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
- 1665
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
183: Yoga-māyā – the Energy of Union
dharma brings genuine happiness / spiritual life for today - not just the afterlife / make every place a holy place with spiritual sound / man-made planning doesn’t enhance the beauty & opulence of t…
182: Interview with Mike D. and Eddie Stern / Vrindavan, Bhakti & the Broome St. Temple
memories of the New York Hardcore scene / Raghu & Mike’s special moment on stage / Beastie Boys see Raghu’s Tai chi practice? / finding the hard to find - Broome Street Temple / Mike finds yoga with …
181: Questions & Answers – Volume 18
shouldn’t there be a more efficient method for spiritual advancement than suffering? / how to avoid getting overwhelmed with the harsh realities of this material world? / when to be passive & when to…
180: Spiritual Context for Religious Rules
for lifetimes we’ve been programmed by Illusion / more from Vamanadeva on being satisfied simply / the 4 legs of Dharma - austerity, purity, compassion & truthfulness / initiation into a Bhakti linea…
179: Parallels Between Native American & Yoga Wisdom Cultures
why is the Earth suffering? / because dharma is barely standing on one leg? / because she’s being exploited?/ the unspeakable cruelty of factory farming / recognizing higher beings behind nature / Bl…
178: Lacking a Wisdom Culture, America has Lost It’s Morale
with “mystic eyes” Maharaja Pariksit witnesses the conversation between Dharma & the Earth / simple principle: when dharma and the Earth are respected people live happily / the qualities of brahminic…
177: God Bends According to the Love of the Devotee
our disconnect has us pleading for validation / dharma personified as an injured bull speaks to the Earth personified as a suffering cow / Kali appears, the personification of corrupt leadership / Ma…
176: Wisdom Relieves the Burning Heart
positive meditation with a devotional attitude / fixing the intelligence on transcendence / flying your own airplane / higher than worshiping Shiva's instructions to Parvati on the highest worship / …
175: Expressing Prayer Through Movement / Interview with Komala Kumari
the origins of Bharatanatyam Dance / Bharata Muni & the Natya Shastras / bha = bhava (feelings, emotions), ra = raga (melody, framework for musical notes), ta = tala (rhythm) / rigidity vs feeling / …
174: Ego Shedding
total disregard for the external world / ego shedding / meditating on God within the heart / chanting for God in the heart / all yoga practices are aimed at facilitating meditation on the Supreme / i…
172: Collecting Spiritual Assets
bhakti is handed down from one yogi to the next / meditation on what we will be remembered for at our funeral / collecting spiritual assets / hearing in the disciplic succession is the right medicine…
171: Mantra Addiction / Interview with Gaura Mani Devi
growing up in Bhakti / her moment of surrender / Aindra Das Prabhu / bhakti is handed down heart to heart / mantra addiction / keep the morning sacred / bhakti Partridge Family / Ludhiana Ratha Yatra…
170: Questions & Answers – Volume 17
how does a newly spiritual person deal with criticism, estrangement, and lack of understanding in their close relationships? / what words or strategies are best for explaining one's spiritual practic…
169: What Will We Think of at the Moment of Death?
a yogic perspective of “sin” – forgetfulness of your true Nature / whatever state of being one remembers when he quits his body, that state he will attain without fail Bg 8.6 / the mind is a computer…
168: 2 Levels of Dharma - Relative & Absolute
morning digital detox / treasuring a prescribed number of rounds of japa / meditating on truth & friendship with God pacifies the mind / eternal dharma & temporary dharma / living on two levels - Vyā…
167: Bhagavad-gita is the Essence of Yoga Wisdom
walk-on with Keli-Kanana Das / finding solace through truth / Bhagavad-gita is the essence of Vedic wisdom / 5 subjects of the Bhagavad-gita /jagat, jiva & Jagadisha / time and karma are the agents o…
166: Kindness & Simplicity are the Foundation of the Yogi’s Lifestyle
keep the mornings sacred / respect for the great souls / arrogance is destructive / karma rewards behavior consistent with our true nature & punishes behavior inconsistent with it / survival of the k…
165: Influenced by False Ego We Think “I Am the Doer”
we’re all acting entitled / how little free will we have when we are in illusion / freedom from the slavery of the mind and senses / everything is provided for us / under the influence of false ego w…
164: How You Live Will Determine How You Die
facing death gets your attention / I can learn a lesson from anybody / 5 stages of grieving / catching another’s enthusiasm / our spiritual practice is our prayer for mercy / gratitude / how you live…
163: Questions & Answers – Volume 16
do our relationships continue after the death of the body? / after the temporary happiness of the material world no longer appeals where does one find joy? / how does one just give up SEX!!! / isn’t …