Wisdom of the Sages
Raghunath Cappo & Kaustubha Das
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1423: You're Designed for Divine Love (But You're Not Ready for it Yet)
Wisdom of the Sages
09/17/24 • 53 min
“Wisdom is not knowledge, it is a realization of the scheme and of one's own part in it.” - Algernon Blackwood / THE UNIVERSAL SCHEME: you are designed to enjoy divine love (but you're not ready for it until you're free of all selfishness) / we’re doing the material world wrong / the faith of Richard Dawkins / the most fantastic creation myth is that everything came from nothing / the universe is the energy, body, and property of Krishna - work in harmony with that and you never get entangled by karma / great sages get us started by working for good karma in order to connect us with the sacred texts / the same source of knowledge gives different instructions according to our level of evolution
SB 8.1.14-16
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1355: Mother is All Around Us
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07/04/24 • 56 min
SB: 7.11.18-27
'I believe in Christianity as I believe that the sun has risen: not only because I see it, but because by it I see everythign else' / the faulty logic that demands empiric evidence / "Mother is all around us" / the symptoms of a brahmana / the sympoms of a warrior / the symptoms of the business leader / the symptoms of the employee / the qualities of a dharmic wife
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1341: The 4 Questions – An Interview with Author, Vaisesika Dasa
Wisdom of the Sages
06/10/24 • 60 min
the ability to ask a question of great consequence is a power laying dormant within us / ask the BIG questions / in order to receive rewarding answers, what is important for the questioner? / marrying our purpose / enjoyment, renunciation or dedication? / what is the lesson? - an aphorism to shift from negative to positive thinking / our power is always in the present moment / full attention
1328: An Arrow Sharpened by Constant Meditation
Wisdom of the Sages
05/27/24 • 52 min
It’s not ALL about the journey - there is a goal to yoga / OM is the bow; the self is the arrow; God is said to the target / Marcus Aurelius on having a purpose to direct every thought and impulse toward / when Raghu received the pretentious “Do less” instruction / Bhagavad-gita showed how to focus all of your worldly responsibilities as part of your spiritual goal / the hodgepodge lodge of spirituality / the relative value of silence, vows, study, austerities, duties, mantras, etc. / spiritual posers / all becomes revealed through love and service
SB 7.9.46-51
1333: Q & A Volume 227
Wisdom of the Sages
06/01/24 • 53 min
I want to be initiated into the path of Bhakti but I struggle to chant the required 16 rounds per day, so I feel guilty - can you please share some advice? / How can I keep myself and my daughter on the path of Bhakti when we live far away from other devotees? / Can you explain the analogy from Srimad Bhagavatam - that when one’s face is decorated, the reflection of one’s face in a mirror is also decorated?
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1539: The Secret Purpose of the Avatars
Wisdom of the Sages
02/19/25 • 51 min
Creation and destruction, cosmic order and divine justice—these may seem like the primary reasons God engages with the world, but the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam reveals something much deeper. Krishna’s true purpose in manifesting within the material realm isn’t merely to uphold dharma or to punish the wicked—it’s to reciprocate the love of His devotees. And within that love, a happiness is found that far surpasses the impersonal peace of liberation. In this episode, Kaustubha, along with guest hosts Jiva and Chapu, explores these profound truths as Wisdom of the Sages enters the Ninth Canto.
Through the story of King Ambarish and the powerful mystic Durvasa Muni, we witness how devotion (bhakti) eclipses all other forms of spiritual attainment. The episode also unpacks a crucial philosophical hierarchy: how Brahman realization—the understanding that one is beyond the material world—is contained within Paramatma realization, which not only perceives the Divine within the heart but also recognizes the Supreme Intelligence orchestrating the workings of the entire material realm. Yet both are ultimately encompassed within Bhagavan realization, where God is understood not merely as an impersonal force or an all-pervading presence, but as the Supreme Person—Krishna—who loves, reciprocates, and reveals Himself fully to His devotees.
Key Highlights: ✨ Why Krishna’s primary concern isn’t universal order—it’s love. ✨ The joy of bhakti vs. the impersonal peace of liberation. ✨ How Brahman and Paramatma realizations are included within Bhagavan realization. ✨ Paramatma realization as the recognition of divine intelligence behind the cosmos. ✨ King Ambarish vs. Durvasa Muni: The power of devotion over mystic perfection. ✨ The Ninth Canto as the gateway to Krishna’s most intimate pastimes.
Join us as we explore the heart of divine love, the supreme happiness of bhakti, and the full spectrum of spiritual realization.
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1581: Rethinking Empowerment: Yoga Wisdom on Commitment vs. Independence
Wisdom of the Sages
04/22/25 • 53 min
Have you ever wondered whether the modern narrative of empowerment is missing something essential? We live in a world where empowerment is often defined as the independent freedom to do as we please. But in this thought-provoking episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore a radically different idea—drawn from the bhakti-yoga tradition—that deep commitment can be a source of supernatural strength.
Sītā, whose unwavering integrity and loyalty ultimately crushed the might of Ravana, is more than a mythological figure—she’s a spiritual archetype. This episode challenges the assumption that power comes from autonomy, and offers a vision of strength rooted in devotion, integrity, and focus. Whether it’s to a person, a principle, or the Divine, commitment—according to the Bhakti tradition—isn’t weakness. It’s where real empowerment begins.
Key Highlights: * The Bhagavatam doesn’t just expose Ravana—it holds up a mirror to our modern cravings * Why unexamined desire can lead to destruction—even when you “have it all” * “Attractive, but not what I need”—the mantra that builds inner strength * The supernatural force of Sītā’s chastity and the deeper meaning of loyalty * A masculine path to power that isn’t about suppression, but sacred focus * Speaking truth to power—without hostility or ego * Raghu & Kaustubha imagine what it would it be like seeing Hanuman flying in the first class cabin
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1505: Ringing in the New Year with a Higher Vibration
Wisdom of the Sages
01/01/25 • 62 min
Happy New Year! Join Raghunath and Kaustubha in this special Wisdom of the Sages episode as they reflect on a few impactful takeaways from 2024, sharing insights on how to bring spirituality into every aspect of life. From breaking free of societal expectations to cultivating simplicity, gratitude, and devotion, this episode will inspire you to start 2025 with purpose and clarity.
Key Highlights: ✨ Why New Year’s Eve often feels empty—and how to change that. ✨ Are we products of a decadent and obscene society? ✨ Choosing higher level sound, higher level places, higher level people in 2025
Let’s leave behind what doesn’t serve us and embrace the transformative power of Bhakti-yoga. Start your New Year on the highest vibration!
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1347: Q & A Volume 231
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06/22/24 • 59 min
What does it mean to belong to Radha & Krishna? / Questions around feasting and fasting in Bhakti-yoga
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1313: Q & A Volume 222
Wisdom of the Sages
05/12/24 • 56 min
Where Does All the Darkness in the world come from? / How to deal with the struggle of re-integrating after returning from a spiritual pilgrimage? / Who were the 6 Goswami’s of Vrindavan and what was their role?
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How many episodes does Wisdom of the Sages have?
Wisdom of the Sages currently has 1587 episodes available.
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The podcast is about Yoga, Punk, Spirituality, Hinduism, Wisdom, Dharma, Religion & Spirituality and Podcasts.
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The episode title '1311: Play Until You Can Play Like Yourself' is the most popular.
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The average episode length on Wisdom of the Sages is 57 minutes.
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The first episode of Wisdom of the Sages was released on Dec 27, 2019.
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