39: The Guru Within: Learning to Trust Yourself with Krishna Das

Today’s show is a heartfelt and deep conversation that we recorded live when I was in Baja, Mexico, a couple of weeks ago. What an honor it was to talk to this man and hear his beautiful insights! Join us!I was blessed to meet Krishna Das on my very first trip to India ten years ago. If you want to hear my story of this trip and its significance in my life, listen to Episode 3. Krishna Das (KD) is an American vocalist and kirtan chant singer called “Yoga’s Rockstar.” His call and response form of chanting has been heard around the world and he was nominated for a Grammy award. KD is a beautiful storyteller with wonderful stories about Maharaj-ji, his guru. KD's story is also featured in a movie called One Track Heart. He shares with us how karma is actually liberation and how the guru helps us work through our desires in their highest forms. KD also talks about the path of Bhakti, or devotion, and what happens when we are chanting.Show Highlights:How Maharaj-ji wanted KD to satisfy his desires that are beneficial to him on his pathKD shares a story about Maharaj-ji and a sadhuHow KD’s path led him to be a different kind of rockstar, fulfilling his desiresWhy desires are natural and not inherently badThe story of KD’s meeting with Ram Dass and its life-changing effectHow Maharaj-ji transmitted feelings of being home and belongingWhat it means to surrender and be at home within yourselfWhat is meant by ultimate reality vs. relative realityWhy the program is to accept yourself and live life like it really mattersHow every thought and action creates karma, either positive or negativeHow to plant the seeds of repetition with the names of GodWhat it means to KD to “live in your purpose”Why trusting yourself is such an important part of the pathThe purpose of chanting: to pay attention and let joy and peace come from withinHear Krisha Das’ answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, grounding practices, favorite hot beverage, last meal on earth, morning routine, an inspiring person, something people might not know, what he’s reading right now, and what brings him joy. Connect with me: www.weaveyourbliss.comGet the 2022 Astrology Guidebook:https://weaveyourbliss.ck.page/products/2022-astrology-guidebookJoin Patreon for weekly updates and more information:https://www.patreon.com/weaveyourblissConnect with Krishna Das: www.krishnadas.com