Best Krishnadas Podcasts (2025)

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The Oculomotor nerve - AI conversation 28:14

6h ago28:14

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Send us a text This bonus episode is an AI-generated conversation based on episode 1, The Oculomotor Nerve. We're testing out this experimental format to bring the material to life in a new way. Please text me to let me know whether you love it or hate it. Support the show Say hello to us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Those who like readi…

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Ep. 178 – Freed by the Name 46:44

11d ago46:44

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In this heart-led exploration, Krishna Das shares how mantra, willpower, and grace guide us from the illusion of ego and into the freedom of real love. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers wisdom on: Inspiration from Maharaj-ji’s picture, dream visits, and more How the soul pulls us towards real love and freedom Why meditating/chanting/an…

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Ep. 177 – Working Through Afflictions 1:13:52

26d ago1:13:52

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Discussing how to work through afflictions like addiction, heartbreak, and self-hatred, Krishna Das gives spiritual guidance to listeners. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explains: Learning to c…

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Ep. 176 – Releasing the Ego, Repeating the Name 1:15:51

1M ago1:15:51

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Revealing the true Buddha nature, which rests beyond ego, Krishna Das shows how regular practice can unveil the inherent purity within us all. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das gets into Desireles…

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The Oculomotor Nerve 23:26

1M ago23:26

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Send us a text This episode deals with the anatomy of the Oculomotor nerve and the clinical features of patients presenting with oculomotor palsy at various locations through its course in the brain. Support the show Say hello to us on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube. Those who like reading more than listening to neurology can follow us on Medi…

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Neuro Ophthalmology 1:44

1M ago1:44

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Send us a text This episode is the trailer for the second season of Clinical Neurology with KD, which will focus on Neuro-ophthalmology. We will discuss the details of the new season and various resources available with the podcast. For those who have not listened to season one, we highly recommend doing so. Support the show Say hello to us on X, I…

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Ep. 175 – Healing Our Heavy Hearts 1:21:33

2M ago1:21:33

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Providing mantra and mentorship, Krishna Das explores how we can heal our heavy hearts and manage both personal and global suffering. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores: Mantras to use during wartimes or other painful experiences Hanuman, the remover of all difficulties and negative energy Tibetan philosophies of the transition …

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Ep. 174 – Beyond Instant Gratification 1:02:47

2M ago1:02:47

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Explaining the fruits of dedicated practice, Krishna Das urges listeners to move past instant gratification and artificial forms of awakening. This episode is brought to you by Dharma Moon. Join Buddhist teachers David Nichtern and Professor Robert Thurman for a free online event on Tuesday, March 4th at 6pm ET. Together, they'll explore the power …

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Ep. 173 – Reaching Higher States 1:15:55

3M ago1:15:55

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Sharing insight from Maharaj-ji, Krishna Das discusses reaching higher states of consciousness through service, repetition, and purification. This episode includes wisdom from Krishna Das on: Shedding our belief system of ego and separate self The importance of regular practice and finding time everyday Learning from Maharaj-ji through dreams and m…

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Ep. 172 – Making Practice a Way of Life 1:12:28

3M ago1:12:28

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Through devotional chanting and conversation, Krishna Das offers guidance on living out our practice both on and off the mat. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, Krishna Das answers questions on: The deep intuition that d…

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Ep. 171 – No Within, No Without 1:16:23

4M ago1:16:23

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Closing the year, Krishna Das explores the transformative power of deepening our awareness and how practice helps us navigate life’s challenges. This time, on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das speaks on: Going within and deepening our awareness Subjective versus objective experiences Advice that Krishna received from Maharaj-ji How repeating the name give…

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Ep. 170 – Sincerity of Heart 1:24:52

5M ago1:24:52

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Krishna Das teaches listeners all that is possible through total sincerity of the heart and self-awareness. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a talk on: How Krishna Das’ bar mitzvah transformed his outlook on organized religion What initially struck Krishna Das about Zen Buddhism and Indian philosophy Sensing an ongoing connection to Ra…

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Ep. 169 – The Physical vs. The Spiritual 58:33

5M ago58:33

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Contrasting the physical, impermanent world with the ever-present spiritual world, Krishna Das shares insights from the heart space. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das shares insights on: How each situation has its own parameters Practicing the principle of non-harm Giving yourself 100% to whatever you are doing Conceptualizing our approach to…

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Ep. 168 – The Strength to Overcome 1:14:43

6M ago1:14:43

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Krishna Das guides listeners to develop the strength to overcome painful situations through regular practice and surrendering to what is. Today’s podcast is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das dives into: Chanting for…

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Ep. 167 – Fruits of Practice 1:19:01

6M ago1:19:01

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Exploring the many fruits of making time for spiritual practice, Krishna Das shares the beauty of forgiving those who have hurt us. This week, Krishna Das responds to questions on: The ways we nurture our wounds and carry our pain Forgiving those who have hurt us How hurt people hurt others out of their own pain The power of loving-kindness mediati…

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Ep. 166 – Service to Our Parents 1:07:40

6M ago1:07:40

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Krishna Das explains how we can serve our parents and release their karmas along with our own as a labor of love. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. This week, Krishna Das responds to questions on: What Maharaj-ji said about service to ou…

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Ep. 165 – Moving Forward When Our Spirit is Heavy 1:12:17

7M ago1:12:17

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Amidst global and individual suffering, Krishna Das teaches listeners how to move forward even when our spirit is heavy. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers advice about: Coping when we are wo…

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Ep. 164 – Practice & Serve 59:03

8M ago59:03

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Dissolving our erroneous beliefs of separateness, Krishna Das shares the importance of continuous service and devotional practice. This episode is brought to you by Betterhelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/heartwisdom and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das speaks about: Service anyt…

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Ep. 163 – Extending Kindness Through Self-Compassion 1:03:51

8M ago1:03:51

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Gracefully describing the truth of love that unites all people, Krishna Das shares how self-compassion can extend into the world. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week, Krishna Das responds to questions on: The concept of Sub Ek, or,…

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Ep. 162 – Liberation from Suffering 1:08:20

9M ago1:08:20

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Discover new approaches to overcoming life’s challenges! In this episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Krishna Das offers powerful teachings that empower you to take control of your own liberation from suffering. In today's episode, KD reflects on: Developing the quality of bodhicitta Staying present through tragedy and suffering Changing how the p…

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Ep. 161 – Finding Your Path 1:07:31

9M ago1:07:31

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Diving into principles of karma, Krishna Das describes how we can serve all beings and follow our own path, shares stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, and much more. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on September 8th 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episode…

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Ep. 160 – Enlightened Beings 1:03:54

10M ago1:03:54

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This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores the experience and manifestation of enlightened beings and answers questions on Maharaj-ji, devotion, and more. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on August 18th 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “H…

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Ep. 159 – Being Honest with Ourselves 1:04:48

10M ago1:04:48

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In between devotional chants, Krishna Das guides listeners on the path of radical self-honesty and self-examination. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das teaches us about: Facing our own egoistic desire…

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Ep. 158 – Beyond the Conceptual 1:30:42

11M ago1:30:42

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Describing how God is beyond what the mind can conceptualize, Krishna Das reflects on ways to let go and experience oneness. In this episode, Krishna Das describes: Looking for love and beauty inside of ourselves God as beyond the conceptual How Maharaj-ji represents the entire universe Why we cannot simply run from suffering Being of service to ot…

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Ep. 157 – Unconditional Love and Acceptance 1:20:00

11M ago1:20:00

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This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das discusses freeing ourselves from abuse, finding support, embracing unconditional love, understanding our parents, and using psychedelics for positive karma. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This wee…

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Ep. 156 – Doing Our Spiritual Work 1:05:52

12M ago1:05:52

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Offering wisdom on the challenging yet necessary work of spiritual practice, Krishna Das explains working through difficulty and finding answers in ourselves. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers wisdom on: Dealing with family issues Untying emotional knots through practice Doing spiritual work and cleaning our hearts Releasing the progra…

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Ep. 155 – Dealing with Reality 57:46

1y ago57:46

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In a talk on dealing with reality, Krishna Das discusses aging gracefully and being in the present moment. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. On this episode of the Pilgrim Heart podcast, Krishna Das responds to questions on: Krishna Das’ l…

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Ep. 153 – All Paths Lead To The One 1:11:40

1y ago1:11:40

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Taking refuge in the chant, Krishna Das highlights that all paths and manifestations of God lead us to the one. Today’s podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”…

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Ep. 153 – Love Lives Within Us 1:00:09

1y ago1:00:09

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Explaining love as our true nature, Krishna Das describes the benefit of relationships and accessing our own internal well of love. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on April 7th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”…

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Ep. 152 – Using Our Will 47:12

1y ago47:12

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Speaking about overcoming self-doubt, Krishna Das speaks about ways we can mindfully and constructively use our own will. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 31st, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh m…

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Ep. 151 – Engaging with Practice 1:17:26

1y ago1:17:26

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Speaking upon the chaos of the mind, Krishna Das encourages us to steady ourselves through engagement in our practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 24th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh musi…

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Ep. 150 – Advice from Maharaj-ji 1:05:25

1y ago1:05:25

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In a dharma talk on alleviating suffering, Krishna Das offers up wisdom from Maharaj-ji for all of our hungry hearts. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Spa…

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Ep. 149 – Anchoring the Heart Through Practice 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

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After a chant to Ma Durga, Krishna Das answers questions about global suffering and anchoring our hearts through regular practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 10th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”…

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Ep. 148 – Chanting for Peace 1:02:48

1+ y ago1:02:48

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Chanting and praying for peace, Krishna Das explains how doing inner work can benefit the outer world. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 3rd, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and mor…

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Ep. 147 – You Can't Escape Your Karmas 1:14:11

1+ y ago1:14:11

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Anchored by the subject of Karma, Krishna Das explains the ways we can accept the present moment and live with an open heart. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on February 24th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, …

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Ep. 146 – Shortcuts and Dead Ends 1:11:02

1+ y ago1:11:02

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In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores the importance of patience and how, when it comes to spiritual practice, shortcuts will only lead us to dead ends. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on February 17th, 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new ep…

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Ep. 145 – Trust Your Own Heart 1:41:47

1+ y ago1:41:47

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Hinging on the importance of trust and self-awareness, Krishna Das helps listeners accept themselves and live in ultimate reality. Get ready for a long one – full of music, mantra, and wisdom from KD’s years of practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on January 20th, 2022. Be sure to…

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Ep. 144 – The Impermanence of Pleasure 1:05:00

1+ y ago1:05:00

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Krishna Das helps us understand the spiritual lessons in lusting for pleasure and the impermanence of all things physical. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow This episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Hear…

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Ep. 143 – Self & Sincerity 1:37:39

1+ y ago1:37:39

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Musing on sincerity towards ourselves and others, Krishna Das shares some of the many lessons he learned from Ram Dass, Maharaj-ji, KC Tewari, and more. This episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on December 23, 2021. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get…

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Ep. 142 – Peace & Practice 1:20:07

1+ y ago1:20:07

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Krishna Das offers up wisdom from his years of practice and study, answering questions about Hanuman, finding peace through practice, working with the ego and much more. This episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast was originally aired during Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on December 16, 2021. Be sure to subscribe to Kris…

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Ep. 141 – The Jewel Within 1:24:34

2y ago1:24:34

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Krishna Das explores working through our traumas to heal our karma and unveil the jewel of love within us all. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a discussion on : The strengt…

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Ep. 140 – Mantra as Home Base 1:55:04

2y ago1:55:04

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Krishna Das dives into how practice helps mantra become our home base, and shares a Ram Dass story about the powerful mantra to Hanuman, the Bajrang Baan. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Kri…

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Ep. 139 – Letting Go of Anger 1:07:12

2y ago1:07:12

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In this episode, Krishna Das helps us practice letting go of anger and expanding our hearts towards others. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "We might feel pain based on things that happened with people or situations outside …

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Ep. 138 – Finding Balance 1:23:30

2y ago1:23:30

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Speaking about the power of the path of devotion, Krishna Das offers wisdom on finding balance and taking care of ourselves and others through practices like the Hanuman Chalisa to polish the mirrors of our hearts. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers his thoughts on: - Honoring our feelings without allowing them to destroy us Balan…

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Ep. 137 – Planting Seeds of Change 1:23:59

2y ago1:23:59

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Discussing the power of the present moment, Krishna Das empowers us to make a difference in our lives by redirecting our negative habits into positive changes. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “You have to find out what you h…

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Ep. 136 – Learning to Trust Yourself 1:12:06

2y ago1:12:06

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Discussing the intensity of painful emotions, Krishna Das describes how practicing letting go can allow us to live at home within ourselves. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “Right now, we’re programmed to hold onto everythin…

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Ep. 135 – Dealing With What Arises 1:30:52

2y ago1:30:52

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Discussing the inevitability of suffering, Krishna Das guides us on returning to our true, present nature. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “There's no escaping suffering, that is the number one truth. This world is filled wi…

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Ep. 134 – Gradual Change 1:46:41

2y ago1:46:41

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This week, Krishna Das helps us notice the gradual, positive changes that come from maintaining practices like chanting. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "Live your life. Go after the things you want. Hopefully, that will inc…

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Ep. 133 – Infinite Life with Dr. Robert Thurman 1:06:51

2y ago1:06:51

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Dr. Robert Thurman and Krishna Das lecture on chanting, Maharaj-ji, embodiment, and purpose in this devotion-filled episode. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "Human beings are such a precious embodiment...it's a great opportu…

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Ep. 132 – Losing Yourself in Love 1:19:11

2y ago1:19:11

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After swaddling listeners in devotional chanting, Krishna Das describes thinning the ego and diving into the ocean of love. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "That's what these practices are for, ultimately, so we can experien…

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