In this mystical episode, Rasik Swami (formally B.B. Rasikananda Maharaja) tells the story of Ganesha and the golden mango to reveal a core truth of Bhakti: the power of devotion does not lie in outward effort, but in inward realization. As Kartikeya races to encircle the world, Ganesha simply walks around his divine parents—seeing the entire universe within them. Through this tale and others, including the parables of the candle-lit room and the hidden backyard treasure, Rasik Swami guides us to the essence of Bhakti as the path of simplicity, sincerity, and surrender. He reminds us that true power lies not in achievement but in connection; not in what we do, but in the love and clarity with which we do it. Through kirtan, prayer, and introspection, the mirror of the heart is polished—and in that reflection, the divine becomes visible.

This class was recorded at Soul Yoga in Long Island, NY on July 18, 2025.