The Bhagavata Podcast
The Bhagavata Podcast invites listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam. Each episode features conversations between scholars, many of whom are also practitioners, as they reflect on and analyze a chapter of this text together. The podcast offers a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight, providing fresh perspectives that illuminate the beauty and uniqueness of the Bhagavatam.
In each episode, host Dr. Måns Broo, an esteemed scholar and Gaudiya Vaishnava practitioner, invites expert guests to reflect on a chapter of the Bhagavata Purana. Following a linear progression through the text, the discussions explore the philosophical, theological, and literary dimensions of the Bhagavatam, offering both traditional insights and modern academic interpretations. This thoughtful approach enables listeners to journey through the Bhagavata Purana chapter by chapter, uncovering the intricate teachings of this work.
The Bhagavata Podcast is an initiative supported by the Gaudiya Studies Research Programme of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, furthering the mission of connecting living traditions with academic exploration.
- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 62 minutes
- Episodes
- 11
- Years Active
- 2025
1.11 Lord Krishna's Entrance into Dvaraka with Krishna Ksetra Swami
In this episode, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) and Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey) delve into the 11th chapter of the Bhagavatam, exploring the themes of Krishna's arrival in Dvaraka, th…
1.10 Departure of Lord Krishna for Dvaraka with Shaunaka Rishi Das
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by Shaunaka Rishi Dasa for a rich and wide-ranging exploration of Canto 1, Chapter 10 of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. In …
1.9 The Passing Away of Bhishmadeva in the Presence of Lord Krishna with Radhika Raman Das
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by scholar and teacher Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) for an in-depth exploration of Canto 1, Chapter 9 of th…
1.8 Prayers by Queen Kunti and Pariksit Saved with Radhika Raman Das
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by scholar and teacher Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) for an in-depth exploration of Chapter 8 of the First C…
1.7 The Son of Droṇa Punished with Jayananda Das
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by yoga scholar and spiritual teacher Jayananda Dasa (Dr. Janne Kontala) to explore the 7th Chapter of the First Ca…
1.6 Conversation Between Nārada and Vyāsadeva with Radhika Raman Das
In this moving and richly layered episode of The Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined once again by Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) to explore Chapter 6 of the First Cant…
1.5 Nārada’s Instructions on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam for Vyāsadeva with Krishna Ksetra Swami
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey), explore the 5th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, focusin…
1.4 The Appearance of Śrī Nārada with Sundar Gopal Das
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Sundar Gopal Das (Simon Hass) delve into the 4th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, exploring the qual…
1.3 Krishna Is The Source of All Incarnations with Radhika Raman Das
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Dr. Måns Broo and Radhika Ramana Dasa delve into the third chapter of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, focusing on the concept of Krishna's avatars and their theologic…
1.2. Divinity and Divine Service with Krishna Ksetra Swami
In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, hosts Bhrigupada Das and Krishna Kshetra Swami delve into the second chapter of the Bhagavata Purana, exploring its structure, themes, and the significance o…
1.1. Questions by the Sages with Shaunaka Rishi Das
This episode of The Bhagavata Podcast explores the Bhagavata Purana, a central text in Vaishnavism, through the insights of scholars and practitioners. Today's conversation delves into the complexiti…