Wisdom of the Sages
Truths about life from the timeless wisdom of the Bhakti-yoga tradition - fun, relevant, and deep. Learn about dharma, yoga, bhakti, and how it relates to all the basic questions of life. This show is about how to live your best life, let go of the external distractions, and uncover the spiritual happiness that lies within the heart as the true nature of the soul. Raghunath and Kaustubha's connection goes back to their teens in the New York Hardcore Punk Scene of the early 80s, through serving together as Bhakti-yogi monks in the 90's, to sharing their experiences in the world of yoga in the 21st century.
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1637: What to Say When You Talk to God | Q & A Vol. 282
06/28/2025
1637: What to Say When You Talk to God | Q & A Vol. 282
At some point, devotion stops being a duty—and starts becoming a dialogue. In this solo Q & A episode, Kaustubha explores how spiritual life matures when it stops being mechanical and starts becoming deeply personal. With humor, clarity, and depth, he answers questions on emotional attachment, the gradations of divine love, and how to relate to God not just in theory—but in the heart. Key Highlights: • How to respond when someone is emotionally attached to you • How divine love comes in different gradations of perfection • The art of sharing bhakti without alienating others • Moving beyond theory: when spiritual life becomes deeply personal • Plus: a surprise Krishna miracle on a quiet dirt road #BhaktiYoga #TalkToGod #KrishnaConsciousness #WisdomOfTheSages #PrayerPractice #ConversationWithKrishna #SrimadBhagavatam #KaustubhaDas ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108
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1636: Time is Gonna Kill You, but Eternity is Just a Mantra Away
06/27/2025
1636: Time is Gonna Kill You, but Eternity is Just a Mantra Away
Time doesn’t just pass—it devours. In this raw and thought-provoking episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a powerful moment from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, where the tyrant Kaṁsa wakes in dread, realizing that Time itself—the force that ends all things—has come for him. With lyrical insights from Pink Floyd, unexpected depth from the Insane Clown Posse, and timeless wisdom from ancient India, they explore what it means to live with urgency, die with clarity, and access the eternal—right now. Key Takeaways: • “The sun is the same in a relative way—but you’re older” • Kaṁsa’s existential crisis and the arrival of death personified • Insane Clown Pundits? — finding truth in unexpected places • One good round: the mantra practice that changes everything • How Vedic wisdom teaches us to step out of time—and into eternity Time is chasing you. But you can stop running. 🎧 Listen now and chant your way beyond the clock. SB 10.3.50-10.4.3 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108
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1635: Krishna’s First Words Reveal the Missing Ingredient in Spiritual Practice
06/26/2025
1635: Krishna’s First Words Reveal the Missing Ingredient in Spiritual Practice
In one of the most powerful moments of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Krishna speaks for the first time—and what He says sheds light on the real aim of yoga, austerity, and spiritual discipline. Raghunath and Kaustubha, joined by Radhanath Swami in the studio, unpack this pivotal teaching: that it’s not the practice alone that transforms us, but the devotion that infuses it. Without bhakti, even the most intense austerity leaves us spiritually unfulfilled. With it, every action becomes divine. Tune in for deep insights into Krishna’s words, reflections on a moving initiation ceremony, and an honest look at what makes spiritual life real, sweet, and powerful. BhaktiYoga #SrimadBhagavatam #KrishnaConsciousness #SpiritualPractice #WisdomOfTheSages SB 10.3.36-49 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108
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1634: Austerity + Purpose = Growth: A Yogi’s Formula for Rebooting the Mind
06/25/2025
1634: Austerity + Purpose = Growth: A Yogi’s Formula for Rebooting the Mind
Could the computer of your mind be full of corrupted files? In this fiery and hilarious episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how ancient yogic wisdom offers a practical system for mental clarity and inner growth. Drawing from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and everyday insight, they explain how tapasya (austerity), prāṇāyāma (breath control), and the guidance of a guru work like an antivirus program to restore your true nature. You’ll hear about the dangers of comfort addiction, why meaninglessness thrives in a pleasure-soaked culture, and how purpose + austerity = real growth. And check out the Mahavatar Narsimha film at Whether you’re training your breath, resisting temptation, or just trying to stay off the mental junk food, this episode offers a clear, empowering path forward. #BhaktiYoga #Tapasya #SpiritualGrowth #MentalClarity #WisdomOfTheSages #SrimadBhagavatam #YogaForTheMind SB 10.3.32-35 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1633: Love Hurts & That’s the Point: Bhakti, Vulnerability & Risk on the Spiritual Path
06/24/2025
1633: Love Hurts & That’s the Point: Bhakti, Vulnerability & Risk on the Spiritual Path
If you want to keep your heart safe, you must give it to no one—but it’ll cost you life’s deepest fulfillment. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how Bhakti Vedanta reveals vulnerability not as weakness, but as the key to spiritual growth and the soul’s highest potential. They reflect on a striking quote from C.S. Lewis and discuss how the fear of emotional exposure drives many toward impersonalism, while the path of Bhakti embraces risk as sacred. Real love always carries the risk of pain—but in the fulfillment of Bhakti, that pain transforms into something divine. #BhaktiYoga #Vedanta #SpiritualPath #WisdomOfTheSages #CSLewis #DivineLove #VulnerabilityIsStrength #LoveAndSpirituality #BhaktiVedanta SB 10.3.28-35 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1632: Let It Be, It Ain’t Me: Hendrix, Vedanta & The Fog of War
06/23/2025
1632: Let It Be, It Ain’t Me: Hendrix, Vedanta & The Fog of War
When the world shakes, can you stay anchored? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack how deep spiritual clarity allows one to remain peaceful—even when chaos reigns. Inspired by a lyric from Jimi Hendrix, they explore lessons from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the film The Fog of War to reveal how fear collapses when we root our peace in truth. It’s not apathy—it’s clarity. It’s not withdrawal—it’s preparation for wise engagement. Tune in for stories, insights, and unexpected humor on the path to unshakable peace. SB 10.3.23-27 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1631: Western Souls, Eastern Roads: The Spiritual Migration to India
06/21/2025
1631: Western Souls, Eastern Roads: The Spiritual Migration to India
Westerners are booking flights to India—not for sightseeing, but to chant Sanskrit mantras in rice fields, live in ashrams, and rise before dawn for kirtan. What’s really going on here? In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath speaks with anthropology PhD student Keli Lalita to explore a growing phenomenon: Westerners adopting spiritual practices rooted in ancient India. A yoga class in Brooklyn often leads to a pilgrimage in Vrindavan—and a deeper search for meaning beyond material life. Together, they unpack the global remix of yoga culture, the anthropology of spiritual longing, and why Bhakti Yoga is drawing seekers from all walks of life. Key Topics Include: • Why yoga retreats can feel more authentic than everyday life • How modern yoga became a cross-cultural conversation • The Hare Krishna movement and its Western embrace • Family, food, and spiritual structure through the lens of anthropology • What people are really seeking when they go to India 🎧 Subscribe now and discover why a growing number of Western seekers are trading their passports for prayer beads. #BhaktiYoga #YogaPilgrimage #AnthropologyOfReligion #EastMeetsWest #SpiritualLonging #WisdomOfTheSages #ModernYoga #KirtanRevolution ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1630: Scientists Failed to Find Consciousness—The Yogis Never Lost It
06/20/2025
1630: Scientists Failed to Find Consciousness—The Yogis Never Lost It
A neuroscientist lost a 25-year bet to a philosopher—and it may be one of the most revealing failures in modern science. In 1998, Christof Koch bet David Chalmers that within 25 years, neuroscience would identify the precise brain mechanisms responsible for consciousness. Research teams around the world launched ambitious experiments to track and measure conscious experience in the brain. The deadline came—and the mystery remained. In this fascinating episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the implications of that failed wager. Why can’t the most advanced minds in science explain subjective experience? And what did the ancient yogis know that modern labs still don’t? From Vedic insights to modern mind-benders, this episode blends laughter, science, and timeless wisdom in a way only Wisdom of the Sages can. SB 10.3.15-22 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1629: Breaking the Universal Code: What the Yogis Found Within
06/19/2025
1629: Breaking the Universal Code: What the Yogis Found Within
Just like a codebreaker working through symbols can gradually uncover a single unifying truth—a key that makes sense of everything—the spiritual journey can unfold in a similar way. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how a path of trust, focused attention, and turning inward can reveal a deeper coherence beneath life’s confusion. What at first feels chaotic and fragmented—like an unbreakable code—can suddenly click into place when one discovers the truth that pervades it all. The great yogis found that key in the knowledge of Vishnu—the all-pervading presence within and behind everything. And once that truth is grasped, fear dissolves and life begins to make sense. SB 10.3.12-14 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1628: The Mind Is the Altar: Mental Worship, Bhakti Yoga & Inner Transformation
06/18/2025
1628: The Mind Is the Altar: Mental Worship, Bhakti Yoga & Inner Transformation
What matters most in yoga isn’t the ritual—it’s the transformation of the mind and heart. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the practice of manasa pūjā (mental worship) through the story of Vasudeva mentally offering charity while imprisoned. They unpack why internal devotion is not only valid—but often more powerful than external performance. Whether you’re on a yoga mat or stuck in traffic, your inner world is where the real yoga happens. 🎯 Takeaways: • Why the mind is the true altar in bhakti yoga • How to avoid spiritual burnout by going beyond mechanical practice • A bizarre story of mental sweet rice—and a very real burn • Tips for making your worship alive, even when life gets in the way Tune in to explore the inner essence of yoga—and why even your thoughts can be an offering. SB 10.3.9-11 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1627: George Harrison Knew It: We're All Looking for Krishna
06/17/2025
1627: George Harrison Knew It: We're All Looking for Krishna
Pop culture meets divine consciousness in this episode exploring the birth of Krishna—and what it means to be lit up with bhakti. Raghunath and Kaustubha reflect on George Harrison’s powerful spiritual insight: “Everyone is looking for Krishna… some don’t know it, but they are.” With humor, depth, and wisdom, they unpack why Krishna appears not just anywhere, but in the heart aligned with devotion—and how we can open that space within ourselves. 🎯 Highlights include: • George Harrison’s mystical role in publishing the Krishna Book • The “God-shaped hole” everyone’s trying to fill • Becoming permeated and vitalized by spiritual energy • Devotion as the real high—and how to access it If you’ve ever felt like something sacred was missing, this one’s for you. SB 10.2.40-10.3.8 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1626: Love Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Full-Time Job
06/16/2025
1626: Love Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Full-Time Job
Raghunath is joined by longtime friend and spiritual brother Henry Schoellkopf for a lively and deeply honest conversation about devotion as action—not just emotion. Drawing from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and decades of lived spiritual experience, they explore what it really means to love—not just God, but people. This episode is part comedy, part confessional, and entirely grounded in yogic truth. Highlights include: • “Love isn’t a feeling—it’s a verb.” • Why asking Krishna for stuff doesn’t count as a relationship • The deeper meaning of seva • Turning Washington Square Park into Vaikuntha • What a teenager’s donut gift reveals about devotion If you’ve ever wondered how to live your devotion—or why even spiritual burnout can be a blessing—this one’s for you. 🌀 Subscribe for daily drops of Bhakti wisdom. 🎧 Listen now. SB 10.2.37-39 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1625: Wisdom Blockers: Why Some Spiritual Truths Stay Out of Reach
06/13/2025
1625: Wisdom Blockers: Why Some Spiritual Truths Stay Out of Reach
Some truths hit you like a lightning bolt. Others hover like clouds for years—until something cracks your heart open and lets the rain in. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the invisible barriers that keep spiritual truths from fully landing—the wisdom blockers that arise from fear, ego, or unresolved resistance. They unpack how knowledge matures through humility, devotion, association—and a willingness to get emotionally honest. Drawing from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and reflections on Henry Ward Beecher’s insight, the conversation reveals how real wisdom requires more than intellect—it requires openness of heart. BhaktiYoga #SrimadBhagavatam #SpiritualGrowth #WisdomBlockers #Personalism #VedicWisdom #YogaPhilosophy #EmotionalHealing #JñānaToBhakti #Transcendence SB 10.2.31-36 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1624: Satyam: Recognizing Truth in a World of Spin
06/11/2025
1624: Satyam: Recognizing Truth in a World of Spin
In a world of shifting narratives and temporary identities, even the most intelligent minds can struggle to find what’s truly real. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha turn to the timeless wisdom of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam to explore Satyam Param—the highest truth beyond all illusion. From the prayers of the demigods to the nature of the soul and Super Soul, they examine how truth isn’t just debated or believed—it’s lived, embodied, and revealed through character. Key themes include: • The prayers of the devas and the nature of eternal truth • Relative truth vs. absolute truth • Vedic anatomy and the tree of the body • Truth as something discovered through humility and alignment with the soul Listen now and rediscover what it means to live in truth. ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_of_the_sages
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1623: Heart-to-Heart Transmission: Spirituality Beyond the Externals
06/10/2025
1623: Heart-to-Heart Transmission: Spirituality Beyond the Externals
How does one truly enter a spiritual path—beyond the ritual and formality? It’s not about externals—it’s about what’s alive in the heart. In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the deeper dimensions of spiritual life, focusing especially on the heart-to-heart transmission of spiritual knowledge, realization, and conviction. Through the lens of Krishna’s miraculous appearance in the womb of Devakī—and some fascinating Bhaktivedanta commentaries—they unpack the true meaning of initiation on the bhakti path: not as a mere ceremony, but as the sacred connection when divine consciousness is awakened in the heart of a seeker. Listen in as they discuss: • How Krishna consciousness transforms any place into a sacred space • The deeper meaning of initiation beyond ritual • Why seeing God only in temples—but not in others’ hearts—misses the point • The mystical transmission from Vasudeva to Devakī • Embodying scripture vs. just quoting it This episode is a call to go deeper—beyond external forms, into the heart of spiritual transformation. SB 10.2.16-18 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1622: Beauty, Longing & the Sigh of Spiritual Awakening
06/09/2025
1622: Beauty, Longing & the Sigh of Spiritual Awakening
Spiritual awakening may feel more like a sigh than a celebration. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore why our most profound encounters with beauty—whether through art, music, or moments of stillness—are often blended with a kind of sweet ache or longing. Could that aching sensation be a clue? A sign that the soul is remembering something sacred? Through the lens of bhakti yoga, they unpack the idea of Viśvātmā—God as the soul of the universe—and how real connection is not found through constant searching outward, but by turning within. Key Highlights: • World-renowned geneticist sees the experience of beauty as something beyond neurochemistry • Why our most “transcendent” moments may come with a lump in the throat • Are we spiritually searching… or just spiritually shopping? • How the ache of beauty can be more real than our most comfortable beliefs This is a conversation about art, longing, and the quiet pull toward something eternal—one that might already be inside you. SB 10.2.7-16 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1621: Before Religion, Beyond Boundaries: Interview with Author Nitesh Gor
06/08/2025
1621: Before Religion, Beyond Boundaries: Interview with Author Nitesh Gor
Can ancient Indian wisdom heal the rifts of modern religion? In this mind-expanding and often hilarious episode, Raghunath sits down with author and educator Nitesh Gor (a.k.a. Navin Krishna) to explore his new book Before Religion: Ancient India’s Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality. From philosophical elephants and Ratha-yatras down Fifth Avenue to quantum physics and peacock-feather cosmology, they unpack what makes the Bhāgavatam a master key for global spiritual unity. Can you be loyal to one tradition without becoming intolerant of others? Does God really care which team you’re on? And what if the wildest creation myth is actually… “everything came from nothing”? Key Talking Points: • “Why doesn’t anyone invite Hare Krishnas to the Christmas party?” • Science, philosophy, and spirituality walk into a temple… and agree • Vedic culture’s soft power: winning hearts with pakoras and Sanskrit • Consciousness, the elephant, and the Bhāgavatam—yes, they’re connected • From Jesus to the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam: building a house the whole world can live in Tune in to Episode 1621 of Wisdom of the Sages for a fresh take on religion, unity, and ancient India’s spiritual legacy. Find his book Before Religion: Ancient India's Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality at ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1620: The Sex Episode: Yoga Wisdom Meets Real-Life Hormones | Q & A Vol. 281
06/07/2025
1620: The Sex Episode: Yoga Wisdom Meets Real-Life Hormones | Q & A Vol. 281
In this hilarious and revealing Q & A, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle one of life’s most powerful forces—sexual desire—with honesty, insight, and bhakti-based wisdom. It’s a down-to-earth exploration of how the yogic tradition views it, and lays out a yogic framework for navigating desire without losing your mind (or your integrity). Highlights include: • 4 responses to desire: indulge, repress, ignore, or resolve • The monk’s 8-fold path of NOT having sex • How rāsa-līlā becomes a tool for inner purification • Why spiritual life doesn’t mean becoming rigid or resentful • What it takes to truly redirect the energy of desire This one goes deep—and keeps it real. ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1619: Devotion Follows Destruction-- Evolution and the Death of Our Lower Nature
06/06/2025
1619: Devotion Follows Destruction-- Evolution and the Death of Our Lower Nature
With their signature blend of humor and clarity, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a timeless spiritual principle: real transformation always involves a kind of death—of ego, comfort, or illusion. Drawing from the allegory of Krishna’s birth following the death of His six brothers, they explore how the destruction of our lower nature clears the way for divine consciousness to take birth in a purified mind and heart. Key themes include: • The cosmic law that death precedes rebirth • The symbolism of Devakī’s six sons • How ego resists—but ultimately must yield to—divine consciousness • Self-surrender as the doorway to true spiritual life • Preparing the heart as a sacred space for Krishna SB 10.1.67-10.2.6 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1618: Identity Politics, Self-Esteem Battles & the Spiritual Solution
06/05/2025
1618: Identity Politics, Self-Esteem Battles & the Spiritual Solution
Modern society is in the midst of an identity crisis. From gender and race to body image and social status, we’re defining, defending, and dividing ourselves by external labels. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how ancient yogic wisdom provides a powerful alternative: knowledge of the self. Through discussion, humor, and insights from the bhakti-yoga tration, they unpack how we can stop tiptoeing around fragile identities and live from the truth of who we really are. Key Themes: • Carl Jung’s insight on identity and self-definition • How real kindness comes from seeing through labels, not tiptoeing around them • Identity politics = bubble-wrapping the world / Knowledge of the self = putting on shoes SB 10.1.44-66 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1617: Your Thoughts Are Drafting the Blueprints for Your Next Body
06/04/2025
1617: Your Thoughts Are Drafting the Blueprints for Your Next Body
What if your thoughts today are already shaping your next body? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the deep yogic teaching that the subtle precedes the gross—your desires, thoughts, and habits now are laying the foundation for your future form. Drawing from ancient texts, dream metaphors, and even a few punk-rock detours through Texas, this episode sheds light on how our inner life drives our destiny—and why Krishna is the ultimate object of meditation. New episodes daily. Subscribe and join the global Bhakti journey SB 10.1.41-43 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1616: You’re Not That Voice in Your Head: Ancient Yogic Wisdom for Self-Realization
06/03/2025
1616: You’re Not That Voice in Your Head: Ancient Yogic Wisdom for Self-Realization
At any moment, we can initiate a higher level of consciousness—simply by observing the mind instead of identifying with it. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the Bhagavatam’s opening to the Tenth Canto, where Vasudeva speaks timeless yogic truth: you are not the body, not the mind—you are something divine. A modern spiritual insight meets ancient Vedic wisdom—and yes, there’s even a Raghunath senior discount incident that makes the point unforgettable. SB 10.1.26-40 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1615: Full-Hearted Bhakti: Vivid, Personal Krishna Devotion | Q & A Vol. 280
06/01/2025
1615: Full-Hearted Bhakti: Vivid, Personal Krishna Devotion | Q & A Vol. 280
From epic failures and ego clashes to tender moments of empowerment and encouragement, Raghunath and Kaustubha open up about what they love most about Krishna Bhakti—and how it transforms even the most ordinary day into an offering of beauty, meaning, and joy. In this candid Q & A episode, you’ll hear stories of spiritual growth, forgiveness, and the joy that comes from living with a fully invested heart. Highlights include: • Black-and-white Vedanta vs. full-color Bhakti • One humbling breakfast invitation, one roasted ego, and a lot of growth • Gossip vs. grace: a Bhakti PSA on spiritual etiquette • Parking lot kirtans and singing past your comfort zone • Rūpa Gosvāmī’s poetry, Draupadī’s forgiveness, and the art of full-hearted living A rich, funny, and inspiring conversation rooted in the lived experience of Krishna devotion. Check out Supersoul Farm's first annual kirtan fest at Check out Radhanath Swami's class on how to treat people at ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1614: Is Yoga All About the Journey—or About Hitting the Target? | Q & A Vol. 279
05/31/2025
1614: Is Yoga All About the Journey—or About Hitting the Target? | Q & A Vol. 279
Modern spirituality often says yoga is all about the journey. But is that what the ancient teachings really meant? In this focused and eye-opening Q & A episode, Kaustubha explores samādhi and the true aim of yoga. Drawing from the Upanishads and Bhakti tradition, he reveals how yoga isn’t aimless—it’s intentional, transformational, and love-driven. You’ll also hear how Krishna’s call for surrender in the Bhagavad-gītā—often misunderstood as bossy—is actually rooted in compassion and transcendental clarity. What You’ll Learn: • The real goal of samādhi and how yoga stays focused • Why Krishna asks for everything—and how it’s not about ego • How even negative emotions can purify when directed toward God • Shishupala’s surprising liberation through hatred • Why Krishna’s confidence isn’t arrogance—and what it means for us This isn’t vague spiritualism—it’s grounded wisdom for the seeker who wants clarity, depth, and a target worth aiming for. Listen now and rediscover why love—with direction—is the heart of yoga. ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1613: Myth or Reality: The Misunderstood Tech of the Yogis
05/30/2025
1613: Myth or Reality: The Misunderstood Tech of the Yogis
Could ancient yogis have tapped into a science we still don’t understand? Mystical experiences—like hearing divine messages within the heart—may sound like fantasy today, but 300 years ago a FaceTime call would’ve seemed like wizardry. Arthur C. Clarke famously said, “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how imagination and humility may be the keys to rediscovering spiritual truths often mistaken for myth. Highlights include: • Why Einstein called imagination more important than knowledge • Yoga maya vs. Maha maya: illusion that either binds or liberates • Why Krishna never incarnates alone—and who He brings with Him • Debunking the debunkers: why unseen doesn’t mean unreal • Raghunath’s mantra for spiritual openness: “Could be.” Tune in as ancient stories, modern minds, and timeless truths come together in the pages of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. SB 10.1.21-25 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1612: Cosmic Vision, Parental Panic & the Purusha Sukta Mantras
05/29/2025
1612: Cosmic Vision, Parental Panic & the Purusha Sukta Mantras
Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the need to shift perspective shared in Srimad Bhagavatam. Seeking to relieve the suffering of Mother Earth, the gods and goddesses gather for an epic moment of clarity—chanting the Purusha Sukta hymn of the Vedas. What follows is a brilliant meditation on zooming out of our small dramas and plugging into the greater cosmic intelligence behind it all. Raghunath shares a story of fatherly panic as his daughter falls ill across the ocean, while Kaustubha unpacks the deeper meaning of the universe as a unified being—rooted in the divine Purusha. Carl Sagan makes a guest appearance, reminding us from 4 billion miles away that Earth is but a speck in the void—and our self-importance might need a little deflation. Key Highlights: • “Our imagined self-importance is challenged by this point of pale light.” – Carl Sagan • How chanting Purusha Sukta re-centers the mind and soul • A fine line between spiritual detachment and showing up for those we love • Learning to see God’s hands when His face is hidden • Why the Bhagavatam is the “superfood” of spiritual literature 👉 Tap into the universal vision. 🎧 Listen now. #BhagavatamWisdom #PurushaSukta #ZoomOut #CarlSagan #KrishnaConsciousness #VedicCosmology #WisdomOfTheSages #BhaktiYoga SB 10.1.16-20 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1611: Parenting, Japa Meditation & How to Stay Inspired on the Bhakti Path | Q & A Vol. 278
05/26/2025
1611: Parenting, Japa Meditation & How to Stay Inspired on the Bhakti Path | Q & A Vol. 278
From parenting struggles in spiritual life to the elusive experience of deep japa meditation – Vulnerability meets wisdom in this very real Q & A episode recorded live at the Wisdom of the Sages Retreat. Whether you’re trying to inspire your kids, stay inspired yourself, or figure out what absorption in the japa meditation actually feels like, this episode has something for you. 🌀 Key Highlights: • “Future fakers” and the art of letting go (yes, your kids might be doing it) • Japa as a spiritual shower for the soul • The illusion of control in parenting (and the relief in surrender) • Carrying retreat inspiration into everyday life—without crashing into Maya • Stoicism vs. closing circles: the struggle is real It’s an episode for anyone walking the tightrope between devotion and daily life—packed with deep truths and just enough comic relief to keep it real. 🌸 Subscribe and tune in daily for spiritual wisdom that’s equal parts elevating and grounding. 🎧 Listen now! #BhaktiParenting #JapaMeditation #SpiritualGrowth #WisdomOfTheSages #KirtanLife #LetGoLetKrishna #FutureFakerFreeZone ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK:
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1610: Struggling with Expectations & Self-Worth: Bhakti Yoga Insights | Q & A Vol. 277
05/25/2025
1610: Struggling with Expectations & Self-Worth: Bhakti Yoga Insights | Q & A Vol. 277
When your spiritual ideals meet your messy, modern life—what gives? In this live Q & A episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle real-world questions from sincere seekers navigating work, relationships, insecurity, and the struggle for spiritual progress. With wisdom, clarity, and plenty of humor, they explore how Bhakti yoga applies when the employees let you down, the self-doubt runs deep, and the to-do list feels longer than the Ganges. Key Highlights: • My contract with my employee vs my contract with the Universe • Can Bhakti heal your emotional wounds—or is that your therapist’s job? • “I’m not the Spiller!”—Raghunath gets cornered by family karma • How to climb out of your own karmic hole (and invite others to your cloud) • What to prioritize in a full, chaotic life—and why India may be the next step Join the community of thousands tuning in daily for authentic, accessible yoga wisdom that meets you where you are—and points you toward where you want to go. 🎧 Listen now and let the transformation begin. 🪷 #BhaktiYoga #WisdomOfTheSages #SpiritualGrowth #SelfAcceptance #YogaWisdom #AppreciationOverExpectation #InnerWork #SrimadBhagavatam #LiveFromSupersoulFarm ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM:
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1609: Surrender, Purpose, Love: Bhakti Answers the Big Questions | Q & A Vol. 276
05/24/2025
1609: Surrender, Purpose, Love: Bhakti Answers the Big Questions | Q & A Vol. 276
Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle powerful questions about surrender, purpose, and love in this live Q&A from Super Soul Farm—offering timeless bhakti wisdom on the struggles modern seekers face. What does surrender really look like in practice? How do you discover your dharma without drowning in options? Can you strive for spontaneous love of God without ruining its spontaneity? This episode brings clarity to the most misunderstood teachings of bhakti, grounding them in the lived experience of devotion. No platitudes—just real talk, deep insights, and a spiritual path that meets you where you are. Key Highlights: • Six practical symptoms of surrender—and why they’re anything but weakness • How to avoid “mission drift” in your spiritual life • Why Krishna is already loving you—and what’s blocking you from feeling it • Service, identity, and the paradox of modern dharma • The difference between faking it and practicing it • Greed is good—when it’s for divine love 🎧 For anyone navigating spiritual life in a distracted world, this episode is a guidepost back to center. 🌀 Subscribe and tune in daily to connect with thousands on the path of bhakti yoga. #BhaktiYoga #WisdomOfTheSages #QandA #SpiritualSurrender #KrishnaBhakti #DharmaInModernLife #SixSymptomsOfSurrender #LetKrishnaLoveYou #GreedIsGood #SrimadBhagavatam #SpiritualPodcast #YogaWisdom ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM:
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1608: The Guru as a Transparent Via Medium: Reclaiming Sacred Connection
05/23/2025
1608: The Guru as a Transparent Via Medium: Reclaiming Sacred Connection
One of the most sacred dynamics in all of yoga culture - the relationship between teacher and student—has become both feared and misunderstood as it’s been transferred from India to the West. In this potent episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how spiritual truth flows not from information alone, but from affection, humility, and mutual sincerity. What unfolds is a spirited, honest, and occasionally hilarious exploration of how and why the guru-disciple model endures—even in an age where trust is hard to come by and everyone’s got an “enlightenment moment” in their Instagram bio. Key Highlights: • “Victim mentality kills growth.” • A lesson from Mahābhārata: If you can’t find someone better than you, you’re probably not looking hard enough • Understanding the friendliness and familiarity with a teacher • Transmission of truth is never just intellectual—it’s relational This episode is a call to seek wisdom where it’s real, not just where it’s trending. 🌿 Subscribe for daily bhakti wisdom and join a global community reawakening the sacred. 🎧 Listen now: #GuruDisciple #BhaktiYoga #WisdomOfTheSages #SpiritualGrowth #SrimadBhagavatam #Vedanta #YogaPhilosophy SB 10.1.9-15 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to WATCH ON YOUTUBE: LISTEN ON ITUNES: CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM:
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