Exploring Bhakti with Pranada
Pranada Comtois
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Discover Bhakti, the timeless wisdom of the self, love, and the means to achieve lasting happiness and inner fulfillment.
At Exploring Bhakti we uncover the ancient teachings of Bhakti yoga — the yoga of divine love -- and uncover what Bhagavad Gita and Srimad Bhagavatam say about the true self, the nature of consciousness, the world, self-realization, peace, sacred love and how to reconnect with the Sweet Absolute in the joy of mutual loving exchanges, which brings the highest bliss.
For beginners and seasoned seekers alike, we explore yoga philosophy in a practical way that’s inspiring and easy to connect with and can transform your life. We maintain the richness of the yoga tradition while presenting it in a simple, authentic, and accessible way.
I’m Pranada Comtois. I’ve been living, studying, and teaching Bhakti for over 50 years, and have authored 3 award-winning books on it. Welcome.
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33 Oh, My! The Many Personalities of the Yoga Universe
The yoga universe is teeming with countless divine personalities, each shimmering with purpose and mystery. If you’ve ever wondered who these beings are—Rama, Krishna, Shiva, Durga, Hanuman, Ganesh,…
32 Mapping the 4 Paths of Yoga: Discovering the Hidden Treasure
So much of our modern yoga journey begins on the mat—seeking balance, strength, and peace. But beneath the asanas lives a deeper longing: the soul’s quiet call to remember its source. In this…
31 Beyond Liberation: The 5th Dimension
Liberation is often presented as the summit of spiritual life, the great exhale after lifetimes of striving. But what if freedom is not the end, only the threshold? In this episode, we gently enter a…
30: The Wisdom Texts of Vedanta
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29: From Faith to Divine Love: The 9 Stages of Bhakti Yoga
Love does not appear all at once—it matures through trust, relationship, practice, and lived experience. In this episode, we explore the nine stages of Bhakti yoga as a reliable, time-tested path…
28 The Power of Surrender: Freedom and Fearlessness in Divine Trust
What if letting go didn’t mean losing control—but discovering peace deeper than control could ever give? In this episode, Pranada explores the true meaning of surrender and why trusting the Divine…
26: Bhakti’s Four Pillars: Dharma and Devotion
In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we look at the four foundational virtues that support spiritual growth in Bhakti-yoga: mercy, truthfulness, cleanliness, and austerity. These aren’t rules for…
27 When Devotion Isn't Yet Pure
In a spiritual landscape crowded with techniques, promises, and mixed motivations, many sincere seekers quietly wonder why devotion has not yet delivered the depth of love they long for. In this…
25 6 Keys to Grow Devotion; 6 Traps That Sabotage Us
For many sincere seekers, devotion begins with inspiration but falters when daily life presses in with its demands, distractions, and subtle compromises. In this episode of Exploring Bhakti, we turn…
24 Bhakti: Life Changing Effects on Mind, Body, & Soul
For many sincere seekers, spiritual life has become a long, earnest journey filled with effort, practices, and self-refinement—yet still accompanied by a quiet sense that something essential is…
23: Transforming Daily Life into Devotion: Inside a Bhakti Practice
Rather than asking for withdrawal from the world, Bhakti invites us to infuse ordinary acts—work, cooking, caring, reading, giving—with devotion and conscious love. In this episode, we explore how…
22 The Real You is Waiting: Bhakti & Inner Transformation
What if the self you are striving to become is not distant or aspirational, but already present—waiting patiently beneath layers of misidentification and habit? In this episode of Exploring Bhakti,…
21 The Bhakti Pilgrimage | Preparing for the Inner Journey
For the sincere seeker who has walked many spiritual roads yet still feels an unfulfilled longing, this episode invites a gentle but radical reorientation. Here, Bhakti is revealed not as a belief…
20 Maha-Mantra Meditation The Chanters Journey to Divine Love
This episode offers a gentle doorway into the inner journey of chanting the maha-mantra. Rather than a technique or a performance, sacred sound becomes a lived relationship, guiding the heart from…
19 Whispers of the Soul: Discovering Japa Meditation
For the sincere seeker who has walked many inner paths yet still feels an unformed longing in her chest, this episode invites a deeper softening into the heart. Here, the ancient practice…
18 Kirtan: The Joyful Sound of the Soul
In this episode, we explore the transformative power of prema-kirtan—the kirtan of the maha-mantra—and its ability to melt the heart, awaken the soul, and open the door to lasting ecstasy. We examine…
17 Discover the Magic of Maha-Mantra Meditation
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…
16 9 Practices of Bhakti Yoga for a Personal Relationship with the Divine
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…
15 A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami and the Global Rise of Bhakti Yoga
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…
14 What is Gaudiya Vaishnavism: Origins, Beliefs, and Global Bhakti Path
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.…
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