In this unfiltered and provocative episode of Ascend or Die, Maha dives deep into a post he recently shared: “Are Humans Cultish?” What begins as a reflection on the loaded term “cult” unfolds into a wide-ranging exploration of how authority, conditioning, and ego shape our individual and collective realities. From the etymology of “cult” to school systems, family patterns, religion, and the military, Maha dissects how societal structures and repeated exposure to ideas often mimic cult-like dynamics—without us even realizing it.

Sivani asks powerful questions about free will, childhood programming, and parallel realities—sparking a conversation about how true conscious awareness requires us to wake up to the invisible forces that shape us.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone questioning the systems around them and yearning to reclaim their inner authority.

In this episode, Sivani and Mahadeva explore the paradox of organizations and spiritual evolution. Can institutions serve a higher purpose—or do they inevitably become rigid, dogmatic, and disconnected from nature?

We dive into:

• The quote: “Let the teachers walk among the people, and the thieves build the institutions.”
• How fear, control, and ideology can hijack pure intention
• Why spiritual science is more real than religious dogma
• The role of discipline, intuition, and natural law in true growth
• Maharishi Effect + the power of meditation to change collective consciousness
• The illusion that suffering is necessary to evolve
• How contrast, chaos, and imbalance guide us home
• And why your daily environment directly affects your ability to align with the Divine

This one’s deep. Reflective. Raw. Honest.
Whether you’re rethinking your spiritual path or just seeking clarity on truth vs tradition—this is your episode.

s reality fixed, or is it shaped by our consciousness? In this episode of Ascend or Die, Mahadeva and Sivani dive into the concept that each person experiences their own universe—influenced by upbringing, belief systems, and states of awareness. They explore how collective consciousness, fear-based conditioning, and external influences (from religion to social media algorithms) shape our perceptions, often without us realizing it.

Are we truly free thinkers, or are we unknowingly following programmed beliefs? And most importantly—how can we break free and access deeper truth?