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The Bhagavata Podcast

The Bhagavata Podcast

The Bhagavata Podcast invites listeners on an engaging journey through the Bhagavata Purana, more commonly known as the Srimad Bhagavatam. Each episode features conversations between scholars, many of whom are also practitioners, as they reflect on and analyze a chapter of this text together. The podcast offers a unique blend of academic rigor and personal insight, providing fresh perspectives that illuminate the beauty and uniqueness of the Bhagavatam.In each episode, host Dr. Måns Broo, an

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56:44

2.1 What Should You Do When You're About to Die? |...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2026/04/13

A well-known contemporary guru was asked, mid-event, how to prepare for death. He laughed — not dismissively, but his answer was: "You should be focusing on how to live." The Bhagavatam disagrees. And its answer turns out to be not about the future at all. Canto 2, Chapter 1 is where Shukadeva Goswami finally begins to speak. The first book of the Srimad Bhagavatam spent its entire length setting up one question: what should a person do who is about to die? Now, with Pariksit seated on the b...

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1.19 What Would You Do If You Had Seven Days to Live?...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2026/03/29

What would you do if you learned you had seven days to live? Most of us would panic, bargain, or spend those days in dread. King Parikshit sat down by the river and prepared to die with complete clarity. This is the final chapter of the first book of the Srimad Bhagavatam, and it arrives like a carefully placed door: everything in Canto 1 has been building toward this moment. In this episode, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Mans Broo) and Sundar Gopal Das (Dr. Simon Haas) explo...

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69:15

1.18 Maharaj Parikshit Cursed by a Brahmana Boy with...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2026/03/15

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr. Måns Broo) welcomes Manjari Dasi (Dr. Márta Magyar) to explore Canto 1, Chapter 18: Maharaj Parikshit Cursed by a Brahmana Boy. Manjari Dasi — who spent six years translating Prabhupāda's books into Hungarian before completing her PhD in Vaishnava studies — brings rare textual intimacy to the chapter's defining paradox: the same Parīkṣit protected as a helpless embryo by Krishna's grace is brought low, decades later, by a moment o...

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1.17 Punishment and Reward of Kali with Krishna...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2026/02/27

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa is joined by Krishna Ksetra Swami (Dr. Kenneth Valpy) to discuss Chapter 17, Punishment and Reward of Kali. The conversation follows Maharaja Parikshit’s confrontation with Kali, and his striking dialogue with Dharma personified as a bull and the Earth personified as a cow. Together, they explore how this chapter functions as an origin story for the moral and social conditions of Kali Yuga, while also operating as allegory, philosophy...

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1.16 How Parikshit Received the Age of Kali with...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2026/02/13

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa is joined by ethicist and scholar practitioner Gopal Hari Dasa (Dr. Gopal Gupta), Assistant Professor of Ethics at Aurora University near Chicago, to explore Canto 1, Chapter 16 of the Srimad Bhagavatam. They situate this chapter as a turning point that reveals why the Bhagavatam matters so much in the Age of Kali: the scripture rises like the sun as darkness gathers, and Maharaja Parikshit meets Kali in a dramatic encounter where dhar...

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1.15 The Pandavas Retire Timely with Radhika Ramana Dasa

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/12/15

In this episode of the Bhagavata Podcast, Bhrigupada Dasa (Dr Måns Broo) welcomes back Radhika Ramana Dasa (Dr Ravi Gupta) to explore Canto 1, Chapter 15: The Pandavas Retire Timely. Beginning with Arjuna’s confirmation of Krishna’s departure, the conversation traces grief, remembrance, and vipralambha, love intensified through separation. Through close reading and lived reflection, the episode explores how loss dismantles worldly identity and reveals Arjuna’s deeper identity as Krishna’s fri...

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1.14 The Disappearance of Lord Krishna with Jayananda...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/12/01

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 unpack how exalted devotees can simultaneously be spiritually rea...

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1.13 Dhritarashtra Quits Home with Sundar Gopal Das

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/10/28

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 foretelling Dhritarashtra’s yogic end in five days. Along the way, ...

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1.12 Birth of Emperor Pariksit with Jayananda Das

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/10/22

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 of the Bhagavata. They explore the text’s concern about leade...

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1.11 Lord Krishna's Entrance into Dvaraka with...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/08/04

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 Krishna's actions, and the emotional expressions of the queens upon ...

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1.10 Departure of Lord Krishna for Dvaraka with...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/07/21

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 relationships, and deep philosophical reflection. Together, they ...

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1.9 The Passing Away of Bhishmadeva in the Presence...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/06/20

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 exemplar “good death.” At the heart of their discussion are Bh...

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1.8 Prayers by Queen Kunti and Pariksit Saved with...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/06/06

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. At the heart of this episode are the profound prayers of Queen Kunti, whose reflections on s...

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1.7 The Son of Droṇa Punished with Jayananda Das

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/05/23

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. Drawing from his deep experience in yoga philosophy and worldview s...

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1.6 Conversation Between Nārada and Vyāsadeva with...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/05/07

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 an ashram of sages. What unfolds is a deeply human tale of loss, love,...

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1.5 Nārada’s Instructions on Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam for...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/04/24

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 spiritual literature. The conversation touches on the themes of exi...

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1.4 The Creation of the Fourth Order with Sundar...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/04/08

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 importance of approaching the text with humility and a desire for spiritual...

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1.3 Krishna Is The Source of All Incarnations with...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/03/26

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 suffering, the nature of avatars in modern spirituality, and the Bhagavata Purana's r...

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1.2. Divinity and Divine Service with Krishna Ksetra...

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/03/12

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 Prabhupada's commentary and traditional commentaries, and the inclu...

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58:09

1.1. Questions by the Sages with Shaunaka Rishi Das

The Bhagavata Podcast ·

2025/03/04

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 transformative power of engaging with the Bhagavatam. They discuss...

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