EPISODE · Apr 24, 2026 · 11 MIN
The Rationalist vs. The Poet: Why Logic Isn’t Enough for a Relationship with God
from Thinking Bhakti · host Swami Revatikaanta
Why is it that for so many people, the "smarter" they are, the harder it is to have a relationship with God?In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta explore the internal friction between two archetypes we all carry: The Rationalist and The Poet. The Rationalist demands facts, logic, and efficiency. But the Poet doesn't allow those things to limit what the heart feels. Drawing on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the Western philosophy, Swami discusses why you don’t have to abandon your intellect to become a devotee. Instead, we explore how to marry the "Rationalist" who reasons with the "Poet" who loves.If you’ve ever felt like a "spectator" in your own spiritual life—watching and critiquing from the sidelines but never actually getting on the court—this video is for you.Watch Thinking Bhakti on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@SwamiRevatikaantaofficial
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Why is it that for so many people, the "smarter" they are, the harder it is to have a relationship with God? In this episode, Swami Revatikaanta explore the internal friction between two archetypes we all carry: The Rationalist and The Poet. The Rationalist demands facts, logic, and efficiency. But the Poet doesn't allow those things to limit what the heart feels. Drawing on the wisdom of the Bhagavad Gita and the Western philosophy, Swami discusses why you don’t have to abandon your ...
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