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”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music
“One has to allow all kinds of experiences to come and go, without being destroyed by them. You only get that strength from spiritual practice and from coming into contact with the beings who have conquered suffering, overcame all suffering. Read about those beings, get to know those beings. How did they do it? How did they see the world?” – Krishna Das
This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das talks about:
- Praying to Hanuman for the removal of obstacles
- Keeping an open and available heart for all people
- The mythology of Shiva
- Stories of K.K Sah
- The beauty of Lila (divine play)
- Maharaj-Ji as a manifestation of love
- Escaping from the habit loop
- The suffering that comes from trying to control our experiences
- Letting all things in life come and go
- Planting seeds through regular practice
“War crimes are being committed every day. It’s horrific. And yet, we owe it to not only ourselves, but everyone we meet, to try to keep our hearts open and available to all beings at all times.” – Krishna Das
About Krishna Das:
Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Grammy nominee, Krishna Das has been called yoga’s “rock star.” With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das – known to friends, family, and fans as simply KD – has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling chant artist of all time. His album ‘Live Ananda’ (released January 2012) was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age album category.
KD spent the late ’60s traveling across the country as a student of Ram Dass, and in August 1970, he finally made the journey to India, which led him to Ram Dass’ own beloved guru, Neem Karoli Baba, known to most as Maharaj-ji.
Krishna Das now travels the world sharing his kirtan practice and wonderful stories of his life, of Maharaji-ji, of his life on the Path and discusses bringing chanting into our lives through retreats and workshops. To date, KD has released 15 well-received albums, most recently Trust in the Heart released in October 2017.