Hari-kirtana Das ~ Dharma Decoded: Discover Your True Calling Through Ancient Wisdom

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Hari-kirtana Das, a teacher and author, specializes in the spiritual philosophy of the Bhagavad Gita. A former monk in the Krishna Consciousness tradition, he has spent decades translating Bhakti Yoga principles into practical teachings. Author of Journey into the Bhagavad Gita, he offers workshops and courses exploring the Gita’s timeless wisdom.

Finding Your Dharma course here: https://hari-kirtana.com/finding-your-dharma/

Free download of the first chapter: https://hari-kirtana.com/books/

Key Takeaways:

• The Initial Challenge of the Bhagavad Gita: Das recounts his early struggles in understanding the Bhagavad Gita, eventually finding clarity through guided group study and philosophical inquiry.
• Modes of Material Nature: A significant Gita teaching, the three modes of nature—goodness, passion, and ignorance—play a crucial role in defining human behavior and consciousness.
• Dharma Definitions: Insight into the dual nature of Dharma, distinguishing between Svadharma (individual's duty) and Sanatana Dharma (eternal duty) and how this guides personal and spiritual pursuits.
• Karma Yoga: Explores how actions can be offerings to a higher purpose, connecting individual spiritual practice with a broader philosophical context.

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Chapters

1. Exploring the Bhagavad Gita's Influence on Personal and Philosophical Growth (00:00:00)

2. Discovering the Bhagavad Gita and Long Island Roots (00:07:56)

3. Discovering Krishna Consciousness and Embracing Bhakti Yoga (00:10:03)

4. Experiencing Krishna Consciousness in 1970s New York City (00:13:37)

5. Discovering Timeless Existence and Material Nature in the Gita (00:19:55)

6. Responding to Anger Based on Its Underlying Truth (00:23:38)

7. Understanding Dharma and Its Impact on Life and Yoga (00:27:29)

8. Understanding Swadharma and the Modern Caste System (00:35:16)

9. Understanding Karma Yoga and Its Spiritual Implications (00:46:14)

10. Exploring the Bhagavad Gita Through Personal Experience and Modern Lenses (00:54:42)

11. Finding Your Dharma Through Guided Introspection and Yoga Wisdom (01:03:48)

12. Exploring Personal Stories and Insights With Hari-kirtana Das (01:08:48)