Wisdom of the Sages 1602: Feed the Dogs, Love the World: Bhakti Yoga’s Expanding Circle of Compassion
Indian hospitality, the soft heart of a mother, and the Dog-Man of Tompkins Square Park all intersect in this powerful exploration of yoga. Drawing from the Maha Upanishad and the insight of Albert Schweitzer, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a central bhakti truth: that genuine love of God expresses itself as compassion for all living beings—not just the ones who vote like you, think like you, or smell like you.
At the heart of this episode is the unforgettable tale of King Rantideva from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam—a king whose radical acts of generosity and deep spiritual faith push us to reconsider what it really means to live a spiritual life.
🌀 Key Highlights:
• “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — The Maha Upanishad’s timeless call to expand the borders of your compassion • How great spiritualists experience suffering—and transform it into compassion • The real yoga test: when your food is hot, your stomach is empty, and a stranger knocks on the door (with dogs) • Why bhakti doesn’t exist without compassion
👁️🗨️ Real peace begins when we expand the circle. If your yoga isn’t transforming how you see others, it’s time to go deeper.
🎧 Tap in and get transrational. #KingRantideva #BhaktiWisdom #YogaOfCompassion #MahaUpanishad #SrimadBhagavatam #InterfaithWisdom #LoveBeyondBoundaries #VasudhaivaKutumbakam #WisdomOfTheSages
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