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The Late Morning Program with Namarasa
by Namarasa das
Podcast by Namarasa das
Episodes
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The Evolution of ISKCON in America | Memories with Visnugada Das | Ep. 204
In this episode, we sit down with Visnugada Das (ACBSP) to explore his memories of ISKCON New York and New Jersey, the transformative power of kirtan, and the unique challenges and opportunities of preaching Krishna consciousness to the Indian community in the West. Drawing from decades of...
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Sripad Bhakti Vichar Bishnu Maharaj | Ep. 203
In this episode, we sit down with His Holiness Srila Bhakti Vichar Bishnu Maharaj, Acharya of the Sri Krishna Chaitanya Mission and a disciple and successor of His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Vaibhava Puri Goswami Maharaj, a renowned Gaudiya Vaishnava acharya and dear friend, supporter, and...
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A Transgender Hare Krishna on Faith and Identity | feat. Lalita Madhava | Ep. 202
We sit down with Lalita Madhava, a transgender Hare Krishna devotee, to discuss spirituality, identity, faith, and the journey of Krishna consciousness. An open and thoughtful conversation about bhakti, personal struggles, and finding purpose beyond material designations. Subscribe for more...
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Inside the Institution: Gauranga Das on Faith, Structure & Reality | Ep. 201
Step inside the reality of institutional spiritual life with Gauranga Das. In this episode, we explore the balance between faith and structure, the challenges of serving within a system, and how to stay spiritually grounded while navigating responsibility, leadership, and growth. This is an…
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The Hard Truths of Devotional Care | feat. Dhamesvar Mahaprabhu Das | Ep. 199
A heartfelt discussion on the often-unspoken journey from brahmachari to grhastha life—exploring the real challenges, responsibilities, and emotional depth of serving devotees in a meaningful way. We dive into what it truly means to care for others, support their growth, and guide one another...
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Mahotsaha Das & Krishna Life Devotees Drop Into the Podcast | Ep. 200
A conversation with the Krishna Life team led by Mahotsaha Das about devotional life, community, and their exciting new farm project. To contribute to Krishna Life’s new farm project, visit: http://vedicecovillage.org/fundraiser or reach out directly to Mahotsaha Prabhu at +1 (732) 614-6919....
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Why He Left Islam for Hare Krishna | Mahimarnava Das | Ep. 198
In this powerful and honest conversation, Mahimarnava Das shares his journey from Islam to becoming a Hare Krishna devotee. He opens up about the internal struggles he faced, the questions that led him to leave Islam, and what ultimately drew him to Krishna consciousness. This is not just a story...
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Mukunda Das Brings the FIRE 🔥 Guru Tattva Like You’ve Never Heard | Ep. 197
This podcast was recorded in July 2025 In this intense and thought-provoking episode, Mukunda Das speaks with bold clarity on Guru Tattva and the heart of Gaudiya Vaishnavism. With conviction and depth, he cuts through confusion and presents a perspective rooted in tradition, yet highly relevant...
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The @Mayapuris: Kirtan Standards, Spiritual Depth & Fatherhood | Ep. 196
In this episode, we welcome Bali, Kish, and Vish of The Mayapuris—lifelong Hare Krishna devotees—sharing their thoughtful perspectives on kirtan, fatherhood, standards, compassion, relationships, etiquette, and more. This is a grounded and honest conversation on what it means to live and…
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Why Garuda Das Won’t Participate in ISKCON’s Guru Approval Process | Ep. 195
In this episode, we explore why Garuda Das (Graham Schweig) has chosen not to participate in ISKCON’s guru approval system, often described by some as a “rubber-stamping” process. Through a thoughtful and principled lens, he shares his concerns about institutional authority, tradition, and the...
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All Things Deity Worship! | feat. ISKCON Deity Worship Ministry | EP. 194
In this special episode, we are honored to host H.G. Nrsimha Kavaca Prabhu, the International Deity Worship Minister of ISKCON, along with H.G. Murali Manohar Prabhu, the European Deity Worship Minister. Together, they dive deep into "all things Deity Worship"—exploring its philosophy, standards,...
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A Woman’s Experience in Early ISKCON – Sukhavaha Devi Dasi | Ep. 193
In this episode, we sit down with Sukhavaha Devi Dasi to hear her personal reflections on what it was like being a woman during the early days of the Hare Krishna movement. She shares stories, insights, and experiences from a unique period in the history of the movement, offering a perspective…
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[EXCLUSIVE] ISKCON's Only Vaisnavi Diksa Guru Speaks Out | Ep. 192
Join us this Saturday at 1pm EST for a special pre-recorded podcast featuring ISKCON’s only Vaiṣṇavī dīkṣā-guru, Her Grace Narayani Devi ACBSP. In this thoughtful conversation, Narayani Devi shares her personal journey and speaks candidly about the current Female Dīkṣā Guru (FDG) controversy. She...
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Various Perspectives on Vaisnavi Diksa Gurus | Ep. 191
Join us live on YouTube and Facebook for an urgent and thoughtful discussion on the Vaiṣṇavī Dīkṣā Guru issue. We’ll be speaking with devotees representing a range of perspectives to better understand the theological, historical, and institutional dimensions of this important topic. Our goal is…
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H.H. Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami | Ep. 190 | EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
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Swami Padmanabha Faces Gen-Z Skepticism | Ep. 189
What happens when ancient wisdom meets modern skepticism? In this episode, Swami Padmanabha sits down with Doug, a Gen-Z agnostic who doesn’t identify as religious—but is genuinely curious, thoughtful, and open-minded. Doug asks honest questions about God, faith, doubt, and meaning, without...
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Rāgānugā Bhakti: The Path Misunderstood | Hari Parshad Das | Ep. 188
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Hari Parshad Das as we explore and clarify common misconceptions around Rāgānugā Bhakti — the spontaneous path of devotional service in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. In this episode, we unpack what Rāgānugā Bhakti truly means according to the…
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Transforming Life Through Bhakti | Śrīpād B.V. Vana | Ep. 187
Join us in this soul-stirring episode featuring Śrīpād BV Vana Gosvami Mahārāja, whose teachings illuminate the path of bhakti and devotion. Through heartfelt katha, reflections on guru-sādhana, and personal experiences from around the world, Mahārāja guides us toward genuine love for Kṛṣṇa and...
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Porn Addiction in the Hare Krishna World: Time to Break the Silence | feat. Nakula Das | Ep. 186
⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode contains candid discussions about sexuality, pornography, and addiction. Not suitable for all audiences. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Nakula Das to explore a taboo topic often left unspoken: the use of pornography within the Hare Krishna...
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Part II: The Stories No One Heard – Abhirama Das on Serving Srila Prabhupada | Ep. 184
In Part II of this deeply moving and historically rich conversation, Abhirama Das Prabhu continues his firsthand account of serving His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as his personal nurse during the final months of Srila Prabhupada’s earthly pastimes. This episode features...
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Serving Srila Prabhupada: Never-Before-Heard Memories from His Last Nurse | Abhirama Das | Ep. 183
In this powerful two-part podcast series, Abhirama Das — Srila Prabhupada’s personal nurse during his final months — opens up for the first time with never-before-heard stories from those sacred and intimate moments. With deep sincerity and vivid detail, Abhirama Prabhu shares what it was truly...
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S.B. Keshava Swami | Walking the Path of Bhakti with Faith | Ep. 182
S.B. Keshava Swami shares deep insights from his spiritual journey in this heartfelt conversation, recorded in New Jersey in September 2024. WEBSITE: https://www.keshavaswami.com/ **************************************************** ▶ LOVE THE PODCAST? -- DONATE HERE:...
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Caru Utah on Bhakti and Boldness: Why Playing It Safe Doesn’t Work | Ep. 181
🎧 About This Episode: In this transformative episode, Caru Das (ACBPS) shares a timeless spiritual principle: to truly experience Krishna, you must step out of your comfort zone. Spiritual growth rarely happens in ease or familiarity—it blossoms in surrender, uncertainty, and the willingness to…
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Traditional vs. Modern ISKCON: Basu Ghosh Das Weighs In | Ep. 180
**This podcast recorded in August 2024 in New Jersey, USA** Basu Ghosh Das (ACBSP) discusses the growing cultural tensions within ISKCON—East vs. West, tradition vs. modernity. Can ISKCON stay true to its Vedic roots while expanding globally? 💬 Watch now and share your thoughts on ISKCON’s...
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Hanumat Presaka Swami | Ep 179
This podcast was recorded August 2024 in New Jersey, USA. About: https://iskconleaders.com/hanumat-pre... **************************************************** ▶ LOVE THE PODCAST? -- DONATE HERE: https://fundrazr.com/c2GpR0?ref=ab_aA... ▶ WATCH ON FACEBOOK: / thelatemorningprogramwithnamarasa ▶...
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Concerns About Sannyasa in ISKCON: A Candid Discussion with Yadunandana Swami | EP. 178
Yadunandana Swami is the Principal of Bhaktivedanta College, teacher, spiritual counselor and a sannyasi (monk, religious mendicant) in the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He is an initiated disciple of His Holiness Satsvarupa Dasa Goswami and a sannyasa disciple of His...
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Gauranga Darshan Das | Ep. 177
Gauranga Darshan Das is an award-winning spiritual author, educator, and speaker known for his ability to make timeless wisdom deeply accessible. As Dean of Bhaktivedanta Vidyapitha at ISKCON Govardhan Ecovillage, he’s guided thousands on their spiritual path through structured study, devotional...
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The Healthy Devotee: Nurturing Bhakti with Well-Being with Nimai Caitanya Das | Ep. 176
This podcast was recorded in August 2024 in New Jersey, USA. BIO: Jonathan Glass, ND, M.Ac, Ayurvedic Practitioner, AKA - Nimai Caitanya Das, has been practicing Bhakti Yoga for over 35 years. He is the author of the Total Life Cleanse and founder of JivAtma Energy Healing. He is a Naturopathic...
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The Spiritual Side of Career Choices with Urmila Devi Dasi | Ep. 175
**This podcat was recorded in July 2024 in New Jersey, USA** Links: https://urmiladevidasi.org/ https://urmiladasi.com/ / urmiladevidasi YouTube: @urmiladevidasi108 Get the Career Dharma book here: https://books2read.com/careerdharma To get email announcements about Career Dharma, please sign…
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Why Are Some Devotees Unhappy? | A Deep Dive w/ Gopal Frank Cohen | Ep. 174
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Srila Prabhupada POISONED?! - Mayesvara das EXPOSES the Facts | Ep. 173
A highly controversial and deeply important discussion—Was Srila Prabhupada poisoned? Join us for an exclusive podcast with Mayesvara Das (ACBSP), the author of "Deception", a 500-page book that meticulously investigates this shocking allegation. In this groundbreaking interview, Mayesvara Das...
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ISKCON in the 70s: Gaura Das’ Firsthand Experience | Ep. 172
This podcast was recorded in October 2024 in New Jersey, USA. Gaura Das is a disciple of Srila A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada. He first heard about Krishna through the music of George Harrison. Born in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, he met devotees at the age of 21 and was invited to meet Srila...
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Addiction, Healing & Bhakti: A Deep Dive with Jiva Gwen Hammond | Ep. 171
This Podcast was recorded in October 2024 in New Jersey, USA. JivaG has been in recovery for 35 years. She grew up in NYC, left home at 14, and found the hardcore punk scene in the Lower East Side. By 19, she got addicted to heroin. What followed were years of overdoses, detoxes, homelessness…
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Devotee Life: Marriage, Passion & Service with Champakalata Sakhi | Ep. 170
This podcast was recorded in July 2024 in New Jersey, USA. Champakalata Sakhi Devi Dasi is a disciple of His Holiness Radhanath Swami. She has a zest for life and has wanted to know God since childhood. She grew up as a dancer and actress, studied acting at Stella Adler Acting Conservatory, and...
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HEATED DEBATE Chandrashekhara Das on Why ISKCON in the West is FAILING! | Ep. 169
This 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...
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Sannyasa in the Modern World_ The Unfiltered Truth from Swami Padmanabha _ Ep. 168
This podcast was recorded in June 2024 in New Jersey, USA Swami Padmanabha is a monk, theologian, and scholar within the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition. For over twenty-five years, he has traveled extensively, delivering lectures at universities, ashrams, and institutions worldwide. Fluent in…
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Bodhayan Maharaj on Gaudiya Heritage, Sectarianism, and Memories of His Guru | Ep. 167
This episode was recorded in May 2024 in New Jersey, USA Srila Bhakti Bibudha Bodhayan Goswami Maharaj is the current president and acharya of the Sri Gopinath Gaudiya Math. He succeeded his spiritual master, His Divine Grace Srila Bhakti Pramode Puri Goswami Thakura Maharaja, a godbrother and...
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Kaunteya Das on Gurukula, Varnasrama & False Bans Against Him | Ep. 166
This episode was recorded in May 2024 in New Jersey, USA. Kaunteya das (Dr Carlo Oppecini), PhD Indovedic Psychology. Bhakti-sastri & Bhakti-vaibhava degree holder Disciple of His Holiness Jayapataka Swami Maharaja. Joined ISKCON in Rome, Italy, in 1980; living in India for 37 years; now based in...
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Parvathy Baul on Baul & Gaudiya History in Bengal | Ep. 165
This episode was recorded in April 2024 in New Jersey, USA Parvathy Baul is a Baul folk singer, musician and storyteller from Bengal and one of the leading Baul musicians in India. Trained under Baul gurus, Sanatan Das Baul, Shashanko Goshai Baul in Bengal, she has been performing both in India…
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Hare Krishna Take on the 2024 U.S. Election! | Ep. 164
Disclaimer: This podcast reflects only the personal perspectives of its hosts and does not represent the views or teachings of the Hare Krishna movement as a whole. The ideas and opinions expressed are individual and intended for open discussion. #2024Election #USElection #Vote2024 #ElectionNews...
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Radhika Ramana Das on Why Vaisnavas Should Engage with the World | Ep. 163
This episode was recorded in April 2024 in New Jersey, USA Radhika Ramana Das, also known as Dr. Ravi M. Gupta, is a notable Vaishnava scholar and lifelong ISKCON devotee. He holds the Charles Redd Chair of Religious Studies and serves as Professor and Department Head of the Department of History...
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Brajendranandan Das on No-Negativity-Bhakti & Early 90s Memories of Aindra Ep. 161
**This podcast was recorded in March 2024 in New Jersey, USA** Get in touch with Brajendranandan Das: IG: @brajendranandana_das **************************************************** ▶ LOVE THE PODCAST? -- DONATE HERE: https://fundrazr.com/c2GpR0?ref=ab_aA... ▶ WATCH ON FACEBOOK: /...
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Chaitanya Charan Das on Humanizing Our Outreach Ep. 162
This Episode was recorded in March 2024 in New Jersey, USA @ChaitanyaCharanofficial is a monk, mentor and a spiritual coach. Seeing the prevalent problems of stress, depression, addiction and overall misdirection – all caused by a lack of spirituality – he felt inspired to dedicate his life to...
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Jayadvaita Swami Speaks Out On Junk Kirtan Practices In ISKCON Ep. 160
Jayadvaita Swami is an editor, writer, publisher, and teacher. He is a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, Founder-Acharya of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. Maharaj was initiated in 1968 at the age of eighteen. Check out Maharaj's new book…
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Kishor Gopal Das On The Responsibilty Of Kirtan Leaders | Ep. 159
This episode was recorded in March 2024 in New Jersey, USA A link to Kishor’s Kirtan (starts at 02:10:00) referenced at the end by Namarasa: https://www.youtube.com/live/Yu0sGv-A... Kishor Gopal Das was born into ISKCON and is a kirtaniya, teacher, and preacher of Krishna Consciousness. He is…
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Swami Revatikanta On ISKCON Vs. Bhakti Marga! Ep. 158
***This podcast was recorded on February 2024 in New Jersey, USA*** Swami Revatikanta is a disciple of Paramahamsa Sri Swami Vishwananda. He is also a Spiritual Educator. Listen to his podcast Thinking Bhakti on YouTube, Spotify and Apple Music. LINK: @SwamiRevatikaantaofficial
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Kalakantha Das On Current Challenges Growing ISKCON And The Treatment Of Women Ep. 157
***This podcast was recorded in February 2024 in New Jersey, USA.*** 0:00 - Start 02:05 - Intro & Background of Kalakantha prabhu 06:30 - Writing books and poems as a service 16:30 - Processing of writing poems & use of AI 24:54 - What is Krishna House Project 32:09 - Liberal vs conservative...
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Yogi Nataraj On Why Hare Krishnas Need To Care About What They Eat Ep. 156
This episode was recorded in February 2024, in New Jersey, USA. Yogi Nataraj is currently completing his PhD in Ayurveda, yoga, and Physiology, focusing on innovative approaches to reversing chronic conditions, particularly diabetes. With a deep academic background, he holds master's degrees in...
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Prem Prayojan Das Puts The Bhagavata Guru Parampara Debate To Rest! Ep. 155
Sri Prem Prayojan Prabhu has three decades of experience in the practice of Bhakti yoga and the study of Vedic texts under the personal tutelage of some of the greatest masters of the 20th century, including Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja and Srila Gour Govinda Swami Maharaja. In…
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Sandipani Muni Krsna Das On Why He Stayed A Devotee Even Though He Was Born One Ep. 154
Sandipani Muni Krsna Das On Why He Stayed A Devotee Even Though He Was Born One Ep. 154 by Namarasa das
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