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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Nov 1, 2020 • 1h 8min
282: Interview with Sacinandana Swami - Simple Steps for Observing Kartika
dealing with illness / taking the role of the observer / when Raghu met the Swami / offering even just a little lamp / contacting Vrindavan in the mind / the attitude of a pilgrim / how not to be a pilgrim / the deities of Bhakti want you to excel / simple steps for observing Kartika / the spiritual train never leaves one behind Daily 5-Minute podcast Kartik Inspirations can be found at www.facebook.com/sacinandana.swami. Learn more and check out books at http://www.sacinandanaswami.com
Oct 31, 2020 • 1h 10min
281: Questions and Answers - Volume 32
is it wrong to say that there is no true love in this world? / I'm struggling with following a yogic lifestyle - can you advise me? / is sense enjoyment bad - is it just a question of moderation? / are the Devas aware of their own mortality? / why did Krishna never return to his loved ones? / can we have bhakti for anyone and everything or is bhakti only directed to the Absolute truth Krsna?
Oct 30, 2020 • 59min
280: Spiritual PMA (& it's All Bhagavatam Poppa Tony!)
how to approach a holy place / dhamas & tirthas / walking holy places / sound transforms space / sound is the key to a spiritual home / spiritual sound loops / kirtan changes everything / yogis consumes differently / mantra trumps the negative mind loops / spiritual PMA / who should live & who should die / it'a all Bhagavatam Poppa Tony!
Oct 29, 2020 • 59min
279: A Key for Understanding the Krishna Stories
bhakti philosophy - it's simple, but there is a lot behind it / just admit it, we are all dependent / Dr. Frog / the Lila of the lifting of Govardhana Hill / the steeped arrogance of materialism / Indra - the most successful materialist / pleasure from ego brings pain / the purpose of sacrifice / the key to understanding the Krishna stories - it's all about creating the setting for deepening the exchange of rasa (varieties of divine love) SB 2.7.32
Oct 28, 2020 • 58min
278: How to Saturate Material Life with Spiritual Potency
decoding the layers of meaning in the sacred spaces / finding meaning without giving everything up / another miracle / samadhi / by places Krishna in the center material life becomes saturated with spiritual potency / Kaustubha's mafia story / longing for kirtan can be as good as kirtan itself / motive is everything - when you risk for service you are protected, when you risk out of selfishness you enter a world of anxiety / attempt is anxiety / Kartik is coming SB 2.7.31-32
Oct 27, 2020 • 58min
277: The Layers of Meaning in Krishna's Pastimes
the shape-shifter demon / fake gurus / can a Bhakti-yogi appear like Liberace? / a noble person accepts the good qualities of a person of doubtful character / no hate allowed for yogis / when you get to the very source of all existence - it is the most beautiful, most kind, most merciful / Raghu's embarrassing story / beautiful desperation / the layers of meaning in Krishna's pastimes SB 2.7.27 - 30
Oct 26, 2020 • 57min
276: Esoteric & Exoteric Faith
when it's ok to reject the guru / uncontrolled senses can never be satisfied / swan avatar / ayurveda avatar / taking down bad leaders avatar / Lord Rama! / esoteric & exoteric faith / both learning & character are important in a teacher / Vishnu-tattva & jiva-tattva SB 2.7.17 - 26
Oct 25, 2020 • 1h 1min
275: Interview with Edwin Bryant / Yoga of Patanjali & Yoga of the Bhagavatam
childhood India fascination / yoga grows out of the Upanishads / asana - 1% of the yoga sutras, prepares the body to sit for meditation / recognizing that life is frustrating is the 1st sign of wisdom / 2 kinds of yoga / Patanjali in the morning - Gita 9-5 / become conscious of Bhagavan / japa / the special place of the Bhagavatam / Beauty of power / 10th Canto of the Bhagavatam is transrational / contemplation of death is not depressing / think of Krishna all day! Learn more at www.edwinbryant.org
Oct 24, 2020 • 1h 2min
274: Questions and Answers - Volume 31
there are so many books that are to be read, where to start? / what other projects have you thought about? / monism & dualism, can you speak about this? / how to introduce a friend with cancer to bhakti? / mercy vs justice - can you share some clarity on the subject? / how can I deepen my practice during this crazy time that is COVID?
Oct 23, 2020 • 55min
273: We Become What We Hear & Repeat
when leaders don't take good advice / the Brahminical qualities / Raghu's Jada-yogi friend / the purpose of yoga, under any heading, is to control the mind & senses and prepare one for self-realization / we become what we hear & repeat - our current social need for hearing the stories of the Bhagavatam / Krishna incarnates for our instruction, for His own adventure, and to captivate our minds / the devotee crocodile of Kerala / being in our element SB 2.7.9 - 16
