Karma, Ego, Reincarnation & Unconditional Love: A Conversation with Krishna Das
Integral Yoga Podcasts
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1h 2m
In this inspiring episode of the Integral Yoga Podcast, host Avi Gordon sits down with world-renowned spiritual teacher and kirtan artist Krishna Das for a profound conversation about living with greater awareness, compassion, and presence.
Drawing from his years with Maharaji (Neem Karoli Baba) and the teachings of Ram Dass, he explains how letting go of attachment and identifying less with the ego can lead to lasting peace and freedom. Together, Avi Gordon and Krishna Das explore what it means to cultivate compassion, embrace the present moment, and understand life's challenges through the lens of spiritual growth. They discuss the nature of suffering, the illusion of separation, the importance of Satsang (spiritual community), friendship, grace versus effort, and how every thought and action plants the seeds of our future experiences through karma.
Throughout this episode, Krishna Das shares timeless wisdom on karma, reincarnation, ego, enlightenment, unconditional love, gratitude, spiritual practice, mantra chanting, meditation, and the transformative power of devotion.
The conversation also dives into the meaning of God, Eastern philosophy, Buddhism, Hindu spirituality, Hanuman, chanting, healing trauma, gratitude during difficult times, and why true spiritual practice is about returning to love again and again. Whether you're new to meditation or have been walking a spiritual path for years, this episode offers practical insights that can help you live with greater awareness, kindness, and inner peace.
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