THE RELATIONAL ARCHITECTURE OF BHAKTI | The Free Radical Podcast # EP 80 — Mukunda Dasa 10/21/26
On this episode of The Free Radical Podcast, we sit down with Vaishnava scholar, author, and teacher Mukunda Prabhu for a wide-ranging and deeply reflective conversation.
Born in Cleveland, Ohio and shaped by an early introduction to yoga and meditation through his uncle, Mukunda Prabhu’s life has taken him through music, military service, academic study, and extensive spiritual practice. His journey has included opening temples in West and Central Africa and ultimately settling in Alachua, Florida, where he continues to teach, write, and travel widely to share the principles of bhakti yoga.
Our conversation explores themes from his recent work on Sambandha, Abhidheya, and Prayojana, unpacking the meaning and lived significance of these foundational concepts. We discuss their philosophical structure, their internal distinctions, and how they remain practically relevant in contemporary spiritual life.
This is a thoughtful, exploratory dialogue that moves between biography, philosophy, and practice—offering listeners both context and depth.
on Youtube! Swami Padmanabha – YouTube