869: Dharmic Reversals / An Interview with Dr. Ravi M. Gupta

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1741: Refine the Mind's Lens — From Thoreau to Krishna's Lovers

Bhakti Yoga wisdom from the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of the foundational texts of Vedic philosophy, meets a powerful reflection from Henry David Thoreau about shaping the "atmosphere through which we look." In this episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how ...  Show more

1740: The Hare Kṛṣṇa Mantra: Śrī Caitanya's Gift of Divine Love

On the day of Śrī Caitanya's appearance, this episode is a crash course in what makes His gift of bhakti so special. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore His followers' central claim: Caitanya isn't a saint among many, but Kṛṣṇa Himself—appearing with Rādhārāṇī's mood, drawn by one "i ...  Show more

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