Wisdom of the Sages

The Maha Mantra has been chanted for millennia, but how far back does its history really go? In this engaging Q & A episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the origins, significance, and practice of chanting the holy names of Krishna. From understanding the ten offenses to the holy name to how Sri Chaitanya revived the Maha Mantra for all, this episode is packed with deep insights into the power of sacred sound. Key Topics Covered: •⁠  ⁠The Ninth Offense: Should we be cautious about sharing the Maha Mantra with everyone? •⁠  ⁠Did people chant the Maha Mantra before Lord Chaitanya? What did they chant? •⁠  ⁠Can someone without formal initiation teach Bhagavad Gita and lead Kirtan? •⁠  ⁠What is Ekadashi, and how does fasting support Bhakti? Discover how these essential aspects of Bhakti practice can elevate your spiritual journey and bring you closer to Krishna. 🌟 Don’t miss this powerful discussion! Subscribe for daily wisdom and join thousands on the transformative path of Bhakti. 🎧 Tune in now! #MahaMantra #BhaktiYoga #ChantAndBeHappy #HareKrishna ********************************************************************* 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

Bhakti rituals have long been misunderstood—written off as primitive or irrelevant in the modern world. But beneath the surface, these practices contain a refined science of inner renewal and spiritual elevation. In this episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha dive deep into the profound wisdom of devotional rituals, revealing how they serve as a gateway to sacred time, purifying the heart and mind. Drawing from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the insights of Romanian religious scholar Mircea Eliade, they uncover the forgotten power of worship in breaking free from the constraints of ordinary perception. 🔹 Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠Why ancient rituals aren’t superstition but a means of accessing transcendence. •⁠  ⁠Maharaj Ambarish—how a great king ruled the world without being ruled by it. •⁠  ⁠Bhakti’s secret: How engaging the senses in devotion liberates rather than binds. •⁠  ⁠The forgotten purpose of festivals, temple worship, and spiritual gatherings. Join the conversation as we challenge modern assumptions and reveal how sacred ritual, when practiced with devotion, brings about real inner transformation. 🌟 Subscribe for daily wisdom and become part of a growing global community on the path of Bhakti. 🎧 Tune in now! #BhaktiYoga #SpiritualTechnology #AncientWisdom #SacredRituals #SrimadBhagavatam SB 9.4.18-27 ********************************************************************* 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

We’re all trying to build something lasting in a world designed to slip aways. The yogi King Ambarish had everything—power, wealth, and influence beyond imagination—but he saw it all as nothing more than a dream. His story is a masterclass in Bhakti Yoga, proving that true success isn’t in what we hold onto, but in what we surrender. From kings and sages to modern-day seekers, this episode sheds light on the secret to finding real fulfillment in a temporary world. 🔹 Key Highlights: •⁠  ⁠The truth about time: why everything material eventually betrays us. •⁠  ⁠How Bhakti Yoga transforms ordinary actions into spiritual practice. •⁠  ⁠Maharaj Ambarish vs. the curse of Durvasa Muni—when divine grace overpowers mystical wrath. •⁠  ⁠The secret that even the wealthiest, most powerful people long to discover. 🌿 Let go of the illusion and embrace the eternal. Tune in now! #BhaktiYoga #SrimadBhagavatam #SpiritualWisdom #DurvasaMuni #MaharajAmbarish SB 9.4.13-20 ********************************************************************* 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 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_of_the_sages

Sometimes, life deals us a hand that feels completely unjust. But the way we respond to these challenges holds a key to unlocking special blessings? In this powerful episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha dive into the transformative wisdom of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, revealing how graceful acceptance of difficulties—no matter how unfair they seem—can lead to profound inner peace and divine rewards. Through the ancient stories of Prashadra and Sukanya, discover how cultivating patience, tolerance, and a higher perspective can turn even life’s harshest trials into opportunities for growth and spiritual elevation. 🔑 Key Takeaways: •⁠  ⁠Why resisting fate can cause more suffering, and how acceptance brings peace. •⁠  ⁠The incredible blessings that unfold when we endure hardship with grace. •⁠  ⁠How the sacred yoga texts teach us to respond to challenges in ways that uplift the soul. Join us for this enlightening conversation and learn how embracing life’s challenges with wisdom can transform your heart and mind. ✨ Subscribe for daily inspiration and practical wisdom from the Bhakti tradition. 🎧 Tune in now! #InnerPeace #SpiritualGrowth #BhaktiYoga #WisdomOfTheSages SB 9.2.14-9.3.16 Join Grace in an Age of Distraction - Harvard Divinity School's Bhakti Yoga Conference at https://www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-yoga-conference ********************************************************************* 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

Life’s struggles can feel relentless—debt, setbacks, and a sense of being stuck in survival mode. But what if we saw these challenges weren’t just obstacles, but invitations to transformation? In this Q&A episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha share Bhakti wisdom on navigating life’s hardships with spiritual insight and resilience. Key Questions Answered in This Episode: 🔹 How can I balance my material struggles—like debt—while trying to grow spiritually? 🔹 How do I trust that God is guiding me when the world feels merciless? 🔹 If wealth can be a spiritual distraction, why does the Bhagavad-gītā say yogis are reborn into wealthy families? Drawing from the teachings of great sages, this conversation offers deep yet practical wisdom to help you shift your perspective, find meaning in difficulty, and reframe life’s uphill battles as steps on the path to transcendence. 🎧 Tune in now and rediscover the strength that lies within surrender. 🌟 Subscribe for daily wisdom and join thousands on the journey of Bhakti! #BhaktiYoga #SpiritualGrowth #KarmaAndDestiny #WisdomOfTheSages #SrimadBhagavatam ********************************************************************* 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

What if the very suffering that seems unfair is actually your greatest opportunity for growth? In this compelling episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha dive deep into the power of transcending the victim mentality through a service attitude. Drawing from ancient wisdom and real-life stories, they reveal how adversity, when embraced with humility and devotion, can lead to profound inner freedom. Hear the moving story of a warrior-turned-saint who accepted life’s harshest twists with grace, transforming obstacles into stepping stones on the path of bhakti. Key Highlights: ✔️ The victim mentality ruins everything—how to break free. ✔️ Why service is the key to rising above resentment. ✔️ How great bhaktas turn misfortune into spiritual fuel. ✔️ The Rishikesh experience: when separation brings deeper connection. Let go of blame, embrace bhakti, and reclaim your inner peace. 🌟 Subscribe for daily wisdom and join thousands worldwide on the transformative path of devotion. 🎧 Tune in now! #BhaktiWisdom #TranscendVictimMentality #InnerFreedom #SrimadBhagavatam SB 9.2.1-13 ********************************************************************* 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

Bitterness or transformation—how do we digest life’s painful experiences? In this deep dive into bhakti wisdom, Srimad Bhagavatam scholar Bhakti Vijnana Goswami shares insights from his new book, Healing Prayers, which explores the profound lessons found in Queen Kunti’s prayers. These sacred verses reveal how suffering can either harden the heart with resentment or refine it with love and wisdom. They offer a blueprint for transcending the victim mentality—our most fundamental obstacle—and transforming pain into spiritual joy. 🔹 Healing Prayers—Bhakti Vijnana Goswami’s new book on Queen Kunti’s timeless wisdom 🔹 Why victim consciousness is the root of our suffering—and how to break free 🔹 How digesting life’s hardships refines our character, softens the heart, and deepens our love 🔹 The philosophy of healing: aligning the mind with the self through prayer 🔹 The astonishing power of gratitude in the face of adversity 🔹 Why Kunti prays for more calamities—and how her wisdom reveals the secret to true peace Join us as we discuss this groundbreaking book and uncover timeless truths on how to turn life’s challenges into the very fuel for our spiritual growth. 🌟 Subscribe for daily wisdom and be part of a global community on the journey of bhakti. 🎧 Tune in now! #HealingThroughBhakti #SrimadBhagavatam #VictimMentality #SpiritualTransformation #BhaktiYoga #HealingPrayersBook   ********************************************************************* 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

How can time both move and remain still? How can one moment be fully experienced forever without fading, without loss? The idea of a realm beyond time challenges everything we know. In the material world, every moment slips away, never to return—but in Krishna’s transcendental pastimes, each moment exists eternally, while at the same time, His divine play unfolds in a continuous flow.   In this Q & A episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the mysteries of time as described in the Bhagavad-gītā and Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, revealing how certain truths about time can only be understood through deep spiritual meditation—just as the great teachers of the Bhakti tradition have expressed. Other thought-provoking questions include: 🔹 Does bhakti involve a form of spiritual “disassociation,” and if so, is that a good thing? 🔹 What does it really mean to love Krishna, and how does that automatically bring the highest realization? 🔹 Is perfect pronunciation of the maha-mantra essential, or is intention more important? Join us as we unpack these deep inquiries and reveal the spiritual science behind time, transcendence, and devotion. 🎧 Listen now and explore the timeless wisdom of bhakti! 🌟 Subscribe for daily insights and be part of a global movement of seekers. #BhaktiYoga #SpiritualWisdom #TranscendTime #EternalReality #WisdomOfTheSages ********************************************************************* 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

The kings, sages, and celestial beings described in the early chapters of the 9th Canto of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam possess extraordinary power, longevity, and mystical abilities. Yet, despite their dominance over nature and their vast influence, they often act out of pride, emotion, and material attachment—just like common people. Their struggles, fears and anxieties serve as a stark reminder: true greatness is not found in power but in pure devotion. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack these ancient stories and reveal their deep relevance to our own lives. Why do even the most powerful fall into pettiness? And how can we rise beyond our own limitations? With humor, insight, and wisdom, they explore how devotion, rather than power or knowledge, is the key to real transformation. Key Takeaways: •⁠  ⁠The hidden lesson behind the mystical transformations and curses of the 9th Canto. •⁠  ⁠Why mystics, devas, and kings often remain entangled in ego-driven anxieties. •⁠  ⁠How Śrīmad Bhāgavatam shifts our focus from material achievement to the ultimate goal—pure bhakti. •⁠  ⁠“Imagination is more important than knowledge”—what Einstein’s words reveal about accessing deeper truths. Join us as we strip away illusions of greatness and uncover the one thing that truly liberates the heart. 🔔 Subscribe for daily wisdom and join thousands on the transformative path of Bhakti! 🎧 Listen now! #BhaktiYoga #SrimadBhagavatam #SpiritualWisdom #DevotionOverPower SB 9.1.20-42 ********************************************************************* 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

Creation and destruction, cosmic order and divine justice—these may seem like the primary reasons God engages with the world, but the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam reveals something much deeper. Krishna’s true purpose in manifesting within the material realm isn’t merely to uphold dharma or to punish the wicked—it’s to reciprocate the love of His devotees. And within that love, a happiness is found that far surpasses the impersonal peace of liberation. In this episode, Kaustubha, along with guest hosts Jiva and Chapu, explores these profound truths as Wisdom of the Sages enters the Ninth Canto. Through the story of King Ambarish and the powerful mystic Durvasa Muni, we witness how devotion (bhakti) eclipses all other forms of spiritual attainment. The episode also unpacks a crucial philosophical hierarchy: how Brahman realization—the understanding that one is beyond the material world—is contained within Paramatma realization, which not only perceives the Divine within the heart but also recognizes the Supreme Intelligence orchestrating the workings of the entire material realm. Yet both are ultimately encompassed within Bhagavan realization, where God is understood not merely as an impersonal force or an all-pervading presence, but as the Supreme Person—Krishna—who loves, reciprocates, and reveals Himself fully to His devotees. Key Highlights: ✨ Why Krishna’s primary concern isn’t universal order—it’s love. ✨ The joy of bhakti vs. the impersonal peace of liberation. ✨ How Brahman and Paramatma realizations are included within Bhagavan realization. ✨ Paramatma realization as the recognition of divine intelligence behind the cosmos. ✨ King Ambarish vs. Durvasa Muni: The power of devotion over mystic perfection. ✨ The Ninth Canto as the gateway to Krishna’s most intimate pastimes. Join us as we explore the heart of divine love, the supreme happiness of bhakti, and the full spectrum of spiritual realization. 🌟 Subscribe for daily wisdom and be part of a worldwide community of seekers! 🎧 Listen now! #BhaktiYoga #KrishnaConsciousness #SpiritualWisdom #WisdomOfTheSages #SrimadBhagavatam #BeyondLiberation SB 9.1.1-19 ********************************************************************* 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