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Wisdom of the Sages

Wisdom of the Sages

Raghunath Cappo & Kaustubha Das

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.
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Wisdom of the Sages - 371: Rippin' Bad Karma Out at the Roots
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02/24/21 • 57 min

a warm home in the heart / you spoke my language...and it worked / singing in the streets / happiness through contributing / what is pitiable by the pitied / the law of karma is coded into the virtual reality of the universe / the cycle of karma / manifest & unmanifest karma / the negative disposition of karma / ripping bad karma out at the roots

IG: hannibalstore SB 3.5.14

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Wisdom of the Sages - 374: Questions & Answers – Volume 47
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02/27/21 • 57 min

what can you tell those of us that physically, mentally and emotionally suffer on a daily basis to help us keep going day after day, or sometimes minute after minute? / how to deal with cruel-hearted criticism? / what’s the difference between self indulgent whining vs identifying and examining an emotion so that it can be purified? / is the concept of the retribution of God inconsistent with bhakti philosophy?

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Wisdom of the Sages - 351: Krishna - the God of Love
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01/27/21 • 56 min

Shyamasundari and the Syama Ashrama / how to understand the yoga traditions worship of form / 3 features of the Divine / Krishna’s unexcelled beauty / the gods are watching us at every moment / why are we afraid of a personal God? / Krishna - the God of love

SB 3.2.7-15

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Wisdom of the Sages - 1463: How to Get Over Sadness? Q&A Volume 252
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11/09/24 • 56 min

How to get over sadness? / How to support my friend was diagnosed with a life altering disease? / Why does Raghunath recommended chanting at least one round of japa while on pilgrimage? / Is it ok to drink tulsi tea?

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The Ramayana doesn’t just tell an ancient story—it reveals eternal truths. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore one of the most profound contrasts in the epic: how Ravana and Hanuman each approach Sita.

What unfolds is not just mythological drama—it’s a powerful spiritual teaching. Sita is the personification of good fortune herself. In bhakti wisdom, how we approach her—whether with reverence and devotion or with a mood of exploitation—determines the auspiciousness or inauspiciousness that flows though our lives.

This isn’t just about Sita and Ravana. It’s about all of us and the world around us.

And yes, the Pope gets a shout-out. So do monkeys with torches.

Key Highlights: * Ravana, Hanuman, and the spiritual do’s and don’ts of divine energy * Why auspiciousness isn’t random—it’s relational * The Pope, Easter, and holy humility * Monkeys vs. modern weapons: Why the jungle army wins * The arc of the moral universe is long—but don’t worry, zoom out * Why Sita’s curse beat Ravana’s black magic

🎧 Tune in for timeless wisdom, epic storytelling, and spiritual depth—with just enough monkey mischief to keep it fun.

📿 Subscribe and join the daily pilgrimage of the heart. #BhaktiWisdom #GoddessOfFortune #RamayanaTruths #JusticeAndKarma #SrimadBhagavatam #WisdomOfTheSages #SpiritualTransformation #HanumanPower

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Wisdom of the Sages - 1170: Keep It Sacred!

1170: Keep It Sacred!

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10/13/23 • 58 min

“Etiquette is the science of living. It embraces everything. It is ethics. It is honor”. - Emily Post / Can juniors bless seniors? / Bhagavatam is repeatedly encouraging us to see the divinity, dignity and spiritual potential in every living being - this is the fundamental spiritual principle / everyone should be respected as a temple of the Supreme / keep it sacred!

SB 6.7.25-30

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What is the attitude that we should take when it seems that God is taking everything away from us? / How can I celebrate, and explain celebrating, Christmas to my daughter as a non-Christian?

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Wisdom of the Sages - 291: Don’t Be a Creep

291: Don’t Be a Creep

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11/13/20 • 53 min

apologies for our inappropriateness / the path is easy - if we can avoid offending others / we’ve been raised snarky / gotta get sick of it all / why is Krishna killing everything? / serious students are interested in both internal & external energies / what is a fanatic? / what is Niyamagraha? / what is a sahajiya / ending on a creepy note

SB 2.7.49-53

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Wisdom of the Sages - 1268: Chat Thread Arguments & Hardened Hearts
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03/08/24 • 59 min

Eat, sing and dance to create community / “Anger is a killing thing: it kills the man who angers, for each rage leaves him less than he had been before - it takes something from him.” - Louis L'Amour / anger leaves you dirty and depleted / The greater the ego the greater the rage / It’s our behavior through the day that affects japa / Chat thread arguments drain integrity and harden hearts / Hiranyakashipu’s rage against little Prahlad

SB 7.5.33-57

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Wisdom of the Sages - 1220: Bhagavad Gita Gives Relief to the Burning Heart
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12/22/23 • 54 min

Bhagavad-gita is common sensical and profound / books change the world / Krishna was the original thought leader-influencer / what the world needs now is love via BG / just hear carefully / consult the Gita in all critical times / the Bhagavad-gita is impregnated with instructions for relieving the burning heart in all circumstances of time and space

Goal: 3.7 Million Gita’s around the world. https://livetogive.webflow.io/

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How many episodes does Wisdom of the Sages have?

Wisdom of the Sages currently has 1583 episodes available.

What topics does Wisdom of the Sages cover?

The podcast is about Yoga, Punk, Spirituality, Hinduism, Wisdom, Dharma, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Wisdom of the Sages?

The episode title '374: Questions & Answers – Volume 47' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Wisdom of the Sages?

The average episode length on Wisdom of the Sages is 57 minutes.

How often are episodes of Wisdom of the Sages released?

Episodes of Wisdom of the Sages are typically released every day.

When was the first episode of Wisdom of the Sages?

The first episode of Wisdom of the Sages was released on Dec 27, 2019.

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