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The Late Morning Program with NamarasaHEATED DEBATE Chandrashekhara Das on Why ISKCON in the West is FAILING! | Ep. 169This podcast was recorded in June 2024 in New Jersey, USA
Former #1 book distributor in America, Chandrashekhara dasa (Cyril Wohrer) was born in Santa Monica and grew up between L.A and Paris. He was a brahmachari in New Dwarka (L.A), after which he travelled as the executive assistant of Bhakti Charu Swami. He was the lead-singer of the “18 Days” rock/reggae band on Indradyumna Swami’s Polish tour, and was one of the early proponents of Hridayananda Goswami’s Krishna West project. He holds a B.A from UCSB and a Masters from Oxford—both in Religious Studies. He teaches Bh...2025-01-132h 07
ATMA VISION64 instructions by Bhaktisidhanta Sarasvati ThakuraOn the occasions of the birthday of Bhaktisidhanta Sarasvati Thakura (the guru of Srila Prabhupada), we hear his famous "sixty-four instructions," which inspire us to practice Krishna Consciousness with more determination and selflessness. 2024-02-2941 minATMA VISIONWar in the Middle-East, Reincarnation and ConsciousnessIn this episode of Atma Vision, we delve into the connection between consciousness and war (Ukraine vs. Russia, or Israel vs. Palestine, for example). We visit one key verse from the Bhagavad Gita and two important verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of them that makes the truth claim that devotion to a personal God guarantees the development of compassion for others. 2023-10-2032 min
ATMA VISIONKali Yuga and chanting the Holy Name of GodIn this episode of Atma Vision, we delve into the connection between Kali Yuga (and what is Kali Yuga) and the recommended process of chanting God's Holy Name. We look at five Bible verses, as well as a famous verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam, about the power of the Holy Name. We hear Rupa Goswami (16th century) telling us to keep on chanting, and we relish a passage from Kirk Franklin's song "Something about the Name Jesus." 2023-10-0127 minATMA VISIONPourquoi Dieu ne pourrait-il pas avoir une petite copine ? [FRANÇAIS]Dans cet épisode d'Atma Vision, et avant le prochain festival de Radhastami le 23 Septembre 2023, nous examinons le thème de la "shakti" (énergie, puissance) interne de plaisir de Dieu, également connue dans l'école Chaitanya sous le nom de Shrimati Radharani, la déesse par excellence. En faisant des comparaisons avec la figure de la vierge Marie, nous montrons comment l'adorateur s'approche de Dieu par le biais de l'intercession compatissante de Sa puissance de plaisir divine et féminine (qu'elle ait un ethos maternel ou conjugal). Nous examinons un verset des Upanishads, un verset du Bhagavata Purana et un verset d...2023-09-2242 min
ATMA VISIONWhy can't God have a girlfriend?In this episode of Atma Vision, and ahead of the upcoming festival of "Radhastami," we look at the theme of the internal pleasure potency of God, also known in the Bhakti tradition as Srimati Radharani. Making comparisons with the figure of Mary, we show how the worshiper approaches God via the compassionate intercession of His divine, feminine pleasure potency (whether having a maternal or conjugal ethos). We look at a verse from the Upanishads, a verse from the Bhagavata Purana and a verse from the Bhagavad-Gita, all relating to the person of Radharani. We also comment on a passage...2023-09-2033 minATMA VISIONLes différents grades de BONHEUR [FRANÇAIS]Dans cet épisode d'Atma Vision, nous abordons le thème du bonheur. Nous nous penchons sur trois versets du célèbre texte, la Bhagavad-Gita, qui décrivent trois catégories différentes de bonheur matériel ainsi que le bonheur spirituel, qui est décrit comme opérant au niveau de la conscience, au-delà du corps, de l'esprit et de l'intellect.2023-09-1232 min
ATMA VISIONLos diferentes grados de FELICIDAD [ESPAÑOL]En este episodio de Atma Visión abordamos el tema de la felicidad. Analizamos tres versos del famoso texto, el Bhagavad-Gita, que explican tres categorías diferentes de felicidad material, así como la felicidad espiritual, que se describe como la que opera en el nivel de la conciencia, más allá del cuerpo, la mente y el intelecto.Under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 passed by the U.S. Congress, "Fair Use" has been allowed for the purpose of news reporting, criticism, commentary, teaching, research, or scholarship. These purposes are permitted by copyright statu...2023-09-1226 minATMA VISIONThe different grades of HAPPINESSIn this episode of Atma Vision, we look at the theme of happiness. We look at three verses from the famous text, the Bhagavad-Gita, which describe three different categories of material happiness as well as spiritual happiness, which is described as operating on the level of consciousness, beyond the body, mind and intellect. Under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 passed by the U.S. Congress, "Fair Use" has been allowed for the purpose of news reporting, criticism, commentary, teaching, research, or scholarship. These purposes are permitted by copyright statue, for non-profit, personal or e...2023-09-1239 min
ATMA VISIONLes Noms de Dieu et l'âge de Kali - et si ça nous dit rien?Dans cet épisode, nous discutons des questions suivantes, dans le contexte des enseignements scientifiques de l'"hindouisme", en particulier de la tradition de la Krishna-Bhakti :Les Noms de Dieu chantés dans les différentes traditions théistes font-ils référence à un seul et même Dieu ?Quelle est la signification des Noms de Dieu dans l'ère cosmologique actuelle que traverse la planète Terre ? Que se passe-t-il si nous ne sommes pas intéressés par le chant des Noms de Dieu ? En vertu de l'article 107 de la loi sur le...2023-09-0522 min
ATMA VISIONThe Names of God and Kali-Yuga; what if we're not interested?On this episode of Atma Vision, we address these questions, within the context of the greater, "Hinduism"-related, Krishna-Bhakti sacred teachings: Are the Names of God sung in different theistic traditions referring to one, same God?What is the significance of the Names of God in the current cosmological age in which planet Earth is living through? What happens if we are not interested in chanting the Names of God? Under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 passed by the U.S. Congress, "Fair Use" has been allowed for the purpose of n...2023-09-0524 min
ATMA VISIONLa théorie du genre et l'histoire du prince qui change de sex plein de fois [FRANÇAIS]Dans cette épisode, nous abordons la théorie du genre (changement de sex, identification, etc...) en regardant l'histoire du prince Sudyumna, qui se trouve dans le 1er chapitre du 9ème chant du fameux Bhagavata Purana. Dans le "moment Prabhupada," on écoute Prabhupada raconter l'histoire de la souris qui se transforme on tigre. On finit en écoutant un passage de la chanson, "Love Theory" de Kirk Franklin. 2023-08-2629 min
ATMA VISIONGender Identity and the prince who changed his sex dozens of timesIn this episode of Atma Vision, we touch on the topic of gender identity through the story, found in the famous Bhagavata Purana, of Prince Sudyumna, who had his sex changed repeatedly throughout his/her entire life. In the "Prabhupada moment," we hear Prabhupada tell the story of the mouse who became a tiger who became a mouse again. And we say a few words on the lyrics of Kirk Franklin's song, "Love Theory." Under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 passed by the U.S. Congress, "Fair Use" has bee...2023-08-2624 min
ATMA VISIONDo I love You for what You can do for me?On this episode of Atma Vision, we look at Blessing Offor's 2022 song, "Believe," and we focuse on the theme of selfless love, making a comparison to Lord Chaitanya's famous prayer in which He prays only for selfless service (and not for material benefits, although God can and does "has our back.") Believe (Lyrics): So you catch me when I fall, right?And you hear me when I call cryin'?And you fix me when I'm broke, right?And that's all I need to knowSo the storm is gonna break right?2023-08-1920 min