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
Jan 31, 2023 • 53min
949: Let My Religious Side Die & Let My Spiritual Side Rise
Kaustubha's birthday reflections / let the religious part of me die and the spiritual part of me rise / aspiring to develop real yogic vision / cultivate Feelings of gratitude daily / accepting austerity expertly & joyfully / depend on Krishna and hear his whisper / 8 symptoms of a liberated soul from Chandogya Upanishad SB 5.4.1-5
Jan 29, 2023 • 1h 9min
948: From Vishnu to Krishna - Interview with Nityananda Das
Raghunath and Kaustubha discuss with the charming and learned monk Nityananda Das about his youth in South India practicing in the ancient Bhakti lineage of the great teacher Sri Ramanuja and how he eventually came to the lineage of Sri Caitanaya.
Jan 27, 2023 • 56min
947: The Names Rama & Krishna Have Been Resounding Forever
the names of Rama & Krishna have been resounding from the hills in India for longer than we can calculate / the humility of parents who can learn from their children / What is the next step on my path? What could I let go of, or what could I embrace that will make a real difference in the awakening of my own self realization / material energy is a glue trap / there are higher goals in life than getting stuff / the need for truth tellers who can't be bought
Jan 26, 2023 • 57min
946: Meeting More of the Others
Raghunath and Kaustubha interview more of the guests from their retreat at the Govardhan Eco Village in India.
Jan 25, 2023 • 58min
945: A Bhakti-yogi Born Into the Slums of Bombay / An Interview with Janeshwar Das
Janeshwar Das, Raghunath's assistant on his India pilgrimages, shares his inspiring story of being born and raised in the slums in Bombay and his courageous and fascinating path to Bhakti.
Jan 24, 2023 • 52min
944: Grief, Love & Service on the Path of Bhakti / An Interview with Sri Govinda
In this emotional and touching episode, Raghunath & Kaustubha bring their friend Sri Govinda onto the show to discuss the loss of his young son, the sprouting of his faith in Krishna, meeting his fiancé, and taking up services as a successful financial consultant coming to the path of Bhakti.
Jan 23, 2023 • 1h 1min
943: Revealing Our Minds In Confidence / Interview with Relationship Counselor Dhanya Rico
Raghunath & Kaustubha speak with Dhanya Rico, a professional Relationship Counselor and Bhakti-yogini, about the importance of honesty and revealing our minds to people we can trust.
Jan 21, 2023 • 56min
942: Q & A Volume 150 - Reincarnation / Questions with Walter Schreifels
I look at my dogs life with envy, why are some births considered lower? / If you're born on a higher planet and you still have a mind, what about it would be an improvement over the planet we're already on? / Who judges or decides our next births?
Jan 19, 2023 • 58min
941: Meeting the Others
Raghunath and Kaustubha share their thoughts on Victoria's Vedic wedding, and interview some of the guests from their retreat at the Govardhan Eco Village in India.
Jan 18, 2023 • 59min
940: I Won't Be Groomed for Cruelty
Will we learn to live in harmony with nature, or will we run off the edge of a cliff? / the cow and bull provide everything we need / Ella's Story - I Won't Be Groomed for Cruelty
