The Bhagavata Podcast

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr Måns Broo) welcomes back Jayananda Dasa (Dr Janne Kontala) to explore Canto 1, Chapter 14: The Disappearance of Lord Krishna. The conversation follows Yudhishthira’s growing anxiety as strange omens appear, Arjuna’s delayed return becomes ominous, and the unspoken fear of Krishna’s departure hangs between the brothers. Through close reading and lived experience, they unp...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Mans Broo) welcomes Sundar Gopal Das to explore Canto 1, Chapter 13: Dhritarashtra Quits Home. The conversation traces Vidura’s return from pilgrimage, his tough love that awakens Dhritarashtra to seek his ultimate good, and the secret night departure to the forest with Gandhari. Narada arrives with forward-looking counsel, asking Yudhishthira not to interfere and foret...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Mans Broo) is joined by Jayananda Dasa (Dr. Janne Kontala) to unpack the 12th Chapter of the First Canto. Their conversation follows two intertwined arcs: Yudhishthira’s preparation to leave the world and ensure stable leadership after him, and the auspicious rise of Parikshit, protected in the womb by Krishna and poised to become both exemplary ruler and ideal listener...

In this episode, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) and Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey) delve into the 11th chapter of the Bhagavatam, exploring the themes of Krishna's arrival in Dvaraka, the emotional dynamics of separation and reunion, and the contrasting natures of devotion exhibited by the residents of Dvaraka and Vrindavan. They discuss the significance of community in bhakti, the allegorical interpretations of K...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by Shaunaka Rishi Dasa for a rich and wide-ranging exploration of Canto 1, Chapter 10 of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. In this chapter, Yudhiṣṭhira ascends to the throne and, with guidance from Bhīṣma and Kṛṣṇa, establishes a reign of peace, prosperity, and harmony. But the real heart of the chapter lies in the interweaving of political dharma, divine rela...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by scholar and teacher Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) for an in-depth exploration of Canto 1, Chapter 9 of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. Picking up the story immediately after the Mahābhārata war, we witness the Pandavas’ crushing grief, Bhīṣmadeva’s consolations, and the profound lessons he imparts as he lies on his bed of arrows—culminating in an e...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by scholar and teacher Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) for an in-depth exploration of Chapter 8 of the First Canto of the Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam. As Krishna prepares to leave Hastinapura for Dwaraka, the chapter unfolds as a deeply emotional and theological moment—marked by silence, prayer, memory, and transformation.

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In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined by yoga scholar and spiritual teacher Jayananda Dasa (Dr. Janne Kontala) to explore the 7th Chapter of the First Canto of the Bhagavata Purana. The conversation ranges from Vyasa’s samadhi and the origins of the Bhagavatam to nuclear-scale weapons, ethical complexity among enlightened beings, and the transformative power of bhakti-yoga. 

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In this moving and richly layered episode of The Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) is joined once again by Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr. Ravi Gupta) to explore Chapter 6 of the First Canto of the Bhagavata Purana—a pivotal narrative that recounts Narada Muni’s spiritual origin story.

Prompted by Vyasa’s curiosity, Narada Muni narrates the story of his previous life as the son of a humble maidservant serving in ...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Krishna Kshetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpey), explore the 5th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, focusing on the transformative encounter between Narada Muni and Vyasadeva. They discuss how Narada’s sharp critique of Vyasa’s literary work serves as a turning point, emphasizing the necessity of directly glorifying the Supreme Lord in spiri...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Das (Dr. Måns Broo) and his guest, Sundar Gopal Das (Simon Hass) delve into the 4th Chapter of Canto 1 of the Bhagavata Purana, exploring the qualities of the ideal speaker and listener, the significance of Vyasadeva's crisis, and the urgency of spiritual practice. They discuss how the Bhagavatam serves as a guide for both practitioners and scholars, emphasizing the importan...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Dr. Måns Broo and Radhika Ramana Dasa delve into the third chapter of the Srimad-Bhagavatam, focusing on the concept of Krishna's avatars and their theological implications. They explore the significance of the term 'avatar', its etymology, and how it differs from the concept of incarnation. The discussion also touches on the accessibility of God in relation to human sufferin...

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, hosts Bhrigupada Das and Krishna Kshetra Swami delve into the second chapter of the Bhagavata Purana, exploring its structure, themes, and the significance of bhakti and dharma. They discuss the ideal reader of the text, the process of receiving knowledge, and the timeless nature of the Bhagavatam. The conversation also touches on the challenges of translation, the differences between Prabh...

This episode of The Bhagavata Podcast explores the Bhagavata Purana, a central text in Vaishnavism, through the insights of scholars and practitioners. Today's conversation delves into the complexities of the text, its philosophical depth, and the personal journeys of those engaging with it. In this conversation, Shaunaka Rishi Das and Bhrigupada Das explore the themes of spiritual inquiry, the urgency of facing death, and the...