Thinking Bhakti
by Swami Revatikaanta
Latest episode
How Can Hindus Respond to Hate? (Dharma vs. Ego)
How Can Hindus Respond to Hate? (Dharma vs. Ego)
About this podcast
Welcome to 'Thinking Bhakti', the podcast where wisdom from the bhakti tradition meets modern issues!
Whether you're a dedicated Vaishnava, a spiritual seeker, or just curious about the intersection of faith and current affairs, 'Thinking Bhakti' offers insightful discussions that resonate with those seeking for deeper meaning in our complex world.
Swami Revatikaanta, a long-term disciple of Paramahamsa Vishwananda, is a monk and a prolific public speaker with almost two decade’s worth of experience.
With his sharp intellect and straightforward approach, get ready for refreshingly honest conversations on spiritual matters.
Join Swamjii and amazing guests as they explore today's intellectual challenges through the enlightening lens of Paramahamsa Vishwananda's teachings.
Episodes
The newest 20 of 54 episodes
- How Can Hindus Respond to Hate? (Dharma vs. Ego) · 23 min · Season 2In this episode, Swami tackles a rising issue in the West, namely, that of a sharp increase in vitriol and hate directed at Hindus and Indians on social media and the real-world…
- The Subtle, Complex Nature of Dharma | Thinking Bhakti Ep. 46 · 1 h 20 min · Season 2 Episode 46In this special episode recorded in Toronto, Swamiji speaks with Pandit Mayuran about his political career in the UK and the wider issues affecting the Western world at present…
- Are You Happy With Your Life Choices? · 18 min · Season 2In this video Swami reflects on a conversation he had with a friend during this summer's Just Love Festival. The conversation centered around our inability to stand by our…
- How To Improve Your Relationship With Your Guru - Gurupurnima 2026 · 1 h 24 min · Season 2In this special lecture delivered during the 2026 Gurupurnima celebrations at Shree Peetha Nilaya, Swami speaks about the 5 different stages a spiritual seeker will progress…
- Stop Optimizing Your Life for Pleasure! | Śreyas vs. Preyas · 21 min · Season 2In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta explores the struggle between immediate gratification (Preyas) and truly doing what is good and beneficial in our lives (Śreyas). From birth…
- Can Numerology Help You Find Your Life Purpose? | Thinking Bhakti Ep. 44 · 58 min · Season 2 Episode 44In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta sits down with Sarvamohini Dasi (Kristina Margolin) to discuss the role of numerology and astrology in understanding our nature and purpose…
- What Kind of God Do You Actually Believe In? · 30 min · Season 2People often ask Swami a very specific question: "What kind of God do you believe in?" But in truth, they aren't just asking for a name. They are asking about the fundamental…
- If All Religions Have Miracles, Are They All True? · 25 min · Season 2How can we reconcile the miracles of different, seemingly contradictory religions? If they all claim to be the only truth, who is lying? For the atheist, if every religion claims…
- Understanding the “God Molecule”: The Service of Kambo & Bufo | Thinking Bhakti Ep. 43 · 1 h 2 min · Season 2 Episode 43In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta sits down with Ananta Das (Franco Erazo) to explore the world of psychedelics and earth medicine in the spiritual world. Following a…
- The Real Reason Your Spiritual Practice Feels Empty · 16 min · Season 2Why is it that despite doing all the "right" spiritual work — the meditation, the yoga, the reading, the workshops — we still feel empty and frustrated? In this episode, Swami…
- The Rationalist vs. The Poet: Why Logic Isn’t Enough for a Relationship with God · 12 min · Season 2Why is it that for so many people, the "smarter" they are, the harder it is to have a relationship with God? In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta explore the internal friction…
- Is Physical Yoga Compatible With Traditional Bhakti? | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP42 · 1 h 10 min · Season 1 Episode 42Bhakti Yoga Changed My Life In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta sits down with Bhagawati Dasi, a yoga teacher and Bhakti practitioner, to explore how yoga can return to its…
- Paramahamsa Vishwananda's Cousin Relates Incredible Stories | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP41 · 1 h 32 min · Season 1 Episode 41What if someone in your family started doing things no one could explain? In this episode, we hear the personal account of someone who grew up with Paramahamsa Vishwananda — not…
- Building A Temple for Lord Narasimha in New York | Thinking Bhakti EP40 · 1 h 45 min · Season 1 Episode 40In this episode of Thinking Bhakti, Swami Revatikaanta speaks with Swami Tulsidas about spiritual life, creativity, and community-building. They begin with the story behind the…
- Why a Scientist Left Academia in Search of the Truth | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP38 · 1 h 3 min · Season 1 Episode 38From Neuroscience to the Ashram: Swami Anashuya’s Unconventional Journey In this deeply personal and wide-ranging conversation, Swami Anashuya shares his search for truth—from…
- Hinduism in the West with Pandit Krishna Kripa Dasa | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP37 · 1 h 9 min · Season 1 Episode 37Pandit Krishna Kripa Dasa – Hindu priest, author, lecturer, and President of the Hindu Federation of Spain – shares inspiring insights into his efforts to unify the different…
- Becoming Yourself Through Music | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP36 · 52 min · Season 1 Episode 36Meet Mahesh Kale, an Indian-American classical vocalist and playback singer renowned for his specialization in Indian Classical music, sharing deep insights into his life. He is…
- The History & Evolution of Yoga | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP35 · 1 h 38 min · Season 1 Episode 35In this episode with Shandilya, we dive into the true essence of yoga, exploring its connection to God, the role of intention, and the evolution of its practices. The discussion…
- The Need to Say No | Swami Revatikaanta · 20 minWhen someone truly dives into the spiritual journey, they are faced with many pitfalls and challenges along the way. One of these is the need to avoid desires that entangle the…
- How Did Bhakti Marga Begin? | Thinking Bhakti Podcast EP34 · 1 h 18 min · Season 1 Episode 34In this episode, we hear the story of Paartha, the first devotee of Paramahamsa Vishwananda in Europe, and how he met his guru at a very young age—an encounter that shaped his…
