Before there were influencers, there was the sage Vyāsa—the original content creator.

In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha stand at the threshold of Vyāsa’s ultimate contribution: the telling of Krishna’s pastimes in the Tenth Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. But before Krishna enters the stage, they explore what makes these narratives far more than mythology. These aren’t just quaint stories or cultural folklore—they’re the ultimate object of awareness - living streams of divine sound, expertly composed to reprogram the mind, dissolve the thirst for material life and satisfy the innner self.

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🔹 Key Highlights:

•⁠ ⁠Why scrolling culture is drying us out—and what to do about it
•⁠ ⁠Vyāsa as the O.G. spiritual content creator
•⁠ ⁠What cult accusations, punk shows, and smoke-filled deprogramming cabins reveal about the power of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam

The verse that shook a cynic: “Yeah… I read the first canto. That book changed me.”

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Misunderstood warriors, falsely accused maidens, hardhearted mystic yogis, remorseful sages, sex-addicted kings— The stories of the Ninth Canto of the Bhāgavatam reflect not just historical characters, but the shadows we all carry within.

At the cusp of entering the climactic Tenth Canto, Raghunath and Kaustubha review the string of stories leading up to it. With a little help from Carl Jung, they unpack a core principle often echoed in the bhakti tradition: while the path is centered on divine light, the great bhakti-yogis never ignored the shadows in their own hearts.

🌀 Key Highlights:

•⁠ ⁠Carl Jung meets the Bhāgavatam—why even saints have shadows to acknowledge
•⁠ ⁠“No regrets” culture vs. the spiritual remorse of real yogis
•⁠ ⁠How the flaws of kings became fuel for transformation
•⁠ ⁠Bhajana-kriyā to anartha-nivṛtti: what inner work really looks like on the bhakti path
•⁠ ⁠Why the Ninth Canto isn’t just a list of names—it’s a mirror for the heart

🎧 Listen now and reflect—because bhakti begins where pretense ends.

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What is Evil? Different tradition have different ideas. In this compelling Q & A episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how the Bhakti tradition understands darkness, Satan, and the concept of evil. Is it a cosmic force? A personal being? Or simply the absence of divine light?

Other questions include how to navigate workplace obligations at bars while maintaining spiritual sobriety, and what pure devotional service looks like in today’s world.

Key Highlights:
•⁠ ⁠Evil explained Bhakti-style: darkness isn’t a rival force—it’s what happens when we turn away from the light
•⁠ ⁠What to do when your boss schedules meetings in a bar (spoiler: garlic-soaked pizza may also be involved)
•⁠ ⁠Pure devotion demystified: how love shows up in kirtan, service, and yes, even chicken coop assignments
•⁠ ⁠Lessons from Mussolini to CBGB’s: the slippery slope of bad choices and the art of guarding your inner light
•⁠ ⁠It’s not about being judgmental—but about choosing clarity over compromise

🎧 Tune in now and subscribe for daily wisdom rooted in the timeless teachings of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam.

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