Best David Ramella Podcasts (2025)

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

7d ago54:01

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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

9d ago1:02:41

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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

11d ago1:05:08

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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

14d ago58:54

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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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1637: What to Say When You Talk to God | Q & A Vol. 282 54:23

19d ago54:23

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At some point, devotion stops being a duty—and starts becoming a dialogue. In this solo Q & A episode, Kaustubha explores how spiritual life matures when it stops being mechanical and starts becoming deeply personal. With humor, clarity, and depth, he answers questions on emotional attachment, the gradations of divine love, and how to relate to God…

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1636: Time is Gonna Kill You, but Eternity is Just a Mantra Away 59:22

20d ago59:22

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Time doesn’t just pass—it devours. In this raw and thought-provoking episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a powerful moment from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, where the tyrant Kaṁsa wakes in dread, realizing that Time itself—the force that ends all things—has come for him. With lyrical insights from Pink Floyd, unexpected depth from the Insane Clown Po…

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1635: Krishna’s First Words Reveal the Missing Ingredient in Spiritual Practice 57:00

20d ago57:00

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In one of the most powerful moments of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Krishna speaks for the first time—and what He says sheds light on the real aim of yoga, austerity, and spiritual discipline. Raghunath and Kaustubha, joined by Radhanath Swami in the studio, unpack this pivotal teaching: that it’s not the practice alone that transforms us, but the devoti…

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1634: Austerity + Purpose = Growth: A Yogi’s Formula for Rebooting the Mind 59:32

22d ago59:32

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Could the computer of your mind be full of corrupted files? In this fiery and hilarious episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how ancient yogic wisdom offers a practical system for mental clarity and inner growth. Drawing from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and everyday insight, they explain how tapasya (austerity), prāṇāyāma (breath control), and the gu…

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1633: Love Hurts & That’s the Point: Bhakti, Vulnerability & Risk on the Spiritual Path 59:55

23d ago59:55

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If you want to keep your heart safe, you must give it to no one—but it’ll cost you life’s deepest fulfillment. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how Bhakti Vedanta reveals vulnerability not as weakness, but as the key to spiritual growth and the soul’s highest potential. They reflect on a striking quote from C.S. Lewis and discuss ho…

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1632: Let It Be, It Ain’t Me: Hendrix, Vedanta & The Fog of War 55:39

24d ago55:39

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When the world shakes, can you stay anchored? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack how deep spiritual clarity allows one to remain peaceful—even when chaos reigns. Inspired by a lyric from Jimi Hendrix, they explore lessons from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and the film The Fog of War to reveal how fear collapses when we root our peace in truth…

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1631: Western Souls, Eastern Roads: The Spiritual Migration to India 1:00:50

26d ago1:00:50

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Westerners are booking flights to India—not for sightseeing, but to chant Sanskrit mantras in rice fields, live in ashrams, and rise before dawn for kirtan. What’s really going on here? In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath speaks with anthropology PhD student Keli Lalita to explore a growing phenomenon: Westerners adopting spiritual practices roo…

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1630: Scientists Failed to Find Consciousness—The Yogis Never Lost It 57:19

27d ago57:19

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A neuroscientist lost a 25-year bet to a philosopher—and it may be one of the most revealing failures in modern science. In 1998, Christof Koch bet David Chalmers that within 25 years, neuroscience would identify the precise brain mechanisms responsible for consciousness. Research teams around the world launched ambitious experiments to track and m…

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1629: Breaking the Universal Code: What the Yogis Found Within 55:05

28d ago55:05

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Just like a codebreaker working through symbols can gradually uncover a single unifying truth—a key that makes sense of everything—the spiritual journey can unfold in a similar way. Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how a path of trust, focused attention, and turning inward can reveal a deeper coherence beneath life’s confusion. What at first feels c…

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1628: The Mind Is the Altar: Mental Worship, Bhakti Yoga & Inner Transformation 59:44

29d ago59:44

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What matters most in yoga isn’t the ritual—it’s the transformation of the mind and heart. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the practice of manasa pūjā (mental worship) through the story of Vasudeva mentally offering charity while imprisoned. They unpack why internal devotion is not only valid—but often more powerful than external pe…

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1627: George Harrison Knew It: We're All Looking for Krishna 56:31

30d ago56:31

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Pop culture meets divine consciousness in this episode exploring the birth of Krishna—and what it means to be lit up with bhakti. Raghunath and Kaustubha reflect on George Harrison’s powerful spiritual insight: “Everyone is looking for Krishna… some don’t know it, but they are.” With humor, depth, and wisdom, they unpack why Krishna appears not jus…

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1626: Love Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Full-Time Job 1:01:24

1M ago1:01:24

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Raghunath is joined by longtime friend and spiritual brother Henry Schoellkopf for a lively and deeply honest conversation about devotion as action—not just emotion. Drawing from the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam and decades of lived spiritual experience, they explore what it really means to love—not just God, but people. This episode is part comedy, part conf…

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1625: Wisdom Blockers: Why Some Spiritual Truths Stay Out of Reach 59:35

1M ago59:35

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Some truths hit you like a lightning bolt. Others hover like clouds for years—until something cracks your heart open and lets the rain in. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the invisible barriers that keep spiritual truths from fully landing—the wisdom blockers that arise from fear, ego, or unresolved resistance. They unpack how know…

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1624: Satyam: Recognizing Truth in a World of Spin 55:23

1M ago55:23

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In a world of shifting narratives and temporary identities, even the most intelligent minds can struggle to find what’s truly real. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha turn to the timeless wisdom of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam to explore Satyam Param—the highest truth beyond all illusion. From the prayers of the demigods to the nature of the soul an…

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1623: Heart-to-Heart Transmission: Spirituality Beyond the Externals 55:52

1M ago55:52

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How does one truly enter a spiritual path—beyond the ritual and formality? It’s not about externals—it’s about what’s alive in the heart. In this eye-opening episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the deeper dimensions of spiritual life, focusing especially on the heart-to-heart transmission of spiritual knowledge, realization, and conviction. Th…

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1622: Beauty, Longing & the Sigh of Spiritual Awakening 57:41

1M ago57:41

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Spiritual awakening may feel more like a sigh than a celebration. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore why our most profound encounters with beauty—whether through art, music, or moments of stillness—are often blended with a kind of sweet ache or longing. Could that aching sensation be a clue? A sign that the soul is remembering somethi…

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1621: Before Religion, Beyond Boundaries: Interview with Author Nitesh Gor 54:00

1M ago54:00

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Can ancient Indian wisdom heal the rifts of modern religion? In this mind-expanding and often hilarious episode, Raghunath sits down with author and educator Nitesh Gor (a.k.a. Navin Krishna) to explore his new book Before Religion: Ancient India’s Reconciling Vision for Universal Spirituality. From philosophical elephants and Ratha-yatras down Fif…

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1620: The Sex Episode: Yoga Wisdom Meets Real-Life Hormones | Q & A Vol. 281 1:00:15

1M ago1:00:15

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In this hilarious and revealing Q & A, Raghunath and Kaustubha tackle one of life’s most powerful forces—sexual desire—with honesty, insight, and bhakti-based wisdom. It’s a down-to-earth exploration of how the yogic tradition views it, and lays out a yogic framework for navigating desire without losing your mind (or your integrity). Highlights inc…

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1619: Devotion Follows Destruction-- Evolution and the Death of Our Lower Nature 57:56

1M ago57:56

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With their signature blend of humor and clarity, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack a timeless spiritual principle: real transformation always involves a kind of death—of ego, comfort, or illusion. Drawing from the allegory of Krishna’s birth following the death of His six brothers, they explore how the destruction of our lower nature clears the way fo…

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1618: Identity Politics, Self-Esteem Battles & the Spiritual Solution 56:50

1M ago56:50

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Modern society is in the midst of an identity crisis. From gender and race to body image and social status, we’re defining, defending, and dividing ourselves by external labels. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how ancient yogic wisdom provides a powerful alternative: knowledge of the self. Through discussion, humor, and insights fr…

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1617: Your Thoughts Are Drafting the Blueprints for Your Next Body 56:32

1M ago56:32

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What if your thoughts today are already shaping your next body? In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the deep yogic teaching that the subtle precedes the gross—your desires, thoughts, and habits now are laying the foundation for your future form. Drawing from ancient texts, dream metaphors, and even a few punk-rock detours through Texas…

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Wisdom of the Sages

Raghunath Cappo & Kaustubha Das

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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

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1637: What to Say When You Talk to God | Q & A Vol. 282 54:23

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1636: Time is Gonna Kill You, but Eternity is Just a Mantra Away 59:22

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1635: Krishna’s First Words Reveal the Missing Ingredient in Spiritual Practice 57:00

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1634: Austerity + Purpose = Growth: A Yogi’s Formula for Rebooting the Mind 59:32

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1633: Love Hurts & That’s the Point: Bhakti, Vulnerability & Risk on the Spiritual Path 59:55

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1632: Let It Be, It Ain’t Me: Hendrix, Vedanta & The Fog of War 55:39

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1631: Western Souls, Eastern Roads: The Spiritual Migration to India 1:00:50

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1630: Scientists Failed to Find Consciousness—The Yogis Never Lost It 57:19

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1629: Breaking the Universal Code: What the Yogis Found Within 55:05

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1628: The Mind Is the Altar: Mental Worship, Bhakti Yoga & Inner Transformation 59:44

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1627: George Harrison Knew It: We're All Looking for Krishna 56:31

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1626: Love Isn’t a Feeling—It’s a Full-Time Job 1:01:24

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1625: Wisdom Blockers: Why Some Spiritual Truths Stay Out of Reach 59:35

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1624: Satyam: Recognizing Truth in a World of Spin 55:23

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1623: Heart-to-Heart Transmission: Spirituality Beyond the Externals 55:52

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1622: Beauty, Longing & the Sigh of Spiritual Awakening 57:41

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1621: Before Religion, Beyond Boundaries: Interview with Author Nitesh Gor 54:00

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1620: The Sex Episode: Yoga Wisdom Meets Real-Life Hormones | Q & A Vol. 281 1:00:15

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1619: Devotion Follows Destruction-- Evolution and the Death of Our Lower Nature 57:56

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1618: Identity Politics, Self-Esteem Battles & the Spiritual Solution 56:50

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1617: Your Thoughts Are Drafting the Blueprints for Your Next Body 56:32

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