Wisdom of the Sages
Raghunath Cappo & Kaustubha Das
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.
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.
Episodes
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Aug 27, 2023 • 54min
1129: Interview with Crispian Mills of the Band Kula Shaker
Raghunath and Kasutubha speak with Crispian Mills about his life of bringing the magic of Bhakti into popular music.
Aug 26, 2023 • 53min
1128: Q & A Volume 182
Why does my devotional consciousness fluctuate? / How to respond to a mind full of negativity and self-loathing? / How do disciples approach the passing away of their guru?
Aug 25, 2023 • 55min
1127: Happiness Through Flowing Within the Universal Laws
Immanuel Kant's view of morality / morality is designed to facilitate the realization of happiness / our wellbeing is determined by our willingness to flow within the universal laws / objective moral truths warrant a supernatural explanation / does morality develop out of evolutionary need? / secularists have trouble explaining why human beings have intrinsic value, rights, and moral obligations / Yamaraja explains that dharma is established by Bhagavan / to understand the confidential dharma you have to approach it through a valid lineage SB 6.3.19-21
Aug 24, 2023 • 54min
1126: Beyond Mindfulness Lies Confidential Knowledge
"When you look at the sun during your walking meditation, the mindfulness of the body helps you to see that the sun is in you" – Thich Nhat Hanh / beyond mindfulness Lies the confidential knowledge of devotion / those free of resentment, envy and hostility can understand the confidential knowledge / your good fortune may trigger someone else's self-loathing / my issues with others may reflect my own issues with God / the devotees wander with full independence / "My Life…My Rules…..BUT / the devotees are always protected / material danger is not meant for devotees SB 6.3.17-18
Aug 23, 2023 • 59min
1125: We Don't Die
we don't die / grounded in the reality of the timeless soul / there is nothing so sublime and pure as transcendental knowledge – the mature fruit of all mysticism / there's hope in a decaying material world / all this life is about is learning what to let go of and what to hold onto / saying goodbye to everything SB 6.3.13-16
Aug 22, 2023 • 58min
1124: As Pearls Are Strung On a Thread
slow down and go deep in the mantra / sadhana helps us cope with life's curveballs / keep steady and don't be discouraged / don't dilly dally in the unimportant / nowhere in the weave of the universe is Krishna not present / there is the material energy, and the spiritual energy, and it all rests on Krishna, like pearls strung on a thread Pre order Raghu's book at https://a.co/d/4VEIEeq SB 6.3.1-12
Aug 21, 2023 • 56min
1123: How Yogis Set Their Intentions
"The strong man is the one who is able to intercept at will the communication between the senses and the mind." - Napoleon Bonaparte / austerity can strengthen the mind and bring peace / engaging the intellect as a rational filter / freeing up the mind to hear the direction of the Supersoul / Ajamila's regret / Ajamila's yogic knowledge / Ajamila sets his intention / Ajamila's return to Vaikuntha SB 6.2.26-49
Aug 19, 2023 • 55min
1122: Q & A Volume 181
Is God an energy, a person, or both? / Once you reach the spiritual realm… what happens? / How do the physical instructions of yoga asana lead to a quiet mind? Preorder Raghu's book now - https://a.co/d/4VEIEeq
Aug 18, 2023 • 56min
1121: Let It Come & Let Me Grow Through It
"Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it." ― Proverbs 4:23 / spirituality can be understood as a practice of purifying our desires from the level of exploitation, to renunciation, to devotion / don't be so harsh on people, they're mostly good hearted / chasing our desires will take us all over the universe / Bhakti-yogis aren't so interested in counteracting their karma - the say "let it come and let me grow through it" / there can be purification in regret SB 6.2.12-25
Aug 17, 2023 • 57min
1120: 10 Important Considerations for Meditation
"Meditation on inevitable death should be performed daily." – Yamamoto Tsunetomo / the resolution to die can add beauty and grace to life / practice saddhana like you will die tomorrow - study like you will live forever / "The mantra that is not received in a genuine lineage does not produce results." / one must receive the instructions for how to access the power of the mantra from a qualified instructor / our conceptions, sentiments and lifestyles are important for meditation SB 6.2.11
