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.
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Jun 14, 2023 • 55min
1069: Richard Dawkins Has Issues
you can't find the painter by evaluating the chemical composition of the paint and canvas (but you know there is one) / if Richard Dawkins' thoughts are developed through a random and meaningless flux of the atoms, then why are they more valid than anyone else's thoughts? / if you've haven't given up your biases you are just a so-called scientist / "the speculative research work of a so-called scientist or philosopher is always interrupted when he dies, and the laws of nature go on without regard for his work." SB 5.18.33 https://links.themodernyogipodcast.com
Jun 13, 2023 • 53min
1068: Black Elk's 'Great Spirit' is Paramatma
"when the moon is full, it is as if the Great Spirit were upon the whole world" — Black Elk / paramatma = the 3 Vishnus / even Lord Brahma is a tiny being / Lord Shiva sees like Black Elk / strive for Vasudeva consciousness - aware that Krishna is within everything and everything is within him / greed never satisfies / don't let our mind degrade us / Lord Shiva sees like Black Elk SB 5.18.32
Jun 12, 2023 • 1h 30min
1067: Jesus, Black Elk & Raghunath's Mother
the Rathayatra experience / Did Jesus appear at Raghunath's birth? / Black Elk's Paramatma realization / slow down, look at nature, reflect and consider what is beneath the surface / Vishnu is within everything and everything is within Vishnu / cupcakes are a type of medicine too / "I'm not saying I'm the anointed one….but I could be." - Raghunath
Jun 11, 2023 • 56min
1066: Q & A Volume 169
Q & A live from the Bhakti Center's Wisdom of the Sages retreat.
Jun 10, 2023 • 56min
1065: Dealing with Spiritual Dissatisfaction
Raghunath and Kaustubha discuss dealing with spiritual dissatisfaction and how to take the next step in spiritual life.
Jun 9, 2023 • 55min
1064: Perceiving Spiritual Form as the Origin
Kirtan mindset: don't try to have some "experience" - just sing for Krishna's pleasure / may the pure spiritual energy of Vrindavan be generated within our hearts / it's our nature to love and to serve / "it's by creation's donation that you are maintained, but you'd rather turn your back" / atheistic science as intellectual bullying / can you live your philosophy? / Krishna's prerogative isn't whimsical, it's all to do with the softening of the heart for divine love / inquire with deep sincerity and humility SB 5.18.28-31
Jun 8, 2023 • 58min
1063: We are Tiny Sparks of Pure Spiritual Energy
Anthony Hopkins wisens with age / softening the soul through the blows of fate / my goal is to reach the end in harmony with myself / it's all a miracle / the sincere search for truth is God Consciousness in itself / Raghu as ant overlord / Richard Dawkins refuses to see the gardener / overcoming delusion to realize Krishna's presence both externally and internally / knowing our place in the macro/micro hierarchy / it's enough to know that we are tiny sparks of incredible pure spiritual energy SB 5.18.24-27
Jun 7, 2023 • 57min
1062: Goddess Laxmi's Higher Perspective
the power of cow seva / Laxmi Devi shares Her higher perspective / Bhagavatam pokes at our idea of security / our predicament - a time spark of spiritual energy, trapped in and identifying with the body and mind, moving through a world programed with time, karma and the gunas / we've lost touch with our bliss and eternality / our live's are like eggs on the spoon of a toddler / the heartbreak and lamentation of the material world / Bhagavatam goads us towards the higher choices SB 5.18.19-23
Jun 6, 2023 • 56min
1061: It Takes a Scientist, a Philosopher, & a Theologian
Bhakti culture is ready to explode / Laxmi Devi's love for Vishnu / it gives pleasure to glorify your beloved / we're searching for perfection in reflections of the Divine / the sass of the Gopis / God is the ultimate soulmate / it takes a Scientist a Philosopher and a Theologian to understand what's beyond the virtual reality SB 5.18.15-18
Jun 2, 2023 • 54min
1060: All the World's a Stage
the British scholars completely missed the beauty, sophistication and spiritual depth of the Orissan culture developed around Lord Jagannath / Raghu's Rathayatra pastime / all the world's a stage, and all the men and women merely players / Shakespeare's seven ages / play our roles as an actor, play them well, but always know that the real life is beyond the stage
