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THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #38 | Finding Hope Within the Storm | Manjuali dasi - 1/15/25
Join Swami Padmanabha in this heartfelt conversation with Manjuali as she shares her deep connection with Srila Prabhupada and Srila Sridhara Maharaja, exploring the transformative role of prayer in navigating life’s challenges and viewing Krishna as an ever-evolving mystery. Drawing from decades of inner work on the path of bhakti, she offers a beautiful and hopeful perspective that inspires younger generations to embrace and integrate the many layers of experience as part of their spiritual journey. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9m03c0aFOqU ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE
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THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #37 | Yoga, Vedanta, and the Modern Mind | Siddhartha Krishna - 1/1/25
Join Swami Padmanabha for a captivating conversation with Siddhartha Krishna that spans the relationship between Advaita Vedanta and theistic philosophy, the integration of ancient wisdom with contemporary life, and the harmony of secular disciplines with the Vedas. Packed with profound insights and practical wisdom, this conversation offers a rich tapestry of thought for anyone eager to dive deep into the timeless and the modern. Don’t miss it! About Siddhartha Krishna: Siddhartha Krishna is a scholar, teacher, and prolific writer deeply rooted in the traditions of yoga and Vedanta. Raised in a family of yogic practitioners and formally educated at the esteemed Kailash Ashram Brahmavidya Peeth, Siddhartha shares his journey of lifelong learning and teaching. From his childhood in India to his influences from European culture, they explore Siddhartha’s reflections on monasticism, the struggles of understanding sacred texts, and the passionate spirit needed to seek truth and be a well-wisher for all. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/SedF_Bk36dM ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE
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THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #36 | Pushti Marg meets Gaudiya Vaishnavism | Maitri Goswami - 12/18/24
As a 17th-generation descendant of Sri Vallabhacharya, Maitri Goswami has devoted her life to studying the sacred texts of the Pushti Bhakti Marg under the guidance of her father and revered guru. Join Swami and Maitri in an enriching exploration of their shared spiritual heritage, illuminating profound connections between the Gaudiya and Vallabha Sampradayas. Together, they delve into themes such as the emanation of the world as Bhagavan’s lila, its intrinsic connection to the Divine, the ever-evolving nature of the soul and the Absolute, and the unending journey of bhakti. Don’t miss this unique and inspiring dialogue Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YE_-ecmVrSA ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE
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THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #35 | Being the Beloved of God | Raddhanti Swami - 12/4/24
Born in Italy, Raddhanti Swami’s early encounters with racial discrimination steered him away from violence and division, nurturing a natural inclination toward spirituality from a young age. Drawn by the beauty and sweetness of bhakti, he found it more compelling than aspects of the Divine such as opulence, power, or control. Join this inspiring journey as we explore the dynamic interplay between person and persona, individuality and individuation, the roles of religious masks, shields, and armor, the art of making and breaking vows with integrity, and much more. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/live/PW-IRbazsDU ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE
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THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST #34 | Advaita Vedanta Meets Gaudiya Vaishnavism | Jeffery Long - 11/20/24
Witness the interplay between two profound spiritual traditions as Swami Padmanabha and Jeffery Long and explore how Radical Personalism bridges the the expanse normally seen between Advaita Vedanta and Gaudiya Vaishnavism. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cIjjIJMQU10 ▶ CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION: Gaudiya Reform Forum on Facebook .~ Swami Padmanabha’s Channels ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ YOUTUBE ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ WEBSITE ▶ PURCHASE RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats on Amazon ▶ WRITE your REVIEW of RADICAL PERSONALISM ~ Tadatmya Sangha’s Channels ▶ WEBSITE ▶ FACEBOOK ▶ INSTAGRAM ▶ YOUTUBE
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The Free Radical Podcast is a creative encounter among like-minded and like-hearted spirits, regardless of their background or affiliation—or even non-affiliation. Following the call of our 21st Century spirituality, we embrace a trans-institutional commitment to spirituality rather than an institutionalized version of it. It is not so much about the demarkation of buildings but the exploration of hearts, not so much about fitting in but about deeply belonging—not so much about mere holiness but about wholeness as well. And it is the freedom born in the fire of these shared hearts who deeply belong to a process of becoming fully whole, fully persons, that creates the sacred space to step into new ways of being, deeper ways of being, radical—to the core—ways of being….and being what?….Being fully integrated individuals, whose humanity contextualizes their spirituality.Swami Padmanabha is an author, monk, and spiritual mentor who has just published his second book, called "Radical Personalism: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion." The format of the podcast is not an interview as much as spontaneous exploration in dialogue, encouraging a multi-trait interdisciplinary method of approaching how we understand something—of looking at it from different angles and perspectives. We don’t expect to agree on everything with each person, but we do expect to use our differences as a way to approach each other, rather than an excuse for further distancing. The time has come to let down the draw bridges and learn how to deeply relate with ourselves, each other, and the world in meaningful ways. This experience of mutual enlightenment can be also called “Collective Introspection.” This joint reflection is probably “the highest form of worship and communion. Restricted to the individual, this power of reflection remains limited and rudimentary. It is only in connection to kindred spirits that we can discover our own depth and wholeness. In other words, the deepest form of reflection can be developed only in communion with others. It is essentially a social phenomenon.” (excerpt from Radical Personalism: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion”). The Free Radical Podcast attempts to invoke sacred space and sacred conversation through deep expressive exchanges with like-minded souls with whom we share one same purpose in mind and heart, that purpose being to align our lives with the loving will of the Sweet Absolute, and to compassionately point to those things that need to be addressed for that miracle to continue happening in each of us. Please join the conversation. It won’t be the same without you.

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