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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 connect... more

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How do you keep bhakti fresh, sweet and progressive for the rest of your life — fueled by genuine love rather than institutional guilt or a rigid checklist? In this special Q&A episode recorded live in Torgau, Germany with the Shelter crew, Raghunath... more

The wheels of justice grind slow, but fine. The truth eventually rises to the top. "Truth at last cannot be hidden. Nothing is hidden under the sun." Leonardo da Vinci wrote those words in his notebooks. Thousands of years earlier, Manu arrived at ex... more

Every beautiful thing we encounter is a signal pointing somewhere. Our hunger for beauty isn't random — it can be read as a signal. In this episode Raghunath and Kaustubha explore where that signal leads — through the Srimad Bhagavatam's Rāsa Līlā, w... more

How can longing be ecstasy? How can absence be the deepest form of presence? This is one of the great mysteries of love — and bhakti yoga illuminates it. When Ram banished Sita, it looked like abandonment. When Krishna disappeared from the Rāsa Dance... more

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Recent Guests

Sarah Ditto
Tattoo artist
Lubbock, Texas (tattoo studio)
Episode: 1776: Authority Descends from the Author | The Gopīs Reveal the Highest Dharma
Mikey Premo
Filmmaker and devotee, associated with the Wisdom of the Sages community
Wisdom of the Sages / Bhakti Center
Episode: 1775: When Krishna Closes One Door He Opens Another / Q&A Vol. 295
Stephanie Berman
Brooklyn-based devotee described as high-powered professional in urban setting
Bhakti Center / community member
Episode: 1775: When Krishna Closes One Door He Opens Another / Q&A Vol. 295
Pamela Moore
Guest sharing her journey into bhakti from Kansas
Unspecified in transcript
Episode: 1774: What is a Pure Devotee? / Q&A Vol. 294
Catherine A
Guest observed in closing segment; discussed cold plunge and related topics
Episode: 1769: Answer the Call of the Heart | The Bhaktivedanta Path of Renunciation
Pranapriya Mataji
Guest (Pranpriya Mataji)
Wisdom of the Sages / Bhakti Center
Episode: 1765: Robert De Niro, Vedanta and the Art of Being Chill
Harry Bolin
Guest (Hariyashvara)
Bhakti Center
Episode: 1765: Robert De Niro, Vedanta and the Art of Being Chill
Manaraman Joshi Rautje
Second-generation devotee, youth bus tour organizer
ISKCON Youth Ministries / Bhakti bus tour
Episode: 1760: Our Challenges Are Here to Reform Us
Harry Boll
Guest participant on the bus tour discussion
Episode: 1760: Our Challenges Are Here to Reform Us

Hosts

Raghunath
Host of Wisdom of the Sages
Kaustubha Das
Co-host and senior educator at the Bhakti Center

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Relatable and entertaining

    TLDR it’s really good and you should listen to it. But here’s why:

    I’ve never been religious or spiritual in any way, I’ve always loved nature so maybe there was that. I grew up in a catholic home and as soon I could speak for myself I basically pushed all that to the side as nonsense and that’s where I’ve been mentally for over 40 years. I think these details are important for understanding my review and maybe you’re the same way

    I accidentally started meditating by way of running. Spending ho... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    nathan.108
    United States3 months ago
  • Wise but agitated

    I quite like this podcast except for the fact that one of the hosts has a bad habit of interrupting the other one.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Justine duck
    Switzerland4 months ago
  • Thank you, I have found my Sanga

    I have been practicing Bhakti for more than thirty years. During that time I lived as a monk in Scotland for ten years and it has been a really bumpy journey full of joy and trauma, success and failure, ups and downs. I felt a lot of pressure over the years both from other people and from myself to be something which was beyond my capacity and this led to a real crisis of faith. A few years ago I discovered your podcast and it has become one of my lifelines in my practice. I listen to it when I ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ramananda108
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Priceless

    The best part of my day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peachnsunshine
    United States9 months ago
  • Beautiful

    This podcast brings light to dark places 🫶🌴

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wat28
    United States10 months ago

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1774: What is a Pure Devotee? / Q&A Vol. 294
Q: What is a pure devotee?
A pure devotee is defined as someone whose primary aim is to awaken love for Krishna, free from the motives of attaining wealth or liberation, and who embodies purification by gradually detaching from worldly desires while maintaining unwavering devotion.
1775: When Krishna Closes One Door He Opens Another / Q&A Vol. 295
Q: How do you handle complex philosophical questions about the soul, eternity, and falling from the spiritual world?
There is value in exploring multiple perspectives, but the speakers emphasize following Srila Prabhupada as the transparent via media and focusing on practical daily practice rather than getting stuck in theory.
1775: When Krishna Closes One Door He Opens Another / Q&A Vol. 295
Q: Can you speak to the origin of the podcast and the shift from earlier projects to where you are now?
The project evolved from Super Soul Sacred Sangha into Wisdom of the Sages, with strong community feedback and strategic support from mentors, which helped crystallize the current format and broaden the audience.
1775: When Krishna Closes One Door He Opens Another / Q&A Vol. 295
Q: What did your lives look like in the couple of years before the podcast started, and how did the podcast change your life?
Before Wisdom of the Sages, life centered on Bhakti Center work and other community efforts; the podcast catalyzed a broader reach, daily sadhana, and deeper engagement with Bhagavatam, transforming personal practice and outreach.
1722: Redirected by Grace: Part 2
Q: How did you know he was talking about Kirtan?
We had already kind of set the stage that there was yoga meditation breathwork commonalities.

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Two hosts explore Bhakti-yoga, humility, and modern life with a mix of scripture, personal stories, and practical living. Episodes weave recovery psychology, Krishna-lila, and everyday devotion into accessible discussions, often featuring guests who bring devotional, scholarly, or cultural perspectives. The show stands out for its warm banter, cross‑disciplinary references, and an emphasis on applying ancient wisdom to real-life challenges such as relationships, parenting, and community life. Listeners can expect deep philosophical conversations presented with humor and relatable, everyday examples, making spiritual practice feel achievable and relevant.

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