The Bhakti Podcast
Join us for insightful discussions on Bhakti Yoga, where ancient wisdom meets modern life. Each episode provides deep, practical insights into spiritual awakening, enriched with real-world examples to guide and inspire your journey.
Episodes
Unalloyed Devotion
This discourse on Unalloyed Devotion discusses the text from Bhagavad Gītā 8.22. puruṣaḥ sa paraḥ pārthabhaktyā labhyas tv ananyayāyasyāntaḥ-sthāni bhūtāniyena sarvam idaṁ tatam“The Supreme Personality of Godhead, who is greater than all, is attainable by unalloyed devotion. Although He is present in His abode, He is all-pervading, and everything is situated within Him.”
The Glories of Goloka
Bhagavad Gītā 8.21avyakto 'kṣara ity uktastam āhuḥ paramāṁ gatimyaṁ prāpya na nivartantetad dhāma paramaṁ mama“That supreme abode is called unmanifested and infallible, and it is the supreme destination. When one goes there, he never comes back. That is My supreme abode.”
Reaching the Supreme
This podcast outlines a clear progressive route to the higher stages of bhakti yoga.
Spiritual Journeys
Devotees at the Hare Krishna Centre and online speak about their spiritual journey and how they came to know about Krishna consciousness.
There is Another Nature
Discourse on Bhagavad Gītā 8.19-20. bhūta-grāmaḥ sa evāyaṁbhūtvā bhūtvā pralīyaterātry-āgame ’vaśaḥ pārthaprabhavaty ahar-āgame“Again and again, when Brahmā’s day arrives, all living entities come into being, and with the arrival of Brahmā’s night they are helplessly annihilated.”paras tasmāt tu bhāvo ’nyo’vyakto ’vyaktāt sanātanaḥyaḥ sa sarveṣu bhūteṣunaśyatsu na vinaśyati“Yet there is another un
Attaining Liberation
This is a discourse on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.17sahasra-yuga-paryantamahar yad brahmaṇo viduḥrātriṁ yuga-sahasrāntāṁte ’ho-rātra-vido janāḥ“By human calculation, a thousand ages taken together form the duration of Brahmā’s one day. And such also is the duration of his night.”
The Yo-Yo of the Universe
This podcast is a discourse on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.16. ā-brahma-bhuvanāl lokāḥpunar āvartino ’rjunamām upetya tu kaunteyapunar janma na vidyate“From the highest planet in the material world down to the lowest, all are places of misery wherein repeated birth and death take place. But one who attains to My abode, O son of Kuntī, never takes birth again.”
The Highest Perfection of Life
This is a discourse on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.15. mām upetya punar janmaduḥkhālayam aśāśvatamnāpnuvanti mahātmānaḥsaṁsiddhiṁ paramāṁ gatāḥ“After attaining Me, the great souls, who are yogīs in devotion, never return to this temporary world, which is full of miseries, because they have attained the highest perfection.”
Changing Bodies
This is a discourse on Bhagavad Gītā 2.13dehino 'smin yathā dehekaumāraṁ yauvanaṁ jarātathā dehāntara-prāptirdhīras tatra na muhyati“As the embodied soul continuously passes, in this body, from boyhood to youth to old age, the soul similarly passes into another body at death. A sober person is not bewildered by such a change.”
Always remembering Krishna without Deviation
This podcast explains the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.13. The chapter is called ‘Attaining the Supreme’. “For one who always remembers Me without deviation, I am easy to obtain, O son of Pṛthā, because of his constant engagement in devotional service.” (BG 8.13)https://vedabase.io/en/library/bg/8/14/
Reaching the Spiritual Planets
“After being situated in this yoga practice and vibrating the sacred syllable oṁ, the supreme combination of letters, if one thinks of the Supreme Personality of Godhead and quits his body, he will certainly reach the spiritual planets.”(Bhagavad Gītā 8.13)
Sat-Cakra-Yoga and Pure Devotion
“One who, at the time of death, fixes his life air between the eyebrows and, by the strength of yoga, with an undeviating mind, engages himself in remembering the Supreme Lord in full devotion, will certainly attain to the Supreme Personality of Godhead.” (Bhagavad Gītā 8.10)
Being always Connected
tasmāt sarveṣu kāleṣumām anusmara yudhya camayy arpita-mano-buddhirmām evaiṣyasy asaṁśayaḥ“Therefore, Arjuna, you should always think of Me in the form of Kṛṣṇa and at the same time carry out your prescribed duty of fighting. With your activities dedicated to Me and your mind and intelligence fixed on Me, you will attain Me without doubt.”(Bhagavad Gītā 8.7)
At the Time of Death
Remembering Krishna at the time of death is not an ordinary thing. It determines one’s next body.
Superconsciousness and the Universal Form
Talk on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.4 (Attaining the Supreme). “O best of the embodied beings, the physical nature, which is constantly changing, is called adhibhūta [the material manifestation]. The universal form of the Lord, which includes all the demigods, like those of the sun and moon, is called adhidaiva. And I, the Supreme Lord, represented as the Supersoul in the heart of every embodied bei
Remembering Krishna at the Time of Death
This Podcast is a discussion on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.2, Attaining the Absolute. What are the different angas or limbs of devotional service and what great personalities represent them.
What is Brahman?
In this podcast you will find a discussion on the all-pervading Brahman feature of the Absolute Truth, Sri Krishna. It is based on the Bhagavad Gītā verse 8.1, Attaining the Supreme.
Developing our Spiritual Body
This Episode is based on Bhagavad Gītā chapter 7, verse 29. “Intelligent persons who are endeavoring for liberation from old age and death take refuge in Me in devotional service. They are actually Brahman because they entirely know everything about transcendental activities.”
The Personal Feature of God
Bhagavad Gita Discussion on BG 7.26. Topics covered in this podcast include the following:The Personal Feature of God (0:11), Translation BG 7.26 (9:01), Krishna a Creation of Maya? (18:23), Liberation: Knowing Past, Present and Future (27:35), The Universal Form (35:46), A Son like You (41:31), Questions & Answers (51:15), Is Krishna encouraging Demigod Worship? (58:11), Different Conceptions of
I am never manifest to the Foolish and Unintelligent
This podcast is a discussion on Bhagavad Gītā 7.25. “I am never manifest to the foolish and unintelligent. For them I am covered by My internal potency, and therefore they do not know that I am unborn and infallible.”
The Impersonal Feature
A Discourse on Bhagavad Gītā 7.24Timestamps:07:21 Verse, Translation and Purport17:51 Actual Talk27:00 Lord Brahma and the Big Bang46:42 Foolish People43:43 Brahma Vimohana Lila59:00 Once in a Day of Brahma1:00:02 The Story of the Baba who had the Darshan of Krishna and Balarama at Ter Kadamba 1:20:23 The Impersonal all pervading Brahman Effulgence1:23:40 Questions & Answers“Unintelligent men, who
Like-minded Association
This episode deals with demigod worship for material gain and how to gain entrance into Goloka, the topmost destination for the progressive jiva soul. Furthermore, the path of raga, spontaneous devotional service and association of like-minded devotees are discussed as well as the symptoms of mature Krishna consciousness. Timestamps:6:34 the actual talk begins. 9:43 the benedictions of the devas,
The Ultimate Illusion
How to overcome the illusory energy or maya. What is the process and how to keep maya at bay. Listen to the podcast with its practical step by step application and become liberated from the material modes of nature.
The Shining Rays
This podcast explores the position of the impersonal versus the personal aspect of the Absolute Truth. It highlights the quality of humility, tolerance, and absence of false ego.
Divine Revelation
Divine revelation happens through the heart. External sense perception is inferior. How to obtain Radharani’s mercy? The personal and impersonal approach is also discussed.
Divine Pastimes
Divine pastimes. The revelation of one’s eternal spiritual identity. Genuine attraction and one’s internal meditation.
Growing Pearls
Delve into Lord Krishna’s pastimes with His friends in the forests of Vrindavan.
Rare like a Diamond
The process of spiritual awakening from karma and jñana to bhakti yoga explained, culminating in pure devotion in the mood of the inhabitants of Vrindavan.
Free from Doubt
How to know Krishna in full, free from doubt. This podcast also raises the question, who is Srila Prabhupada and what is his unique position. Furthermore, the Q&A section at the end provides further insights.
Autumn in Vrindavan
This is a Podcast on the 10th canto of Śrīmad Bhāgavatam, Autumn in Vrindavan.
The Yoga Ladder
Based on the concluding verse of the Bhagavad Gītā's chapter on yoga (Chapter 6), this episode outlines the progressive stages of yoga, from karma yoga and jñāna yoga to aṣṭāṅga yoga, ultimately reaching its pinnacle in bhakti yoga.
Be a Yogi
“A yogī is greater than the ascetic, greater than the empiricist and greater than the fruitive worker. Therefore, O Arjuna, in all circumstances, be a yogī”. (Bhagavad Gītā 6.46)
The Universal Form
A lecture given at the Radha Kripa Mission in Rouen, France.
Like-minded Association
Detail about this episode will be published shortly.
Lord Balarama’s Appearance
This Podcast was recorded on the auspicious appearance of Lord Balarama’s appearance. It contains confidential readings from Nayanananda Das Thakur’s Preyo Bhakti Rasarnava.
The Special Deal
Perfection after many birth of practice. Above the ritualistic principles of the scriptures. Attracted like an iron to a magnet. Pure bhakti defined. No sunlight, moonlight or electricity. The culmination of Bhagavad Gītā. Impersonal interpretations. The position and incredible mercy of Srila Prabhupada. Krishna established the parampara system at the beginning of creation. 24 hours connected with
The Parampara System
If we are not the doer, why are we getting karma? Ahankara (false ego) explained. How to get free from karma. When Krishna is not present, how should one act? Depending on Krishna. Acting on behalf of Krishna. The powerhouse of the parampara system. How to connect with Srila Prabhupada? What is a siksa sampradaya. Enthusiasm from service and enthusiasm from pleasing Krishna. Essential skills for a
The Magical Pot
Spiritual service. Exclusively cooking for Krishna. Krishna does not eat junk food. The compassion of Vasudeva Datta. Uncontaminated and wholesome. How to make a home altar and offer food. Honouring not eating prasadam. Can I also become a pure devotee? “But it may take some time”. Attracted like iron to a magnet. Let’s not be a miser. Under Krishna’s protection. The magical pot. Para dukha dukhi.
Who is the Doer?
Meditation while cooking. Pure devotion and mixed devotion. Why are we getting karmic reactions when we are not the doer? The modes of material nature explained. Two kinds of karma. Arjuna’s dilemma. God is only enjoying. Enjoying like Krishna. Partial and complete destruction explained. The coverings of the universe. The monkey and the cat way. Despite all struggles success is guaranteed. Pleasin
Reaching the Supersoul
Yoga practice in a secluded and sacred place. Purification of the heart. The process for this age. Feeling the suffering of others. Reaching the Supersoul. Training the restless mind. Partial realisation of Krishna. Spiritual greed. Slow in spiritual realisation. I forgot what I should remember at the time of death. 100 faces of death. “I want to become like you”. The best and only means of spirit
Talking to the Cows
Fully satisfied. Book knowledge and mundane scholarship. Spiritually saturated. Realised knowledge. Apparent contradictions. Material and spiritual identities. Pure love devoid of awe and reference. Bewilderment of Lord Brahma. Sarupya mukti explained. Gopastami pastime. Umbrella and shoes for the cows. Speaking to the cows. At the gates of Vaikuntha. Residing outside of Vaikuntha. Material rasa.
Precious Diamond
Personal identity. After liberation devotional service continues. Mental speculation. Understanding who or what is God. The good fortune of meeting a pure devotee. Conversant with the science of Krishna consciousness. After brahman realisation devotional service really begins. The different levels of God realisation. The green bird entering the green tree. The truth becomes revealed. Our constitut
Spiritual Greed
Brahman realisation, the first step in self realisation. Impersonal philosophy: the wisdom of the Overself. Karma activities. The impersonal conception can be helpful up to a point. Brahman is everything and more. Eternal servant of the Lord. Advaita and dvaita. Raganuga bhakti. Krishna expands Himself. Subala sakha’s intimate service. Radharani disguises herself as Subala sakha. What is our etern
Recreation
“A spiritual master never sleeps.” Recreation: chanting, dancing and feastimg. Prasadam and controlling the tongue. “Eat that!” “I know what Krishna wants me to know”. “You are not the most anything”. Lower than the worm in the stool. Nitya siddhas. Eternally individuals. Remembering one’s previous birth. The situation of the child in the womb. Extravagance. Eating flesh. Awareness of the spiritua
Beyond Brahman
Russian dolls. The Santa Fee express. The impersonal conception can be helpful up to a point. Seeing God face to face. The brahma bhuta platform. Bhakti tinged with material desires. I want more of this Krishna. No more lamentation and no more material desires. Bhagavan means full of opulences. Brahman is not the last word in self-realisation. Sweet rice with sand. The story of the touchstone. Cul
Touchstone
Mental discipline. The yoga ladder. The flickering mind. Controlling the wind. Always think of Me. Krishna eats alone. Interchangeable senses. The boy, the father and the offering. Manasa puja, worship in the mind. The madhyama position. Constant remembrance. Love and be loved. Searching for a worthy object of our love. I want to forget Krishna, but He does not allow me. The ring of fire. Just by
Determination
From sraddha to prema. Spiritual intelligence. Determination and faith. Bitter at the beginning, nectar at the end. A business deal with God or a loving relationship? The thief who wanted to steal from Krishna. Druva Maharaja, broken pieces of glass. Loosing spiritual enthusiasm, why? Material designations falling away. Suddha satva, pure goodness. The sparrow and his eggs. Who is a devotee? Three
Superior Taste
The difference between someone in knowledge and someone in ignorance? Gradual purification. Far superior taste. Temporary enjoyment. Soul satisfaction, tranquility and peace. Spiritual engagement. Controlling our lower nature. Established in real self-realisation.
Chasing Desires
The incessant flow of material desires. Material desires - a mental concoction. What is our svarupa? Material rasa and spiritual rasa. The centre of loving affection. We agree to suffer in the hope for happiness. The path of no return. Goloka pastimes.
Spiritual Enthusiasm
Mind control through determination and faith. Controlling the wind. Spiritual enthusiasm. No anxiety or lamentation. What is sinful? The chain of action and reaction. The path of karma. Heavenly enjoyment. The ripe old age of 10,000 years. Reaching brahma loka. The gopal mantra. Obtaining advanced association by divine arrangement. Sadhu sanga is essential. Bhajana kriya. Vaishnava seva. Nama apar
The Brahman Conception
What is the Brahman conception. “I want you to see”. The last word in self-realisation. The Russian dolls. The example of the train: light, form and activities. The reasons for Lord Buddha’s appearance. The cheating of the atheists. Sankaracharya, the Vedas and his final instruction.
Seeing with Equal Vision
The vision of eternity. Consciousness, the symptom of the soul. Observing one’s own mind. Achieving complete freedom. Unlocking the bliss from within. Nothing is impersonal in essence. “I created man in my image”. The desire for variety. Mental speculation, impersonalism and mayavada. Atheism in disguise. Sankaracharya’s last instruction. Seeing with equal vision. The evolution of consciousness. T
Making the Mind one’s best Friend
Sankhya yoga explained. Extravagance in eating and sleeping, mating and fighting. After the war there is good preaching. Why not surrender now? Krishna first appeared in the mind of Vasudeva. Material and spiritual variety. After many birth and death the metal speculated will surrender to Krishna, why not now? Vaishnavas are not cowards. Garbodhana samskara explained. Foodstuff in the mode of good
Divine Consciousness
Reviving the divine consciousness of one’s previous life. Beyond Vedic rituals. Attraction to the yogic principles. Nitya siddhas, perfected souls. Three stages of spiritual advancement. Patita Pavana Jagannatha. “Now we are together again”. The story of Bharata Maharaja. Nuclear winter. Suffering in the hope for happiness. The brahmana who became a dog.
The Quest for Identity
We are the observer. What kind of servant am I? Our spiritual ID explained. Neti neti, the process of elimination vs the process of authority. Identification with the hero in a movie. Beyond the Viraja river. The frightening experience of the messengers of Yamaraja. The most pious soul in the universe. The gateway to Goloka. The highest planet in the universe. What is our svarupa? Sakhya (friendsh
Buddhi Yoga - The Highest Intelligence
How to attain the Absolute. Karma yoga, jñana yoga and buddhi yoga.The way of the highest intelligence. Superior guidance from within. Constant remembrance and loving devotion. The nine limbs of bhakti. The situation of the child in the womb. Duty versus love. The untrained mind is not reliable. Feeling love for Krishna within the heart. Compatible, like-minded association vs formal ass
Motivated by Love
Characteristics of pure devotion. From karma to pure bhakti. The bliss bar Experience. Material and spiritual tastes. The free sample and superior taste. The difference between love and lust. Fire brigade devotees are magnanimous souls. The watering process of bhakti.
Proximity of the Heart
Proximity of the heart versus physical proximity. On spiritual revelation. The impossible mission. What shall we ask a desire tree? Meeting the most lovable person. The ultimate guidance. I want to extinguish my identity? Ever increasingly fresh. Travelling with the sun. Dancing for 72 hours. How to overcome moroseness? What is spiritual enthusiasm? Like-minded association. How to reside mentally
Always Fresh and New
How to feel always fresh and new? The destination of the unsuccessful yogi explained. What is spiritual cooking? Can we also become a pure devotee? The big feast in the forest. Krishna personally supplied the food. Intelligence from within.
Conquering the Mind
How can the restless mind be conquered? Attaining samadhi and thus reach the supersoul. Coming to the stage of tranquility.
Entering Goloka
What does life in Goloka look like? Krishna’s love for His cows explained. What is the difference between Vaikuntha and Goloka? The gate keepers and how no one can bar a devotee from seeing His beloved Lord.
Vaikuntha or Goloka?
How to make further progress on the spiritual path. Karma yoga and bhakti yoga explained.
Detachment versus Attachment
This episode discusses the yogic process of detachment through yoga practice and discipline, contrasting it with the bhakti process of positive spiritual attachment. Both results are the same, however, the yogic process of living in the forest is not practical in this day and age. The bhakti process on the other hand is sublime and easy to follow.
What is Possessiveness?
This is our 1st Bhakti Podcast on Bhagavad Gītā, chapter 6, the yoga chapter.
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