Lecture Series

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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?

The Monk’s Podcast 22 with Bhaktimarga Maharaj – How to make our outreach more relevant

QA on racism Q 5 What does seeing everyone equally mean practically?

The Monk’s Podcast 21 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Racism won’t die, racism must die

QA on racism Q 4 Are varna and ashrama the only two hierarchies present in nature?

QA on racism Q 3 Do people of particular skin colors belong to particular castes?

QA on racism Q 2 Does racism exist because of the caste system?

The Monk’s Podcast 20 with Shyamananda Prabhu – How to see failure positively

QA on racism Q 1 From a spiritual perspective, why does racism exist?

The Monk’s Podcast 19 with Deva Madhava Prabhu – Understanding the Western Mind

Gita key verses course 25 Does God hear our prayers – When our prayers aren’t answered, what can we do – Gita 7.19

The Monk’s Podcast 18 with Kalakantha Prabhu – Challenges in Western outreach

Gita key verse course 23 Can we be spiritual and rational – How can science and spirituality go together – Gita 07.07

The Monk’s Podcast 17 with Brahmatirtha Prabhu – Intellectual outreach

The Monk’s Padcast 16 with Jayadvaita Swami – Writing for Krishna

The Monk’s Podcast 15 with Shyamananda Prabhu – What is work meant for – part 2

The Monk’s Podcast 14 with Shyamananda Prabhu – What is work meant for – part 1

The Monk’s Podcast 13 with Bhakti Rasamrita Maharaj – Can we be spiritual but not religious

The Monks Podcast 12 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Capitalism Communism and Spirituality – part 2

The Monk’s Podcast 11 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Capitalism, Communism and Spirituality – Part 1

The Monk’s Podcast 10 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Where is God amid crisis

The Monk’s Podcast 9 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Is the world a stage

The Monk’s Podcast 8 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Rituals – what they are and why they matter

The Monk’s Podcast 7 with Bhakti Rasamrita Swami – Environmentalism and Bhakti

The Monk’s Podcast 6 with Shyamananda Prabhu and Hari Vamsa Prabhu – Finding inner anchor amid outer storms

The Monk’s Podcast 5 with Shyamananda Prabhu- Living in the present – The bhakti-yoga way

The Monk’s Podcast 4 with Bhakti Rasamrita Maharaj – Veganism and bhakti

The Monk’s Podcast 3 with Shyamananda Prabhu and Hari Vamsa Prabhu – Eco-Friendly and Anthropo-Friendly

The Monk’s Podcast 2 with Shyamananda Prabhu and Hari Vamsa Prabhu – Karma-and-Corona

The Monk’s Podcast 1 with Shyamananda Prabhu – Corona crisis and unnatural living

Gita key verses course 22 What happens if I am not spiritual enough at the time of death – Gita 06.40

Gita key verses course 21 Why are relationships so difficult – how can we improve them – Gita 06.32

Gita key verse course 20 What is meditation – What are spiritual experiences – Are they just hallucinations – Gita 06.22

Gita key verses course 19 What is yoga – Gita 06.11

Gita key verses course18 What is mind – What is mindfulness – Gita 06.05

Gita key verses course 17 Why are religious people so sectarian – Is it better to be spiritual but not religious – Gita 05.18

Naam Ramayana 4 – Rama charms the hearts of everyone

Naam Ramayana 3 – Rama exhibits his miraculous abilities

Gita key verses course 16 If God is good why does he allow evil to exist? – Gita 05.15

Gita key verses course 15 Do I need guru – How can I find my guru – Gita 04.34

Gita key verses course 14 What is karma – Why do bad things happen to good people – Gita 04.16

Gita key verses course 13 Why are there so many religious paths – Do all paths lead to the same goal – Gita 04.11

Gita key verses course 12 Who is God – Does he care – Why should I care – Gita 04.08

Gita key verses course 11 What is revelation – Is it for real – Gita 04.01-02

Naam Ramayana 2 – The Lord brings joy to everyone

Gita key verses course 10 Do I have inner demons – How can I slay them – Gita 03.36

Gita key verses course 9 What is sacrifice – Is it a ritual – Are rituals needed – Gita 03.09

Naam Ramayana 1 – How the transcendental descends as the historical

Gita key verses course 8 What is happiness – Why is it so elusive – Gita 02.55

Seeking Karuna Amidst Corona seminar part 3

Seeking Karuna Amidst Corona seminar part 2

Seeking Karuna Amidst Corona seminar part 1

Gita key verses course 7 Can I be detached without becoming irresponsible – Gita 02.47

Gita key verses course 6 Do animals have souls – Are humans just evolved animals – Gita 02.30

Gita key verses course 5 What is spirituality – Is it a state of mind – Why are so few people spiritually minded – Gita 02.29

Gita key verses course 4 How can we heal after the death of a loved one – should we suppress our grief or express it – Gita 02.25