1521: Govardhan Eco Village: A Temple Town Building a Sustainable Future

Ancient wisdom and modern sustainability come together in the remarkable story of Govardhan Eco Village—an award-winning spiritual and ecological community rooted in the Bhakti tradition. In this episode, Kaustubha interviews Gauranga Das about the journey of transforming a barren landscape into a thriving, sustainable sanctuary, blending devotion, leadership, and ecological innovation. From the challenges of relocating an entire community to the visionary leadership of Radhanath Swami, we uncover how spiritual values can drive practical solutions for the world’s most pressing challenges—climate change, rural development, and social upliftment. Whether you’re a seeker, an environmentalist, or simply curious about sustainable living, this conversation will leave you inspired. Key Highlights: 🌿 How Govardhan Eco Village became a model for sustainability and spirituality. 🏡 Lessons in leadership: embracing change and setbacks with faith and vision. 🌏 Bridging spirituality and social impact—empowering rural communities through holistic development. 🕉️ The concept of “New Vrindavan” and its deep spiritual significance. Join us as we explore how ancient Bhakti teachings offer timeless solutions for modern challenges, proving that a life of simplicity and devotion can change the world. Watch now and be inspired to make a difference! 🌟 Don’t forget to subscribe for daily spiritual insights and updates. Check out Raghunath's Punk to Monk book on Kindle at https://amzn.to/3WmvYcG #BhaktiYoga #Sustainability #EcoVillage #SpiritualLeadership #GovardhanEcoVillage #RadhanathSwami #ISKCON #SimpleLivingHighThinking #LeadershipLessons #TempleTowns #SpiritualWisdom ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_of_the_sages

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Truths about life from the timeless wisdom of the Bhakti-yoga tradition - fun, relevant, and deep. Learn about dharma, yoga, bhakti, and how it relates to all the basic questions of life. This show is about how to live your best life, let go of the external distractions, and uncover the spiritual happiness that lies within the heart as the true nature of the soul. Raghunath and Kaustubha's connection goes back to their teens in the New York Hardcore Punk Scene of the early 80s, through serving together as Bhakti-yogi monks in the 90's, to sharing their experiences in the world of yoga in the 21st century.