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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Jan 14, 2021 • 57min
341: Society Suckers
plan on getting hurt - it's the material world after all / the pure places - where there is nothing for the materialist / what is night for all beings is the time of awakening for the self-controlled; and the time of awakening for all beings is night for the introspective sage / Vidura's conduct on pilgrimage - purely motivated & exclusive, independent - no compromises, always sanctified, lying on the ground & dressing like a mendicant SB 3.1.17-19
Jan 13, 2021 • 54min
340: Let it Go Let it Go
Vidura speaks truth to power / the banishment of Vidura / leaving his bow at the door, Vidura embrace a new dharma / Vidura's response to insult - both emotional & rational / if you see 3 jerks a day - you might be the jerk / let go of resentment & forgive / enemies become our meditation SB 3.1.10-16
Jan 12, 2021 • 58min
339: A Yogi Has To Be Straight Forward & Honest
Raghu wakes up to the exorcist / 3 ways the blind king failed / our taste for spiritual content is tied to our lifestyle / a yogi has to be straight forward & honest / turn your moral microscope on yourself / Gandhari's words of wisdom / seeing through a spiritual lens / Kunti's message to the Pandavas SB 3.1.9
Jan 11, 2021 • 55min
338: A Heart Devoid of the Propensity to Criticize
happy birthday Raghunath! / deflect the credit - give appreciation / we are made of the mercy of other people / the king, the snake & the dead brahmin / the most advanced yogi has a heart completely devoid of the propensity to criticize others / the 12 mahajanas - "great persons" / Vidura & the blind king / we should feel that we have no enemies / cliffhanger - why is gambling so bad? SB 2.10.48 - 3.1.8
Jan 9, 2021 • 58min
337: Questions & Answers – Volume 42
how can one prepare their mind for entering an ashrama as a monk? / can you please speak on the feeling of intimidation? / at what age does karma kick in - are children held responsible? / as a new Bhakti practitioner how do I navigate a potential partnership with someone who doesn't share all of the same values?
Jan 8, 2021 • 54min
336: Recap Part 6 (1st & 2nd Cantos)
Jan 7, 2021 • 58min
335: Recap Part 5 (1st & 2nd Cantos)
American instability vs spiritual stability / we are consuming junk food yet we're surprised when the symptoms of disease appear / seeing adharma as dharma under the spell of illusion / material pessimism & spiritual optimism / we're tottering like a drop of water on a lotus petal / seeing God in nature, in the heart & as a person / the enlightened person should endeavor only for the minimum necessities of life / bhakti- life is wasted if we don't take to it
Jan 6, 2021 • 56min
334: Recap Part 4 (1st & 2nd Cantos)
Ayurveda Mama with Dhyana Masla / raising undented cans / teenage mystics startin trouble / we all have a debt / we're all going to die / Raghu, Kaustubha & Mara's previous lives / the appearance of Sukadeva Goswami / everyone is meditating, everyone is worshiping / 1st Canto cliffhanger - what should we hear, chant, remember & worship? https://www.thesisterscience.com/ayurveda-mama-book
Jan 4, 2021 • 52min
333: Recap Part 3 (1st & 2nd Cantos)
breaking bad habits / whatever you meditate on you get / watering the root is nonsectarian / small increments of faith / taking out the trash in our thoughts / cow dung stories / love & respect for the cow & the bull
Jan 3, 2021 • 1h 2min
332: Karma-Yoga – An Interview with Professor Matthew Dasti
what is Nyaya? / coming to Bhakti / studying philosophy can foster faith / influences in Indian & Greek philosophy / the mailman sadhu - truth is truth / 3 components to Karma-yoga / the Bhagavad-gita's 4 reasons to act / raising a family as a Karma-yogi Matthew R. Dasti is Professor of Philosophy at Bridgewater State University
