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Exploring Bhakti with Pranada episodes
- 13 The Bhakti Movement: India’s Spiritual Renaissance
In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we journey through India’s spiritual renaissance—the Bhakti Movement. Long before Europe's humanism, saint-poets in India sang soul-awakening hymns of divine love. Discover how kirtan transformed society, how bhakti revived equality and mysticism, and why its message of love and surrender remains more relevant than ever. From the Alwars and Mirabai to Sri Chaitanya, the father of modern kirtan, uncover the spiritual revolution that changed India—and is now calling the world.
13 min - 12 Sri Chaitanya and the Power of Bhakti Kirtan
In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we dive into the extraordinary life of Sri Chaitanya—the mystic, saint, scholar, and avatar who introduced the transformative path of prema-kirtan. Considered Krishna himself in the mood of Sri Radha, Chaitanya taught that divine love is the highest spiritual attainment. Through chanting the maha-mantra, he opened a path of devotion available to everyone.
2 min - 11 Feminine Divine: Who Is Sri Radha, Queen of Bhakti?
At the heart of Reality stands Sri Radha next to Krishna. In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we discover Radha not as a symbol or archetype, but as the eternal Goddess of Bhakti—the personal embodiment of divine love in its most exalted form. Radha is more than Krishna’s consort—she is the soul of Bhakti itself. Her love reveals the highest ideal of devotion and is so pure and powerful that it conquers even Krishna. Discover how Radha’s love for Krishna is the fullest expression of love between the soul and the Divine and why serving her awakens the soul’s highest joy.
16 min - 10 - Bhakti & Divine Love: Finding the Perfect Object of Love
What makes love perfect? In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we explain that perfect love is only possible when it’s exchanged with the perfect object of love. We explore why divine love must be personal, relational, and infinite. With vivid portrayals of the Supreme Person—Sri Krishna—who joyfully reciprocates our love—we come to understand the ultimate destination is a loving relationship with the all-attractive, all-reciprocating Beloved.
30 min - 9 - The Divine Friend Within: Why You’re Never Alone
We are never alone. Ancient Bhakti wisdom reveals the presence of the Super Self—our eternal Divine Friend who lives within the heart, guiding us with love, wisdom, and shelter. In this episode, we explore the intimate relationship between the atma and the Paramatma, and how Bhakti awakens us to our truest companionship.
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17 min - 8 - You Exist to Love: Bhakti’s Answer to “Why Am I Here?”
Why does the world exist? Why are we here? Drawing on the Bhagavad Gita, we learn that consciousness is fundamental, the soul is eternal, and love is the highest purpose. Bhakti Vedanta teaches that life is not an accident but a purposeful creation meant to awaken divine love. Discover how this perspective transforms our understanding of self, world, and meaning.
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🌞 The award-winning books on Bhakti -- in print, Kindle, and audio - are on all Amazon stores worldwide and in the US here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MBG8MND
También disponible en Español.
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15 min - 7 - The Hidden Forces That Shape Your Life: Karma, Time & the Gunas
Are your choices truly free—or are unseen forces shaping your destiny? In this episode, we unravel the powerful forces that bind the soul: karma, time, and the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas-- and discover how spiritual freedom is found beyond them.
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🌞 The award-winning books on Bhakti -- in print, Kindle, and audio - are on all Amazon stores worldwide and in the US here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MBG8MND
También disponible en Español.
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19 min - 6 - The Three Energies of Life: Love, Illusion, and the Soul
Discover the three fundamental energies described in Vedanta: Bhakti (divine love), Maya (illusion), and Atma (the soul). Learn how these forces shape our lives and how we can choose between illusion and illumination; temporary entanglement or eternal joy.
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🌞 The award-winning books on Bhakti -- in print, Kindle, and audio - are on all Amazon stores worldwide and in the US here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MBG8MND
También disponible en Español.
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13 min - 5 - Why We’re Still Not Happy| The Bhakti Path to Real Fulfillment
In a world overflowing with options, stuff, and stimulation, why do we still feel unsatisfied? Drawing from Vedantic insights and bhakti metaphysics, we explore how the self, a spiritual being, can’t be nourished by what is temporary, inert, or external. This is an invitation to shift from consumption to connection—from outer acquisition to inner awakening.
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🌞 The award-winning books on Bhakti -- in print, Kindle, and audio - are on all Amazon stores worldwide and in the US here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MBG8MND
También disponible en Español.
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11 min - 4 - Mind ≠ Self: Understanding the Subtle Body in Bhakti
What is the mind—and what is it not? In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we clarify the subtle yet profound difference between the mind and the self. Bhakti metaphysics explains that the mind—along with intelligence and ego—is part of a subtle, material body. This “psychic apparatus” allows the spiritual self to interface with the world of matter, but it also creates confusion and illusion when misidentified as the self.
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🌞 The award-winning books on Bhakti -- in print, Kindle, and audio - are on all Amazon stores worldwide and in the US here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MBG8MND
También disponible en Español.
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WEBSITE: http://www.pranadacomtois.com/contact
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About Exploring Bhakti with Pranada
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Discover Bhakti, the timeless wisdom of the self, love, and the means to achieve lasting happiness and inner fulfillment.
At Exploring Bhakti we uncover the ancient teachings of Bhakti yoga —…
the yoga of divine love -- and uncover what Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam say about the true self, the nature of consciousness, the world, self-realization, peace, sacred love and how to reconnect with the Sweet Absolute in the joy of mutual loving exchanges, which brings the highest bliss.
For beginners and seasoned seekers alike, we explore yoga philosophy in a practical way that’s inspiring and easy to connect with and can transform your life. We maintain the richness of the yoga tradition while presenting it in a simple, authentic, and accessible way.
I’m Pranada Comtois. I’ve been living, studying, and teaching Bhakti for over 50 years, and have authored 3 award-winning books on it. Welcome.