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 2, 2021 • 1h 5min
331: Questions & Answers – Volume 41
is there a such thing as "a healthy dose of illusion"? / I can't deal very well with Christmas time – how do I change the lenses I'm using to see it? / why do we choose to do things that are unhealthy for us? / would you please discuss the concept of expectations from a wide vantage point? / what is the difference between idolatry and deity worship?
Jan 1, 2021 • 58min
330: Recap Part 2 (1st & 2nd Cantos)
upgrading in 2021 / everyone is struggling / Kunti's prayers / Bhisma's instructions / samadhi / festive culture as yoga / Vidura comes back and the blind king "quits home" /taking sanyasa / to voluntarily accept what nature will ultimately force us to accept involuntarily
Dec 31, 2020 • 54min
329: 2020 Recap Part 1
Srimad Bhagavatam - lifeline for 2020 / 2020 taught us that we suffer together when we don't see all life and the earth as sacred / you get what you look for / the news / thanks to all the listeners / WotS in 2021 / questions by the sages / 3 manifestations of God / Krishna is the fountainhead / Vyasa's dissatisfaction / Narada's instructions to compose Srimad Bhagavatam / Narada's past life / Arjuna's dilemma / Kunti's prayers
Dec 30, 2020 • 54min
328: The Hands of Time
we crave eternality / why we should clean our apartments / creation, maintenance & destruction / time is meant for our education / there has to be a shift / time is Krishna / Shelter "Hands of Time" lyrics / cooking coconuts / saintly Vidura / God is using people and situations to take me to higher places / "I'm spiritual. Now screw you!!!" SB 2.10.41-51
Dec 29, 2020 • 57min
327: Understanding Karma Should Make Us Kinder
some of the glories of Srimad Bhagavatam / it's not sectarian, it's just describing different levels of knowledge / become happier by becoming a better person / happiness comes through a sattvic life / how to answer questions about karma / a long list of ancient aliens SB 2.10.33-41
Dec 28, 2020 • 60min
326: Our Bodies are Fake-God Suits
why does Raghunath want to go to the Grand Canyon? / the 3 Purusha Avatars - Mahavishnu, Garbhodakshayi Vishnu, Ksirodakshayi Vishnu / the soul, the devas, the body, and the supreme shelter which they all depend on / lamp is powerhouse as the soul is to God / the creation of senses, and sense objects in the virtual realm / our bodies are fake-God suits / climbing levels in the video game are preventing us from finding real happiness within SB 2.10.3-31
Dec 27, 2020 • 58min
325: Kirtan Integrity - An Interview with Rama Raya Das
Aindra's desire to touch people's hearts / 24 hour kirtan / utilizing material things for a spiritual purpose / incarnation through sound / the passing away of Aindra / there is nowhere I would rather be than right here right now / 3 types of Brijabasis / dying in Vrindavan / Aindra's kirtan skills / kirtan integrity / advice for kirtan leaders
Dec 26, 2020 • 59min
324: Questions & Answers – Volume 40
if you had only 30 days to live, what scripture would you want to hear? from whom would you want to hear from? where would you want to be? what would you give up? is there something you would want to tell the world? / how to work out sexual issues in a relationship where only one partner is practicing bhakti? / which is most important, grace or effort? / which books should I focus on for learning the basics of bhakti? / what is the difference between imitating & following?
Dec 23, 2020 • 56min
323: 2020 Christmas Special (the Real Christmas)
the greatest commandment - to love God & your neighbor / caring for others is more important than empty ritual / "you are not far from the kingdom of God" / though our bodies are dying our spirits are being renewed every day / we fix our gaze on things that cannot be seen / the "sins" to be condemned - pride, hypocrisy, favoritism & slander / consider your troubles as an opportunity for great joy / don't you know that your body is a sanctuary of the Holy Spirit who is in you? / nothing done in bhakti is ever useless / a prayer that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace
Dec 22, 2020 • 56min
322: Srimad Bhagavatam – A Life Manual for Finding Freedom
our favorite Christmas carols (O Holy Night #1) / the 10 topics of Srimad Bhagavatam / where are we going with asana? / it's like we woke up in a prison & didn't know how we got there / Bhagavatam is the handbook / don't miss the forest for the trees / 1. Sarga - Creation / 2. Visarga - secondary creation / 3. Sthanam - positioning / 4. Poshanam - protection / 5. Uti - impetus / 6. Manvantara / 7. Ishanukatha - the pastimes of the Lord & his devotees / Nirodha - winding up of the universe / 9. Mukti - liberation / 10. Ashraya - the supreme shelter / all the rules & regulations are merely servants for remembering Sri Krishna
