Kaustubha Das: Decoding Spirituality

In this insightful episode of For Souls Sake podcast I’m excited to be joined with Kaustubha Das, a senior educator at the Bhakti Center in New York City and co-host of the Wisdom of the Sages podcast. Our primary focus is to unravel the often misunderstood concepts of spirituality and religion and their impact on individuals as well as society. We begin the episode by exploring the definitions of religion and spirituality. Kaustubha Das shares his understanding of these terms, explaining that while religion often entails joining an organization or institution with a specific creed, rituals, and hierarchy, spirituality may include these aspects but does not necessarily require them. We discuss the increasing trend of individuals identifying as spiritual but not religious, a group that currently represents more than 30% of the population. Our conversation delves into the various religious and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity. Kaustubha Das provides his insights on how different cultures approach self-realization and salvation, and we discuss the teachings of sacred texts like the Bhagavad Gita. We venture into an examination of different sources of knowledge and delve into the concept of spiritual equality. We conclude by highlighting the transformative potential of spirituality for both individual lives and society at large. Throughout the podcast, Kaustubha Das shares valuable advice on controlling the mind, navigating spiritual transformation, and the concept of being equipoised, a key quality in defining a spiritual person.   0:00:00 - Exploring Religion and Spirituality0:12:31 - Religion, Spirituality, and Self-Realization0:28:55 - Stepping Outside for Spiritual Enrichment0:38:01 - Spirituality and Its Social Implications0:44:05 - Exploring Pramana and Spiritual Equality0:57:17 - Exploring Curiosity, Legacy, and Kindness   Want to connect further?Instagram: www.instagram.com/radhika_dasa/Facebook: www.facebook.com/radhikadasmusicYouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RadhikaDasWebsite: www.radhikadas.comPatreon: www.patreon.com/radhikadasLinktree: linktr.ee/radhika_dasa

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Hello and welcome to my podcast about candid spirituality. In a world full of spiritual gurus and self-help books, it can be hard to know where to turn for honest, down-to-earth advice about spirituality. That’s where we come in. In this podcast, we’ll be cutting through the noise and having real, candid conversations about spirituality, yoga, mantra, ayurveda, charitable causes and everything in between. We’ll be speaking with experts and everyday people about their spiritual practices and experiences, and sharing our own thoughts and insights on the subject. Whether you’re a spiritual seeker or just curious about the topic, we hope that our conversations will provide food for thought and inspiration for your own spiritual journey. So join us for honest, candid discussions about spirituality, for soul’s sake!