Exploring Bhakti with Pranada

Sound doesn’t just carry information. In this episode of Exploring Bhakti , we dive into the mystical science of sacred sound and explore its transformative power. Discover how the timeless maha-mantra connects the self with our Divine Friend in tangible ways. We explore why spiritual sound is different from ordinary sound, is at the root of creation, and how maha-mantra offers an accessible, hear...

In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we discuss the nine practices of bhakti yoga. These simple, natural expressions—hearing, chanting, remembering, praying, serving, and more—are limbs of the body of bhakti and powerful tools for developing a personal relationship with the Divine and awakening divine love. Rooted in a personal relationship, these simple, but powerful, practices engage the whole s...

In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we meet A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada—the visionary who brought the timeless practice of bhakti from the sacred lands of India to the streets of the Western world. Learn how he made his fearless journey at age 69, armed only with a trunk of books and a compassionate heart of devotion, and ignited a spiritual revolution. Discover how one surrendered soul t...

In this episode, we uncover the rich lineage, philosophy, and global legacy of Gaudiya Vaishnavism, the path of ecstatic divine love for the Sweet Absolute, founded by Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu. Discover its theological core, its revolutionary doctrine of inconceivable oneness and difference, its emphasis on the chanting of the holy names, Radha and Krsna’s divine love. From the Six Gosvamis to mode...

In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we journey through India’s spiritual renaissance—the Bhakti Movement. Long before Europe's humanism, saint-poets in India sang soul-awakening hymns of divine love. Discover how kirtan transformed society, how bhakti revived equality and mysticism, and why its message of love and surrender remains more relevant than ever. From the Alwars and Mirabai to Sri C...

In this episode of Exploring Bhakti , we dive into the extraordinary life of Sri Chaitanya—the mystic, saint, scholar, and avatar who introduced the transformative path of prema-kirtan. Considered Krishna himself in the mood of Sri Radha, Chaitanya taught that divine love is the highest spiritual attainment. Through chanting the maha-mantra, he opened a path of devotion available to everyone .

At the heart of Reality stands Sri Radha next to Krishna. In this episode of  Exploring Bhakti , we discover Radha not as a symbol or archetype, but as the eternal Goddess of Bhakti—the personal embodiment of divine love in its most exalted form. Radha is more than Krishna’s consort—she is the soul of Bhakti itself. Her love reveals the highest ideal of devotion and is so pure and powerful that it...

What makes love perfect? In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we explain that perfect love is only possible when it’s exchanged with the perfect object of love. We explore why divine love must be personal, relational, and infinite. With vivid portrayals of the Supreme Person—Sri Krishna—who joyfully reciprocates our love—we come to understand the ultimate destination is a loving relationship with...

We are never alone. Ancient Bhakti wisdom reveals the presence of the Super Self —our eternal Divine Friend who lives within the heart, guiding us with love, wisdom, and shelter. In this episode, we explore the intimate relationship between the atma and the Paramatma, and how Bhakti awakens us to our truest companionship. ✨ JOIN ME ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranadacomtois/ FaceBook:...

Why does the world exist? Why are we here? Drawing on the Bhagavad Gita, we learn that consciousness is fundamental, the soul is eternal, and love is the highest purpose. Bhakti Vedanta teaches that life is not an accident but a purposeful creation meant to awaken divine love. Discover how this perspective transforms our understanding of self, world, and meaning. ✨ JOIN ME ✨ Instagram: https://w...

Are your choices truly free—or are unseen forces shaping your destiny? In this episode, we unravel the powerful forces that bind the soul: karma, time, and the three gunas—sattva, rajas, and tamas-- and discover how spiritual freedom is found beyond them. ✨ JOIN ME ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranadacomtois/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/PranadaComtois 🌞 The award-winning books...

Discover the three fundamental energies described in Vedanta: Bhakti (divine love), Maya (illusion), and Atma (the soul). Learn how these forces shape our lives and how we can choose between illusion and illumination; temporary entanglement or eternal joy. ✨ JOIN ME ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranadacomtois/ FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/PranadaComtois 🌞 The award-winning books...

In a world overflowing with options, stuff, and stimulation, why do we still feel unsatisfied? Drawing from Vedantic insights and bhakti metaphysics, we explore how the self, a spiritual being, can’t be nourished by what is temporary, inert, or external. This is an invitation to shift from consumption to connection—from outer acquisition to inner awakening. ✨ JOIN ME ✨ Instagram: https://www.ins...

What is the mind—and what is it not ? In this episode of Exploring Bhakti , we clarify the subtle yet profound difference between the mind and the self. Bhakti metaphysics explains that the mind—along with intelligence and ego—is part of a subtle, material body. This “psychic apparatus” allows the spiritual self to interface with the world of matter, but it also creates confusion and illusion when...

Who is the “I” beyond your body, thoughts, and emotions? In this Exploring Bhakti episode, we uncover the Vedantic understanding of the atma — the eternal, conscious self — and why knowing your real identity is the key to lasting happiness. Learn the three core qualities of the soul and why love is its highest expression. ✨ JOIN ME ✨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pranadacomtois/ FaceBook:...

Why do we suffer — and how can we end it? Here we uncover how suffering is necessary to wake us up to our true spiritual nature. Drawing on insights from Vedanta and the Bhagavad-gita, I explain how the path of Bhakti ends suffering, transcends karma, and reconnects us with our Divine Source in living spiritual relationship that brings joy, purpose, and unconditional love. ✨ JOIN ME ✨ Instagram:...

What is Bhakti Yoga? More than just a practice of “devotion,” Bhakti is an ancient path of divine love that awakens the heart and fulfills the soul’s deepest longing. Rooted in the Sanskrit word  bhaj —to love, serve, and share—Bhakti is both a spiritual tradition and a living yoga system that connects us with our true self and the Divine. Unlike the fleeting and conditional love we often experien...

In this first episode I introduce the path of Bhakti, the yoga of love, and explain why clear and accurate guidance is especially needed today. I discuss how Bhakti is often misunderstood, why it has become so popular in recent years, and what makes it unique among the yoga traditions. Finally, I outline who this series is for and how the episodes will progressively unfold to give you a grounded,...