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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 does meditating on Krishna's romantic pastimes conquer lust? Not through repression — through a higher meditation. In classical yoga, the very first demand is to root out every vestige of erotic thought. With the meditators on Krishna, the romant... more

Sixty years ago Śrīla Prabhupāda arrived in New York City — not by accident, but by design. He understood that what happens in New York radiates out to the world. In this special episode Raghunath and Kaustubha are joined by Aditya Devi Dasi from the... more

When we first find the spiritual path, we imitate. It's natural. We put on the costume before we've done the inner work. We adopt the style before we've absorbed the substance. We copy what we see in the saints and the sages — the dress, the language... more

"Love separates all things from the soul." Meister Eckhart — fourteenth century Christian mystic, so radical the Pope investigated him for heresy — arrived at the same place as the Bhakti Vedāntins. Both jñāna and bhakti dissolve material attachment.... more

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Recent Guests

Aditya Devi Dasi
Guest from the Brooklyn Temple, involved in Krishna Palooza at Union Square Park
Brooklyn Temple
Episode: 1796: Prabhupāda Made New York a Holy Place | ISKCON at 60
Maha Shakti
Devotee guest sharing personal Bhakti journey
Wisdom of the Sages community
Episode: 1792: How Do You Know What Krishna Wants Next? / Q&A Vol. 299
Ananda Leela
Artist and guest speaker on the Q&A day
Independent artist
Episode: 1791: Parents, Teenagers, Codependency and Mercy / Q&A Vol. 298
Mekunda Kishore
Devotee couple member, participant in Bennett family segment
Devotee community
Episode: 1791: Parents, Teenagers, Codependency and Mercy / Q&A Vol. 298
Road Rage
Filmmaker with twin Velcro, guest on sage group segment
Croatia-based filmmaker
Episode: 1791: Parents, Teenagers, Codependency and Mercy / Q&A Vol. 298
Harry Bowen
Guest participating in the Q&A and sage groups
Devotee community
Episode: 1791: Parents, Teenagers, Codependency and Mercy / Q&A Vol. 298
Catherine A.
Guest appearing in Italy segment
Guest on Wisdom of the Sages
Episode: 1788: The Gopīs' Love | The Complete, Concentrated Form of Yogic Awareness
Anangamundri Sage Group
Sage group leader mentioned as a beginning bhakti group
sage groups
Episode: 1788: The Gopīs' Love | The Complete, Concentrated Form of Yogic Awareness
Jeeva G Life Coach
Life coach; guest on the show
Not specified
Episode: 1783: Keeping the Bhakti Romance Alive / Q&A Vol. 296

Hosts

Raghunath
Host of Wisdom of the Sages; connects deeply with Bhakti tradition and community storytelling
Kaustubha Das
Co-host and senior educator; active in Bhakti Center and related communities

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 States4 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
    Switzerland5 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 Kingdom7 months ago
  • Priceless

    The best part of my day!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Peachnsunshine
    United States10 months ago
  • Beautiful

    This podcast brings light to dark places 🫶🌴

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wat28
    United Statesa year ago

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1791: Parents, Teenagers, Codependency and Mercy / Q&A Vol. 298
Q: How should a bhakti practitioner relate to a parent whose past and current behavior continues to be harmful while maintaining boundaries?
Maintain a balance by recognizing when behavior is harmful and protecting oneself, while still offering love and care. Establish clear boundaries, assess the safety of situations, and remember that mercy involves empowering the other person to grow, not enabling unhealthy patterns. Communication and gradual boundary adjustment are key.
1783: Keeping the Bhakti Romance Alive / Q&A Vol. 296
Q: What practical advice would you give a householder to cultivate a truly sustainable long-term spiritual practice?
Establish a shared routine around morning and evening practices, integrate activities you both enjoy, and keep the routine flexible enough to remain realistic amidst life's pressures; also weave in visits to holy places or shared learning (reading, kirtan) to keep the inspiration alive.
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.

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Devotional conversations grounded in the Bhakti-yoga lineage, blending scriptural study with real-life practice. Episodes frequently explore devotion as a path to everyday happiness, weaving readings from sacred texts with personal stories,community updates, and practical guidance for living a devotional life. Expect discussions of gopis, Krishna, sage groups, pilgrimages, and daily sadhana, plus Q&A, travel segments, and on-location experiences that illustrate devotion in modern life. A notable edge is the playful, down-to-earth tone that pairs humility with deep philosophical insight, making complex ideas approachable for a broad audience while maintaining a strong community focus.

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