Wisdom of the Sages
Raghunath Cappo & Kaustubha Das
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.
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.
Episodes
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Dec 11, 2021 • 56min
601: Q & A – Volume 85
A small piece of me screams a bit when I think about humility and quieting my ego. For women, and other marginalized groups, is it possible that we need to get bigger and take up a bit more space before we relinquish a power we've never really even had? / Are Krishna bhakti kirtan and Shiva bhakti kirtan the same? / How can we understand the presence of child abuse within religious and spiritual organizations and how should justice be pursued? / Could you recommend a type of "Hindu for Dummies" book to me? If you're interested in contributing to the ISKCON efforts in child protection, please visit https://www.iskconchildprotection.org/ or https://www.safetemple.org/
Dec 9, 2021 • 1h
600: The Past Life Memories Episode
For the 600th episode Raghunath is granted free rein into the paranormal as he & Kaustubha discuss Dr. Ian Stevenson's research into past life memories, and we hear stories from the podcast audience.
Dec 8, 2021 • 57min
599: What is Bhakti?
bhakti as an emotion / bhakti as a state of consciousness / bhakti as a yoga practice / bhakti as a school of thought / bhakti as an historic spiritual movement / pure love vs sleazy proposals / we're in an historic era of bhakti / thoughts on sleazy gurus / look for teachers that point up the ladder / little Karuna chants the shikshastakam / bhaki-yogis don't even ask for liberation SB 3.29.13 https://happygirlkitchen.com Coupon code WOTS108
Dec 7, 2021 • 54min
598: Stripping Down the Layers of Material Muck
knowledge is the best wealth because it can't be stolen, is priceless & it's imperishable / unadulterated bhakti is when there is no motive getting in the way of the love flow between God & us / bhakti works if you work it, & you're worth it, so work it / purifying the heart so Krishna will enter / habits are just the first layer of muck to cut through - then come the hidden motives / our nature is to be attracted to Krishna / what is raga-bhakti? SB 3.29.11-12
Dec 6, 2021 • 59min
597: Lobsters Have Feelings Too!
the UK figures out that octopuses, crabs, and lobsters are "sentient beings" / why didn't we ever discuss "what is life" in school? / when people bring their envy, pride & anger into spiritual circles should it affect our faith? / 4 types of children analogy - the vikarmi, karmi, jnani & bhakta SB 3.29.8-10
Dec 5, 2021 • 55min
596: An Interview with Keli Woods - Falling Upwards
Kaustubha interviews Keli about crafting his recently released EP, Falling Upwards, available here https://keliwoods.hearnow.com/falling-upwards Follow Keli on IG @keli__woods
Dec 4, 2021 • 1h 1min
595: Q & A – Volume 84
Is it possible that we can be reincarnated in the past ? / How do we, practically, take pleasure in the Self? / Is there anything that you think I should consider before approaching a guru for initiation? / Why is it important not to take offense?
Dec 3, 2021 • 54min
594: Fresh Fruit for Rotting Vegetables
spiritual optimism & material pessimism / I don't mean to minimize your suffering - but you should / materialism causes fatigue, spiritual energy is refreshing / knowledge is the greatest gift / tamasic influence on bhakti practice - proud, violent & angry yogis / don't give up critical thought - just give up criticism SB 3.29.3-8
Dec 1, 2021 • 55min
593: The Religious Beliefs of Stephen Hawking
what is a pure devotee? / why saying "bhakti is the ultimate" is not sectarian - because there is nothing greater than love / the liberation found through jnana-yoga is just the neutral stage / do the laws of nature disprove or prove that God exists? / who says that human life is accidental? / the universe was spontaneously created out of nothing, according to the laws of science? / the Church of Satan & is there really good & bad? SB 3.29.1-2 https://www.bhavawellness.com Coupon WOTS108
Nov 30, 2021 • 52min
592: Will We Know Our Loved Ones After We Die?
Bruce Springsteen on what happens when we die / our individuality is not dependent on the body / we are sparks of the eternal fire / we exist in a realm pervaded by selfishness / we're diseased with the desire to be God / will we know our loved ones after we die? / sambhanda, abhideya & prayojana / our dharma is to serve the whole SB 3.28.39-44
