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 esteemed scholar and Gaudiya Vaishnava practitioner, invites expert guests to reflect on a chapter of the Bhagavata Purana. Following a linear progression through the text, the discussions explore the philosophical, theological, and literary dimensions of the Bhagavatam, offering both traditional insights and modern academic interpretations. This thoughtful approach enables listeners to journey through the Bhagavata Purana chapter by chapter, uncovering the intricate teachings of this work. The Bhagavata Podcast is an initiative supported by the Gaudiya Studies Research Programme of the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, furthering the mission of connecting living traditions with academic exploration.
Episodes
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 rela...
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 e...
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.
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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.
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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 ...
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 spiri...
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 importan...
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 sufferin...
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 Prabh...
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...
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