Best David Ramella Podcasts (2025)

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1663: Reclaim Your Inner World: The Meditation of the Bhakti Yogis 1:00:31

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Walt Whitman’s startling line—“every atom belonging to me as good belongs to you”—meets the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, where Nārada Muni confronts two proud sons of Kubera and forces them to consider: who really owns the body? From Whitman’s atoms to the yogic teaching “not me, not mine,” we uncover the liberating truth that the body is a vehicle on loan, …

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1662: Krishna: Unlimited Brahman or Adorable Baby? A Paradox at the Heart of Vedānta 56:38

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This episode dives into one of Vedānta’s deepest paradoxes: how the all-pervading, unlimited Brahman appears as a child and is bound by a rope. With reflections from physicist Niels Bohr and insights from the Bhāgavatam, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack how truth, when probed deeply, transcends logic—and how love alone can bind the infinite. Srimad B…

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1661: Bhakti Means Love, and Love Overpowers All 57:47

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The Supreme Truth—eternal, formless yet personal, beyond time and space—gets tied up with a rope. In this rich and revealing episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how love alone—not ritual, renunciation, or knowledge—can bind the Absolute. Featuring insights from Jesuit mysticism, Krishna’s childhood pastimes, and a few insects with questionable…

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1660: Reclaim Your Inner World: The Meditation of the Bhakti Yogis 53:07

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In a world that floods the mind with distraction and noise, Bhakti Yoga teaches a sacred alternative: reclaim the inner world through smarana—the practice of intentional, emotionally infused remembrance. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how what we think about—over and over again—shapes who we become. Drawing from the Bhagavad Gita,…

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1659: 4 Counterintuitive Secrets of Happiness — From Yale to Vedānta 55:54

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What really makes us happy? In this episode, we draw from Yale professor Dr. Laurie Santos’ research — featured on the Rich Roll Podcast — to uncover four surprising truths about happiness: the arrival fallacy, the bronze medal effect, how comfort can backfire, and why giving beats self-focus. What’s remarkable is how these modern insights echo wis…

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1658: Krishna, the God of the Vedas, as the Most Adorable Boy 56:17

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The genius of the bhakti tradition’s sacred texts is how they reveal the loftiest yogic and theological truths through the sweetest intimacy. The Cosmic Source described in the Vedas and the Absolute Truth of the Vedānta Sūtra is revealed in the Bhagavatam as Krishna, a mischievous, playful child—the most adorable boy. When Mother Yaśodā peers into…

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1657: Is Krishna Immoral? Rumi, Krishna, & the Field Beyond Right & Wrong 58:05

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Rumi spoke of a field beyond right and wrong — and in Krishna’s playful pastimes we discover how breaking the rules can reveal the highest good. How can Krishna, the Supreme Good, also be a thief, a liar, a womanizer, and even a killer? Drawing on Rumi’s mystical poetry and the Upanishadic vision of fullness, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how Kri…

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1656: Beyond Spiritual Complexity: The Simplicity of Divine Love 56:18

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In this intriguing and often hilarious episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore a natural pattern in life and spirituality: moving from simplicity to complexity, and then back again. On the spiritual journey, we may wrestle with perplexing questions: Who am I? Is there God? Is the world real? Is it all an illusion? We speak of “the sound of one han…

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1655: All Those Pieces Will Never Make You Whole 1:00:27

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From ancient yoga texts to modern science, many agree: reality is whole — but our minds chop it into fragments. Feeling incomplete, we try to patch ourselves together with external “pieces” — the right spouse, the perfect home, children, financial security, status. But those fragments never deliver true wholeness. In this episode, Raghunath and Kau…

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1654: Krishna Miracles Meet Quantum Physics — Breaking Reality’s Rules 59:14

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Reality is stranger than we think, and this episode may rewire how you think about what’s possible. Raghunath and Kaustubha draw surprising connections between groundbreaking discoveries in quantum physics and the apparently impossible events described in ancient yoga texts like the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Blaise Pascal’s “infinite sphere” meets Mother …

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1653: The Yogic Science Behind Krishna’s Stories 53:59

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The great sages of ancient India understood the stories of Krishna to be far more than charming children’s tales. Through the sophisticated lens of the Sanskrit science of drama, they revealed just how richly structured and deeply meaningful these pastimes are — spiritual dramas designed to awaken devotion and evoke profound yogic experience. This …

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1652: The Quiet Power of Integrity in Spiritual Life 54:04

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Raghunath and Kaustubha explore a bold truth drawn from the bhakti-yoga tradition and Ralph Waldo Emerson: that real spiritual power isn’t loud—it’s earned quietly through honesty, humility, and freedom from envy. They discuss how small, virtuous choices—especially when no one is watching—build a subtle force that gives one’s words and presence las…

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1651: Why Real Change Is So Hard (Even on a Spiritual Path) 56:37

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Even on paths designed for deep transformation, we often resist the very changes that would liberate us. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the symbolic meaning of the cart demon (Śakaṭāsura) from Krishna’s pastimes—and how it represents the dead weight we carry in the form of outdated beliefs, mechanical rituals, and spiritual pride.…

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1650: Daddy Issues on a Cosmic Scale? Bhakti’s Answer to Atheism & Impersonalism 1:05:03

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If your view of God is stuck in an outdated mold—cold, distant, or ready to punish—you might be long overdue for an upgrade. Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack how Krishna’s extraordinary affection cuts through both atheistic cynicism and impersonal detachment, replacing them with a vision of divine love. Through the story of Krishna and Pūtana, discov…

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1649: Overcoming the Fear of a Personal God 56:26

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Beneath all our spiritual searching may lie a hidden fear: the fear of the personal Divine. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how that fear hardens one’s hearts—limiting one to the impersonal paths of liberation that feel safe but ultimately empty. Through the texts like the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, we uncover how vulnerability isn’t weakn…

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1648: Rituals, Mantras & Love: The Healthiest Patterns for Human Life 1:03:20

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Modern science meets bhakti wisdom: after 75 years of research, Harvard scientists concluded that good relationships—not wealth, fame, or even cholesterol—are the strongest predictor of long-term health and happiness. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha discuss how the bhakti tradition is built on the understanding that life is meant to soften…

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1647: Fake Gurus, Real Danger: The Line Between a Guide and a Manipulator 55:55

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“There are more fake gurus and false teachers in this world than the number of stars in the visible universe.” In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the subtle difference between a true spiritual guide and a manipulative pretender. Drawing from Elif Shafak’s The Forty Rules of Love and Bhaktivinoda Ṭhākura’s insights on the Putana story …

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1646: What Loneliness Is Trying to Teach Us (If We Dare to Listen) 54:03

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When everything you cling to — your children, your partner, your dreams — slips through your fingers, what are you left with? Raghunath and Kaustubha dive into George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass, the wisdom of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, and their own stories to explore why loneliness and loss may hold the key to our deepest connection. From Beatles…

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1645: Finding Your Center: Why Life Feels Off‑Key & How to Tune It 55:25

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The cosmos whispers a message: when life revolves around a center, harmony follows. When it doesn’t, we feel the dissonance. But are we listening? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how the universe models harmony for us — through stars, through music, through the very structure of nature — showing that life works best when it revolve…

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1644: Inner Peace: Why the World Needs You to Go Within 54:33

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Why do we resist turning inward — and what does it cost us? In this spirited episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha confront the uncomfortable truth: that we each have a choice to make — either we discover our true self, or we don’t. And if we don’t, we risk living an empty life and perpetuating cycles of conflict and injustice. Dr…

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1643: The Universal Temple: Cutting Ego & Seeing Krishna Everywhere 57:33

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Kahlil Gibran meets the Bhakti Yoga tradition in this sharp and spirited episode of Wisdom of the Sages. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how real spiritual practice is carried from the temple into every corner of your life — where daily routines, relationships, and even messy moments become sacred offerings. From Saratoga’s healing springs to Krish…

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1642: Squirrels Without Borders: Chasing Values, Not Happiness 54:23

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In this wildly entertaining episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha return from their whirlwind retreat and European adventure to tackle what really brings happiness and success—and why chasing them is a losing game. With a healthy dose of humor and wisdom (and a few “squirrel-level-three” tangents), they explore Victor Frankl’s pro…

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1641: Slip Slidin’ Away: Why Wisdom Fades Without Courage 54:01

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Paul Simon’s bittersweet lyrics set the stage for this raw and funny exploration of why even life-changing insights often slip through our fingers. Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the slippery nature of spiritual determination — and how each of us can make the simple but bold choice to live a meaningful life before the clock runs out. This episode b…

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1640: We’re All in Samsara: The Truth Hiding in Plain Sight 1:02:41

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The most obvious and pervasive realities are often the hardest to see. Like fish who don’t realize they’re swimming in water, we move through samsara — the cycle of birth, death, and rebirth — unaware of the forces shaping us. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the illusion that my experience is the most real, vivid, and important, and…

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1639: When Karma Meets Dharma: Contradictions of Destiny & Duty | Q&A Vol. 283 1:05:08

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When Karma Meets Dharma: Contradictions of Destiny and Duty Do the choices you made in your past life shape the family, friends, and circumstances you’re born into? And how do bhakti-yogis navigate a path of dharma that sometimes seems to contradict itself — demanding sacrifice, mercy, or even revenge — all in the name of love? In this live Q&A fro…

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1638: Time, Death & Krishna: Why Even Fear Can Free You 58:54

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When the Grim Reaper shows up wearing a peacock feather and playing a flute, you know it’s time to rethink your priorities. This episode of Wisdom of the Sages dives into the 10th Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, where Time itself — in the form of Krishna — comes calling, leaving tyrants like Kamsa in panic. Live from Italy, Raghunath explores how f…

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1663: Reclaim Your Inner World: The Meditation of the Bhakti Yogis 1:00:31

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1662: Krishna: Unlimited Brahman or Adorable Baby? A Paradox at the Heart of Vedānta 56:38

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1661: Bhakti Means Love, and Love Overpowers All 57:47

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1660: Reclaim Your Inner World: The Meditation of the Bhakti Yogis 53:07

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1659: 4 Counterintuitive Secrets of Happiness — From Yale to Vedānta 55:54

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1658: Krishna, the God of the Vedas, as the Most Adorable Boy 56:17

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1657: Is Krishna Immoral? Rumi, Krishna, & the Field Beyond Right & Wrong 58:05

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1656: Beyond Spiritual Complexity: The Simplicity of Divine Love 56:18

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1655: All Those Pieces Will Never Make You Whole 1:00:27

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1654: Krishna Miracles Meet Quantum Physics — Breaking Reality’s Rules 59:14

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1653: The Yogic Science Behind Krishna’s Stories 53:59

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1652: The Quiet Power of Integrity in Spiritual Life 54:04

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1651: Why Real Change Is So Hard (Even on a Spiritual Path) 56:37

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1650: Daddy Issues on a Cosmic Scale? Bhakti’s Answer to Atheism & Impersonalism 1:05:03

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1649: Overcoming the Fear of a Personal God 56:26

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1648: Rituals, Mantras & Love: The Healthiest Patterns for Human Life 1:03:20

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1647: Fake Gurus, Real Danger: The Line Between a Guide and a Manipulator 55:55

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1646: What Loneliness Is Trying to Teach Us (If We Dare to Listen) 54:03

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1645: Finding Your Center: Why Life Feels Off‑Key & How to Tune It 55:25

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1644: Inner Peace: Why the World Needs You to Go Within 54:33

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1643: The Universal Temple: Cutting Ego & Seeing Krishna Everywhere 57:33

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1642: Squirrels Without Borders: Chasing Values, Not Happiness 54:23

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1641: Slip Slidin’ Away: Why Wisdom Fades Without Courage 54:01

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1640: We’re All in Samsara: The Truth Hiding in Plain Sight 1:02:41

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1639: When Karma Meets Dharma: Contradictions of Destiny & Duty | Q&A Vol. 283 1:05:08

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1638: Time, Death & Krishna: Why Even Fear Can Free You 58:54