1614: Is Yoga All About the Journeyāor About Hitting the Target? | Q & A Vol. 279
Modern spirituality often says yoga is all about the journey. But is that what the ancient teachings really meant? In this focused and eye-opening Q & A episode, Kaustubha explores samÄdhi and the true aim of yoga. Drawing from the Upanishads and Bhakti tradition, he reveals how yoga isnāt aimlessāitās intentional, transformational, and love-driven. Youāll also hear how Krishnaās call for surrender in the Bhagavad-gÄ«tÄāoften misunderstood as bossyāis actually rooted in compassion and transcendental clarity. What Youāll Learn: ā¢ā Ā ā The real goal of samÄdhi and how yoga stays focused ā¢ā Ā ā Why Krishna asks for everythingāand how itās not about ego ā¢ā Ā ā How even negative emotions can purify when directed toward God ā¢ā Ā ā Shishupalaās surprising liberation through hatred ā¢ā Ā ā Why Krishnaās confidence isnāt arroganceāand what it means for us This isnāt vague spiritualismāitās grounded wisdom for the seeker who wants clarity, depth, and a target worth aiming for. Listen now and rediscover why loveāwith directionāis the heart of yoga. ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108
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1613: Myth or Reality: The Misunderstood Tech of the Yogis
Could ancient yogis have tapped into a science we still donāt understand? Mystical experiencesālike hearing divine messages within the heartāmay sound like fantasy today, but 300 years ago a FaceTime call wouldāve seemed like wizardry. Arthur C. Clarke famously said, āAny sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.ā In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how imagination and humility may be the keys to rediscovering spiritual truths often mistaken for myth. Highlights include: ā¢ā Ā ā Why Einstein called imagination more important than knowledge ā¢ā Ā ā Yoga maya vs. Maha maya: illusion that either binds or liberates ā¢ā Ā ā Why Krishna never incarnates aloneāand who He brings with Him ā¢ā Ā ā Debunking the debunkers: why unseen doesnāt mean unreal ā¢ā Ā ā Raghunathās mantra for spiritual openness: āCould be.ā Tune in as ancient stories, modern minds, and timeless truths come together in the pages of the ÅrÄ«mad BhÄgavatam. SB 10.1.21-25 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108
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1612: Cosmic Vision, Parental Panic & the Purusha Sukta Mantras
Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the need to shift perspective shared in Srimad Bhagavatam. Ā Seeking to relieve the suffering of Mother Earth, the gods and goddesses gather for an epic moment of clarityāchanting the Purusha Sukta hymn of the Vedas. What follows is a brilliant meditation on zooming out of our small dramas and plugging into the greater cosmic intelligence behind it all. Ā Raghunath shares a story of fatherly panic as his daughter falls ill across the ocean, while Kaustubha unpacks the deeper meaning of the universe as a unified beingārooted in the divine Purusha. Carl Sagan makes a guest appearance, reminding us from 4 billion miles away that Earth is but a speck in the voidāand our self-importance might need a little deflation. Ā Key Highlights: ā¢ āOur imagined self-importance is challenged by this point of pale light.ā ā Carl Sagan ā¢ How chanting Purusha Sukta re-centers the mind and soul ā¢ A fine line between spiritual detachment and showing up for those we love ā¢ Learning to see Godās hands when His face is hidden ā¢ Why the Bhagavatam is the āsuperfoodā of spiritual literature Ā š Tap into the universal vision. š§ Listen now. #BhagavatamWisdom #PurushaSukta #ZoomOut #CarlSagan #KrishnaConsciousness #VedicCosmology #WisdomOfTheSages #BhaktiYoga SB 10.1.16-20 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108
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1611: Parenting, Japa Meditation & How to Stay Inspired on the Bhakti Path | Q & A Vol. 278
From parenting struggles in spiritual life to the elusive experience of deep japa meditation ā Vulnerability meets wisdom in this very real Q & A episode recorded live at the Wisdom of the Sages Retreat. Whether youāre trying to inspire your kids, stay inspired yourself, or figure out what absorption in the japa meditation actually feels like, this episode has something for you. š Key Highlights: ā¢ā Ā ā āFuture fakersā and the art of letting go (yes, your kids might be doing it) ā¢ā Ā ā Japa as a spiritual shower for the soul ā¢ā Ā ā The illusion of control in parenting (and the relief in surrender) ā¢ā Ā ā Carrying retreat inspiration into everyday lifeāwithout crashing into Maya ā¢ā Ā ā Stoicism vs. closing circles: the struggle is real Itās an episode for anyone walking the tightrope between devotion and daily lifeāpacked with deep truths and just enough comic relief to keep it real. šø Subscribe and tune in daily for spiritual wisdom thatās equal parts elevating and grounding. š§ Listen now! #BhaktiParenting #JapaMeditation #SpiritualGrowth #WisdomOfTheSages #KirtanLife #LetGoLetKrishna #FutureFakerFreeZone ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108
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1610: Struggling with Expectations & Self-Worth: Bhakti Yoga Insights | Q & A Vol. 277
When your spiritual ideals meet your messy, modern lifeāwhat gives? In this live Q & A episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle real-world questions from sincere seekers navigating work, relationships, insecurity, and the struggle for spiritual progress. With wisdom, clarity, and plenty of humor, they explore how Bhakti yoga applies when the employees let you down, the self-doubt runs deep, and the to-do list feels longer than the Ganges. Key Highlights: ā¢ā Ā ā My contract with my employee vs my contract with the Universe ā¢ā Ā ā Can Bhakti heal your emotional woundsāor is that your therapistās job? ā¢ā Ā ā āIām not the Spiller!āāRaghunath gets cornered by family karma ā¢ā Ā ā How to climb out of your own karmic hole (and invite others to your cloud) ā¢ā Ā ā What to prioritize in a full, chaotic lifeāand why India may be the next step Join the community of thousands tuning in daily for authentic, accessible yoga wisdom that meets you where you areāand points you toward where you want to go. š§ Listen now and let the transformation begin. šŖ· #BhaktiYoga #WisdomOfTheSages #SpiritualGrowth #SelfAcceptance #YogaWisdom #AppreciationOverExpectation #InnerWork #SrimadBhagavatam #LiveFromSupersoulFarm ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_of_the_sages
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.
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