Best Raghunath Cappo Podcasts (2025)

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

10h ago53:59

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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

3d ago54:04

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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

4d ago56:37

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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of the cart demon (Śakaṭāsura) from Krishna’s pastimes—and how it represents the dead weight we carry in the form of outdated beliefs, mechanical rituals, and spiritual pride.…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

5d ago1:05:03

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If your view of God is stuck in an outdated mold—cold, distant, or ready to punish—you might be long overdue for an upgrade.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

8d ago56:26

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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

13d ago1:03:20

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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

18d ago55:55

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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

19d ago54:03

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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

20d ago55:25

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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

21d ago54:33

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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

24d ago57:33

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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

25d ago54:23

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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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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

1M 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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Stephanie Powers: Astrology: the Light and Dark of Each Zodiac Sign 1:59:14

1M ago1:59:14

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In this week's episode, Kat Fowler interviews international astrologer, Stephanie Powers all about astrology. In this juicy and lighthearted episode we discuss the light and dark of each zodiac sign, and relational astrology with the compatibility of two charts. You can now watch the new episodes of The Soul Awakening Podcast on YouTube! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ht…

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

1M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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

2M 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…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Raghunath Cappo Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Wisdom of the Sages

Raghunath Cappo & Kaustubha Das

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The Soul Awakening Podcast

Kat Fowler

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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

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Stephanie Powers: Astrology: the Light and Dark of Each Zodiac Sign 1:59:14

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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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