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
Mentioned books
Jul 15, 2023 • 53min
1089: Q & A Volume 174
As a Bhakti-yogi, can I acknowledge my feelings and still take no offense? / How to view the premature loss of a child through the lens of Bhakti?
Jul 14, 2023 • 58min
1088: Skeleton Keys to Deeper Awareness
"Awareness needs constant refreshing." Rick Rubin / approaching the state of constant openness to receiving / our practices create space for awareness / Patanjali's definition of practice / skeleton keys to the secret chambers of awareness / a good attitude goes a long way in Bhakti / respect to the seniors, kindness to juniors / accepting even the unfair criticism / humility as a way of opening up to learning lessons at every moment
Jul 13, 2023 • 60min
1087: Creating the Space for Spiritual Inspiration
The value of simplicity is to open our minds for Krishna's inspiration / Untangle the knots of revenge and anger, and control the senses to create space for Krishna / Prepare and sincerely endeavor for connection to Krishna / The joy of life is not your family or your motorcycle / Get off the superficial level and get on the self transformational level and become fearless / We don't care if you wear a robe or get a Krishna tattoo- understand nothing is ours / Be cynical about the body or you'll get swept away / Make the best of a bad bargain- identify with the spiritual self / Nobody is sleeping on a bed of nails anymore / Your False security will be ripped away, take shelter of Krishna SB 5.19.14-15
Jul 12, 2023 • 52min
1086: The Race to Keep Up with Prabhupada with Special Guest Pradyumna Prabhu
The mind is the slayer of the real / Pleasure and pain are mental experiences / Ignorance of self is the field that kleshas and attachments grow from / Identity with the body is the genesis of illusion / Yoga practice requires surrender to God or it cultivates the ego SB 5.19.13-14
Jul 11, 2023 • 59min
1085: Theosophy, Srila Prabhupada & the Roots of the American Yoga Movement - Interview with Pradyumna
Raghunath talks with famed Sanskrit scholar Pradyumna Prabhu about Madame Blavatsky and other mystics, the early days in Calcutta, and the parallels among Baha'i, theosophy and bhakti yoga, and more.
Jul 7, 2023 • 54min
1084: Vishnu is the Witness, We Get Attached
Our creations are insignificant / How can we be proud when we don't even know how to do anything? / Vaishnavas don't take any credit / Real humility is truth - we are tiny and not in control / Consider your accomplishments from a zoomed out perspective / Give up the taste for prestige / Understand that we are made of God's energy / Thank god for the Vedic framework / The leaves of the tree get their stability/connection from the roots / We're manipulators not creators / Krishna is transcendental to our faults and aloof to attachments SB 5.19.8-12
Jul 6, 2023 • 1h 3min
1083: "Bhakti Fugue State" - Interview with Ananta Govinda
Raghu and Kaustubha interview Ananta Govinda about kirtan, creativity, becoming an instrument and the "Bhakti Fugue State". Find out more at anantacuffee.com
Jul 5, 2023 • 56min
1082: Revealing One's Mind in Confidence
the necessity of revealing one's mind in confidence / duplicity is a recipe for disaster / "Don't only practice your art, but force your way into its secrets." - Ludwig van Beethoven / always striving for the deeper levels of awareness / Lord Rama is a connoisseur - he only wants pure love - material qualities such as one's birth in an aristocratic family, personal beauty, eloquence, sharp intelligence or race or nation can't touch His heart / the price for achieving God's favor is simply one's sincere eagerness to have it / Krishna wants every waking moment SB 5.19.7
Jul 2, 2023 • 57min
1081: Q & A Volume 173 with Sacinandana Swami
What can I do to love and accept myself? / What is the essence of love? / How do we handle relationships with family, friends & loved ones that are not on this Bhakti path? / How can we be a good Bhakti friend? / How do people stay motivated in Bhakti without the fear of hitting rock bottom? / What journey does the soul take after leaving the body? / How did you decide to dedicate your whole life to the path of renunciation and to Krishna? / How to face my shortcomings without blaming myself and making the problem even bigger?
Jul 1, 2023 • 56min
1080: Q&A Volume 172 with Sacinandana Swami
Questions from our live audience at the Wisdom of the Sages retreat in Tuscany. How can one transform or purify subtle egoistic desires? / How do you develop compassion for someone who has hurt you? / How do you know when it's time persevere or time to move on? / Is there an eternal place of Sri Chaitanya's pastimes in the spiritual realm? / What are the recommended practices for Purushotama month?
