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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.

Yoga Spirituality Hinduism Religion & Spirituality
Update frequency
every day
Average duration
57 minutes
Episodes
1664
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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1625: Wisdom Blockers: Why Some Spiritual Truths Stay Out of Reach

1625: Wisdom Blockers: Why Some Spiritual Truths Stay Out of Reach

Some truths hit you like a lightning bolt. Others hover like clouds for years—until something cracks your heart open and lets the rain in. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the invisib…

00:59:35  |   Fri 13 Jun 2025
1624: Satyam: Recognizing Truth in a World of Spin

1624: Satyam: Recognizing Truth in a World of Spin

In a world of shifting narratives and temporary identities, even the most intelligent minds can struggle to find what’s truly real. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha turn to the timeless wisdo…

00:55:23  |   Wed 11 Jun 2025
1623: Heart-to-Heart Transmission: Spirituality Beyond the Externals

1623: Heart-to-Heart Transmission: Spirituality Beyond the Externals

How does one truly enter a spiritual path—beyond the ritual and formality? It’s not about externals—it’s about what’s alive in the heart.

In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore …

00:55:52  |   Tue 10 Jun 2025
1622: Beauty, Longing & the Sigh of Spiritual Awakening

1622: Beauty, Longing & the Sigh of Spiritual Awakening

Spiritual awakening may feel more like a sigh than a celebration. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore why our most profound encounters with beauty—whether through art, music, or moments …

00:57:41  |   Mon 09 Jun 2025
1621: Before Religion, Beyond Boundaries: Interview with Author Nitesh Gor

1621: Before Religion, Beyond Boundaries: Interview with Author Nitesh Gor

Can ancient Indian wisdom heal the rifts of modern religion? In this mind-expanding and often hilarious episode, Raghunath sits down with author and educator Nitesh Gor (a.k.a. Navin Krishna) to expl…

00:54:00  |   Sun 08 Jun 2025
1620: The Sex Episode: Yoga Wisdom Meets Real-Life Hormones | Q & A Vol. 281

1620: The Sex Episode: Yoga Wisdom Meets Real-Life Hormones | Q & A Vol. 281

In this hilarious and revealing Q & A, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle one of life’s most powerful forces—sexual desire—with honesty, insight, and bhakti-based wisdom. It’s a down-to-earth exploration…

01:00:15  |   Sat 07 Jun 2025
1619: Devotion Follows Destruction-- Evolution and the Death of Our Lower Nature

1619: Devotion Follows Destruction-- Evolution and the Death of Our Lower Nature

With their signature blend of humor and clarity, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a timeless spiritual principle: real transformation always involves a kind of death—of ego, comfort, or illusion. Drawi…

00:57:56  |   Fri 06 Jun 2025
1618: Identity Politics, Self-Esteem Battles & the Spiritual Solution

1618: Identity Politics, Self-Esteem Battles & the Spiritual Solution

Modern society is in the midst of an identity crisis. From gender and race to body image and social status, we’re defining, defending, and dividing ourselves by external labels. In this episode, Ragh…

00:56:50  |   Thu 05 Jun 2025
1617: Your Thoughts Are Drafting the Blueprints for Your Next Body

1617: Your Thoughts Are Drafting the Blueprints for Your Next Body

What if your thoughts today are already shaping your next body?

In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the deep yogic teaching that the subtle precedes the gross—your desires, thoughts, and…

00:56:32  |   Wed 04 Jun 2025
1616: You’re Not That Voice in Your Head: Ancient Yogic Wisdom for Self-Realization

1616: You’re Not That Voice in Your Head: Ancient Yogic Wisdom for Self-Realization

At any moment, we can initiate a higher level of consciousness—simply by observing the mind instead of identifying with it. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the Bhagavatam’s opening t…

00:54:51  |   Tue 03 Jun 2025
1615: Full-Hearted Bhakti: Vivid, Personal Krishna Devotion | Q & A Vol. 280

1615: Full-Hearted Bhakti: Vivid, Personal Krishna Devotion | Q & A Vol. 280

From epic failures and ego clashes to tender moments of empowerment and encouragement, Raghunath and Kaustubha open up about what they love most about Krishna Bhakti—and how it transforms even the mo…
01:01:15  |   Sun 01 Jun 2025
1614: Is Yoga All About the Journey—or About Hitting the Target? | Q & A Vol. 279

1614: Is Yoga All About the Journey—or About Hitting the Target? | Q & A Vol. 279

Modern spirituality often says yoga is all about the journey. But is that what the ancient teachings really meant?

In this focused and eye-opening Q & A episode, Kaustubha explores samādhi and the tr…

00:51:35  |   Sat 31 May 2025
1613: Myth or Reality: The Misunderstood Tech of the Yogis

1613: Myth or Reality: The Misunderstood Tech of the Yogis

Could ancient yogis have tapped into a science we still don’t understand? Mystical experiences—like hearing divine messages within the heart—may sound like fantasy today, but 300 years ago a FaceTime…

00:54:48  |   Fri 30 May 2025
1612: Cosmic Vision, Parental Panic & the Purusha Sukta Mantras

1612: Cosmic Vision, Parental Panic & the Purusha Sukta Mantras

Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the need to shift perspective shared in Srimad Bhagavatam.  Seeking to relieve the suffering of Mother Earth, the gods and goddesses gather for an epic moment of clari…
00:53:13  |   Thu 29 May 2025
1611: Parenting, Japa Meditation & How to Stay Inspired on the Bhakti Path | Q & A Vol. 278

1611: Parenting, Japa Meditation & How to Stay Inspired on the Bhakti Path | Q & A Vol. 278

From parenting struggles in spiritual life to the elusive experience of deep japa meditation – Vulnerability meets wisdom in this very real Q & A episode recorded live at the Wisdom of the Sages Retr…

00:51:20  |   Mon 26 May 2025
1610: Struggling with Expectations & Self-Worth: Bhakti Yoga Insights | Q & A Vol. 277

1610: Struggling with Expectations & Self-Worth: Bhakti Yoga Insights | Q & A Vol. 277

When your spiritual ideals meet your messy, modern life—what gives? In this live Q & A episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle real-world questions from sincere seekers navigating work, relationships…

00:58:22  |   Sun 25 May 2025
1609: Surrender, Purpose, Love: Bhakti Answers the Big Questions | Q & A Vol. 276

1609: Surrender, Purpose, Love: Bhakti Answers the Big Questions | Q & A Vol. 276

Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle powerful questions about surrender, purpose, and love in this live Q&A from Super Soul Farm—offering timeless bhakti wisdom on the struggles modern seekers face. What d…

01:00:26  |   Sat 24 May 2025
1608: The Guru as a Transparent Via Medium: Reclaiming Sacred Connection

1608: The Guru as a Transparent Via Medium: Reclaiming Sacred Connection

One of the most sacred dynamics in all of yoga culture - the relationship between teacher and student—has become both feared and misunderstood as it’s been transferred from India to the West. In this…

00:55:02  |   Fri 23 May 2025
1607: Ask Better Questions, Break the Cycle of Samsara

1607: Ask Better Questions, Break the Cycle of Samsara

There’s a big difference between asking, “How can I change this?” and asking, “What am I meant to learn from this?” In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how asking bigger, zoomed-out ques…

00:56:34  |   Thu 22 May 2025
1606: Your Ears Deserve Better Content: Yoga’s Download for Mental Clarity

1606: Your Ears Deserve Better Content: Yoga’s Download for Mental Clarity

Hearing the right kind of content - it doesn’t just inform you—it reforms you. It clears the mind, purifies the intelligence and equips you to easily withstand all sorts of changes, difficulties and …

00:52:50  |   Wed 21 May 2025
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