Fredric shares his journey from Christianity and occult studies to the discovery of meditation and inner awakening. He discusses his book Second Awakening, the transformative power of daily spiritual practice, and how ancient systems like Taoism, Kriya Yoga, and Gurdjieff’s teachings all point to the same universal process of consciousness evolution.Together, we explore the origins of spiritual traditions, the link between Eastern and Western mysticism, and how symbolism, questioning, and direct experience lead beyond religious dogma. This deep conversation touches on Kundalini, Sanatana Dharma, faith vs. blind belief, meditation as a science, and the real meaning of awakening and divine love.⏱️ Timestamps00:00 – Introduction & Paul’s early life and spiritual background02:20 – Meditation, loss, and transformation through practice05:10 – Healing from ulcerative colitis & spontaneous awakening07:45 – The Secret of the Golden Flower & daily meditation discipline09:50 – Kriya Yoga, microcosmic orbit & Bogarnath’s influence on Taoism11:40 – Inner alchemy, subtle body, and immaculate conception symbolism14:15 – True spirituality vs. religious distortion17:00 – Gopi Krishna, Kundalini & the hidden truth behind religions20:10 – Sanatana Dharma as the eternal law24:20 – Blind faith vs. conscious faith28:00 – Questioning as the key to awakening30:30 – Humanity’s fallen state & Christ’s call to awaken33:00 – Essence vs. personality & regaining childlike awareness37:00 – Religion, ego & individuality in spiritual growth40:20 – Symbolic vs. literal interpretation of scriptures43:20 – How true scriptures evolve with consciousness46:00 – Practice vs. philosophy: why experience matters49:00 – The danger of certainty & importance of humility52:30 – Faith, mind, and the intelligence of the heart56:30 – Inner transformation through love & vibration59:30 – Practical spirituality and psychology in habit change1:02:20 – The higher self and guardian consciousness1:08:00 – The nature of God & universality of divinity1:09:40 – How meditation leads to true happiness1:13:10 – Love as the highest state of being1:16:00 – Rumi, Sufism & the hidden language of divine love1:17:45 – Closing reflections and gratitude📘 Buy the book Art of Balance: https://amzn.to/4jAii7l🌐 Learn more / contact me: https://greatnessglory.com.......................Paul's TikTok:   / paul_fredric   #GreatnessGloryPodcast #IsaacSian #PaulFredric #SecondAwakening #Meditation #KriyaYoga #SanatanaDharma #Kundalini #SpiritualAwakening #Mysticism #Vedanta #Taoism #Gurdjieff #Rumi #ConsciousFaith #ArtOfBalance #LoveAndAwakening