Every Devotional Service is Kirtan ft. Her Grace Daivi Shakti Mataji | Unfiltered Podcast S1 Ep. 3

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In this episode of "ISKCON Kirtan Ministry Presents | Unfiltered Podcast Every Week with HH Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami" features a very special devotee, a dear disciple of A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Srila Prabhupada, Her Grace Daivi Shakti Mataji.
Her Grace Daivi Sakti Mataji's lifelong quest to understand the teachings of God began in her childhood. Born to a family of immigrant survivors of World War II, her father, a religious leader, fled his war-torn homeland, leaving a profound impact on her. Relatives, marked by concentration camp tattoos, recounted their survival stories, deeply influencing her. At age five, she enrolled in Hebrew School with the goal of studying the Torah in its original language.
Her most cherished moments in school were singing ancient Hebrew songs in praise of God, which fuelled her desire to understand the scriptures. However, as she neared graduation, she found her education lacking in depth and had learned little Hebrew. Despite this, she continued her religious studies with an English translation of the Torah, incorporating its ethical and moral codes into her life, which set her apart from her peers.
At sixteen, she sought to study the most ancient scriptures and chose the University of Chicago for its Oriental studies program, inspired by a professor's advice to complete college before considering monastic life. During her first week at university, she discovered the Bhagavad-gita, which profoundly resonated with her. The "Song of God" answered her questions about life and God, prompting her to seek those living by its principles.
In the 1960s, her search led her to California, where she encountered devotees chanting Hare Krishna on the streets of Haight-Ashbury. Although she was initially too shy to approach them, she was deeply moved by their devotion. Back in Pennsylvania, she continued to follow the Bhagavad-gita's teachings and eventually encountered the devotees again in Philadelphia. This time, she joined them, attended their temple, and soon moved in to live as a devotee.
At the temple, she found a small community in need of help. Under Srila Prabhupada's guidance, she and the other devotees quickly learned and began teaching Krishna's teachings. Her early quest to understand God's teachings culminated in her deep study of ancient scriptures in Sanskrit and her participation in Sankirtana, the congregational chanting of God's holy names. Through this journey, she realised that sincerely following God's instructions could lead anyone to the perfection of life and love of God.
Timecodes:
00:00 - Intro
00:50 - Srila Prabhupada's instruction on chanting of the Hare Krishna Mahamantra
02:42 - Hare Krishna Mahamantra is the most powerful mantra.
04:40 - Every Devotional Service is Kirtan.
10:15 - The most powerful Chanting experience
12.:20 - How to decide which Devotional Service suits you.
16:25 - Prabhupada's books are our Deities.
20:13 - Is it appropriate for female body devotees leading Kirtan in temples?
28:26 - One can Chant Hare Krishna anywhere.
32:20 - One should never perform a service that causes inconvenience to another devotee's service.
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[@mar7rai]

Hare Krishna

[@vaishalisontakke59]

Thankyou very much Maharaj 🙇🏼‍♀️

[@theodorejaffe1180]

Mataji Daivi Shakti a true saint.

[@stephenknapp108]

Daivi Shakti dasi is such an inspiration to me. Whenever she speaks is always enlightening and informative and motivational. Hari bol!

[@dasIDS]

Beautiful, clear and up to the point! Thank you for this great Krishna and Srila Prabhupada katha! ✨🙏✨

[@brucechapman1649]

Oh all those men kirtani's, let them think about the women in such good association that they feel befooled untill sharing in the highest respect as Mother. Men should be able to bypass thier own false ego and, as said see it as for the pleasure of Srila Prabhupada. So courageous are those women who persevered through what might not have been sinse immemorial. Personally I feel the women's prayers are most often the heart felt. As Prabhupada mentioned, the churches are filled with women because the more readily accept something greater than just themselves. Dandavat pranams to all the women who have Kept ISKCON alive . PAMHO

[@rafaelbanda1525]

Thank you for such an enlightening interview!

[@davidedotto1594]

tic tac .... tic tac..... tic tac ......

[@sanatangovinddas3802]

Thank you HG Daivi Shakti Mataji for sharing your realizations and experiences with Srila Prabhupada.

[@geetanjali_108_]

Wow! Daivy Shakti mataji ❤❤❤my favourite ❤❤❤ Dandwat pranaam 🙏🙇🏻‍♀️🙏💐💐💐 I love your lectures on Prabhupada leelamrita! Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️🙇🏻‍♀️ Hari bol! Jai Shrila Prabhupada Thank you Maharaj 🙏 Dandwat pranaam 🙏

[@prajwalgujarathi8970]

Hare Krishna.......... Dandwat pranam 🙇‍♂️ Thank you soooooo much ISCKON Kirtan Ministry to bless us with such a Transcendental and blissful conversation..... really we youths are getting very much inspired and attracted towards the Instructions of HDG SRILA PRABHUPADA and Sankirtan Mission of Mahaprabhu. HG Daivi Shakti Mataji kiiiiiiiiiiiii Jaiiiiiiiiiiiiii🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙏 HH Sri Krishna Chaitanya Swami Maharaj kiiiiiiiiiiiii Jaiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii 🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️🙇‍♂️ All glories to ISCKON Kirtan Ministry 🎉🎉🎉 All glories to Srila Prabhupada 🙏🙇‍♂️🙏

[@santoshacharya8985]

Hare Krishna, Dandawat Pranams Maharaj Ji. Mata Ji is very humble and devoted soul, very dedicated to Srila Prabhupada. I really liked this discussion. I heard part-2 of "Unfiltered" as well. Kindly upload more such discussion. YS🙏

[@Ruturajcholke]

Hare Krishna, thank you for uploading such podcasts 🙏.

[@rahul.chopra]

Thank you mataji for such a beautiful advices... N also thank you for mahrajji for such nice podcast 🙇‍♂️ Hate Krishna 🙏🏻

[@abhinandadas2060]

Daivi Sakti mataji ki jaiii Amazing..Nectar nectar nectar🙏💐

[@somethingteach]

Hare krishna iskcon Pune camp temple

[@kapil-nq5rl]

Hare Krishna dandvat pranam

[@ArvindPatel-kl6vs]

Hare Krishna Hare Rama. Dandavat pranam

[@ISKCONCommunityLife]

Hari bol!!

[@modern.monkE99]

Yes go on doing civic responsibilities and show the world how dharma is done 👍👍👍.

[@albbrown2891]

Jai Srimati Daivi Shakti Dasi Mata - Great hearing you share your stories! You always made me laugh during those days. The HariKesha story was so much of the moment. HaHa! So many great memories. I'll never forget the painting when you posed for Jadurani for the cover of Isopanisad, and walking into the Tiffany Place studio and seeing you as Vishnu! We used to joke and call this cover painting "Sri daivi esa guna mayie"! You are always an inspiration and your preaching Srila Prabhupada's mission will always bring humble souls to Krishna. Hope to see you again in this life, and thank you for this great interview. Hare Krishna! Your Godbrother Servant - Alankara dasa

[@daivisakti8401]

Haribol Alankara! Haven't seen you in ages. Please come to Vrindavan.

[@divinebrightlight]

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