Author: Chaitanya Charan

Is the idea of manifesting an external reality by inner contemplation a New Age notion or is it grounded in philosophical truth?

During animal sacrifices in Vedic times, did the animals experience pain – what was the rationale for such sacrifices?

The Monk’s Podcast 61 with Yogesvara Prabhu – Is spirituality anti-science?

The Monk’s Podcast 60 with Anuttama Prabhu and Rambhoru Mataji – Emotional challenges on the devotional path

The Monk’s Podcast 59 with Govinda Prabhu – Preserving dharma while practicing bhakti

The Monk’s Podcast 58 with Krishna Kshetra Maharaj – Using our imagination in Krishna’s service

The Monk’s Podcast 57 with Caru Prabhu – Building a seeker-friendly culture

In being liberal with others, isn’t there a danger that we may become liberal with ourselves too?

How to deal with learned devotees who lack empathy?

How can we kill the demons in our heart by hearing about the killing of the corresponding demons in Krishna lila?

How can we develop relationships with those whose services are different from ours?

How can children be helped to remember that Krishna protects everyone?

Isnt it ego to think that a service won’t happen without us?

The Monk’s Podcast 54 with Navina Nirada Prabhu – Harmony in a multi-guru movement

How Krishna’s sweetness surpasses his greatness

How should a devotee decide whom to vote for in an election?

What is the spiritual perspective on adopting a child of unknown parents and hence unknown karma?

Janmastami Morning Bhagavatam Class ISKCON GEV

Why do some people celebrate beef-eating festivals – is it because of their hatred for brahminical culture?

Where do butchers and prostitutes fall among the four varnas – are they outcastes?

Is comparing capitalism or communism with varnashrama like comparing apples and oranges?

What does follow your heart mean – does it involve the conscience or the soul?

When Bhakti Charu Maharaj went to the US to serve Krishna, why was he not protected?

Sri Krishna Janmashtami Krishna Concept of God

How can we deal with doubts that come from our bad experiences with our previous spiritual teachers?

Prabhupada: A timeless teacher for troubled times

The Monk’s Podcast 53 with Krishna Abishek Prabhu – Bhaktivinoda Thakura’s inclusive presentation of bhakti

The Monk’s Podcast 52 with Deva Madhava – How to share the Krishna conception of God in today’s world

The Monk’s Podcast 50 with Yogeshvara Prabhu – How to spiritualize our profession

The Monk’s Podcast 49 with Bhakti Vinoda Swami – Analyzing Indian outreach

Gita key verses course 33 – How does my association affect my spirituality – Gita 10.09

Gita key verses course 32 What does Gita say about the caste system Does the Gita support social justice – Gita 09.32

The Monk’s Podcast 48 with Bhakti Vinoda Swami – The Indian outreach landscape

The Monk’s Podcast 47 with Madhavananda Prabhu – Who exactly is an ISKCON member

The Monk’s Podcast 46 with Anuttama Prabhu – How we can outgrow our cultish image

The Monk’s Podcast 45 with Bhakti Rasamrita Swami Maharaj – Is bhakti pro-modern or anti-modern

The Monk’s Podcast 44 with Bhakti Purushottam Maharaj – ISKCON Tribal Care

The Monk’s Podcast 42 with Srinandanandan Prabhu – Protectinag dharma – Threats and Opportunities

The Monk’s Podcast 41 with Garuda Prabhu – The Nectar of Writing for Krishna

The Monk’s Podcast 40 with Vedasara Prabhu – Sharing spirituality in American colleges

The Monk’s Podcast 39 with Madhavananda Prabhu – Nourishing our individuality within a bhakti institution

The Monk’s Podcast 38 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Terrorism – Why, What to do?

The Monk’s Podcast 37 with Hari Parshad Prabhu – Intellectual diversity in scriptural understanding

The Monk’s Podcast 36 with Anuttama Prabhu – How to engage with the world?

Gita key verses course 31 What are mantras – Gita 09.14

The Monk’s Podcast 35 with Krishna Kshetra Swami – The dialogue between faith and doubt

Gita key verses course 30 If God controls everything, how do we have free will – Gita 09. 06

How do Indians and Westerners approach spirituality differently?

QA on humility 6 – When pure devotees take offense, is that because of false ego?

QA on humility 5 – What is it about humility that attracts Krishna?

QA on humility 4 – Social media requires self-promotion, spiritual growth requires humility – how to reconcile?

QA on humility 3 – How can we be humble with those who are exploitative?

QA on humility 2 – While being tolerant, how can we ensure that we aren’t abused by others?

QA on humility 1 – How are the various points of Lord Chaitanya’s verse on humility inter-related?

What is the relationship between Maya and the Three Modes of Nature?

How can we decide the upper limit of tolerance?

When natural calamities disrupt our lives beyond tolerance point, what can we do other than pray?

How do we reconcile Bhagavatam cosmology with scientific cosmology?

Krishna told Arjuna to kill but Narada told Mrigari to not kill?

The Monk’s Podcast 34 with Shyamananda Prabhu – War – A Spiritual Perspective

During the moment of sudden difficulty, how can we think positively at that time?

The Monk’s Podcast 33 with Anuttama Prabhu – Going beyond the we-they mentality

Why do some people find meaning in things and others don’t?

What is loyalty – how does it relate with spirituality?

How can we deal with anger caused by people who have hurt us?

Gita key verses course 29 What are the different forms of yoga, Do they all lead to the same goal – Gita 08.28

Gita key verses course 28 Why is life so tough If God loves us, why doesn’t he make our life easier – Gita 08.15

Gita key verses course 26 Does Isn’t one God enough Does the Gita teach polytheism – Gita 07.21

The Monk’s Podcast 32 with Bhakti Rasamrita Maharaj – Sensitivity in presenting spiritual wisdom

The Monk’s Podcast 31 with Shyamananda Prabhu – The Ugly Rainbow of Consumerism 2

Will hearing regularly from few devotees not broaden our understanding of bhakti – do we need to hear from many devotees?

Is spirituality meant to make us feel bad about ourselves in the name of humility?

The wealth of emotional health

Does every thought in our mind result from something we have done in the past?

The Monk’s Podcast 30 with Hrdayananda Goswami – Appreciating Krishna consciousness in historical context

When people today are so untrustworthy how can we develop relationships?

Gita key verses course 27 Is the ultimate reality personal or impersonal – Gita 07.24

The Monk’s Podcast 29 with Shyamananda Prabhu – The Ugly Rainbow of Consumerism 1

If work is worship is a butcher also worshiping by slaughtering animals?

To protect ourselves, we sometimes become insensitive to others – how to avoid?

How can we help a non-Krishna conscious person overcome depression?

The Monk’s Podcast 28 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Emotional health and spiritual growth

Why we need to scan our consciousness regularly

QA on racism Q 10 How do we as spiritualists manifest empathy (para-dukha-dukhi)?

The Monk’s Podcast 27 with Mahatma Prabhu – Do devotees need to take care of their emotional health?

If we label as fault-finders those who constantly find faults with others, are we ourselves indulging in fault-finding?

Is intelligence a part of consciousness or a part of the mind?

When we become unconscious because of anaesthesia, does the soul leave the body?

By using the lower case pronoun for Krishna, aren’t you minimizing his position?

QA on racism Q 9 Is racial injustice caused by past karma?

The Monk’s Podcast 26 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Monasticism – Why and how

How can hearing Krishna’s rasa-lila with the gopis free us from lust?

QA on racism Q 8 How do we balance knowing that we are not the bady and processing bodily pains?

The Monk’s Podcast 25 with Bhakti Rasamrita Maharaj – Secularism and bhakti

Why did Rama spy on his own citizens?

The Monk’s Podcast 24 with Deva Madhava Prabhu – Racism, social justice and bhakti

QA on racism Q 7 When animals of one group don’t include animals from another group, is that racism?

Are the Abrahamic God, who orders killing and enslaving, and the Vedic God the same person?

The Monk’s Padcast 23 with Akhanda dhi Prabhu – What our tradition can offer to the science-spirituality discussion

QA on racism Q 6 Why is racism seen in humans, but not in animals?