1526: The Illusion of Ownership
Wisdom of the Sages
David Ramella
4.9 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 29 January 2025
⏱️ 62 minutes
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Summary
The moment we gain a little wealth, power, or beauty, we fall into the illusion of ownership. We think, This is mine. I earned it. I control it. But the reality? Everything we claim as ours is on loan, and the more we cling to it, the more we suffer.
In this episode of Wisdom of the Sages, Raghunath and Kaustubha unpack the timeless lesson of Bali Maharaj—the king who had everything, yet willingly gave it all to the Supreme. His story exposes how material opulence blinds us, inflates our ego, and makes us forget our true position. Meanwhile, Lord Vishnu reveals the ultimate mercy: sometimes, losing everything is the only way to gain what truly matters.
🎙️ Featuring kirtan leader and author Radhika Das, who shares insights from his new book Mantra Meditation and the growing global movement of sacred sound.
Key Highlights:
✨ Why we claim ownership over things that were never really ours.
✨ The intoxicating effect of material success—and how to stay grounded.
✨ How Bali Maharaj's surrender shattered the illusion of false proprietorship.
✨ The real meaning of offering something to God when He already owns everything.
Join us as we explore the pitfalls of wealth, the deceptive nature of pride, and the path to true freedom through bhakti.
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Check out Radhika das' new book
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