1506: Do You Really Need That? The Hidden Cost of Materialism

🎙️ In this special episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the essence of contentment and how teachings on contentment originate in the ancient yoga texts and continue to echo through great thinkers over the ages. Broadcasting from the brand-new podcast studio at Govardhan Eco Village, they delve into timeless teachings from ancient scriptures and modern reflections that illuminate the path to true satisfaction. Key Topics Covered: ✨ Is contentment achieved from acquiring externals? ✨ The Yoga Sutra’s teachings on contentment (santosha) ✨ Why external achievements often leave us feeling unfulfilled. ✨ Insights on detachment and how it leads to inner peace. ✨ The story of Lord Vāmana and the power of simplicity in spiritual life. Highlights Include: 🔸 How great thinkers like the Stoics,  Benjamin Franklin and Srila Prabhupada echo ancient wisdom. 🔸 How the Vedic texts adapt spiritual responsibilities to individual circumstances—balancing ambition, duty, and detachment. 🔸 The “anti-virus” approach to resetting our desires for 2025. 🕉️ Join us on this journey of self-realization, discovering how Bhakti-yoga empowers us to let go of what doesn’t serve us and embrace a life of true fulfillment. 💡 Don’t miss this transformative discussion! Subscribe now for daily spiritual insights and connect with a global community of seekers. 🎧 Watch or listen now! #WisdomOfTheSages #BhaktiYoga #Contentment #GovardhanEcoVillage #VedicWisdom SB 8.19.17-21 ********************************************************************* 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