Guiding us toward balance, connection, and freedom from suffering, Krishna Das explores letting go of our numerous self-created stories.
This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das responds to questions on:
- Devotional literature and poetry
- What to do when feelings of boredom arise during practice
- Using pain as an object of awareness
- How mantra practice helps us remain balanced in daily life
- Detaching from our thoughts and feelings rather than identifying with them
- Freeing ourselves from the stories we tell ourselves, about ourselves
- The difference between letting go and pushing away
- The illusion of separation and how recognizing our connection to all beings releases us from suffering
Check out this Tibetan devotional poem mentioned by Krishna Das, Life Beyond Time
“When there is a lot of physical pain, it is really hard to be present, which is why they always say practice when you can. It is inevitable that people get sick and suffer and die. People we know will get sick, suffer, and die, and we’re going to have to deal with those situations. We must find a way to live everyday in the best way we can.” –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.
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“Mantra practice, watching the breath, concentration practice, devotional practices, all of these practices help free ourselves from the tyranny of the stories we tell ourselves about ourselves, which are all made up of thoughts and emotions. There’s nothing else there except thoughts and emotions.” –Krishna Das