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.
60,000 angry men attack a saint—and get reduced to ashes by their own ignorance – this epic tale from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam becomes the backdrop for a powerful conversation on radical forgiveness, sp…
Anxiety, envy, fantasy, or gratitude—whatever you feed in the mind will take root and expand. That’s not just yogic philosophy, it’s neuroscience.
The wisdom of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the story o…
There’s a deep existential void that often accompanies material success. When Hollywood A-listers and rock legends echo the same ancient truths as the yogic sages of old, it’s giving them a listen. I…
Despite achieving what many spiritual seekers only dream of— intense renunciation, self control and mystic abilities—some yogi’s in the still suffer from fear and emptiness. In this eye-opening epis…
You’re not locked into karma—you’re being trained by it. In this illuminating Q&A episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha reveal how the law of karma is less about punishment and more about cosmic sensitivi…
Resentment is a silent killer of peace—and it’s one of the biggest obstacles on the spiritual path. In this powerful episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and special guest Jiva G dive deep into …
In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath and guest co-host Jiva G dive deep into the hidden roots of addiction, attachment, and self-sabotage through the lens of bhakti. Drawing from the story of Mahar…
What happens when a powerful mystic, fueled by arrogance, tries to destroy a humble king—only to be met with kindness? The ancient encounter between Durvasa Muni and King Ambarish reveals a profound …
Transformation isn’t cheap—it demands that we leave behind the comforts of familiarity, the rationalizations that hold us back, and the identities we’ve carefully constructed. In this episode of Wisd…
Like a great classical composition, the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam unfolds as variations on a theme—repeating, refining, and revealing a singular truth through different stories and characters. That truth? Be…
The mind affects the body, the body affects the mind—but what does the bhakti tradition say about the mind-body connection? In this Q & A episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the deeper yogic wisd…
We live in an incredible era when ancient spiritual traditions are being rediscovered and redefined for the modern seeker. But amidst the extremes—one side painting God as an unreachable authority de…
We all have a throne within the core of the heart—but who, or what, is sitting on it? In this powerful episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the profound teachings of Bhakti…
Today’s star is tomorrow’s forgotten name. The powerful become powerless. The admired fade into obscurity. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha break down the hard-hitting truths of the Śrīmad Bh…
When resentment takes root, it poisons everything—including your spiritual path. In this no-holds-barred episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle one of the greatest barriers to real devotion: pettine…
A core teaching of the Bhakti tradition is that every living being is eternally sacred and ontologically pure. Though this purity may become covered by a conditioned mind shaped by past experiences, …
Vedic astrology isn’t just about predicting the future—it’s an ancient science designed to help us navigate karma, understand past lives, and make empowered choices. In this mind-expanding conversati…
The Maha Mantra has been chanted for millennia, but how far back does its history really go? In this engaging Q & A episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the origins, signif…
Bhakti rituals have long been misunderstood—written off as primitive or irrelevant in the modern world. But beneath the surface, these practices contain a refined science of inner renewal and spiritu…
We’re all trying to build something lasting in a world designed to slip aways. The yogi King Ambarish had everything—power, wealth, and influence beyond imagination—but he saw it all as nothing more …