Rasikananda Swami

Rasikananda Swami

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In this collection, spiritual teacher Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja (affectionately called Rasik Maharaja) offers clear, compassionate answers to life’s deepest questions, drawing from the timeless well of Vedic wisdom and other philosophical traditions. With a modern, relatable voice, he helps listeners make sense of the chaos, joy, and mystery of human life by illuminating our eternal connection to the Divine.

JAN 21

Ep. 34 - Two Hearts Fused Into One in the Fire of Prema

In this class, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) explores the profound mystery of pranaya—the highest stage of divine love in which the lover and beloved become so united that their separate identities dissolve, as seen in the oneness of Radha-Krishna manifesting as Gauranga. Through rich examples from Mahaprabhu’s pastimes, Nityananda’s boundless mercy, and the subtle truths of Guru-tattva, he reveals how genuine devotion creates an inseparable bond between the devotee, the Guru, and the Lord. The class culminates in moving reflections on Hanuman’s unparalleled devotion to Lord Ram, showing how pure, selfless love can hold the Divine within one’s very heart and how such devotion can transcend time, form, and even separation. Filled with storytelling, philosophy, and deep bhakti insight, this class invites listeners to understand the transformative power of love that leads to true spiritual oneness. This class was recorded on November 5, 2025 at Sri Radha Kunj ashram in Vrindavan, India.

51 min
12/26/2025

Ep. 33 - Awakening a Higher Taste

In this class, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) explores the heart of real bhakti: awakening rati—the higher spiritual desire that naturally draws the soul back to Krishna. He explains how every part of life becomes transformative when made yukta—connected to the Divine—whether eating, working, resting, or even dreaming. Through two foundational Gita verses and the profound allegory of King Puranjana, he reveals the soul’s journey through the material world, its entanglement with the mind and body, and its eventual rediscovery of the ever-present Supersoul, our “eternal friend.” This episode guides us toward practical devotion, deeper inspiration, and the inner Vrindavan where true love for Krishna awakens. This class was recorded at the Bhakta Bandhav NYC Center in Queens on October 18, 2025.

1h 2m
11/19/2025

Ep. 32 - Krishna's Flute Lost in the Whirlpool of Prema

In this episode of the Rasik Swami Podcast, Rasik Swami (formally Swami B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) reveals the hidden treasures of the Mahamantra through the first word, Hare. Entering the divine moods of Sri Radha and Krishna, he unfolds the lineage of transcendental “thieves” who steal away all sorrow, attachments, and even Krishna’s own flute. Listeners are carried into the heart of Vrindavan, where Radha and the sakhis bewilder Krishna in a whirlpool of prema, hiding his beloved flute amidst playful quarrels and divine exchanges. Through these lilas, Rasik Swami illuminates how the chanting of the Holy Names contains all of Krishna’s highest pastimes and how, by taking shelter of the Vaishnavas and their mercy, we too may have our hearts stolen and filled with the nectar of divine love. This class was recorded at Samarpan Sanctuary, NY on September 20, 2025.

49 min
11/12/2025

Ep.31 - World Family and Krishna the Cuckoo Calls to Sri Radha

In this class, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) weaves together the universal vision of vasudhaiva kutumbakam—the world as one family—with the intimate sweetness of Krishna’s pastimes in Vrindavan. Beginning with reflections on how God is the supreme parent of all living beings, he emphasizes that true renunciation is to give up illusion and see every soul as a child of Krishna. From this broad vision of unity, he brings us into the tender depths of Braj, where Krishna, disguised as a cuckoo bird, softly calls out to Srimati Radharani from the trees of Kokilavan. Through this playful lila, Rasik Swami reveals how the Lord Himself longs for love, showing us both the boundless embrace of divine compassion and the delicate beauty of Radha-Krishna’s eternal meeting and separation. This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 15, 2025.

47 min
11/08/2025

Ep. 30 - Lord Krishna Returns and Sri Radha Enters His Heart

Following on from Ep 29: The Pinnacle of Prema in Separation, this class continues the journey into the hidden moods of Ratha Yatra. Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) reveals how Krishna, overcome by longing, is carried to Nava Vrindavan where Yogamaya arranges His return to the sweetness of Braj. Once again dressed as a cowherd, Krishna takes up His flute and feels He has awoken in Vrindavan, surrounded by cows, gopas, and the vision of His beloved Radharani. The katha crescendos in the tender moment when Radha opens Her eyes to Krishna, entering His heart forever and transforming Him into Lord Jagannath. This narration immerses us in the mysteries of separation, reunion, and the eternal truth that Radha and Krishna are never apart. This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 14, 2025.

49 min
11/05/2025

Ep. 29 - The Pinnacle of Prema in Separation

In the first half of this discourse, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) unveils how the intense longing of the residents of Vrindavan and the deep separation felt by Krishna, Balaram, and Subhadra gave rise to the form of Lord Jagannath. Drawing from the Hari-vaṁśa Purāṇa, Śrīmad-Bhāgavatam, and the commentaries of the Gauḍīya ācāryas, he illuminates the supreme truth that the Lord is conquered not by opulence or power, but by pure prema—the pinnacle of divine love. Want to know what’s next? Stay tuned for the other half in the next episode: Lord Krishna Returns and Sri Radha Enters His Heart.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 14 , 2025.

43 min
10/29/2025

Ep. 28 - The Cure to the Lord Divine Fever

In this captivating episode, Rasik Swami (formally Swami B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) continues his Jagannath katha by weaving together the mysteries of Krishna, Jagannath, and Srimati Radhika’s love. Exploring how the Lord’s ecstasy of separation manifests as a divine fever, he reveals why opulence cannot satisfy Krishna’s heart and how only the dust of Srimati Radhika’s lotus feet can bring Him relief. Through the stories of Jagannath’s samadhi, the songs of the Gopis, and the Lord’s longing to return to Braj, we are invited into the deep truth that Krishna’s greatest hunger is for pure, selfless love.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2025.

1h 9m
10/22/2025

Ep. 27 - Lord of the Universe Revealed by Prema

In this profound discourse, Rasik Swami (formally Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja) reveals how the all-powerful Lord of the universe, Sri Jagannath, is conquered not by grandeur or wealth, but by the pure devotion of the heart. Drawing from the intimate satsang of Rohini Mata and the queens of Dwaraka, he illuminates how the unparalleled love of Srimati Radhika and the residents of Vraja unveils the deepest truth of Krishna’s nature—that the Supreme Lord becomes restless, melts, and even transforms His divine form when touched by prema. Through these timeless pastimes, Rasik Swami shows us that one sincere tear of devotion has more power to draw the Lord than all opulence combined, guiding us to the essence of bhakti: offering the lamp of love from the heart.This class was recorded in Toronto, Canada on September 13, 2025.

58 min

In this collection, spiritual teacher Swami BB Rasikananda Maharaja (affectionately called Rasik Maharaja) offers clear, compassionate answers to life’s deepest questions, drawing from the timeless well of Vedic wisdom and other philosophical traditions. With a modern, relatable voice, he helps listeners make sense of the chaos, joy, and mystery of human life by illuminating our eternal connection to the Divine.

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Rasikananda Swami
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

35
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