1526: The Illusion of Ownership

The moment we gain a little wealth, power, or beauty, we fall into the illusion of ownership. We think, This is mine. I earned it. I control it. But the reality? Everything we claim as ours is on loan, and the more we cling to it, the more we suffer. In this episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the timeless lesson of Bali Maharaj—the king who had everything, yet willingly gave it all to the Supreme. His story exposes how material opulence blinds us, inflates our ego, and makes us forget our true position. Meanwhile, Lord Vishnu reveals the ultimate mercy: sometimes, losing everything is the only way to gain what truly matters. 🎙️ Featuring kirtan leader and author Radhika Das, who shares insights from his new book Mantra Meditation and the growing global movement of sacred sound. Key Highlights: ✨ Why we claim ownership over things that were never really ours. ✨ The intoxicating effect of material success—and how to stay grounded. ✨ How Bali Maharaj’s surrender shattered the illusion of false proprietorship. ✨ The real meaning of offering something to God when He already owns everything. Join us as we explore the pitfalls of wealth, the deceptive nature of pride, and the path to true freedom through bhakti. 🌟 Subscribe for daily wisdom and rediscover the ancient teachings that cut through illusion. 🎧 Watch or listen now! #FalseProprietorship #BhaktiYoga #LetGoAndSurrender #BaliMaharaj #WisdomOfTheSages #MantraMeditation #SrimadBhagavatam Check out Radhika das' new book  www.themantrabook.com and on IG: @radhika_dasa SB 8.22.17-36 ********************************************************************* 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.