Do I Have Glowworms Living in My Heart? / Idols Stop Dazzling as Devotion Dawns

When the real sun of devotion rises, all the little stars we once worshiped start to look dim. Drawing from Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.13, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore how Brahmā’s cosmic humbling reveals a truth we all face: the glowworms of worldly admiration can’t compete with divine light.

Srimad Bhagavatam 10.13.45-50

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When we try to “fix” life, sometimes it only breaks further. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha examine how our material solutions—cars, technology, medicine—can backfire when they stem from the impulse to control, not harmonize.

Through the lens of Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam 10.13.44, Tagore’s warning, and a margarine ad that tried to fool Mother Nature, this discussion reveals how true wisdom isn’t about domination—it’s about surrender, humility, and learning to live in harmony.

What you’ll take away:
* Why control breeds chaos and how we get stuck in whack-a-mole fixes
* The folly of “doing better than nature” — margarine vs. butter
* Newton’s insight: explanation is not origin
* The meaning of sattva (contentment) vs. rajas (complication)
* How Viṣṇu’s all-pervading nature humbles our intellect
* Observing the small (even just chickens) to glimpse the cosmos
* Practical suggestions for aligning with nature instead of conquering it

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Srimad Bhagavatam 10.13.44

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The Answer Is Always Love: Understanding Krishna’s Ways / Q&A Vol. 286

Bhakti doesn’t grow on demand—it unfolds like nature itself: slowly, wisely, beautifully. In this episode, Raghunath and Kaustubha explore the sacred rhythm of spiritual growth through enthusiasm, determination, and patience—the gardener’s trinity of devotion. Along the way, they share how wisdom means learning how things grow, and how every confusing or paradoxical Krishna pastime ultimately resolves with one universal key: love.

Key Highlights
* The bhakti formula: enthusiasm, determination, and patience—the secret to spiritual maturity
* Wisdom in waiting: why growth takes time and why rushing ruins devotion
* When Krishna’s actions confuse you—remember, the answer is always love
* Change hearts through joy, not judgment—why inner happiness preaches louder than words

And yes—this one ends with a blind maple syrup taste test. Sweet lessons in every sense.

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