Are Krishna & Kali One? Vinay Varanasi on Love & The Divine Play

Meeting Vinay Varanasi ji was a humbling and enriching experience. His way of seeing our Dharmic traditions is something that makes you pause and reflect. In this episode of Evolve, we sat down to discuss some fascinating aspects of Sanatan Dharma, how Kashi and Vrindavan carry an unseen connection, the presence of Vasuki, the eternal serpent, and the deep interplay of Krishna and Kali.

What struck me most was how he brings out the layers of Shaiv, Vaishnav, and Shakta traditions, not as separate paths, but as threads of the same divine fabric. These concepts are living energies that shape how we connect with the divine.

There’s so much to take from this conversation, and I hope you enjoy it as much as I did. You can also follow Vinay ji on Profiles for more of his insights.

Hari Aum Tat Sat.

Time Stamps-

00:00 - Intro
1:15 - Bhavesh Yuj X Vinay Varanasi begins
3:45 - Puranic Story about Mahashivratri
5:30 - Intention, Bhakti and Types of Ratri
9:05 - Stories of Kashi meeting Vasuki Naag
14:30 - Mantra Chanting way and Sant Kabir Story
16:40 - Kashi and Vrindavan connection
22:15 - Ramkrishna Paramhans Story
24:50 - Shiva , Vishnu and Shakti
29:40 - Story of Chidambaram
32:10 - Saints of Bharat
38:00 - Talk About Sharanagati, Karma and Maya
43:30 - Different Rituals across Bharat
48:00 - Narasimha Kshetram Story of Mohini Avatar
51:20 - Story of Virbhadra and Devi Sati
52:30 - Krishna and Kali Connection
55:30 - Radha Sita and Kali
58:20 - Force and Delusion and Bhagwat Gita
1:00:00 - Bhagwan Shiv as Natraj
1:05:30 - Shiv Rudra Roop
1:09:40 - Divine Play of Deities
1:15:20 - Outro

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[vl]

Please make one podcast dedicated to Krishna with Vinay Varanasi. When he speaks about Krishna, there is a next level of conviction and bhakti.

[RaKa-mpml]

Vinay is god sent to this generation. Hearing him is therapeutic ❤

[ananyan]

If he is Bhagavan, she is Bhagavathi! If he is Shyam, she is Shyamala! If he is krishn, she is krishnā! If he worshipped as Hanuman, the other worshipped as Parashuram! What a beautiful podcast! It clears up all my doubts, whether it is Shakti, Vishnu, or Shiva, I'm ultimately reaching the same energy, the same consciousness! Recently, I was so confused, when I found myself engaging with the three of them simultaneously. I didn't know which path to choose, only to now realise, that they're all the same! Hari Om Tat Sat!🔱

[inocent]

The Flow, the shakti throughout this conversation is so much visible .. blessed to notice this

[paar]

Two beautiful souls..what a feast to the eyes and ears😊❤️🙏

[Upasanamanna]

My God! Jai Maa Tara! Radhe Krishna! 🙏

Just an hour ago, while doing sadhana, I wondered—are Krishna and Kali the same? And why do I feel Maa Kali's warmth while chanting Radha Krishna?

And now, this has appeared first on my YouTube wall.

Thank you, Universe! ❤ Jai Maa! 🙏

[pakkahyderabadi]

Its magical to hear Vinay Varanasi. Could see Bhaveshji mesmerized and melting in this conversation. Its such a delight to see both of you talking. Its like we can hear both of you endlessly. Out of the world!

[payallohiya]

Pure bliss to hear the deepak example.
Shiva: deepak
Shakti: energy in light
Vishnu: process of spreading

[gamersgalore]

Iskcon needs to listen to this podcast as they cast aspersions on all non Vishnu deities. Calling Lord Shiva Demigod. Thanks Bhavesh for this excellent podcast. Would be nice if you can cover Lord Aiyappa who is the son of Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu (Mohini avatar) in future podcasts .

[SiddhiSwikriti]

Oh my goodness! I am so happy to see vinay varanasi and Bhavesh sir together!
They are my favorites on youtube, The only two i can genuinely believe when they speak, along with "the Sanskrit channel" guy

if either of you ever see this comment, regardless of your situations, please only ever speak truth. We really do believe you a lot, thank you!

[aditidutta]

The way Vinay speaks, I’m in awe. The divinity is speaking through him. Love love love this podcast!

[bharathisehgal]

Just love the way you talk about Krishna and Kali. Like they are your common friend 🙏 true sadakas. Blessed to have found you both

[keerthana]

Blessed to watch Saraswati putra vinay sir deepest gratitude to your beautiful stories flowing like honey filled with ur words sir you are Blessed Soul INSPIRING Many Souls INSPIRING Generations to remember we cherish with ur Beautiful Beautiful way of conversation Divinity and experiences to be known by everyone out here

[ghanshyam]

Vinay has not only information but pure divine knowledge and wisdom with real experience in such an early age . He is really blessed soul.

[nilarunmanna]

Every time i listen to Vinay, I am filled with tears of ecstacy. His words are magical.. just beautiful. Kashi is the heart was just the perfect way of depicting.

[KizashiClaymore]

Thanks Bhavesh for hosting this gem. I saw his previous podcasts with Ranveer. He was supposed to make an episode on Lord Dattaterya pls do make sure you have one with him. TIA 🙏

[skthirunagari]

"SPIRITUAL Ego" first time I am hearing, what a great indepth word, real sadhakas only can express with experience...Bhavesh ji tussi great हो bhai

[rachanasoma]

His talk is so organic ❤ so genuine. I hope every one from gen x, y.... listen to him.

[ShreeMatreyeiNamaha]

Tears oozing my eyes, for entire length of this wonderful energy transmission and exchange. Such a divine podcast where you both are enjoying yhe Ras of the tatva and people like us are enjoying the satsang. Thank you Maa Bhagwati, and you both divine souls for being the medium of this brilliance.
Koti koti pranam 🙏🙏🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

[sarithashirupa]

Wow, today only I saw my kali as giridar gopal... And the podcast is here ❤