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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 connect... more

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This episode begins with the idea that pride must die in you, or nothing of heaven can live in you—and uses it as a doorway into bhakti: not just emptying the mind, but making room for something sacred to actually live within us. Raghunath and Kaustu... more

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Recent Guests

Arjuna Prabhu
A dedicated Bhakti practitioner and recovery advocate.
Brahmachari
Episode: 1722: Redirected by Grace: Part 2
Gundhari Gagiridhar
A passionate Kirtan leader noted for her emotional connection to chanting.
Episode: 1722: Redirected by Grace: Part 2
Ashley O'Hara
An experienced devotee who keeps returning to the Bhakti tradition for its strength and community.
Episode: 1721: Redirected by Grace: How People Find Their Way to Bhakti
Radha Bhakti
Author of 'Magic on Mira Road' focusing on Bhaktivedanta Hospital's stories
Bhaktivedanta Hospital
Episode: 1720: People Over Profits: Inside Radhanath Swami's Bhaktivedanta Hospital
Fill Him Up With Bhakti
A listener who shared his journey through struggles and the podcast's supportive role
Episode: 1716: Bhakti Changed My Life: The 6-Year Anniversary Show
Gillian Anderson
Actress known for her role in X-Files and a proponent of spiritual beliefs.
Episode: 1695: Grand Theft Butter: Reincarnation, Gillian Anderson & the Gita
Hot Scott
Listener who shares his journey in Bhakti.
Episode: 1690: Carrying the Holy Place in Your Heart / Q&A Vol. 287
Road Rage
An animated film director and writer, award-winning in Croatia
Episode: 1674: Saturday Night Fever Meets the Vedic Puruṣa
Stacey Parma Hirshman
A participant in Bhakti circles and aspiring to deepen her practice in an upcoming trip to India
Episode: 1674: Saturday Night Fever Meets the Vedic Puruṣa

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Raghunath
Host of Wisdom of the Sages, sharing reflections on modern dilemmas and spiritual enlightenment, with experience in Bhakti and the hardcore punk scene from the 80s.
Kaustubha Das
Co-host and senior educator at the Bhakti Center, focused on the integration of Bhakti-yoga teachings into modern life, sharing insights from his extensive experience in the tradition.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Thank you, I have found my Sanga

    I have been practicing Bhakti for more than thirty years. During that time I lived as a monk in Scotland for ten years and it has been a really bumpy journey full of joy and trauma, success and failure, ups and downs. I felt a lot of pressure over the years both from other people and from myself to be something which was beyond my capacity and this led to a real crisis of faith. A few years ago I discovered your podcast and it has become one of my lifelines in my practice. I listen to it when I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ramananda108
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Priceless

    The best part of my day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peachnsunshine
    United States4 months ago
  • Beautiful

    This podcast brings light to dark places 🫶🌴

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wat28
    United States6 months ago
  • Other Love!

    I found this show after a devastating miscarriage and it had completely changed my life. Thank you for making such beautiful information so relatable for us. I hope to join you both in India once my kids are older!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate mmmm
    United States6 months ago
  • Hare Krishna

    Love it

    Apple Podcasts
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    Maldenppp
    United Kingdom6 months ago

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1722: Redirected by Grace: Part 2
Q: How did you know he was talking about Kirtan?
We had already kind of set the stage that there was yoga meditation breathwork commonalities.
1722: Redirected by Grace: Part 2
Q: Is it a good overwhelm or like, this is too much for me?
No, it's a good overwhelm.
1722: Redirected by Grace: Part 2
Q: So how are you doing?
I'm overwhelmed, to be honest.
1690: Carrying the Holy Place in Your Heart / Q&A Vol. 287
Q: How do we re-enter our regular lives after a spiritual retreat?
You should aim to keep Krishna at the center of your home and activities, integrating spiritual practice into daily life.
1690: Carrying the Holy Place in Your Heart / Q&A Vol. 287
Q: How do I explain the concept of Paramatma to others?
Paramatma is understood as the supreme self that penetrates the material realm, watching over all living beings and guiding them intimately.

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The discussions present a blend of humor, personal anecdotes, and deep spiritual insights rooted in the Bhakti-yoga tradition. Throughout various episodes, the hosts and diverse guests explore life's challenges, the essence of Bhakti, and how these teachings apply to modern life, particularly in areas like emotional healing, community, and the balance between material pursuits and spiritual growth. Notable themes include the transformative journeys of individuals from various backgrounds, the significance of community in the Bhakti lifestyle, and the importance of love and devotion in one's spiritual practice. Listeners can expect relatable content that resonates with both their personal struggles and spiritual aspirations, making it a valu... more

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