Wisdom of the Sages

materialism has no limiting principle in a world of limitations / the yogi places a limiting principle on materialistic drives / E. F. Schumacher as a brahminical voice in a materialistic boom / the …

until we come under the tutelage of one who has mastered their senses, we remain a slave / resuming our spiritual identity / the promise of happiness through material enjoyment never delivers / the m…

On the anniversary of the day of his birth, Raghunath and Kaustubha discuss the life and contribution of Srila Prabhupada, who first brought the teachings of Bhakti to the West.

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On the occasion of Krishna's appearance, Raghunath talks with Krishna Murari Goswami about the traditions, songs and stories of Nandagram and Vrindavan.

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What are your thoughts about AI created devotional art? / How are we to look at a relationship between guru and student in a healthy way? / Should we correct other devotees when reading Sanskrit?

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it’s not so much our bad habits that are the obstacle to our spiritual growth, it’s hypocrisy / the renunciants meditate on the future state of our body / bhoga and taiga - shift back and forth betwe…

Tom Landry’s coaching and the guru principle / guru - the practical and mystical sides / the guru’s conviction instills faith in the disciple / all can be accomplished automatically through faith and…

Narada’s heartfelt instructions on contentment and greed / You won’t experience emptiness when you feel God in the heart / Just one wandering sense is enough for mission drift / guru scandals stemmin…

“Contentment makes poor men rich. Discontentment makes rich men poor”. - Benjamin Franklin / the Gītā informs us that desire is the real enemy of the embodied soul, since it is never satisfied and bu…

William Shakespeare on the quality of mercy / seasoning justice with mercy / Bhakti is all about the softening of the heart / our fascination with the moment of awakening / for one who is satisfied …

Kaustubha interviews author Kripamoya Das about his new book “Sanatana Dharma” and his realizations garnered over 50 years of presenting Bhakti in small groups.

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How can to root out our own inner hate? / How can we build faith in Krsna and His benevolence if we don't frequently experience it in this life? / How to understand the topic of chanting silently in …

once you get it, it makes so much sense / diving and surfacing in a blissful river of kirtan /  unless you have knowledge the whole material world is tortuous / we’re in god’s house /  George Harriso…

James Baldwin on the self-destructive nature of hate / hatred negatively impacts the nervous system, immune system, and endocrine system / if you sit in (media) mud, you’re gonna get dirty / bringing…

the futility in external worship that lacks spiritual vision / we’re all worshiping and meditating on someone / the worshipper sees the object of their affection everywhere / seeing God in the brahma…

Clarance Clemons on the calm mind and connecting with the inner self / inner connection isn’t cheap - austerity and renunciation aid contemplation and meditation / God in the heart gives intelligence…

“The end of all knowledge should be service to others.” – Cesar Chavez / our individuality is eternal / when Arjun’s illusion was dispelled he didn’t merge into Krishna / Narada anticipates the shall…

How to find liberation from the false ego / Transformation happens on the other side of new experiences / Find your Krishna confidence / It’s between you and God / Learn to fly your own plane and enj…

What is the meaning of “faith”? / The separation of church and state-- is God the enemy?

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