Radhika Das on Krishna, Vrindavan, Premanand Ji Maharaj, Bhakti & Love | Bani Anand | Awaken

In this soulful episode of Awaken, host Bani Anand sits down with Radhika Das for an intimate conversation on spirituality, Bhakti, and the search for God in the modern worldThe interview begins with Radhika’s journey of becoming sattvic, choosing purity, simplicity, and balance in his lifestyle. He opens up about how these conscious choices gradually prepared him to embrace Bhakti, allowing him to discover joy and clarity in places where he once felt lost. His reflections reveal that spirituality is not about withdrawing from life, but about transforming the way we live it.He then speaks candidly about heartbreak and hitting rock bottom. For Radhika Das, pain was not the end but the beginning, a space where his search for meaning became urgent and real. Those difficult times taught him resilience, surrender, and the truth that healing often comes from leaning on faith when nothing else seems to hold.One of the most moving parts of the podcast is Radhika’s vision of God. He describes God not as a distant, unreachable figure but as a best friend—someone who listens, who walks alongside you, and ultimately “walks you home.” Radhika Das also reflects on the “God-shaped hole” within us all, a void we instinctively try to fill with relationships, achievements, or material pleasures.

The interview also touches on divine protection, how even in moments of personal loss, Radhika has felt guided and cared for. From there, the podcast turns to Vrindavan, a place Radhika describes with awe and tenderness. He explains how the sacred energy of the town makes every step feel like a dance, how the very atmosphere seems to breathe devotion, and why it continues to draw seekers from across the world.Humility becomes another key theme, as Radhika reflects on what he has learnt from the innocence of children, their honesty, vulnerability, and lack of ego. Radhika Das also speaks about the importance of making Bhakti accessible for today’s generation. Far from being rigid or old-fashioned, devotion can be expressed through music, community, conversation, and even the way we approach everyday challenges.The interview concludes with Radhika sharing his favourite verse from the Bhagavad Gita. For him, the Gita is not just a scripture but a guide for living, with each verse offering practical wisdom, emotional support, and spiritual clarity.(00:00) Episode begins(2:21) On Mumbai(3:03) How Radhika Das discovered Bhakti(3:55) Heartbreak leading to spirituality(4:10) Lessons from rock bottom(5:50) Grateful for Krishna’s guidance(6:35) Losing unsupportive friendships(8:12) The “God-shaped hole” within(8:40) Footprints in the sand story(9:35) Seeking God in times of crisis(10:17) Pain happens for you, not to you(12:02) Celebrities embracing Bhakti(13:02) Connecting a generation to Bhakti(14:35) Krishna as sweetness(15:40) Krishna walks with you(18:33) Feeling God through chanting(21:19) Choice shapes perception(23:59) Moments of choosing the Supreme(26:14) On Vrindavan(27:41) On Premanand Ji Maharaj(28:40) Using social media wisely(29:16) On Sincerity(30:55) Story of Gopal Patel(34:01) Balancing spirituality and responsibilities(36:12) Children teaching love and gratitude(37:37) Innocence of children(38:39) On Humility(42:05) On not passing faults to children(43:37) Dharma of raising children(45:22) Favourite verse from the Bhagavad Gita(47:11) On owning faults(48:55) Managing public life with consciousness(50:25) Focus on self, not changing the world(51:10) Do good anyway(52:06) Surdas story(54:05) What is love for Radhika Das?(55:50) What is love for Bani?(57:18) Names in his family(59:19) Being your true self(01:01:45) Krishna through Radha(01:07:01) Radhika Das singingFollow us: Instagram:   / allabouteve_in   Website: https://allabouteve.co.in/