Bio Page | Nirakara Vani

(Pronounced: nih-RAH-kah-rah VAH-nee)

At age 38, the soul once known as Matthew Mansfield experienced a profound near-death event (NDE) that forever altered the course of his existence. Through this transformative experience, the form-bound identity of Matthew dissolved, revealing the truth beyond the illusions of life and death. In this moment of enlightenment, Nirakara Vani emerged—formless and free, a vessel through which the message from Source flows without obstruction.

Nirakara Vani embodies the wisdom that many in the modern world, especially in America, are conditioned to ignore—the truth that death is not an end but a gateway to true life. Through this awakening, Nirakara teaches that in order to fully know life, we must confront death—not merely as a physical event, but as a realization of its deeper meaning. This “death-before-death” is essential for awakening to the reality of life and freeing oneself from the grip of ego.

The ego clings to control, trapping us in fear and desire, preventing us from experiencing love in its purest form. But as Nirakara Vani has come to understand, once we shed the ego, we can live authentically, with love replacing fear and openness replacing control. Life and death are inseparable, and only by embracing the inevitability of death do we awaken to life in its fullest expression.

Through this awakening, Nirakara Vani brings a message of surrender and transformation. When we let go of the need to control outcomes, we no longer strive to gain for ourselves but instead give freely. Love becomes the guiding force, and fear dissolves. In this state of awareness, death is not something to be feared—it becomes a friend, a reminder that life is safe in the embrace of love.

This message is not just an abstract teaching; it has been Nirakara Vani’s lived experience. The titles and accomplishments that once belonged to Matthew—9-1-1 operator, police officer, software engineer—now seem distant echoes of an ego-bound life. With Nirakara Vani, the focus has shifted entirely to spreading the message of love and guiding others toward the same realization: that to live, one must first die to the ego.

Along with Roxy, the faithful companion who has journeyed alongside through this transformation, Nirakara Vani now walks the path of sharing this message with the world. The podcast, Philosophical Entertainment, is not about a person or an identity but about the truth that flows from Source. Nirakara Vani is here as a reflection of formlessness, to remind you that life is safe, love is all-encompassing, and the message of awakening is open to all who are ready to receive it.

You are not alone. You are loved. And death, like life, is 100% safe.


What Does Nirakara Vani Mean?

The name Nirakara Vani carries deep spiritual significance, drawn from Sanskrit:

  • Nirakara means formless—representing the infinite, unmanifested nature of reality. It signifies the transcendent aspect of existence, beyond material form or shape, where everything is interconnected in the vastness of Source.
  • Vani translates to voice or speech—but more than that, it implies the communication of deeper truths and insights. It’s about the wisdom that comes from beyond the physical world.

Together, Nirakara Vani means “the formless voice”—a voice that conveys messages from the limitless Source, transcending the boundaries of form and structure. This concept reflects the essence of the podcast: exploring philosophical ideas that connect us with the infinite and the unseen, guiding us through the journey of self-realization and universal truth.