Krishna Das on Enlightened Beings, Maharaj-ji, Devotion and More! - Pilgrim Heart Podcast Ep. 160

This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores the experience and manifestation of enlightened beings and answers questions on Maharaj-ji, devotion, and more.
Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on August 18th 2022. Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on KZbin to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music
This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a talk on:
The experience and manifestation of enlightened beings
Maharaj-ji’s guidance on chanting and repeating the name of God
Cleaning our hearts so that there is room for Maharaj-ji
Recognizing everything as grace but still continuing to do our practice
Understanding what a real guru is versus what a disciple is
Defining the soul as the way we can experience consciousness
Becoming a pure servant to the guru through seeing them in everyone
Training our minds to think of others instead of only ourselves
Being aware of what we are singing when chanting so that our practice is truly devotional
Finding light in the darkest moments
“The experience of all enlightened beings is all the same but the manifestation can be very different. Some sit up in a cave and nobody ever sees them and they do all their work silently, invisibly, from wherever they are. Others are more visible.” - 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.
For more on Krishna Das events, music, and other offerings visit: KrishnaDas.com
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[@prasah18]

You are a humble and down to earth guy who believes in serving, which is enough for you to attain 'parmatama'

[@snehali3598]

Thank you KD! Love you

[@jacquelinedesanctis7082]

I have had terrible pain in my knee, that then transferred to my whole leg it was so severe. I just took pain killers, put patches on my knee and rested. But yesterday it was so bad, I could not even bend either of my knees. It had got so had. Towards mid day today, i started saying the name of Neem Karoli Baba inside of me, as a meditation. Suddenly, tears came to my eyes as this incredible love filled my heart. It was amazing. Suddenly the pain left both my knees that chronic unbearable pain, and I can walk without limping. It is overwhelming the difference between today and yesterday. I cannot believe what has happened. It is truly a miracle, because I was in so much pain for three weeks. I was so worried I would never be able to walk properly again due to the arthritis that got worse and worse after I broke my femur., My son had to order a wheel chair to get me around. I still have a light pain in my right knee, very, very light, but I can sit down without terrible pain, and walk again. I am so grateful to Baba, he is a true miracle worker. I adore him. And I am his for eternity.

[@sarthak8350]

Wow so lucky❤❤❤ always keep baba in your heart

[@sacredwoods]

🌺🌺जय माँ महाराज🌺🌺🌺🙏

[@carolgiangreco6548]

Beautiful, compassionate words for the last individual who is suffering greatly presently. We must dwell in awareness that those times don't last.

[@kerrybrown364]

Thank you for all that you do and for being here 🙏

[@ammadummathebest]

17) Vibhishan listened closely to your word, became Lord of Lanka, known throughout the world. 18) Traveling many miles, you went to the sun, thinking it a fruit to eat when you were young. 19) Holding in your mouth Lord Ram’s precious ring, you sailed across the sea which is not at all surprising. 20) Difficult work wherever it may be, by your kind blessings is done so easily.

[@cosmiccreator]

Gratitude and blessings beloved 🙏🥰🕊

[@jacksongash2067]

❤❤❤ “murder capital of the world” either interesting fact or great deterrent in the form of humour!

[@t.d108]

👋😊

[@ammadummathebest]

Maharaj-ji’s English Hanuman Chalisa Sadhu Ramdas’ 1971 translation

[@alro11]

thx KD🩵come to Taos soon

[@tr7b410]

Do you concur that as spiritual savant Sri Yukeswars book The Holy Science narrates, we are currently on an ascending spiritual evolutionary trajectory.?

[@1945mka]

Can I have in Hindi

[@ammadummathebest]

21) At the door of Ram, you are the guardsman, no one can enter without your permission. 22) All joy is gained by those in your shelter. What is there to fear when you are protector? 23) Such is your power only you can handle, hearing your roar the three worlds tremble. 24) Ghosts & evil spirits can never come near, to one who repeats the name of Mahavir. 25) All illness is dispelled, and suffering is gone, by constant repetition of thy name, Hanuman. 26) By Hanuman’s grace from all troubles freed, for those who remember you in thought, word, and deed. 27) Greatest of all is Ascetic King Ram. All of whose works you have easily done. 28) Whoever comes to you with any desire, receives the highest fruit of eternal nectar. 29) In all four ages your glory is sung. Your fame enlightens the whole of creation. 30) For Saints and Sages, you are protector, beloved of Ram, demon’s destroyer. 31) You can bestow all perfections and power. The boon was given you by Janaki Mother. 32) You know the essence of devotion to Ram; in his service you will ever remain. 33) By devotion to you the Lord is attained, freedom from lifetimes of suffering is gained. 34) At the time of death, the Lord’s abode is won, any rebirth will be of pure devotion. 35) Remembering any other deity is needless, devotion to Hanuman brings all joy and bliss. 36) Sufferings are dispelled, rebirth cycle cut, for those who remember almighty Hanumat. 37) Lord of my senses, Hanuman hail to you! Bestow thy grace as does the Guru. 38) For those who sing this, one hundred times, all bonds are broken, the highest joy they find. 39) For those who read the Hanuman Chalisa, perfection is attained, the witness is Shiva. 40) Tulsidas, eternal servant of the Lord, prays, “Please make my heart, O Lord, into thy abode.” Son of the Wind God, dispeller of distress, most auspicious in form, with Sita, Ram, and Lakshman, please make my heart into your home.

[@ammadummathebest]

1) Hail Hanuman, ocean of wisdom and virtue, awakener of three worlds, Monkey Lord hail to you. 2) Unmatched in power, messenger of Ram, Anjani’s offspring, the Wind God’s son. 3) Valiant Mahavir, with body like lightning, dispeller of ignorance, inspires good thinking. 4) Golden colored body, clothing so fair, with rings in your ears, and very curly hair. 5) Lightning bolt in one hand, banner in the other, sacred grass thread worn across your shoulder. 6) Avatar of Shiva, Kesari’s delighter, your radiant glory is adored the world over. 7) Storehouse of knowledge, virtuous and clever, absorbed in Ram’s work, tiring never. 8) Ever immersed in the stories of Sri Ram, you’re present in the heart of Sita, Ram, Lakshman. 9) Donning a minute form, you appeared to Sita, then in giant form you burned down Lanka. 10) Mightily destroying demons everyone, ever fulfilling the work of Lord Ram. 11) Bringing sacred herb to revive Lakshman, you received a joyous embrace from mighty Sri Ram. 12) Raghupati lovingly extolled your merit, saying, “You’re as dear to me as brother Bharat.” 13) It would take a thousand mouths to sing your praise, saying so Lord Ram held you in his embrace. 14) Sanaka, all sages, and even Lord Brahma, Narada, Sarada, along with Ahisha. 15) Yama, Kubera and others try to praise you. How can a poet ever hope to describe you? 16) Doing for Sugriva a very great thing, you brought Ram to him who made him a king.