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Pilgrim Heart with Krishna Das

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The Krishna Das Pilgrim Heart Hour features Krishna Das’ no-nonsense take on everyday struggles for finding balance on the spiritual path. Through the honesty, humility and humor of his own personal experiences, he points to the possibility of navigating life’s trials with a true inner yearning for truth. His own practice of kirtan or chant is the well stone of his ability to share from his spiritual heart. As KD says, “Love is a disease - we catch it from those who have it.”
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Episodes

Ep. 162 – Liberation from Suffering

Discover new approaches to overcoming life’s challenges! In this episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Krishna Das offers powerful teachings that empower you to take control of your own liberation from suffering. In today's episode, KD reflects on: Developing the quality of bodhicitta Staying present through tragedy and suffering Changing how the present moment feels rather than being lost in the past The impossibility of avoiding pain Coping with the loss of a loved one Dealing with reality rat...

Aug 08, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 162

Ep. 161 – Finding Your Path

Diving into principles of karma, Krishna Das describes how we can serve all beings and follow our own path, shares stories about his guru, Maharaj-ji, and much more. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on September 8th 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online ther...

Jul 26, 20241 hr 8 minEp. 161

Ep. 160 – Enlightened Beings

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 Youtube 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 experien...

Jul 10, 20241 hr 4 minEp. 160

Ep. 159 – Being Honest with Ourselves

In between devotional chants, Krishna Das guides listeners on the path of radical self-honesty and self-examination. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das teaches us about: Facing our own egoistic desires Maharaj-ji’s guidance on chanting and repeating the name of God Surrendering by grace and being kind to ourselves Finding out what we really want to...

Jun 26, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 159

Ep. 158 – Beyond the Conceptual

Describing how God is beyond what the mind can conceptualize, Krishna Das reflects on ways to let go and experience oneness. In this episode, Krishna Das describes: Looking for love and beauty inside of ourselves God as beyond the conceptual How Maharaj-ji represents the entire universe Why we cannot simply run from suffering Being of service to others without our ego getting involved Recognizing the ways we engage in hurtful relationships Taking care of ourselves and lightening the load of suff...

Jun 13, 20241 hr 31 minEp. 158

Ep. 157 – Unconditional Love and Acceptance

This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das discusses freeing ourselves from abuse, finding support, embracing unconditional love, understanding our parents, and using psychedelics for positive karma. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. This week on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a talk on: Freeing ourselves from abusive situations Finding love and support from people in similar circumstanc...

May 30, 20241 hr 20 minEp. 157

Ep. 156 – Doing Our Spiritual Work

Offering wisdom on the challenging yet necessary work of spiritual practice, Krishna Das explains working through difficulty and finding answers in ourselves. This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers wisdom on: Dealing with family issues Untying emotional knots through practice Doing spiritual work and cleaning our hearts Releasing the programming from our past Treating others well and making positive karma Chanting, mantra repetition, and serving others for deeper consciousness Continual ...

May 17, 20241 hr 6 minEp. 156

Ep. 155 – Dealing with Reality

In a talk on dealing with reality, Krishna Das discusses aging gracefully and being in the present moment. This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. On this episode of the Pilgrim Heart podcast, Krishna Das responds to questions on: Krishna Das’ letter to K.K. Sah Meeting the Dalai Lama The oneness of Ram and Krishna The 84 mahasiddhas Growing old and dealing with reality A Maharaj-ji ghost sto...

Apr 27, 202458 minEp. 155

Ep. 153 – All Paths Lead To The One

Taking refuge in the chant, Krishna Das highlights that all paths and manifestations of God lead us to the one. Today’s podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on April 21st, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh mu...

Apr 10, 20241 hr 12 minEp. 154

Ep. 153 – Love Lives Within Us

Explaining love as our true nature, Krishna Das describes the benefit of relationships and accessing our own internal well of love. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on April 7th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own...

Mar 28, 20241 hrEp. 153

Ep. 152 – Using Our Will

Speaking about overcoming self-doubt, Krishna Das speaks about ways we can mindfully and constructively use our own will. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 31st, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed...

Mar 12, 202447 minEp. 152

Ep. 151 – Engaging with Practice

Speaking upon the chaos of the mind, Krishna Das encourages us to steady ourselves through engagement in our practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 24th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube 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, learn about : The benefit of mantra in Hindi Having an awareness of what we are cha...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 17 minEp. 151

Ep. 150 – Advice from Maharaj-ji

In a dharma talk on alleviating suffering, Krishna Das offers up wisdom from Maharaj-ji for all of our hungry hearts. This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 17th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh...

Feb 14, 20241 hr 5 minEp. 150

Ep. 149 – Anchoring the Heart Through Practice

After a chant to Ma Durga, Krishna Das answers questions about global suffering and anchoring our hearts through regular practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 10th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own li...

Jan 17, 20241 hr 10 minEp. 149

Ep. 148 – Chanting for Peace

Chanting and praying for peace, Krishna Das explains how doing inner work can benefit the outer world. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on March 3rd, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist...

Nov 18, 20231 hr 3 minEp. 148

Ep. 147 – You Can't Escape Your Karmas

Anchored by the subject of Karma, Krishna Das explains the ways we can accept the present moment and live with an open heart. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on February 24th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music This time on Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das chants and gives guidance on: Finding time for practice Recei...

Nov 03, 20231 hr 14 minEp. 147

Ep. 146 – Shortcuts and Dead Ends

In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das explores the importance of patience and how, when it comes to spiritual practice, shortcuts will only lead us to dead ends. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on February 17th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive...

Oct 18, 20231 hr 11 minEp. 146

Ep. 145 – Trust Your Own Heart

Hinging on the importance of trust and self-awareness, Krishna Das helps listeners accept themselves and live in ultimate reality. Get ready for a long one – full of music, mantra, and wisdom from KD’s years of practice. Today’s episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on January 20th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music This po...

Sep 27, 20231 hr 42 minEp. 145

Ep. 144 – The Impermanence of Pleasure

Krishna Das helps us understand the spiritual lessons in lusting for pleasure and the impermanence of all things physical. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow This episode originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on January 6th, 2022 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”,...

Sep 08, 20231 hr 5 minEp. 144

Ep. 143 – Self & Sincerity

Musing on sincerity towards ourselves and others, Krishna Das shares some of the many lessons he learned from Ram Dass, Maharaj-ji, KC Tewari, and more. This episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast originally aired on Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on December 23, 2021 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music “ You try to be as sincere with people as you can....

Aug 25, 20231 hr 38 minEp. 143

Ep. 142 – Peace & Practice

Krishna Das offers up wisdom from his years of practice and study, answering questions about Hanuman, finding peace through practice, working with the ego and much more. This episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast was originally aired during Krisha Das’ “Hanging Out In the Heart Space” online satsang on December 16, 2021 . Be sure to subscribe to Krishna Das on Youtube to get new episodes of “Hanging Out In the Heart Space”, fresh music from KD and more: Krishna Das Music In this episode of Pilgri...

Aug 11, 20231 hr 20 minEp. 142

Ep. 141 – The Jewel Within

Krishna Das explores working through our traumas to heal our karma and unveil the jewel of love within us all. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das holds a discussion on : The strength we can gain from the repeating God's name Serving others and treating them as best we can Maharaj-ji and serving our parents as the highest form of ...

Jul 26, 20231 hr 25 minEp. 141

Ep. 140 – Mantra as Home Base

Krishna Das dives into how practice helps mantra become our home base, and shares a Ram Dass story about the powerful mantra to Hanuman, the Bajrang Baan. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das opens up a conversation around: The story of how Maharaj-ji first got the Westerners to sing kirtan and bhajan, and how that forced them to f...

Jul 14, 20231 hr 55 minEp. 140

Ep. 139 – Letting Go of Anger

In this episode, Krishna Das helps us practice letting go of anger and expanding our hearts towards others. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "We might feel pain based on things that happened with people or situations outside of us. But where do we feel that is within. So this is where we have to work on it." – Krishna Das In this episode of Pilgrim Heart , Krishna Das open...

Jun 15, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 139

Ep. 138 – Finding Balance

Speaking about the power of the path of devotion, Krishna Das offers wisdom on finding balance and taking care of ourselves and others through practices like the Hanuman Chalisa to polish the mirrors of our hearts. In this episode of Pilgrim Heart, Krishna Das offers his thoughts on: - Honoring our feelings without allowing them to destroy us Balancing being of service to ourselves and others through self-care and healthy boundaries - Asking “how?” instead of “why?” - How opening to the path of ...

Jun 01, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 138

Ep. 137 – Planting Seeds of Change

Discussing the power of the present moment, Krishna Das empowers us to make a difference in our lives by redirecting our negative habits into positive changes. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “You have to find out what you have to do to make your life what you want it to be.” – Krishna Das In this episode of Pilgrim Heart , Krishna Das discusses: His thoughts on reincarna...

May 20, 20231 hr 24 minEp. 137

Ep. 136 – Learning to Trust Yourself

Discussing the intensity of painful emotions, Krishna Das describes how practicing letting go can allow us to live at home within ourselves. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “Right now, we’re programmed to hold onto everything. But over time, we can let go of our identification with the negative states of mind, the negative self images, and the negative stories we tell our...

May 07, 20231 hr 12 minEp. 136

Ep. 135 – Dealing With What Arises

Discussing the inevitability of suffering, Krishna Das guides us on returning to our true, present nature. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow “There's no escaping suffering, that is the number one truth. This world is filled with it. We can develop a way to live in a world that changes the way we react to difficult and painful circumstances.” – Krishna Das This episode featu...

Apr 29, 20231 hr 31 minEp. 135

Ep. 134 – Gradual Change

This week, Krishna Das helps us notice the gradual, positive changes that come from maintaining practices like chanting. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "Live your life. Go after the things you want. Hopefully, that will include some spiritual practice which will ripen you to become the love that lives within you." – Krishna Das In this episode, Krishna Das leads us in de...

Apr 10, 20231 hr 47 minEp. 134

Ep. 133 – Infinite Life with Dr. Robert Thurman

Dr. Robert Thurman and Krishna Das lecture on chanting, Maharaj-ji, embodiment, and purpose in this devotion-filled episode. Today's podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. Click to receive 10% off your first month with your own licensed professional therapist: betterhelp.com/beherenow "Human beings are such a precious embodiment...it's a great opportunity to become enlightened That's what you do when you attain freedom. You don't stop living; you become infinite life, you become one with everybody'...

Mar 24, 20231 hr 7 minEp. 133
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