1604: Shining Light on the Shadows Within: Carl Jung Meets the Wisdom of Bhakti
Misunderstood warriors, falsely accused maidens, hardhearted mystic yogis, remorseful sages, sex-addicted kings— The stories of the Ninth Canto of the Bhāgavatam reflect not just historical characters, but the shadows we all carry within. At the cusp of entering the climactic Tenth Canto, Raghunath and Kaustubha review the string of stories leading up to it. With a little help from Carl Jung, they unpack a core principle often echoed in the bhakti tradition: while the path is centered on divine light, the great bhakti-yogis never ignored the shadows in their own hearts. 🌀 Key Highlights: • Carl Jung meets the Bhāgavatam—why even saints have shadows to acknowledge • “No regrets” culture vs. the spiritual remorse of real yogis • How the flaws of kings became fuel for transformation • Bhajana-kriyā to anartha-nivṛtti: what inner work really looks like on the bhakti path • Why the Ninth Canto isn’t just a list of names—it’s a mirror for the heart 🎧 Listen now and reflect—because bhakti begins where pretense ends. 🌱 Subscribe and follow for daily insights → #WisdomOfTheSages #BhaktiYoga #ShadowAndLight #SrimadBhagavatam #CarlJungQuotes #SpiritualGrowth #TenthCantoAwakening SB 9.24.53-59 ********************************************************************* 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
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1603: Darkness, Evil & Satan: A Bhakti Yoga Perspective / Q & A Volume 275
What is Evil? Different tradition have different ideas. In this compelling Q & A episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how the Bhakti tradition understands darkness, Satan, and the concept of evil. Is it a cosmic force? A personal being? Or simply the absence of divine light? Other questions include how to navigate workplace obligations at bars while maintaining spiritual sobriety, and what pure devotional service looks like in today’s world. Key Highlights: • Evil explained Bhakti-style: darkness isn’t a rival force—it’s what happens when we turn away from the light • What to do when your boss schedules meetings in a bar (spoiler: garlic-soaked pizza may also be involved) • Pure devotion demystified: how love shows up in kirtan, service, and yes, even chicken coop assignments • Lessons from Mussolini to CBGB’s: the slippery slope of bad choices and the art of guarding your inner light • It’s not about being judgmental—but about choosing clarity over compromise 🎧 Tune in now and subscribe for daily wisdom rooted in the timeless teachings of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. #BhaktiAndEvil #DarknessVsLight #BhaktiYoga #WisdomOfTheSages #SpiritualSobriety #SelflessService #KrishnaConsciousness #SpiritualPodcast #QandAEpisode ********************************************************************* 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
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1602: Feed the Dogs, Love the World: Bhakti Yoga’s Expanding Circle of Compassion
Indian hospitality, the soft heart of a mother, and the Dog-Man of Tompkins Square Park all intersect in this powerful exploration of yoga. Drawing from the Maha Upanishad and the insight of Albert Schweitzer, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a central bhakti truth: that genuine love of God expresses itself as compassion for all living beings—not just the ones who vote like you, think like you, or smell like you. At the heart of this episode is the unforgettable tale of King Rantideva from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam—a king whose radical acts of generosity and deep spiritual faith push us to reconsider what it really means to live a spiritual life. 🌀 Key Highlights: • “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” — The Maha Upanishad’s timeless call to expand the borders of your compassion • How great spiritualists experience suffering—and transform it into compassion • The real yoga test: when your food is hot, your stomach is empty, and a stranger knocks on the door (with dogs) • Why bhakti doesn’t exist without compassion 👁️🗨️ Real peace begins when we expand the circle. If your yoga isn’t transforming how you see others, it’s time to go deeper. 🎧 Tap in and get transrational. #KingRantideva #BhaktiWisdom #YogaOfCompassion #MahaUpanishad #SrimadBhagavatam #InterfaithWisdom #LoveBeyondBoundaries #VasudhaivaKutumbakam #WisdomOfTheSages SB 9.21.1-18 ********************************************************************* 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
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1601: Where Your Mind Goes, You Go: Bhakti Yoga, Thought Power & the Inner Algorithm
Your mind is like an algorithm. Click on lust, fear, or resentment—and guess what shows up on your mental feed? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore Yoga is a way to reset the algorithm, and explore the mind as both a garden and a walled city with guarded gates. Drawing from James Allen’s classic As a Man Thinketh and the final verses of King Yayāti’s transformation in the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, they unpack how thought is causal, attention is destiny, and bhakti is the ultimate reprogramming of the heart. 🔑 Key Highlights: • James Allen meets the Bhagavatam: “Plant good seeds or get weeds. Period.” • Guard the gates of the senses like your mental Wi-Fi password • Why you should probably skip that luxury cruise and chant instead • When kitchen gossip gets karmic—Mara’s chef-side sādhanā • “Shoot the messenger,” “Relinquish your imaginary positions,” and other questionable t-shirt ideas Whether you’re dealing with asparagus beds or mental breakdowns, this episode brings it all back to one thing: where your mind goes, you go. 🌱 Subscribe and reset the algorithm of your mind. 🎧 Tune in now! #BhaktiYoga #MindTraining #SrimadBhagavatam #AsAManThinketh #YogaWisdom #KrishnaConsciousness SB 9.19.20-29 ********************************************************************* 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
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1600: The Anatomy of Spiritual Awakening: Letting Go Before We Lose It
From Vedic kings to aging rock stars, this episode maps the journey from pleasure to emptiness to liberation. Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack why letting go of material desire—before the body gives out—is the key to spiritual freedom. Featuring: • King Yayāti, Lord Brahmā, Stephen Hawking, Billy Idol & David Lee Roth • Addiction psychology meets Vedic wisdom • Why renunciation is the real glow-up • How material sex desire is a pale reflection of Krishna’s divine love 🎧 Listen now and wake up before it’s too late. 🌱 Subscribe for daily doses of ancient wisdom made practical. #SpiritualAwakening #LetGo #BhaktiYoga #WisdomOfTheSages #SrimadBhagavatam #ThePathOfRenunciation SB 9.19.16-20 ********************************************************************* 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
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.
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