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 between life and death
- Best wishes for all who are suffering across the globe
- Keeping our hearts open and available to all beings, all the time
- A story of how KC Tewari saw Maharaj-ji as Shiva
- The extraordinary beauty of the devotee and the beloved
- Escaping from the habit loop through regular practice
- Managing a heavy-heart and freeing ourselves from suffering
- Committing to being a good human and caring for others
“These practices free us from all negative emotions, ultimately. They free us from the very things within us that cause us suffering, whether it’s the way we react to the outside world or the inside world. One has to commit to wanting to be a good human being and to care about others.” – Krishna Das
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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.