In this episode of 'Rise', Radhanath Swami expresses the importance of understanding our true self and connecting to a higher consciousness in order to be free from the effects of the flickering nature of the world.   Despite decades of advancement in science and technology, we are somehow facing increasingly complex problems to solve -- both individual and collective -- even in the most affluent nations: identity issues, high divorce rates, unexpected violence, high school dropouts, teenage pregnancy, environmental crisis, energy shortage, unemployment rates, unstable economy, rising healthcare costs, etc. Why and where is the disconnect?   As Radhanath Swami puts it, "If our fulfilment, our pleasure and meaning in life is deep then whatever happens in this ever-changing world cannot really disturb what we have achieved, within ourselves".  

In this episode of 'Rise with Radhanath Swami', the importance of spiritual vision is discussed as being something that can make or break us as souls on the journey to enlightenment.   When we love what we are doing, when we are centred in service to others, we can inspire society to no end. Leaving a legacy of compassion and service wherever we may go.   Through great examples of unlikely people dealing with challenges in strength and integrity, we are reminded that a life worth living isn’t necessarily easy. Developing equal vision in happiness and distress, towards rich and poor, and in all dualities of life, can aid us in ascending to a level of being able to see the unity in the diversity of all living things. Seeing all beings as beings of love. This is the essence of Bhakti.

In this profound episode of Rise with Radhanath Swami, the beauty of eternal spiritual and philosophical principles is discussed.  Radhanath Swami shares how the wealth of simple loving exchanges in this world will always out value any number accumulated in the bank account.  By seeing the unity within the diversity of all spiritual paths, we can invoke that inherent value within us all and access the beauty within at any given time.

Delving into the science of seeing ourselves beyond the ego, understanding the Atma, and gaining insight through spiritual wisdom. Exploring diverse perspectives in the 1960s, monkey encounters in Kathmandu Valley, encountering profound beauty in a leprosy colony, and embracing intuition for true self-realization. Trusting intuition, divine guidance, and humility in the Himalayas for true leadership.

In this episode, Radhanath Swami describes how our very living force, the soul, is a part of the divine, just like how a particle of light is a part of the sun. Love for the divine and love for every living being is dormant within us all, it only needs to be awakened through the simple but sublime practice of Bhakti yoga.  This episode is filled with deep insights and relatable lessons that are not only profound, but instantly applicable to our daily lives.

An evolved society is one in which people love people and use things.  Unfortunately, we live in a time where we hear more often that not, that people love things and use people to get them and to keep them.   Through unbelievable stories, memorable lessons and realised wisdom, Radhanath Swami shares with us how we can never be satisfied with this consciousness.   This address to the students at Cambridge Union is an invitation to all. An opportunity to realise that we do not need vast amounts of money or resource to have a positive influence on the world and on those around us in our day to day lives.