In this episode of Men’s Locker Room, we are in conversation with Akshat Gupta, an author who is known for his best selling series like The Hidden Hindus, The Naga Warriors. Also a renowned screenwriter and poet, Akshat shares his unique experiences and perspectives on personal relationships along with discussing his forte in mythology, history and spirituality.
Akshat begins by discussing his role as a full time house-husband and explains why he believes we should be known by our mother’s name, emphasizing its importance and cultural significance. Delving into a more personal life with our host Sadhika Sehgal, Akshat talks about dealing with his first failure, his first love, and the subsequent breakup, elaborating on how these experiences shaped his personality. Sharing his life stories, Akshat Gupta also talks about his wife and the second chance he got at both love and life.
Akshat touches on the differences between Hindutva and Hinduism and highlights the significant role of women in ancient times. He shares ancient verses that provide peace during challenging periods and discusses why the Bhagavad Gita holds so much significance in Indian culture. . Akshat offers his theory on why Shri Ram is considered as an ideal man and discusses the ‘Roops of Vishnu’ and the different povs of Ramayan.
We explore why men often feel misunderstood, the reasons behind their emotional unavailability, and different views on Gen Z relationships and explain ‘why people cheat’, the varying expectations in relationships, and the emotional support men need. Akshat Gupta also opens up about him dealing with depression and overcoming hardships.
The conversation continues with a discussion on karma’s role in relationships and if there is a possibility of reversing your karma. We also talk about his views on Neem Karoli Baba, the perseverance of culture, and its importance to the government, as well as the significance of Indian Vedas and astrology.
Akshat also shares his thoughts on why the BJP lost in Faizabad, the importance of religion and caste, and ends the conversation with insights into Bollywood and down-to-earth celebrities like Pankaj Tripathi.
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Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction
01:10 - Akshat Gupta is a full-time house-husband
03:14 - Why we should put our mother’s name first
05:50 - Decoding Akshat Gupta as a person
09:30 - Dealing with first failure,love and breakup
18:35 - How to deal with hardships
19:57 - Difference between Hindutva and Hinduism
21:25 - Why ‘Aurat’ is a bad word
22:44 - Bhagavad Gita has the answer to everything!
29:01 - Why is Shri Ram an ideal man? Different povs of Ramayana
39:16 - Do men also feel misunderstood?
41:00 - Why are men considered to be emotionally unavailable?
47:15 - Decoding GenZ and new-age relationships
51:55 - Why do people cheat?
56:38 - Men also need emotional support
1:00:35 - Qualifications to be in a relationship
1:03:39 - Why does Karma play an important role?
1:07:09 - Why do people wear Gemstones?
1:15:19 - The concept of “cheers’ before drinks explained
1:19:18 - Importance of preserving culture
1:22:20 - Real meaning of Sir/Ma’am
1:26:03 - Importance of Bhagwat Geeta and its significance
1:29:39 - Why BJP lost in Ayodhya and Importance of religion and cast
1:38:50 - Entering in Bollywood, meeting Pankaj Tripathi
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