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Devotional service means that we have a whole lifetime, a fulfilling lifetime, of all these activities. There are so many that it's hard to choose from, which one wants to do next. Material life, on the other hand, by contrast, seems ludicrous. I was just comparing notes with Devavrata last night. He said something that I have noticed many times and even mentioned that at the Los Angeles Ratha-yātrā: everyone lives on one block, all the devotees. So, if you stay there and do service and go to Maṅgal Ārti, you really don't have to leave the atmosphere of the temple at all because you just walk across the street and go back. And usually, we stay there for a few days to prepare for the Ratha-yātrā, and then you get in a car, you go to the Ratha-yātrā, and you get dropped off right at the cart, so you're still in that atmosphere. You get to the festival, you're there, and then when you have to go home, you have to walk across The Venice Beach boardwalk, and there you notice a completely different environment. There is always a very noticeable contrast between the spiritual energy and the material energy. And one of my thoughts oftentimes is, "I'm surprised that people are still doing that," because I start thinking like the whole world's like what we do: sevā and having kīrtan and prasādam. And then when I see somebody else doing it, "Oh, yeah, right, it's still going on." That's a sign of how devotees can become absorbed in devotional service and no longer feel fearful, and also not in anxiety, because they are being fully satisfied. Then, of course, there's the philosophy. As Prabhupāda writes in the Śrī Īśopaniṣad, "All forms of incompleteness are experienced due to incomplete knowledge of the complete whole." By hearing in association with devotees, like in a Bhāgavatam class, there is also an intellectual satisfaction, where we feel that what we are doing it's all reasonable, it's well-reasoned . It's not just some whimsical activity. Like the philosophical statements of the Bhagavad-gītā and the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam are so profound that they satisfy the mind. In fact, I often have the feeling, "How do they know everything?" When we read the Bhāgavatam and they describe what material life is like, it's like, "How do they know that?" They know all the psychology of why someone would be in the material world, and what it feels like to be trounced by the material energy. The sages describe it so accurately that one feels to be properly situated in devotional service. So Caitanya Mahāprabhu gave these basic concepts that anybody can investigate for themselves. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------
In this wildly entertaining episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha return from their whirlwind retreat and European adventure to tackle what really brings happiness and success—and why chasing them is a losing game. With a healthy dose of humor and wisdom (and a few “squirrel-level-three” tangents), they explore Victor Frankl's profound insight: that fulfillment comes not by pursuing it directly, but by dedicating yourself to something higher. From “getting chieft” in Italy to a Krishna miracle in Bosnia to the cows, sages, and values that uphold a spiritual civilization, this episode is packed with laughs, life lessons, and even some Tony Robbins shoutouts. Key Highlights: * Why even demons need a pep talk sometimes (and what we can learn from it). * The rip current of bhakti—and how it sweeps unsuspecting spouses & teenagers into the ocean of devotion. * Scrooge McDuck, hardcore kids, and the real meaning of success. * How cows, Brahmins, and good values quietly keep the world sane. * Why Prabhupāda's devotees were “really hard to snap” (and what that says about true conviction). * “Squirrels Without Borders”—the new foundation no one asked for but everyone needs.
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What if the path to spiritual awakening begins with burnout?In this episode, we welcome Stine, a new yoga teacher and businesswoman, who shares her journey from burnout to bhakti. Drawing from Vedic wisdom, we unpack the societal obsession with overwork and fear-driven success, and how detachment and open-hearted living can lead to true transformation.Reflecting on the Bhagavad Gita, we challenge the capitalist fixation on outcomes and share personal stories of the courage it takes to pursue a spiritually focused life—one that often feels isolating but has the power to inspire.We also touch on spiritual burnout, the importance of balance, and the role of mindfulness and mantra in daily life. It's an honest, heartfelt conversation for anyone seeking deeper purpose and a more conscious path.(0:00:00) - From Burnout to Bhakti(0:04:43) - Navigating Material Frustration and Spiritual Growth(0:18:32) - The Reality of Spiritual Burnout(0:24:43) - Sincerity of Purpose and Selfless ServiceWant to connect further?Instagram: www.instagram.com/radhika_dasa/Facebook: www.facebook.com/radhikadasmusicYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RadhikaDasWebsite: www.radhikadas.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/radhikadasLinktree: linktr.ee/radhika_dasa
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Paul Simon's bittersweet lyrics set the stage for this raw and funny exploration of why even life-changing insights often slip through our fingers. Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the slippery nature of spiritual determination — and how each of us can make the simple but bold choice to live a meaningful life before the clock runs out. This episode blends music, humor, and timeless wisdom from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Highlights include: • What Paul Simon teaches us about missing our moment • How Kamsa fell back into old ways after glimpsing wisdom — and why we do too • Why meaning matters more than magnitude in what we do • The elements of a Vishnu-centered society — and the surprising roles of cows and brahmanas Don't let your breakthroughs slip away — tune in now! SB 10.4.28-41 ********************************************************************* 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
Paul Simon's bittersweet lyrics set the stage for this raw and funny exploration of why even life-changing insights often slip through our fingers. Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the slippery nature of spiritual determination — and how each of us can make the simple but bold choice to live a meaningful life before the clock runs out. This episode blends music, humor, and timeless wisdom from the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Highlights include: • What Paul Simon teaches us about missing our moment • How Kamsa fell back into old ways after glimpsing wisdom — and why we do too • Why meaning matters more than magnitude in what we do • The elements of a Vishnu-centered society — and the surprising roles of cows and brahmanas Don't let your breakthroughs slip away — tune in now! SB 10.4.28-41 ********************************************************************* 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
The Heart Knows the Way: A Bhakti MeditationThis tender and luminous meditation invites you to soften into the wisdom of the heart. Rooted in Bhakti Yoga—the path of love and devotion—this journey gently guides you inward to reconnect with the sacred light that lives within. After a brief introduction to the four classical paths of yoga, Nola Bloom leads you through a deeply relaxing practice of breath, awareness, and heart-centered imagery. Let yourself be held by devotion, bathed in golden warmth, and reminded that love is not something we seek—it's something we remember. The heart knows the way.
What does it mean to act without attachment—and why is that the key to spiritual freedom? Chapter 2 of the Bhagavad Gita is so rich, I had to split it into two parts—and this second half is where the real philosophical firepower kicks in
Sri Kali Katori Dasya Bhakti | Voice-Doula • Celestial Sound Priestess • Founder of Velvet LocustSri Kali Katori is a mystic guide for those ready to reclaim their voice and rise beyond doubt. As the founder of Velvet Locust, she helps seekers remember their purpose and speak their truth through the sacred sciences of astrology, Ayurveda, yoga, and multidimensional sound healing.A recovering addict of over 30 years, Sri Kali walks the path she teaches—alchemizing shadow into song, silence into sovereignty. Her work is rooted in deep devotional lineages and grounded in embodied experience. She's trained in over 800 hours of yoga, 300 hours of Ayurveda, and carries a lifetime of musical study and ceremonial sound healing since age 8.Through her offerings—like Celestial Soul Maps, Sacred Mirror Sessions, and Soul Purpose Voice Activation—she helps others move beyond fear and into the bold, beautiful truth of who they came here to be.She believes the voice is a sacred bridge between the inner knowing and the outer world. And when you liberate it—you liberate your life.IG: @kali.katori.dasya.bhaktiYouTube: @kalikatoridasyabhaktiSri Kali Katori Dasya BhaktiRaise your Vibe with your Voice____________________________Register for First Friday's Free coaching and learn other ways to work with me: https://paperbell.me/meagan-skidmorehttps://meaganskidmorecoaching.com.Please help the podcast grow by following, leaving a 5 star review on Spotify or Apple podcasts and sharing with friends.Living Beyond the Shadow of Doubt™ is a proud member of the Dialogue Podcast Network [DialogueJournal.com/podcasts].Hopeful Spaces, a monthly support group facilitated by Meagan Skidmore Coaching, is a Dallas Hope Charities component of Hopeful Discussions sponsored by Mercedes-Benz Financial Services USA. Send an email to chc@dallashopecharities.org to join.
The most obvious and pervasive realities are often the hardest to see. Like fish who don't realize they're swimming in water, we move through samsara — the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth — unaware of the forces shaping us. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the illusion that my experience is the most real, vivid, and important, and explore how yoga wisdom teaches us to zoom out, recognize our connection to the whole, and break free from self-centered existence. Drawing on David Foster Wallace's “default setting,” the story of the fish and the water, and King Yudhiṣṭhira's profound greeting in the Mahābhārata, they reveal how to stop reacting to immediate causes — and start seeing the supreme cause behind everything. Highlights: • Why samsara — and its lessons — often go unseen • The illusion of separateness and self-importance • How to greet others in the spirit of liberation • How a rock star's madness reveals the trap of ego • Why we stay busy counteracting symptoms while ignoring the cause Subscribe and join thousands on the path from illusion to liberation. SB 10.4.26-27 ********************************************************************* 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
The most obvious and pervasive realities are often the hardest to see. Like fish who don't realize they're swimming in water, we move through samsara — the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth — unaware of the forces shaping us. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the illusion that my experience is the most real, vivid, and important, and explore how yoga wisdom teaches us to zoom out, recognize our connection to the whole, and break free from self-centered existence. Drawing on David Foster Wallace's “default setting,” the story of the fish and the water, and King Yudhiṣṭhira's profound greeting in the Mahābhārata, they reveal how to stop reacting to immediate causes — and start seeing the supreme cause behind everything. Highlights: • Why samsara — and its lessons — often go unseen • The illusion of separateness and self-importance • How to greet others in the spirit of liberation • How a rock star's madness reveals the trap of ego • Why we stay busy counteracting symptoms while ignoring the cause Subscribe and join thousands on the path from illusion to liberation. SB 10.4.26-27 ********************************************************************* 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
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When Karma Meets Dharma: Contradictions of Destiny and Duty Do the choices you made in your past life shape the family, friends, and circumstances you're born into? And how do bhakti-yogis navigate a path of dharma that sometimes seems to contradict itself — demanding sacrifice, mercy, or even revenge — all in the name of love? In this live Q&A from Tuscany, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle two profound questions: how to take radical responsibility (karma) and how to recognize the right course of action when dharma appears to point in conflicting directions. From choosing your parents before birth to uncovering the love hidden in even the toughest moral dilemmas, this conversation reveals how karma and dharma lead us toward spiritual growth — if we trust the divine plan. ********************************************************************* 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
Class by Rev. Dr. Mahant Swami Bhajanananda Saraswati on Book X, chapter 13, verses 6 - 8 of Srimad Bhagavatam given at Kali Mandir Ramakrishna Ashram on 21 June 2025. Brahma said: तथापि भूमन् महिमागुणस्य ते विबोद्धुम् अर्हत्य् अमलान्तरात्मभिः | अविक्रियात् स्वानुभवाद् अरूपतो ह्य् अनन्यबोध्यात्मतया न चान्यथा || ६ || tathāpi bhūman mahimāguṇasya te viboddhum arhaty amalāntar-ātmabhiḥ | avikriyāt svānubhavād arūpato hy ananya-bodhyātmatayā na cānyathā || 6 || 6. "Nevertheless, Oh Infinite One (tathāpi bhūman), Your infinite nature beyond the gunas (mahimā aguṇasya te), changeless (avikriyāt), formless (arūpataḥ), and self-effulgent (hi ananya bodhya can be known by self realization (ātmatayā viboddhum) by one whose mind and senses are pure and in-drawn (arhati amala antar-ātmabhih), through one's own direct perception (sva anubhava), and not otherwise (na ca anyathā)." गुन्̣आत्मनस् तेऽपि गुन्̣आन् विमातुं हितावतीर्̣नस्य क ईशिरेऽस्य | कालेन यैर् वा विमिताह्̣ सुकल्पैर् भूपांशवह्̣ खे मिहिका द्युभासह्̣ || ७ || guṇātmanas te 'pi guṇān vimātuḿ hitāvatīṛnasya ka īśire 'sya | kālena yair vā vimitāḥ su-kalpair bhū-pāḿśavaḥ khe mihikā dyu-bhāsaḥ || 7 || 7. "Oh Self of the gunas (guṇa-ātmanaḥ), to count Your qualities ( te api guṇān vimātum) -- You who have incarnated for the good of all ( hita-avatīrṇasya ) -- is like a geniuses, for all eternity, counting (asya kālena yaiḥ vā vimitāḥ su-kalpaiḥ) all the grains of sand on the earth (bhū-pāḿśavaḥ), all water drops in the air ( khe mihikāḥ), and all the stars in the sky (dyu-bhāsaḥ)." तत् ते ऽनुकम्पां सुसमीक्स्̣अमान्̣ओ भुञ्जान एवात्मक्र्̣तं विपाकम् | ह्र्̣द्वाग्वपुर्भिर् विदधन् नमस् ते जीवेत यो मुक्तिपदे स दायभाक् || ८ || tat te 'nukampāṃ su-samīkṣamāṇo bhuñjāna evātma-kṛtaṃ vipākam | hṛd-vāg-vapurbhir vidadhan namas te jīveta yo mukti-pade sa dāya-bhāk || 8 || 8. "Therefore (tat) whoever lives (jīveta yaḥ) depending upon Your compassion (te anukampām su-samīkṣamāṇaḥ), tolerating the results of their own actions (bhuñjānaḥ eva ātma-kṛtam vipākam) and surrendering to You with heart, words and body (hṛt vāk vapurbhiḥ vidadhan namaḥ te), becomes the rightful heir of liberation (mukti-pade saḥ dāya-bhāk)."
When Karma Meets Dharma: Contradictions of Destiny and Duty Do the choices you made in your past life shape the family, friends, and circumstances you're born into? And how do bhakti-yogis navigate a path of dharma that sometimes seems to contradict itself — demanding sacrifice, mercy, or even revenge — all in the name of love? In this live Q&A from Tuscany, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle two profound questions: how to take radical responsibility (karma) and how to recognize the right course of action when dharma appears to point in conflicting directions. From choosing your parents before birth to uncovering the love hidden in even the toughest moral dilemmas, this conversation reveals how karma and dharma lead us toward spiritual growth — if we trust the divine plan. ********************************************************************* 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
In this episode of Thinking Bhakti, Swami Revatikaanta speaks with Swami Tulsidas about spiritual life, creativity, and community-building.They begin with the story behind the podcast—how it started in the ashram with limited resources and a basic setup. Swami Tulsidas shares what pushed him to keep recording despite the challenges.The conversation moves into personal reflections on discovering Paramahamsa Vishwananda and building a devotional path without a ready-made community. They discuss the effort it takes to keep serving and growing spiritually even when things are far from ideal.One focus is the role of prayer—not as obligation, but as something natural and meaningful. Another is the Tulsi plant, its place at Shree Peetha Nilaya, and how respecting it deepens the experience of bhakti.They also reflect on tradition, etiquette, and how spiritual practice becomes personal over time, even when it feels complex at first.Watch Thinking Bhakti on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiRevatikaantaofficial
When the Grim Reaper shows up wearing a peacock feather and playing a flute, you know it's time to rethink your priorities. This episode of Wisdom of the Sages dives into the 10th Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, where Time itself — in the form of Krishna — comes calling, leaving tyrants like Kamsa in panic. Live from Italy, Raghunath explores how fear, loss, and even death can awaken us to life's deeper purpose, with a mix of timeless wisdom, vivid storytelling, and plenty of laughs.
All of us here are conscious. If you notice, when you look around, you can see somebody, and you feel that somebody's looking back at you. There's a conscious being there. You look at the wall; you don't get the same experience, because there's no consciousness in the wall, but there is within each one of our bodies. And as Krishna describes in the Bhagavad Gītā, we are conscious beings—a person. A person is a conscious entity, and we inhabit a body. It's not that we are the body; we inhabit the body. And the superior energy, Krishna describes in the Bhagavad Gītā, is all of the conscious beings in this world who are inside a material body, which is an apparatus through which we can engage with the lower energies in the world. For instance, I have eyes, and I can touch the objects of my eyes, the light, and it comes back to me in different forms and shapes, and it gets interpreted by my brain. I can be aware of the shapes and colors of the world, and that goes for all the different senses. However, the difference is important because when we're taking conscious control of our life, The Bhagavad Gītā describes how we must be deliberate in what we do. To do that, we have to deliberate. Deliberation is one of the processes that leads to spiritual enlightenment. If you think of the word "deliberate," everyone say it, please. I should say, I don't mean to be so demanding. You might notice a word within the word "deliberate," which is "Libra." Have you ever heard "Libra"? I was born on September twenty- seventh, so I am a Libra according to the Sun calendar. And what is the sign of Libra? Any Libras in here? Alright, it's a pan scale. There are two sides. You put something on one side or the other, and then you can, for instance, put a cauliflower on one side, if you go to the Green Market, and you put a weight on the other side. When it balances out, you can tell how much it weighs. So, "deliberate"—there's a way in which one should weigh out the consequences of what we do. That's one of the teachings of the Bhagavad Gītā. It sounds rather simple, but how do we do that? One of the ways we start is by understanding the different categories of energy. So, let me give you an example of how this applies or can apply in our lives. We're taking conscious control of our life. In the Bhagavad Gītā, Krishna mentions that.. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
When the Grim Reaper shows up wearing a peacock feather and playing a flute, you know it's time to rethink your priorities. This episode of Wisdom of the Sages dives into the 10th Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, where Time itself — in the form of Krishna — comes calling, leaving tyrants like Kamsa in panic. Live from Italy, Raghunath explores how fear, loss, and even death can awaken us to life's deeper purpose, with a mix of timeless wisdom, vivid storytelling, and plenty of laughs.
In bhakti, uncertainty is a feature, not a defect - Chaitanya Charan by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality
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What if the thing you're avoiding—being truly seen—is actually the key to healing?In this powerful episode, the speaker explores the contrast between isolation and intimacy, and how both can impact our relationships, our work, and our inner world. While isolation often feels like protection—especially in times of burnout, heartbreak, or exhaustion—it can eventually lead to loneliness and numbness. On the other hand, intimacy requires courage. It's about being vulnerable, open, and allowing yourself to be supported, not just in romantic relationships but in everyday life and professional spaces too.The episode blends neuroscience, yoga philosophy, and personal reflection. It touches on the role of the spiritual heart (hridaya), the healing power of physical and emotional connection, and the challenges of receiving support without guilt. Themes like overgiving vs. receptivity, self-care as a gateway to connection, and the need for balance are emphasized.Listeners are guided through reflective questions and even a gentle breath-based embodiment practice. The episode closes with a tender reminder: You are allowed to receive. You are not alone.—-------—-------—-Episode Chapters:00:00:00 Introduction 00:02:00 What is Isolation? 00:04:42 Defining Intimacy 00:06:15 Inner Narratives of Isolation 00:07:31 Yogic Lens: Hridaya & Bhakti 00:08:15 Acro Yoga & Building Trust 00:09:18 Science: Cortisol vs. Oxytocin 00:10:43 Intimacy with Yourself 00:13:09 Intimacy in Teaching 00:14:00 Entrepreneurship & Isolation 00:15:45 Overgiving vs. Receptivity 00:18:40 Self-Intimacy as a Foundation 00:22:30 Hatha Yoga & Balance 00:23:47 Why It's Hard to Receive 00:25:04 Story: Needing Help 00:27:27 Somatic Breath Practice 00:29:01 Reflective Questions 00:30:43 Closing Affirmations —-------—-------—-
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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 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
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 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
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.
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.
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 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
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 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
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 https://youtu.be/wkOYEhjAXyo?si=kvLrIDWoPwHmoZeP 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 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
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 https://youtu.be/wkOYEhjAXyo?si=kvLrIDWoPwHmoZeP 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 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
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 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
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 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
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Get consistent and stay on a program. And once you feel confident that you've got it down at the level that you can do it now—whether it's coming to the temple every day or whenever you can do it on a regular basis, say, once a month, or whatever you can add into your schedule—once you've achieved consistency in a certain level of practice, then move your foot to the next rung. That's Bhaktivinoda's advice in the Caitanya-sikṣāmṛta. He said, "If you try to run up the ladder too fast, you're going to slip and fall off. If you're too timid and you don't put your foot on the rung, and you say, 'Oh, I can't do it,' that's illegal." Yes, yes, you can! Just get comfortable. At least put your foot on the first rung. We say, "Something more than zero, not less than one." And once you're confident there, he says, "Then move your foot to the next rung and move up." There's no fun staying down at a lower level and wallowing in it. Sometimes people who beg for a living have to look forlorn all day long, because otherwise people won't give them money. And then they have to stay in that position because that's their livelihood. So, don't make a livelihood out of being non-advanced. Just genuinely advance and be humble, and then appreciate the fact that you've got unlimited steps you can take, and try to move up. That's the excitement of life with devotional service. ------------------------------------------------------------ To connect with His Grace Vaiśeṣika Dāsa, please visit https://www.fanthespark.com/next-steps/ask-vaisesika-dasa/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Add to your wisdom literature collection: https://iskconsv.com/book-store/ https://www.bbtacademic.com/books/ https://thefourquestionsbook.com/ ------------------------------------------------------------ Join us live on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FanTheSpark/ Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/sound-bhakti/id1132423868 For the latest videos, subscribe https://www.youtube.com/@FanTheSpark For the latest in SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/fan-the-spark ------------------------------------------------------------ #spiritualawakening #soul #spiritualexperience #spiritualpurposeoflife #spiritualgrowthlessons #secretsofspirituality #vaisesikaprabhu #vaisesikadasa #vaisesikaprabhulectures #spirituality #bhaktiyoga #krishna #spiritualpurposeoflife #krishnaspirituality #spiritualusachannel #whybhaktiisimportant #whyspiritualityisimportant #vaisesika #spiritualconnection #thepowerofspiritualstudy #selfrealization #spirituallectures #spiritualstudy #spiritualquestions #spiritualquestionsanswered #trendingspiritualtopics #fanthespark #spiritualpowerofmeditation #spiritualteachersonyoutube #spiritualhabits #spiritualclarity #bhagavadgita #srimadbhagavatam #spiritualbeings #kttvg #keepthetranscendentalvibrationgoing #spiritualpurpose
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
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 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
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 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
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.
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.
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.
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 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
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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