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In this episode of My Time with Radha, Katie Taher engages in a conversation with Draupadi, a devoted follower of Swami Radha. They explore the power of curiosity and the strength found in embracing life with an open mind. (Apologies for any sound quality issues)



Draupadi found Swami Radha's directness and fierce demeanor admirable. Swami Radha challenged her students to face the facts and direct their imagination to a higher purpose. Drapaudi recognized its importance for spiritual advancement.



A bond of mutual respect and understanding blossomed between them, enabling Draupadi to confront her own fears in the presence of such a formidable woman.

In this episode of My Time with Radha, Katie Taher speaks with Praksha, a longtime devotee of Swami Radha and a physicist. He intersects science and spirituality as they explore the theme of Light.



Swami Radha encouraged humility in Prakasha to balance the intellect and spirituality. He manifested this in his life by writing a book about the connection between science and yoga - a promise to Swami Radha. He is now finishing that book many years later as the teachings have led him back to following the mystery and the thread of Light.

In this episode Swami Lalitananda interviews Natasa Sljuka, an employment counsellor with Immigrant Services Society in Nelson, BC.

Natasa lived through the Bosnian war and immigrated to Canada in 1997. She describes the emotional and physical upheaval of being immersed in a war and leaving her country to start a new life in Canada. She now supports newcomers to Canada.

In this episode of My Time with Radha, Katie Taher speaks with Swami Matananda and Swami Premananda.



They discuss the theme of love and the importance of care, consideration and independence in relationships. Swami Radha played an essential role not only in their individual growth but within their own spiritual relationship with one another.

In our first podcast of 2024, Katie Taher sits down with Swami RadhaTarananda, long-time Ashram teacher and resident. They discuss the power of movement and dance as well as Swami RadhaTarananda's moments with Swami Radha.



Swami RadhaTarananda reflects on what dance means to her and how it lifts the spirit, allows for the expression of emotion and provides stability.

"Faith can be cultivated and increased by practicing devotion because devotion gives purification. Devotion is a selfless act. It cultivates the emotions towards sincerity, true giving and selflessness." - Swami Radha



In this episode, Katie Taher interviews Swami Lalitananda, current president and spiritual director of the Ashram. She discusses her intuitive connection and love for Swami Radha and how she was challenged, supported and encouraged by Swami Radha to pursue her devotion towards the Divine.



Swami Lalitananda reflects on the question, What is devotion? and how holding the Light is a joy and a pleasure.