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.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 57 minutes
- Episodes
- 1667
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
705: Are Our Dreams Less Real than “Reality”?
is all that we see or seem but a dream within a dream? / are our dreams less real than “reality”? / there’s always anxiety when we’re in disguise / we’re tiny and fragile & the world doesn’t revolve …
704: We Own Nothing
we own nothing / when we think of ourselves as the owner, we’re placing ourselves at odds with nature / the test is how to love everything around us, but not try to possess it / going deeper means un…
703: Interview with Harley Flanagan
Raghunath & Kaustubha interview their longtime friend Harley Flanagan, founder of New York hardcore band Cro-Mags and the person that introduced them to Bhakti in their youth.
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702: Q & A - Volume 102
Is it my duty to care for my parents? / How to bring the mind to Krishna in meditation, when the mind always goes toward business? / How we can do our best to not judge others? / How much importance …
701: 2 Levels of Awareness – Relative & Absolute
there's the cause & there’s the cause of all causes / God’s behind everything but not responsible for anything / not all yakshas are bad / when we face God from the absolute position we’ll find the r…
700: Nugget 700 - Mother is All Around Us
two babies in the womb ask “is there life after delivery?” / mother is all around us- sometimes when you’re in silence you can hear her / how we relate with others can lead to brahma-nivanam (spiritu…
699: The 2 Things We Should Never be Angry About
the 2 things we should never be angry about / the greatest remedy for anger is delay / Manu leads Dhruva’s intervention / anger is born of frustration / controlling anger is elementary, controlling f…
698: How Sages Cut Through the Illusory Crap
the Wise Woman’s Stone / Dhruva fights the Yakshas / life can throw a lot of crap at you / hearing & chanting the names of Vishnu cuts through all the illusory crap / face life’s problems boldly, cha…
697: The Only True Law is That Which Leads to Freedom
Bhakti = high caliber partying / the only true law is that which leads to freedom / hanging onto the principle & adjusting the details / coming back a different person / ya gotta respect the elders /…
696: Interview with Malati Devi Dasi
One of the original disciples of Srila Prabhupada in the West, Malati Devi Dasi was part of a dynamic group who assisted Srila Prabhupada in bringing Bhakti to San Francisco’s Haight Ashbury scene in…
695: Q & A -- Volume 101
Am I the doer? Is God? Or is the material Energy? / How to navigate feelings of fear, anxiety, insecurity & discomfort when seeing your partner engaged in maya? / Mindless, soulless jobs - Is it dhar…
694: The Duties of Motherhood as Yoga
Tibetan Book of the Dead - “Recognize what it is that you truly need! It is a sacred teaching!” / the moments of our past disappear like a dream / the past is always perfect, depending on how we perc…
693: The Fear of Sitting Alone with the Mind
repeating baleful patterns without recognizing it is a tragedy / recognizing the patterns but feeling helpless in breaking them is a trial / to transcend the fear that undergirds the patterns is a tr…
692: Creating Friends & Enemies in Our Minds
Sacinandana Swami explains the Global Puja for Ukraine / don’t underestimate the power of group prayer / spread the wave of auspiciousness / Bhagavatam tools help diffuse road rage / hearing Bhagavat…
691: The Purity of Our Intention is Everything
it’s ok not to have convictions on everything / Bhagavatam delivers on its promises / truth of dharma is hidden in the heart of an unadulterated, self-realized person / faith comes in small increment…
690: The Oscars – Why are We Entertained by Insults?
even in honoring others we can’t help from insulting others / our events & entertainment should uplift / spiritual separation is union / spiritual lamentation gets you higher / feeling of separation …
689: Q & A -- Volume 100
How to make the workspace a sacred space? / How to offer food to Krishna in a restaurant? / Is there room for healthy cynicism in Bhakti? / Which should one prioritize studying - lilas, siddhanta, or…
688: Slashed by the Sword of Time
spirituality is about seeing the spirit soul in the body glove / the sword of time cuts away everything material / we are black belts at consumption - big deal! / the material bucket list doesn’t ful…
687: Q & A -- Volume 99
Live from the Himalayas, Raghunath answers questions from his ‘live live’ group of trekkers
Why is being born into material wealth considered good karma? / What advice to you have for someone who lo…
686: Chasing Sexy Skin Bags
Janeshwar's story / gurus have unlocked a treasure trove of spiritual goodies / we have a great toolbox, community and culture / we become empowered by practicing Bhakti / grab on to the feet of teac…