How Do You Find Lasting Happiness in a Temporary World? | Raghunath Cappo | TEDxGECA

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Raghunath (aka Ray Cappo) was an outspoken thought leader, and screaming punk/hardcore singer of a band in his teens growing up in New York City's lower east side. His message ironically, was not of chaos, but of peace of mind through sense control, clean living and positive mental attitudes. His teachings went on to influence tens of thousands of followers as his band toured the world. Leaving it all behind and heading to India as a monk at 22, he started a 6.5 year internal study to his personal growth. 30 plus years and 5 kids later here are some simple takeaways he still uses to find personal joy in a ever changing world. Valuable stuff learned and lived by the monks. Raghunath born Ray Cappo was a Lower East Side hardcore-punk singer-songwriter icon, touring the globe in his teens. In a decadent music scene infested with hard drugs, negativity and intoxication he was an anomaly and a light propounding clean living, positive attitude and vegetarian lifestyle, inspiring tens of thousands of fans internationally. Since his youth he was fascinated with Eastern thought and took his inspiration from Emerson, Gandhi, & Thoreau.
His interest in yoga and self-transformation started in New York City in the late ’80s. The pettiness of the music business and the untimely death of his father led him to India on a spiritual quest in 1988. Now, 25 years later, he's an accomplished yogi in many styles, a storyteller, and a sought-after international spiritual and transformational coach. He is considered a teacher's teacher, as he leads retreats, workshops and yoga teacher training around the world and maintaining a retreat centre in upstate New York. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at www.ted.com/tedx

[@hollie8118]

This man is so genuine and pure. He with the Wisdom of the Sages podcast continues to change my life. Almost every morning I get a gentle reminder to be a better version of myself. I love this! I’m so blessed to be getting exactly what I need in my life. 🙏🏻♥️💃🏻

[@geetanjaleesaikia1894]

May you be blessed every moment of your life.

[@govindasgarden]

If you got something out of this, you should check out the podcast called "Wisdom of the Sages". This man has brought so much goodness into my life. Much Love, Raghunath!

[@lavangalatikadd8699]

Raghunatha is always enthusiastically inspiring people to upgrade their conciousness.

[@davidcharleswilson720]

... he's taught me so much spiritually, philosophically, what to speak of how to move logs

[@matthewpurpura]

Thank you so much for sharing the talk Prabhu! Ragu take-aways: 1) Our net worth is not our stuff, our net worth is our contribution. 5:43 2) The universe gives us exactly what we need. 7:33 3) We are here to evolve. 10:02 4) See the good. 11:54 5) Be consistent, have a practice. 13:22 Haribol!

[@thevegantrucker4229]

Nothing but love for this beautiful soul

[@sherrisobocinski2318]

Raghunath Cappo is the real deal. He is an amazing teacher and is incredibly knowledgeable about Bhakti yoga and Vedic culture because he has lived it. This is his life. He is the rarest kind of public person who TRULY cares about each and every one of his students( and there are a lot). I never knew Vedic philosophy could be delivered in such a relatable and humorous way until I started listening to Raghunath. Please take some time and check out The Wisdom of the Sages podcast. It will change your life. Raghunath you are very dear to my heart!

[@victoriakravchenko8281]

Haribol from Cyprus ☀️ This is strong!!! Thank you 🙏🏻

[@mukundadas108]

Raghunath back again with more knowledge bombs! Thank you Prabhu!

[@subhajit0]

Raghunath has understood the true wisdom of Yoga & the original message of India !

[@timhennessey7348]

Mr.Cappo is a very bright mind!

[@ironhead108]

I’ve been a fan of Raghu’s music since I was 15 (I’m 44). Over the past year and a half, I’ve really come to know that his enthusiasm and commitment to spirituality and the highest love is abundant and infectious. Thank you, prabhu! Hari Om Tat Sat 🧡🕉🧡

[@krishna1972YT]

Raghunath is such a powerful and motivational speaker. He uplifts everyone who is lucky enough to come in contact with him.

[@udaybaxi5664]

He is genuine. I listen to his wisdom of the sages religiously- every morning.. All glories to Srila Prabhupada.

[@joeh1150]

A beautiful talk from a beautiful soul. Thank you🙏

[@KingMob.]

Met Ray 20 years ago, before a Shelter show in my mate's flat. A really nice bloke, no rock star/hardcore punk ego. He knows humility is real strenght.

[@ingawalsh7122]

I love Raghunath! He speaks for so many of us and inspires me to do/be better.

[@obsieheissen]

favorite squirrel master

[@drakedugger4098]

You are such a light in my life. I’m so thankful for you and all you do. Especially your daily podcast - Wisdom of the Sages. If anyone here is interested in yoga or practical philosophy that can really transform your life, Raghunath is your guy! 🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@mahima-mayidevidasi6844]

Bringing so much light into my life. Thank you dear Raghunath...and Wisdom of the Sages

[@ArumarTheGrateful]

Love listening Raghunath and his friend Kaustubha on Wisdom of the Sages. This Ted talk is a summary of what they teach every morning.

[@channeledharmony9862]

Thank you powerful talk 💥🙌🦚🙏

[@allentownboardbrush919]

Thank you so much for continuing to give and give Raghunath Prahu! If you wish this video was longer, like I did, check out the Wisdom of the Sages daily podcast on youtube. In addition to touching the deepest questions of the soul during the podcast EVERYDAY through reading with cohost Kaustubha Das, Raghunath is incredibly welcoming, funny and vulnerable. I have endless gratitude for you and all that you share. Welcoming me into this community has made every part of my life feel like a blessing, truly uplifting soul. Laura DiNoia

[@jonathanlove7078]

love ya raghunath

[@pyarvinabbasova5491]

Hari Bol and thank you 😊 great talk!

[@rickmcfarley]

Thank you so much!

[@psychmd72]

He is awesome!!!!!!

[@steviesantos8420]

So great to finally watch your Ted talk, thank you Prabhu for your share. You have truly impacted my life.

[@isabellebilodeau7265]

This beautiful soul contributes so much to so many people's growth and ability to Love. He is a great teacher and reminds us what we need to practice every single day, every moment... TO LOVE. Gratitude and Love , Prabhu. 🙏❤

[@mcc.o.4835]

I was one of those kids positively influenced by Ray and the Straight Edge way of being. Now in middle age I'm going back to the well and these guys are still sharing their message and shining their light. Sending you love ❤️ Ray.

[@megarancher91]

This man's energy is contagious. He has a pure soul and it shows.

[@kellyskinneryoga6209]

Raghu Prahbu is a true beacon of light, guide, and spiritual teacher. I have learned so much for him, and he teaches in a way that is FUN and accessible to our modern times. AMAZING Ted talk, what incredible nectar nuggets shared in such an engaging way. Haribol!!!!

[@HotYogaSaratoga]

Through his commitment to this daily practice, Raghunath has inspired and transformed countless lives including mine. He walks on the tightrope between the material and spiritual worlds with such humility, levity and honesty that anyone and everyone develops faith that they can too! So much debt and gratitude to this friend, teacher and spirit soul.

[@jetbtwo]

this man has helped my husband so much

[@chrispatterson9238]

Thank you so much. I needed this today!

[@THREEmidgets471]

Love it! True happiness is our birth right!

[@patrickheffernan6386]

So inspiring, practical and useful. Thank you Prabhu

[@ethosannihilator]

Raghunath thanks ! I love the Positivity and Spiritual development that you convey and Practice, it reminds me to do the same.

[@Burakami]

Me likey! Beautiful Raghunath and thanks for sharing 🙏❤️🧿

[@aparekh75]

Thank you Raghunath, this is a beautiful message

[@getwetsoon]

Most inspiring human being. Love you, prabhu!

[@user-pv4fi7jn9g]

Not into Krishna at all. But things he says are simply great advices I can relate to. Thanks man

[@ChrisChris-xx4kh]

Love this Raghu! Love listening to wisdom of the sages but this is just next level 🙏👏

[@lindarendleman7711]

So grateful for this beautiful spirit soul known as Raghu who is teaching us so much in this life! This is filled with wonderful lessons we can all benefit from.

[@rachelmanaois8802]

Words of wisdom that anybody from any background or spiritual path can pick up and apply to their life. This kind of stuff is the bridge from the material world to living a deeper, more connected life. He also hosts the Wisdom of the Sages podcast everyday which is filled with a lot of the same wisdom and inspiration.

[@yoonsoopark1169]

Speaker has great expression.

[@l3sli3v3nti]

*SHARING!* There are so many gems and takeaways. Thank you, Raghu. I am getting exactly what I need. 🐕🐕🐕🙏✨ Our worth is our contribution, we are born to give LOVE 🤩 I’m getting exactly what I need 🐕 We are here to evolve 🌱 See the good 🤩✨ Everything is a practice 🙏BOOM

[@brajakishori5588]

Love this! Such down to Earth, relevant & yet profound points. Thanks for the great reminders & tips Raghunath!

[@julesgilman4918]

I hope you ended up LOVING that puppy! Because he/she is a spark of the divine luminosity! And, animals give so much unconditional LOVE…

[@Matthew-ym2bb]

Wisdom of the Sages podcast fo shizzle

[@spacefolk1]

This is so beautiful and practical. It is simply stated and truly tansformative. It should be shared far and wide. Souls like Raghunath are true blessings.

[@jediknight108]

Very Nice - Hare Krishna!

[@danap6486]

This is soooo good! He is sooo down to earth and real and yet giving such amazing higher level consciousness .ife changing advice... this TED talk is truly life changing if you sit and really listen to what he's saying ..

[@kaleidoscopeeyes108]

My guidance and shelter!! ❤

[@dianasterling7512]

HARIBOL!!!🙏🏾💙

[@reneegilinger6331]

Raghunath’s teachings help me so much, usually saying something I need to hear at just the right moment, and he did it again with this Ted talk!

[@blisskirtanyoga]

This is awesome. Thank you so much. We all need to practice these principles . Born to give love ❤️🙏☺️

[@Smas-ds6pd]

Thank you for another great lesson, prabhu! Peace and much love to all you beautiful souls!

[@brunofelix7784]

Hare Krishna 🙏

[@TimTam0920]

Absolutely my favorite TED talk, thank you Raghunath!!

[@okprabhu8505]

Thank you for a wonderful talk. Really inspired me

[@jamesfielden4935]

Hare Krsna Prabhuji

[@louisedillon7146]

Thanks Raghu... very real!

[@OMDFTW]

Thank you ray I am so grateful for punk rock for it brought me here It all make sense now I understand my path and myself better Thank you Punk rock has been my guide I thought of it as just music and ideas but it is so much more It brought me to myself It was meant to be

[@jenniferpajuk2239]

Raghunath has so much knowledge to share. I found him on his podcast - wisdom of the sages - along with Kaustubha Das and their spiritual wisdom that they offer is so invaluable. Keeps me going back for more! (from new york, is on every morning) check them out .. its a deep talk in a conversation that is light and many aha moments. Love this tedx talk like all other that he offers.

[@matthewtolmasoff2139]

I love you Raghu!

[@shahnazom1688]

Wonderful talk. Thank you for helping so many people. Jai!

[@andreakumar2481]

I love listening to Wisdom of the sages with Raghunath and Kaustubha everyday. Inspiring, positive, down to earth and always with a touch of humor: just like this talk. Great takeaways! Thank you Raghu-ji! 🙏

[@jayaprakashrao7535]

Superb....Loads of thanks to you, Sir...

[@jordanchampagne1210]

I love this inspiring talk! Happiness no matter what the situation. What a gift. What a gem!!!

[@kyliebdentedanddusty]

So grateful beyond measure for this soul!!! He has completely amped up my practice 🙏❤️‍🔥🙏🙌

[@ashleyburns2238]

Beautiful Talk. Thank you so much. And thank you for saving my life. 🌼🦋xo

[@jahnava-jivana3176]

Thanks for the uplifting truth talk and all you do! You have been an inspiration since the Shelter days in San Diego in the 80s and continue to be now. Hari Bol

[@sethliebermanyogaandmusic8509]

Great and inspiring talk! I started listening to Raghunath on the Wisdom of the Sages podcast. I love it. I'm a daily listener. If you like this talk check out the podcast. Life changing!

[@HareKrsnaHareRama]

Chant and try experiencing what his message is about: This Maha Mantra is powerful if you concentrate your mind on the sound: Hare Krsna Hare Krsna Krsna Krsna Hare Hare, Hare Krsna Hare Rāma Rāma Rāma Hare Hare

[@matteogilardi6199]

Thanks Raghu

[@kimcipolla2237]

another inspiring talk from this incredible teacher! And this is just a taste of the wisdom that is shared on the wisdom of the sages podcast. Raghunath and khaustubah bring the yogic wisdom from the pages of vedic literature to a place that's accessible to all of us dented cans as we move forward on our spiritual paths. Truly life-changing!

[@jackieparcell1370]

Very awesome story - please do more TED Talks. You're fun and easy to listen to. Am loving your daily podcast Wisdom Of The Sages. 😍😍😍

[@jenniferosendarp]

Thank you for you unbroken enthusiasm. Sharing your knowledge and personal stories to help others learn and live a life happy from the core ☺️

[@kiljumekanismi4258]

Raghunath💗

[@cfpyoutube4658]

Raghunath is great! Check out his JRE Episode!

[@Neeon1188]

Raghunath's own podcast is also another great one! Check out Wisdom of the Sages!

[@theyogacarla3653]

Yes! Thank you Ragu!

[@triseptiananingsih140]

this is so powerful. already calming my nerves and frustration.

[@WolfgangSambs]

That’s strong, thank you!!!

[@theskatemonk]

best thing on the internet

[@nileshdahiphale626]

Wonderful talk

[@caionipihc999]

I love this, possibly the best Ted talk I've ever seen. It all makes sense to me also from a logical and practical point of view except for advice number 2... How exactly can you tell that the universe is sending you exactly what you need? Because you know when it's a loud and messy puppy it's one thing...but when the universe sends you an earthquake that destroys your house and kills your loved ones, or when you get an incurable disease ...well...how exactly is this happening FOR me? I'd love to learn and expand more about this second point. Thank you

[@mmadog1981]

So good, I liked it twice! oh wait...

[@tarak_mantra_music9136]

Great vid!

[@RCappo]

thanks brother

[@chrischristel6680]

My wife got a dog too. I solved it by not even getting out of bed. I sat up and meditated on the edge of the bed. No noise! Except the thoughts racing through my mind 😁

[@16duni8-KD]

Cappo is such a cool dude. 👏👏. Checkout his daily Yoga podcast named "wisdom of the sages" and thank me later 😊

[@bakta-tim2094]

I'd love to go into an ashram and learn all I can from the monks in an Ashram he's so lucky I've learned all I can from disciples daily I have so many questions like he did. I'm reading the Bagtavagita and Srimad-Bhagvatam but I to have wanted to strangle my dog and I support animal rights and I'm currently talking steps to become a peaceful devottee to serve the servant of the servant. I hate how judgemental I can be when I have no need to be because all my friends are devottees or there hippies. Or Vegan hard core people. Thank you, for teaching me to be at peace with Krishna and other devottees.

[@justinmontalvo2618]

Powerful teachings from an empowered soul. If you haven’t yet, check out Wisdom of the Sages and his Joe Rogan Interview. He’s a life changer!

[@gxd4828]

SxE hardcore, rap also Punkers and anarchyst allways cool 4 life

[@jorismous1422]

❤️

[@IndraBahiaMusic]

Do I hear vimanas in the background? I'm not surprised. :D

[@applepine613]

never seen hardcore monk before😮

[@adinawilson9139]

Raganath said that he collects skulls...hmmmmm...Just another actor like Radhanath?

[@divinebrightlight]

Raghunath ...as now become a fanatic Hare Krishna .....who disguise himself as a YOGA teacher ..

[@sanatsevajay]

Cheater.