In this episode of the Rasik Swami Podcast, Rasik Swami (formally Swami B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) reveals the hidden treasures of the Mahamantra through the first word, Hare. Entering the divine moods of Sri Radha and Krishna, he unfolds the lineage of transcendental “thieves” who steal away all sorrow, attachments, and even Krishna’s own flute. Listeners are carried into the heart of Vrindavan, where Radha and the sakhis bewilder Krishna in a whirlpool of prema, hiding his beloved flute amidst playful quarrels and divine exchanges. Through these lilas, Rasik Swami illuminates how the chanting of the Holy Names contains all of Krishna’s highest pastimes and how, by taking shelter of the Vaishnavas and their mercy, we too may have our hearts stolen and filled with the nectar of divine love.This class was recorded at Samarpan Sanctuary, NY on September 20, 2025.

In this class, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) weaves together the universal vision of vasudhaiva kutumbakam—the world as one family—with the intimate sweetness of Krishna’s pastimes in Vrindavan. Beginning with reflections on how God is the supreme parent of all living beings, he emphasizes that true renunciation is to give up illusion and see every soul as a child of Krishna. From this broad vision of unity, he brings us into the tender depths of Braj, where Krishna, disguised as a cuckoo bird, softly calls out to Srimati Radharani from the trees of Kokilavan. Through this playful lila, Rasik Swami reveals how the Lord Himself longs for love, showing us both the boundless embrace of divine compassion and the delicate beauty of Radha-Krishna’s eternal meeting and separation.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 15, 2025.

Following on from Ep 29: The Pinnacle of Prema in Separation, this class continues the journey into the hidden moods of Ratha Yatra. Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) reveals how Krishna, overcome by longing, is carried to Nava Vrindavan where Yogamaya arranges His return to the sweetness of Braj. Once again dressed as a cowherd, Krishna takes up His flute and feels He has awoken in Vrindavan, surrounded by cows, gopas, and the vision of His beloved Radharani. The katha crescendos in the tender moment when Radha opens Her eyes to Krishna, entering His heart forever and transforming Him into Lord Jagannath. This narration immerses us in the mysteries of separation, reunion, and the eternal truth that Radha and Krishna are never apart.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 14, 2025.

In the first half of this discourse, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) unveils how the intense longing of the residents of Vrindavan and the deep separation felt by Krishna, Balaram, and Subhadra gave rise to the form of Lord Jagannath. Drawing from the Hari-vaṁśa Purāṇa, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and the commentaries of the Gauḍīya ācāryas, he illuminates the supreme truth that the Lord is conquered not by opulence or power, but by pure prema—the pinnacle of divine love. Want to know what’s next? Stay tuned for the other half in the next episode: Lord Krishna Returns and Sri Radha Enters His Heart.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 14 , 2025.

In this captivating episode, Rasik Swami (formally Swami B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) continues his Jagannath katha by weaving together the mysteries of Krishna, Jagannath, and Srimati Radhika’s love. Exploring how the Lord’s ecstasy of separation manifests as a divine fever, he reveals why opulence cannot satisfy Krishna’s heart and how only the dust of Srimati Radhika’s lotus feet can bring Him relief. Through the stories of Jagannath’s samadhi, the songs of the Gopis, and the Lord’s longing to return to Braj, we are invited into the deep truth that Krishna’s greatest hunger is for pure, selfless love.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2025.

In this profound discourse, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) reveals how the all-powerful Lord of the universe, Sri Jagannath, is conquered not by grandeur or wealth, but by the pure devotion of the heart. Drawing from the intimate satsang of Rohini Mata and the queens of Dwaraka, he illuminates how the unparalleled love of Srimati Radhika and the residents of Vraja unveils the deepest truth of Krishna’s nature—that the Supreme Lord becomes restless, melts, and even transforms His divine form when touched by prema. Through these timeless pastimes, Rasik Swami shows us that one sincere tear of devotion has more power to draw the Lord than all opulence combined, guiding us to the essence of bhakti: offering the lamp of love from the heart.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2025.

In this episode of the Rasik Swami Podcast, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) shares the profound lesson that the boundless ocean of divine love is unlocked not by wealth, strength, or effort, but by the smallest drop of genuine devotion—a single tear of prema. Through stories of Lord Nityananda’s unconditional compassion, Radharani’s merciful glance, and the power of chanting the holy name, Rasik Swami reveals how mercy alone transforms the heart and makes the impossible possible. Listeners are guided to see that bhakti is not earned, but gifted, flooding our lives when we surrender with simplicity, humility, and love.

This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 12, 2025.

In this episode, Rasik Swami (formally B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) explores the true essence of Krishna consciousness as an inner stream flowing through the purified heart. Drawing from the teachings of Srila Rupa Goswami, Lord Chaitanya, and our Guruvarga, he explains how external practices and temples point us toward the deeper reality of establishing the Lord within our own heart-temple. Through reflections on prema, humility, and the service mood of the manjari-bhavas, Rasik Swami illuminates how real Krishna consciousness means transcending ego, becoming the servant of the servant, and aligning our every thought and action with the joy of Radha and Krishna.

This class was recorded in Oxford, England on August 7, 2025.

In this episode, Rasik Swami (formally B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) explores the profound mystery of the oneness of the heart in divine love, drawing from the teachings of Srila Rupa Goswami, the pastimes of Srimati Radhika and Sri Krishna, and the legacy of our Gaudiya guru-varga. Through the lens of sacred texts like Prem Samput and Gita Govinda, Rasikswami reveals how true prema is not a matter of philosophy or intellect, but an experience of the heart that unites the devotee with the moods of Radha and Krishna. With reflections on Lord Chaitanya’s inner purpose, the service of the manjaris, and the role of the guru as the mirror of divine love, this katha invites us to enter deeper into the sweetness of bhakti, where love transcends all separation and hearts become one in devotion.

This class was recorded at Bhaktivendanta Manor in Watford, England on August 6, 2025.

Episode 23, The Sweet Childhood Pastimes of Radha-Krishna, takes us deep into the enchanting world of Vrindavan, where the divine couple’s playful, mischievous, and tender exchanges reveal the purest essence of love. Through stories of Mother Yashoda’s gifts, Krishna’s clever games, Radharani’s blessings, and the laughter of the gopis, Rasik Swami (formally B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) explores how Radha and Krishna forget their roles as God and Goddess and simply revel in the joy of one another’s company. Woven with philosophy, devotion, and vivid storytelling, these sweet pastimes invite us to glimpse the eternal love at the heart of creation and inspire us to cultivate that same pure devotion within our own hearts.

This class was recorded in Croatia on August 4, 2025.