Ep. 304 – The Wisdom of the Universe

Ep. 304 – The Wisdom of the Universe

Author: Ram Dass / Love Serve Remember May 19, 2026 Duration: 49:02
In this 1980 talk, Ram Dass explores how we aren’t who we think we are and leads a meditative experience to help us quiet down enough to become statements of the universe's wisdom.   The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self. This episode of Here and Now is from a retreat at the Embassy Auditorium in Los Angeles in 1980. Check back soon for the second half of this talk.In the City of Angels, Ram Dass wonders what he might say to a gathering of angels. He talks about how we aren’t who we think we are and accepting our humanity in order to fully awaken.Ram Dass reads a story to help us understand how we can listen clearly to another human being. He explores how our desires color everything we see, and how we can break identification with them. Ram Dass talks about how the guru is like a pure mirror that lets us see who we truly are. He leads a meditative experience to help us quiet down enough to become statements of the wisdom of the universe.About Ram Dass: Ram Dass’s spirit has been a guiding light for generations, carrying millions along on the journey. Ram Dass teaches that through the Bhakti practice of unconditional love, we can all connect with our true nature. Through these teachings, Ram Dass has shared a little piece of his guru, Maharaj-ji, with all who have listened to him. Learn more at ramdass.org. “If everything in your life had come out the way you expected it to, your life wouldn’t be nearly as interesting as it’s turned out to be, would it?” – Ram Dass See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The voice of Ram Dass carries a unique and enduring warmth, a blend of profound spiritual insight and grounded, often humorous, humanity. Ram Dass Here And Now is a curated archive of this wisdom, drawing from a rich tapestry of lectures recorded over four decades. Each episode is a focused journey into themes of consciousness, love, service, and the intricate paths of awakening, all filtered through Ram Dass's distinctive heart-centered perspective. The podcast is presented by the Love Serve Remember Foundation, with longtime friend and director Raghu Markus providing contextual introductions that connect these timeless talks to our contemporary moment. Listeners will find themselves immersed in conversations that weave together Eastern philosophy, particularly from the Hindu and Bhakti traditions, with practical Western psychology, exploring how spiritual principles manifest in everyday life, relationships, and societal challenges. It’s less a formal lecture and more an intimate, meandering dialogue with a wise elder, offering reflections that feel both ancient and immediately relevant. This isn't about dogma, but about the shared, often messy, human experience of seeking meaning and connection. To spend time with this podcast is to encounter a gentle guide, one who points persistently toward the present moment, toward compassion, and toward the recognition of our shared essence.
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Ep. 305 – Using A Relationship to Awaken [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:10
In the conclusion of this classic talk, Ram Dass explores giving up our rushes, working with death, not judging the trip, using a relationship to awaken, and much more. Help us celebrate 10 years of Be Here Now Network a…
Ep. 303 – The Wheels of Birth and Death [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 52:38
Ram Dass explores how understanding the wheels of birth and death helps us appreciate the preciousness of our incarnation. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. W…
Ep. 302 – The Sweetness of Service [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 34:14
In this exploration of the practice of karma yoga, Ram Dass talks about the sweetness of service and how the mystery of the universe is in the precise action of the moment. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by Better…
Ep. 301 – The Process of Listening and Tuning [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:38
Ram Dass explores the process of listening and tuning that takes place on the spiritual journey as we find the practices that align with our unique karmic predicaments. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage…
Ep. 300 – Subtle is the Path of Love [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:43
Take flight with Ram Dass as he shares stories about love, power, and the very subtle teachings of his guru, Maharaj-ji. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ra…
Ep. 299 – Listening for Your Unique Manifestation [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:30
Ram Dass answers questions about spirituality and money, being indecisive, ego trips, listening for your unique manifestation in life, and more. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a…
Ep. 298 – The Web of Human Caring [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 40:53
Ram Dass explores living in times of great change, the cost of individuality to our compassionate hearts, and the importance of building and being part of the web of human caring. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by…
Ep. 297 – Cultivating a Spiritual Perspective [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:35
Ram Dass explores how the process of karma yoga is about cultivating a spiritual perspective that allows us to see any situation on multiple planes simultaneously. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Giv…
Ep. 296 – The Delight of Simplicity feat. Daniel Goleman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:36
In this 1970s interview, Ram Dass sits down with psychologist Daniel Goleman to discuss why people aren’t happier, the power of meditation, and the delight of simplicity. Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHe…