Krishna
Who is Krishna? #1
with Mitrasena dasa
Musician and sustainability enthusiast Mitrasena dasa explains how Krishna means "attractive force" and that everything that attracts us is but a glimpse of one of Krishna's many powers.
What was your first impression of the writings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada?
with Devamrita Swami
Author, teacher, and lecturer Devamrita Swami talks about how his involvement with Krishna consciousness began once he discovered the spiritual writings of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada.
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I had never encountered an author who spoke so comprehensively, authoritatively, and sincerely. I was swept off my feet by the scope of his literary endeavors – the purity of motivation and the dazzling information of the spiritual world.
At the age of fifteen I had already decided that love of God was the ultimate goal of life. I was looking for the "love supreme," but I could never find the full spiritual information that my head and heart longed for. So, when I began reading Srila Prabhupada's books, I realized I had hit the spiritual jackpot. I was a multi-million dollar lottery winner, with the greatest treasure.
Then, the question is, "how do you apply what you're reading?" the association of devotees allowed me to see the application. I didn't just want to be an armchair reader. I wanted to be an activist. But again, I wondered, "do these people actually care about the world's problems, or are they just living in a bubble?"
So when I became convinced that they were actually doing something to solve the world's problems, I decided to become one of them.
So, in other words, it wasn't enough for me simply to find a solution for my individual situation. I was looking for solutions to global problems. Once I crossed that barrier — once I could see that bhakti did encompass material and spiritual solutions, then the rest was easy for me.
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How did you first become interested in Krishna consciousness?
with Devamrita Swami
Author, teacher, and lecturer Devamrita Swami talks about what made him interested in the teachings of Krishna consciousness in the first place.
Why do you continue to practice Krishna consciousness?
with Devamrita Swami
Author and teacher Devamrita Swami explains what motivates him to stick with Krishna consciousness as a lifetime spiritual practice.
What makes Krishna consciousness distinct from other spiritual traditions?
Author and teacher Devamrita Swami reveals more about his background and his reasons for choosing to practice Krishna consciousness.
Who is Krishna? #2
Author and teacher Devamrita Swami describes Krishna as "the greatest mystery in life," and offers suggestions for any aspiring spiritualist on how to most thoroughly seek God.
Who is Krishna? #3
with Ekavira dasa
Ekavira dasa has been practicing Krishna consciousness (bhakti-yoga) since 1991. He is a disciple of the late Bhakti-tirtha Swami, a prolific author and founder of the Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology.
Why did you decide to start practicing Krishna consciousness?
Ekavira dasa has been practicing Krishna consciousness (bhakti-yoga) since 1991. He is a disciple of the late Bhakti-tirtha Swami, a prolific author and founder of the Institute for Applied Spiritual Technology.
Observing Karttika
A special month for increasing devotional service to Krishna.
with Chaturatma dasa
We interviewed Lives of the Vaishnava Acharyas host Chaturatma Dasa to hear his experience of yearly taking vows to observe the month of Karttika, which in the Vaishnava tradition carries with it great spiritual benefits. He discusses the origin of this tradition, its roots in scripture, and discusses the many benefits anyone can achieve from observing certain practices each year during October and November, the month of Damodara or Karttika.
Benefits of following Karttika
with Chaturatma dasa
Lives of the Vaishnava Acharyas host Chaturatma Dasa tells us some of the benefits he's experienced from his yearly practice of taking vows during the month of Karttika (October-November).
