Wisdom of the Sages

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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.

Latest Episodes:

931: Religion, Hypocrisy, Prostitution & Tricks of Chance Jan 06, 2023

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SB 5.1.13-16

930: To Isolate or To Insulate? Jan 05, 2023

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Can one really be in the world but not of the world? / Lord Brahma descends on a swam / the highly qualified language of the yogis / don't flatter, but set your mind right with appreciation / we don't need to isolate, we need to insulate / find a community to help us evolve / seeking blessings before our endeavors / God is coming back in vogue

SB 5.1.8-12

929: Finding Yoga In Worldly Responsibilities Jan 04, 2023

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learning to live in harmony with nature / power comes from austerity / stop manufacturing what we can't throw away / the reality is we're about to die / know your why / Bhagavatam clarifies everything / the sage expands their affection from My family, to everyone

SB 5.1.1-7

928: Take it In, Process it & Let it Go / A Special New Years Episode Jan 01, 2023

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Raghunath and Kaustubha speak about their own lives in 2022 and how hearing Srimad Bhagavatam every day made a difference.

927: Q & A - Volume 147 Dec 31, 2022

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Advice for an Intensive Care Unit Nurse. - How to give your patients what they need but also save some energy for yourself. - Prayers to offer to patients when they are sick or actively dying.

Advice for parents cooking for picky eaters

926: You're About to Lose Everything (Superficial) Dec 30, 2022

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convenience and comfort breed complaints and intolerance / downgrading from the tour bus to the van / you're about to lose everything (superficial) / reach out, but don't tip and fall / indulgence is miserable / a yogi is satisfied somehow or other / Maitreya concludes the 4th Canto with a description of the God of Love / although Krishna is self-sufficient, He becomes dependent on His devotees

SB 4.31.19-31

925: Be a Contributor, Not a Collector Dec 29, 2022

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wash your brain and think for yourself / joy is the default of the spirit soul / being is more fulfilling than having or doing the most / don't blame God / we are not this earth suit / we're all going through the same things / Krishna is accelerating our karma / have faith in the bhagavatam and fall in love with Krishna / choose enthusiasm and associate with enthusiastic people / keep spirit at the forefront of our consciousness / purify your mental contamination / focus on the inner reformation / Make Krishna your Number 1

SB 4.31.17-20

924: Look Deep Into Nature, Not Deep Into Dogma Dec 27, 2022

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" Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better." - Albert Einstein / existential clues are found in nature / devotion makes up for all external shortcomings / lack of devotion leaves any strengths or achievements hollow of true, lasting meaning / the primary lesson taught through the functioning of this world is the need to reestablish our connection with our source / our identity is in relation to, and granted by, our source / don't just accept this as religious dogma - look deep into nature / by watering the root, the entire tree is satisfied / everything emanates from Krishna, and in due course of time everything enters into Him again

SB 4.31.11-16

923: A Sage Must Be Independent & Unbiased Dec 26, 2022

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All that counts in life is intention." - Andrea Bocelli / evolved souls look past the externals and understand, sympathize, and appreciate the person underneath - and it's palpable / our past doesn't equal our future / a perfect Vaiṣṇava should be completely independent and unbiased / put the people before the regulations / the devotee is the great reminder / external imperfection becomes perfect when one's purpose is selfless / external perfection becomes imperfect when one's intentions are selfish / Krishna is Bhava Grahi Janardana - He accepts one's mood and intention / say his name!

SB 4.31.3-10

922: Q & A - Volume 146 Dec 24, 2022

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Are there any Krishna consciousness nonprofits that work to provide food for the hungry, help children in need, or other charitable works? / Can we trust healing mediums?

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