1503: Crave Less, Live More: A Yogi's Wisdom
Wisdom of the Sages
David Ramella
4.9 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 27 December 2024
⏱️ 52 minutes
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Summary
Stoic philosophy meets the wisdom of the Bhakti tradition in this thought-provoking episode of Wisdom of the Sages. Tune in as Raghunath and Kaustubha explore teachings of simplicity and contentment through the lens of the Śrīmad Bhāgavatam. From the lessons of Lord Vāmana's interaction with Bali Mahārāja to the words of the philosopher Seneca, discover how living simply transforms the heart and mind.
Key Highlights:
✨ "It is not the man who has too little, but the man who craves more, that is poor." - Seneca
✨ Why extravagance is the cause of distresses and how simplicity creates peace.
✨A learned person accepts only what is needed, cultivating a life of virtue and mindfulness.
Join us as we uncover the spiritual significance of minimizing material desires and embracing kindness—the true mode of the yogi.
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| 0:59.2 | I remember, you know, as a Bramachari right you know you wear like a doti yeah which is essentially a sheet yeah and like a t-shirt yeah and and you know what i slept on was |
| 1:05.8 | like uh this little blow-up mat that was maybe an inch or an inch and a half. Oh, look at you, living in luxury with one of those ridge rests. |
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| 1:13.6 | I was sleeping on the floor. |
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