Although “istagosthi” and “satsang” are conceptually similar, “satsang” goes straight to the heart of the matter. Derived from the Sanskrit, “sat” means “real honesty,” and “sanga” refers to a special kind of attachment. Thus, satsang is about coming together to support each other’s commitment to truth and to nurture our attachment to becoming the most authentic versions of ourselves. It’s about how we can approach this journey in a healthy, joyful (not neurotic) and celebratory way. This process has no limit; it’s a progressive, dynamic unfolding.
Unlike a typical Question and Answer session, where certainty is often the goal and answers are something we can pocket and carry with us, satsang is not about finding definitive answers. Instead, it invites us into open exploration, allowing space for discovery rather than finality. And while the setting may appear as teacher and student, as you will witness when participating, we are all fellow explorers, sharing in this journey to discover and embody our truest selves.
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Swami Padmanabha is a monk, theologian, author, and global speaker in the Gaudiya Vaishnava bhakti tradition whose work bridges classical devotion with contemporary thought. Writing and teaching fluently in English and Spanish, he is widely recognized for articulating a spiritually grounded yet forward-thinking theology centered on the Evolution of Divine Love, Radical Personalism, the call to become an Everyday Prophet, and our shared Responsibility to Our Potential.
He is the author of the acclaimed books Inherent or Inherited?, Radical Personalism, and Evolution in Divine Love, with further works—including Irreversible Grace—forthcoming. His writings, translated into multiple languages, are appreciated by both scholars and practitioners for their depth, accessibility, and interdisciplinary reach across theology, philosophy, psychology, and the arts.
Initiated into monastic life at 19 and later accepting sannyasa, Swami Padmanabha has spent over two decades traveling internationally, offering lectures, retreats, and seminars in universities, ashrams, churches, and public forums. He is the founder of Tadatmya Learning Community and host of the The Free Radical Podcast, where he engages thinkers, artists, and practitioners in dialogue on devotion, nonduality, sacred activism, and the future of spiritual life.
Through scholarship, music, mentorship, and public dialogue, Swami Padmanabha invites seekers into a living exploration of divine love—honoring tradition while courageously evolving toward deeper relationality, authenticity, and spiritual maturity.
0:00 Invocation
2:01 Canakya Pandita says to never trust a politician or a woman. What is the meaning of this statement?
20:16 In certain religious orders, poverty is stressed in order to experience God’s personal care for us. Sometimes though, feelings of guilt arise, yet the vulnerability of depending on others seems beneficial. What does healthy dependence in community look like?
59:01 What is a saktyavesa-avatara and is Jesus such an avatara?
1:22:57 A love letter from God
Watch on: https://youtu.be/tEso4xQ-I18?si=7afPm1SbTxQMCAl-
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▶ PERSONALISMO RADICAL: Manifiesto de Renovación para una Devoción Proactiva (Spanish Edition)
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0DF4ZNLKG
▶ PURCHASE “INHERENT OR INHERITED?: Bhakti in the Jiva According to Gaudiya Vedanta” in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats: https://www.amazon.com/Inherent-Inherited-According-Gaudiya-Vedanta/dp/B0CY2Y19X8
▶ ¿INHERENTE o HEREDADO?: Bhakti en la Jiva según el Gaudiya Vedanta (Spanish Edition)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D962C4CF
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///SPOTIFY English: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ix99HhUNPdjhLntUE2ekN
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2023 CLASSES
/// ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2023-swami-padmanabha/id1663110173
///ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bi92FjScmyTerTyPSmjPn
2022 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2022-swami-padmanabha/id1612578963
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44qTeNwSTyfw8XAkISqm4z
2021 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabhas-2021-lectures/id1550171522
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NBAkdleu2SN8EcKABpi3
2020 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabhas-2020-lectures/id1510153566
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06nCDd0MBdtqWPthT1AlUm
CLASES AL Español (2020-2023):
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabha-en-español/id1513845684
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vt2pMG5jXvmz5gaeELewZ
Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/-Lg8uYY-uR0
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▶ INSTAGRAM
▶ YOUTUBE
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
Meet Swami Padmanabha—a refreshing blend of wisdom, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to open and honest connections. Born on November 15, 1980, into a nurturing and down-to-earth family, Swami’s formative years instilled in him beautiful values and ideals that paved the way for his extraordinary journey.
From a tender age, a profound curiosity about truth and life’s ultimate purpose stirred within Swami, guiding him down diverse paths. His insatiable intellect led him to delve into deep studies and explore various ascetic disciplines. Amidst this exploration, he encountered the transformative message of Hindu Devotional Vedanta, also known as bhakti, a spiritual revelation that would become the guiding force in his life.
Embarking on his monastic journey at the age of 19, Swami Padmanabha’s dedication to spiritual practices deepened over the years. At 28, he officially embraced the order of sannyasa which teaches how to navigate the world without becoming attached to it.
Swami Padmanabha’s versatility shines through as a captivating speaker, prolific author, accomplished musician, and both a committed mentor and dedicated student in spiritual communities. Engaging in academic circles, he integrates his spiritual pursuits with the interdisciplinary studies spanning theology, philosophy, psychology, and the arts. Notably, his commitment extends to social causes, where he spearheads campaigns of awareness through discussions, seminars, retreats, and impactful articles in social media.
Approachable and dedicated, Swami Padmanabha fosters open and honest relationships, inviting others to join him on the journey of becoming our fullest unique selves in the context of divine love. Embracing a path of continuous growth, he humbly shares insights as a source of inspiration for those seeking spiritual growth and understanding.
Swami’s two books, “INHERENT OR INHERITED?: Bhakti in the Jiva According to Gaudiya Vedanta” and “RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion”, are available on Amazon and other popular online bookstores. Connect with @SwamiPadmanabha on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to delve deeper into his teachings and insights.
0:00 Acknowledging Sacred Space
4:11 What are the purposes of the descriptions of the hellish planets in the Bhagavatam. Are they meant to be taken literally, figuratively…
22:27 If one takes diksa in a line of pure masters and then looses connection the diksa guru, does the disciple remain connected to the whole parampara?
–Does an initiation we receive in one life carry into our next?
38:32 Are there nuances to how we are meant to love people?
56:55 Is it apasiddhantic to appreciate kirtans or mantras from other traditions—or is it just different? What constitutes if something is apasampradaya?
1:16:23 How can we approach AI so that it facilitates our spiritual rituals rather than taking the place of them?
Watch on:https://youtu.be/-AEPmciDhjE
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▶ PURCHASE “EVOLUTION IN DIVINE LOVE: The Eternal Becoming of God, Soul, and Matter” in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats: https://www.amazon.com/Evolution-Divine-Love-Eternal-Becoming/dp/0996915605
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▶ PERSONALISMO RADICAL: Manifiesto de Renovación para una Devoción Proactiva (Spanish Edition)
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0DF4ZNLKG
▶ PURCHASE “INHERENT OR INHERITED?: Bhakti in the Jiva According to Gaudiya Vedanta” in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats: https://www.amazon.com/Inherent-Inherited-According-Gaudiya-Vedanta/dp/B0CY2Y19X8
▶ ¿INHERENTE o HEREDADO?: Bhakti en la Jiva según el Gaudiya Vedanta (Spanish Edition)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D962C4CF
▶ WATCH ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/swamipadmanabha108
▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiPadmanabha
▶ APPLE PODCAST CHANNEL —GET ACCESS to all of Swami Padmanabha’s shows in 1 place: https://apple.co/3H7VkTJ
▶ LISTEN TO 2024 CLASSES
/// ON APPLE English: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/swami-padmanabha/id6451217692
/// ON APPLE al Español: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2024-swami-padmanabha-en-espa%C3%B1ol/id1724102640
///SPOTIFY English: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ix99HhUNPdjhLntUE2ekN
///SPOTIFY AL Español: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zKy0F68cT1u9YIW2Vn8Mf
▶ LISTEN TO THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST
/// ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-free-radical-podcast/id1695357827
///ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/65jZn8mO9m33frMR2K1rDa
▶ FOLLOW:
//Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swamipadmanabha
//Twitter: https://twitter.com/swamipadmanabha
▶ WEBSITE:
https://swamipadmanabha.com
2023 CLASSES
/// ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2023-swami-padmanabha/id1663110173
///ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bi92FjScmyTerTyPSmjPn
2022 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2022-swami-padmanabha/id1612578963
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44qTeNwSTyfw8XAkISqm4z
2021 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabhas-2021-lectures/id1550171522
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NBAkdleu2SN8EcKABpi3
2020 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabhas-2020-lectures/id1510153566
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06nCDd0MBdtqWPthT1AlUm
CLASES AL Español (2020-2023):
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabha-en-español/id1513845684
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vt2pMG5jXvmz5gaeELewZ
Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/-Lg8uYY-uR0
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▶ WEBSITE
▶ FACEBOOK
▶ INSTAGRAM
▶ YOUTUBE
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
Meet Swami Padmanabha—a refreshing blend of wisdom, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to open and honest connections. Born on November 15, 1980, into a nurturing and down-to-earth family, Swami’s formative years instilled in him beautiful values and ideals that paved the way for his extraordinary journey.
From a tender age, a profound curiosity about truth and life’s ultimate purpose stirred within Swami, guiding him down diverse paths. His insatiable intellect led him to delve into deep studies and explore various ascetic disciplines. Amidst this exploration, he encountered the transformative message of Hindu Devotional Vedanta, also known as bhakti, a spiritual revelation that would become the guiding force in his life.
Embarking on his monastic journey at the age of 19, Swami Padmanabha’s dedication to spiritual practices deepened over the years. At 28, he officially embraced the order of sannyasa which teaches how to navigate the world without becoming attached to it.
Swami Padmanabha’s versatility shines through as a captivating speaker, prolific author, accomplished musician, and both a committed mentor and dedicated student in spiritual communities. Engaging in academic circles, he integrates his spiritual pursuits with the interdisciplinary studies spanning theology, philosophy, psychology, and the arts. Notably, his commitment extends to social causes, where he spearheads campaigns of awareness through discussions, seminars, retreats, and impactful articles in social media.
Approachable and dedicated, Swami Padmanabha fosters open and honest relationships, inviting others to join him on the journey of becoming our fullest unique selves in the context of divine love. Embracing a path of continuous growth, he humbly shares insights as a source of inspiration for those seeking spiritual growth and understanding.
Swami’s two books, “INHERENT OR INHERITED?: Bhakti in the Jiva According to Gaudiya Vedanta” and “RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion”, are available on Amazon and other popular online bookstores. Connect with @SwamiPadmanabha on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to delve deeper into his teachings and insights.
0:00 Introduction
5:05 Why don’t we eat meat?
25:52 What is meant by the term “svarupa”?
47:27 How to reconcile being placed in the material world with a God who unconditionally loves us?
1:01:017 Can we have teachers who are mayavadis and not lose our appreciation for Bhakti?
1:16:44 What can we do when we discover that we keep repeating the same patterns, even if we are conscious of it?
Watch on: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iD5-I-3zd7Y
Join us each week in this sacred space as we deepen our commitment to truth and authenticity. Emphasizing exploration over certainty, these sessions are designed to cultivate not only what we think but how we think—how we conceive of ideas and even how we approach the act of conceiving itself. Together, we support one another’s journey toward genuine understanding and growth.
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▶ PURCHASE “RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion” in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats: https://www.amazon.com/Radical-Personalism-Manifesto-Proactive-Devotion/dp/B0C6BWMHB2
▶ PERSONALISMO RADICAL: Manifiesto de Renovación para una Devoción Proactiva (Spanish Edition)
https://www.amazon.com//dp/B0DF4ZNLKG
▶ PURCHASE “INHERENT OR INHERITED?: Bhakti in the Jiva According to Gaudiya Vedanta” in hardcover, paperback, and/or Kindle formats: https://www.amazon.com/Inherent-Inherited-According-Gaudiya-Vedanta/dp/B0CY2Y19X8
▶ ¿INHERENTE o HEREDADO?: Bhakti en la Jiva según el Gaudiya Vedanta (Spanish Edition)
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D962C4CF
▶ WATCH ON FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/swamipadmanabha108
▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiPadmanabha
▶ APPLE PODCAST CHANNEL —GET ACCESS to all of Swami Padmanabha’s shows in 1 place: https://apple.co/3H7VkTJ
▶ LISTEN TO 2024 CLASSES
/// ON APPLE English: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/channel/swami-padmanabha/id6451217692
/// ON APPLE al Español: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2024-swami-padmanabha-en-espa%C3%B1ol/id1724102640
///SPOTIFY English: https://open.spotify.com/show/5Ix99HhUNPdjhLntUE2ekN
///SPOTIFY AL Español: https://open.spotify.com/show/2zKy0F68cT1u9YIW2Vn8Mf
▶ LISTEN TO THE FREE RADICAL PODCAST
/// ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-free-radical-podcast/id1695357827
///ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/65jZn8mO9m33frMR2K1rDa
▶ FOLLOW:
//Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/swamipadmanabha
//Twitter: https://twitter.com/swamipadmanabha
▶ WEBSITE:
https://swamipadmanabha.com
2023 CLASSES
/// ON APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2023-swami-padmanabha/id1663110173
///ON SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/4bi92FjScmyTerTyPSmjPn
2022 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/2022-swami-padmanabha/id1612578963
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/44qTeNwSTyfw8XAkISqm4z
2021 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabhas-2021-lectures/id1550171522
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/26NBAkdleu2SN8EcKABpi3
2020 CLASSES:
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabhas-2020-lectures/id1510153566
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/06nCDd0MBdtqWPthT1AlUm
CLASES AL Español (2020-2023):
///Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/ar/podcast/swami-b-p-padmanabha-en-español/id1513845684
///Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4vt2pMG5jXvmz5gaeELewZ
Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/-Lg8uYY-uR0
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▶ WEBSITE
▶ FACEBOOK
▶ INSTAGRAM
▶ YOUTUBE
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RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion.
Meet Swami Padmanabha—a refreshing blend of wisdom, warmth, and an unwavering commitment to open and honest connections. Born on November 15, 1980, into a nurturing and down-to-earth family, Swami’s formative years instilled in him beautiful values and ideals that paved the way for his extraordinary journey.
From a tender age, a profound curiosity about truth and life’s ultimate purpose stirred within Swami, guiding him down diverse paths. His insatiable intellect led him to delve into deep studies and explore various ascetic disciplines. Amidst this exploration, he encountered the transformative message of Hindu Devotional Vedanta, also known as bhakti, a spiritual revelation that would become the guiding force in his life.
Embarking on his monastic journey at the age of 19, Swami Padmanabha’s dedication to spiritual practices deepened over the years. At 28, he officially embraced the order of sannyasa which teaches how to navigate the world without becoming attached to it.
Swami Padmanabha’s versatility shines through as a captivating speaker, prolific author, accomplished musician, and both a committed mentor and dedicated student in spiritual communities. Engaging in academic circles, he integrates his spiritual pursuits with the interdisciplinary studies spanning theology, philosophy, psychology, and the arts. Notably, his commitment extends to social causes, where he spearheads campaigns of awareness through discussions, seminars, retreats, and impactful articles in social media.
Approachable and dedicated, Swami Padmanabha fosters open and honest relationships, inviting others to join him on the journey of becoming our fullest unique selves in the context of divine love. Embracing a path of continuous growth, he humbly shares insights as a source of inspiration for those seeking spiritual growth and understanding.
Swami’s two books, “INHERENT OR INHERITED?: Bhakti in the Jiva According to Gaudiya Vedanta” and “RADICAL PERSONALISM: Revival Manifesto for Proactive Devotion”, are available on Amazon and other popular online bookstores. Connect with @SwamiPadmanabha on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube to delve deeper into his teachings and insights.
0:00 Introduction
3:48 What goes with us into eternity? How much of what we are now, belongs in eternity?
17:47 How are we to understand statements that an exalted devotee who has passed on is still present in particular places, such as Srila Prabhupada being eternally present at Radha-Damodara temple? And how do we take advantage of their presence there?
29:22 How to make the most of being sick?
42:26 Do you know of a connection between ancient Judaic history and the history of the Bhagavatam?
48:20 How important is it to strict following of a particular understanding of the scripture?
Watch on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kHw6zdnY0Tg
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▶ YOUTUBE
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