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Anuttama Dasa is the Minister of Communications for the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON). He has also served as a member of ISKCON's Governing Body Commission (GBC) since 1999 and was its chairman in 2014-2015. Anuttama Dasa was initiated into the Gaudiya Vaishnava sampradaya by His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada in 1976 in Vrindavana, India. He currently oversees ISKCON temples in the Northeast United States and is member of the Executive Board for ISKCON's international headquarters in Mayapur, West Bengal, India. As Minister of Communications, Dasa oversees ISKCON's online news magazine, ISKCON News and the society's academic publication, ISKCON Communications Journal, as well as directing ISKCON's media, government relations, and religious freedom initiatives. Dasa is the executive producer of several films including the award-winning “Joy of Devotion.” He has been interviewed on Dateline, Fox News, BBC, Larry King Live, Peacock Productions, and a host of other media outlets. Dasa served twice as Vice President of the Religion Communicators Council, a New York based interfaith organization and serves on the Board of Religions for Peace USA, and as Trustee of the Bhaktivedanta College in Belgium. He is the convenor of the annual Vaishnava-Christian Dialogue in the US and India, and the Vaishnava-Muslim Dialogue in the US. Dasa and his wife Rukmini live in Rockville, Maryland, USA, near their son Gauravani, daughter-in-law Vrinda, and three grandchildren. Title of Session: Could the Universe Be This Good? — The Metaphysics of Bhakti Connect with Anuttama Das: WEBSITES: https://iskconnews.org/our-team/ This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School Experience a one-of-a-kind online opportunity with 40+ renowned scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti-... This conference is your opportunity to immerse yourself in the wisdom of sincere practitioners as they address the questions and challenges faced by us all. Expect thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction and incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily life.

Rukmini is a teacher of Bhakti Yoga, an activist in interfaith dialogue and women's spiritual empowerment. She is the founder of the Urban Devi Collective, an online women's group originally based out of the Bhakti Center in New York City, where she is a member of the board of directors. At the age of sixteen, she met her guru, Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada and began a lifelong study of Bhakti Yoga, living in and managing yoga ashrams in India, Canada and the US. For twenty-five years, she owned and managed award-winning boutiques in the Washington, DC, area called As Kindred Spirits. She believes that truth and beauty are kindred spirits and that each serves the other to bless the world in the spirit of eco-bhakti. For many years, Rukmini, along with her son, the kirtan artist Gaura Vani, has led international groups to India, travelling to holy places and teaching bhakti-yoga. She and her husband have chaired Vaisnava Christian and Vaisnava Muslim Dialogues for many years in Washington, DC, and India. Rukmini is a member of the Sabha, an advisory group to the Governing Body Commission of the International Society for Krishna Consciousness. She and her husband live in the Washington, DC, area. Connect with Rukmini Walker: www.urbandevi.com Email: urbansevi108@gmail.com Instagram: @rukminiwalker This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ https://www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School: Experience a unique online opportunity with over 40 distinguished scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti... This conference offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the wisdom of dedicated practitioners as they tackle the questions and challenges we all face. Anticipate thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction while incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily routine.

Gaura Vani was given the gift of devotional song from birth, raised with the music of the temple, and taught to sing and play beautiful instruments and dance for love and for God. He shares, “I am one of a group of children called gurukulis or those raised in the village of the guru. Even as children, we were aware that though it felt like we were partying when we played music, we were in the physical presence of God himself, who danced with us.” Gaura Vani travels the world sharing the mystical experience of kirtan and leading devotional music retreats. Gaura Vani is a multidisciplinary artist fluent in music, film, and visual arts. He is most known for his Mantra Music performances. Gaura Vani's events are unifying and transporting—a mix of participatory rhythm and song, story and dance. He has travelled in Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia, and Australia, performing both as a solo artist and with his sacred music ensembles “The Hanumen” and “Juggernauts.” Gaura Vani is also a co-founder of Chant4Change, a mantra-music festival held in Washington, D.C., on the steps of the Lincoln Memorial. He lives in suburban D.C. with his wife, three kids, and a ferret. Connect with Gaura Vani: INSTAGRAM: @gauravani This event is hosted by ✨ Happy Jack Yoga University ✨ https://www.happyjackyoga.com ➡️ Facebook: /happyjackyoga ➡️ Instagram: @happyjackyoga Bhakti Yoga Conference at Harvard Divinity School: Experience a unique online opportunity with over 40 distinguished scholars, monks, yogis, and thought leaders! REGISTER FOR FREE: www.happyjackyoga.com/bhakti... This conference offers you the chance to immerse yourself in the wisdom of dedicated practitioners as they tackle the questions and challenges we all face. Anticipate thought-provoking discussions, actionable insights, and a deeper understanding of cultivating Grace in an Age of Distraction while incorporating Bhakti Yoga into your daily routine.

Recorded 1st April 2024 visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/ visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/ audio: https://tinyurl.com/BeautyOfRealLove #raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha

Gaura Vani - Hari Hari Biphale - Kirtan 50 Day 2 - 12.30.23 by Windy City Kirtans

Gaura Vani - Kirtan 50 Day 3 - 12.31.23 by Windy City Kirtans

Gaura Vani - Kirtan 50 Day 1 - 12.29.23 by Windy City Kirtans

Get ready for an enriching journey as we sit down with the remarkable Gaura Vani, a master musician, mentor, and spiritual teacher. From his Bhakti roots in India to a rebellious youth and eventually finding solace in a monastic life in Venice, California, Gaura Vani's path is nothing short of inspiring. Hear how he ended up in the Hollywood spotlight, rocking out as the front man of a Slovenian band, and later harmonizing Kirtan music with an ensemble of talented musicians. The enchanting fusion of traditional and western elements in his music has resounded from international stages to yoga studios and grassroot gatherings worldwide. The episode becomes even more intriguing as Gaura Vani sheds light on the profound influence of sound and story. He shares the captivating tale of Mel Blanc, the voice actor famed for Looney Tunes, illustrating the transformative potential of sound. We also delve into Gaura Vani's spiritual leadership, his understanding of the guru's role, and his unique take on the Emperor and the potter's story. He enriches the conversation with thoughtful reflections on the term 'saudade' and insights into navigating spiritual leadership. Finally, we explore the significance of spiritual communities and the delicate intricacies of guru-disciple relationships. Gaura Vani emphasizes the importance of personal accountability in our spiritual journeys, encouraging us to "fly our own plane." Drawing on the metaphor of Kirtan, we examine the power of unity and the influence of George Harrison's music. This episode, brimming with Gaura Vani's wisdom and experiences, is truly not one to miss. (0:00:04) - Gaura Vani (0:04:04) - The Power of Sound and Story (0:23:19) - Healing Through Music and Sacred Sound (0:31:29) - Spiritual Leadership (0:40:38) - Spiritual Community and Guru Relationships (0:50:59) - Learn and Fly Our Own Plane Want to connect further? Instagram: www.instagram.com/radhika_dasa/ Facebook: www.facebook.com/radhikadasmusic YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RadhikaDas Website: www.radhikadas.com Patreon: www.patreon.com/radhikadas Linktree: linktr.ee/radhika_dasa

Recorded 20th June 2022 Class by Gauravani from Caitanya Caritamrita Adi Lila Ch.4 visit: http://beautyofreallove.com/visit: https://sadhumaharaja.net/audio: https://anchor.fm/beauty-of-real-love #raganugabhakti #bhaktiyoga #radha

Gaura Vani was raised from birth in temples in India and the US by his Hare Krishna parents. He plays ancient Indian drums and sings in archaic languages like Sanskrit for the blue-skinned Lord Krishna. And now he's teaching his three children this same timeless art called kirtan.Links:Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/gauravaniYoutube - Gaura Vani Official: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCQidfTbPXE9z_GQShqa9cjg See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gaura Vani sings The Moods of Kirtan / Bhagavatam highlights the problems with disconnected life / embarrassed on an existential level / anxiety related with protecting wealth, body, etc. / we don't need to give any thing up, we just need to adjust our attitude / what can we create compared with Brahma - and still we become proud / that sage of steady mind is free of attachment, fear and anger / freedom from attachment, fear & anger facilitates divine love SB 3.9.6

Gaura Vani sings The Moods of Kirtan / Bhagavatam highlights the problems with disconnected life / embarrassed on an existential level / anxiety related with protecting wealth, body, etc. / we don’t need to give any thing up, we just need to adjust our attitude / what can we create compared with Brahma - and still we become proud / that sage of steady mind is free of attachment, fear and anger / freedom from attachment, fear & anger facilitates divine love SB 3.9.6

vigilance to deepen spiritual life / the love that can transform any circumstance / seeing my karma as my responsibility and yours with compassion / the ease of the master / being at ease in the stretch zone / money & art / shifting during COVID / the highest dharma / racism & our shared responsibility / expressing our internal practice externally

vigilance to deepen spiritual life / the love that can transform any circumstance / seeing my karma as my responsibility and yours with compassion / the ease of the master / being at ease in the stretch zone / money & art / shifting during COVID / the highest dharma / racism & our shared responsibility / expressing our internal practice externally

In this episode we are in conversation with Elana Kaufman. Elana uses the pronouns (she/her) and is a yoga teacher, Reiki II healer, space holder, creatrix and musician. Luna Lotus Healing is the ever evolving container that hosts Elana’s practice and offerings, which prioritize accessible, intentional and respectful exploration of healing movement and relaxation modalities for all. “Luna,” the Spanish word meaning Moon, is the representation of her connection and devotion to the Divine Feminine and a bow to Elana’s Puerto Rican roots; “Lotus” encapsulates the energy and experience of rising in honor of one’s darkness, the uncertain, the uncomfortable, and the unseen, to flourish and flower. In acknowledgement of and reverence for our shared human experiences as well as our differences in race, gender, religious or spiritual affiliation, sexuality, age, mobility, and socioeconomic status, Elana maintains a safe container of exploration and relaxation. Her passion for music, sound, and song are deeply interwoven into her offerings and are brought into practice through chanting mantras, creating healing playlists for her classes and singing songs. She believes in the power of restorative revolution- when we nurture ourselves, do our inner work to process and integrate our healing, we can better show up in service of our collective. Together we rise!You can find Elana on IG @lunalotushealing The song clips used in this episode include: "Punisher" by Phoebe Bridgers"Tierra Rica (Bolero)" by La Isla del Encanto "Vrikshavalli Hare Krishna (feat. Gaura Vani) by Jahnavi HarrisonFollow us on IG @blendedandblurredEmails can be sent to blendedandblurred (at) gmail (.) com Please subscribe, leave a review, and share!

A former monastic and practicing Hindu for over 20 years, Gauravani dasa is a member of the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.

Benjy Wertheimer is an award-winning musician, composer, vocalist, producer and multi-instrumentalist equally accomplished on tabla, congas, percussion, esraj, guitar and keyboards, Benjy Wertheimer has performed and recorded with such artists as Krishna Das, Deva Premal and Miten, Jai Uttal, Walter Becker of Steely Dan, virtuoso guitarist Michael Mandrell, tabla master Zakir Hussain, and renowned bamboo flute master G. S. Sachdev. He has also opened for such well-known artists as Carlos Santana, Paul Winter, and Narada Michael Walden. Benjy is a founding member of the internationally acclaimed world fusion ensemble Ancient Future.In addition to touring with Shantala, Benjy is a founding member of the sacred music ensemble The Hanumen (including Gaura Vani, John De Kadt, and Visvambhar Sheth of the Mayapuris) and has toured and produced two CDs with them since 2009.  Benjy joined David Michael and Grammy winner Nancy Rumbel to form the Confluence Trio in 2019. They released their first CD, Confluence, in May 2019.He began his musical studies at age five, starting with piano and later violin, flamenco guitar, and Afro-Cuban percussion. Benjy has been a student of Indian classical music for over 40 years, sitting with some of the greatest masters of that tradition, including Alla Rakha, Zakir Hussain, Ali Akbar Khan, and Z. M. Dagar. Along with the Grateful Dead's Mickey Hart, he was a contributing composer and member of the Zakir Hussain Rhythm Experience. Trained in audio engineering at San Francisco State University, Benjy is also very much in demand as a producer, engineer, and studio session musician.Benjy has produced 18 CDs since 2000, which receive extensive airplay around the world, and his CD Circle of Fire went to #1 on the New Age radio charts. Benjy is also in demand as a scoring composer, having scored for such varied projects as NBC's Santa Barbara series and the Emmy-nominated documentary SEED: The Untold Story. Making his home in Portland, Oregon, he now tours internationally with his wife Heather in the kirtan group Shantala.Click here to download Shantala's newest release, "LIVE2Love."Click here to download "Voice of the Esraj" and all of Benjy and Shantala's albums:https://shantalamusic.com/store/voice-of-the-esraj/With love,StuSupport the show (https://stuartwatkins.org/podcast/)

Ohad Rein is an APRA award winning singer-songwriter and producer better known for his alternative pop project Old Man River. Based in Byron Bay, Australia , Omkar Kirtan is offering an uplifting and enchanting blend of Eastern Mantra and Western pop. His first chanting album ‘In The names Of Love' is due for release this year. 'Old Man River is the name of the musical vehicle for Australia's Ohad Rein. The music of Old Man River is important and has resonated with people around the world. The messages are clear and strong. The musicality is global and not attached to geographic or cultural boundaries. It is pop music with Sitar. Sing-a-long rock music. And more. Dig deep in an attempt to uncover the source of Old Man River's muse and there is a story befitting of a great songwriter just finding his potential. Chapters from his exposure to early military service, tales of performing for the Dalai Lama, busking for Yoko Ono and returning to a homeland 20 years and a lifetime since departing. Dealing with love and tragedy. Life from New York to studying sitar with a guru in Varanasi, India. Big in Japan. Bigger in Italy. Strange days indeed... ' Ohad shares with us his journey how it lead him back to follow his heart. Omkar is the name for Ohad Rein's Mantra music chariot. Omkar is a strong believer in the power of music to uplift, heal and change the world for the better. He played alongside the wonderful Edo and Jo, Gauravani, Madhava, Sri Prahlad and many more. Is a regular member of the 'House of Bliss' house band in Byron Bay and facilitates Kirtan and Yoga workshops across the globe. Kirtan, a Bhakti Yoga practice, is an ancient, simple and accessible method. It helps us open our hearts, free our minds and express our voice. Beautiful sharing with such an amazing Creative soul, who has continued to follow his path on every turn creating and doing what he loves. Support and download music and donate on his website https://www.omkarkirtan.com/about https://www.oldmanrivermusic.com/music

3/31/2019 Post Ratha Yatra - Festival of Joy 2019

In this episode Suhag Shukla talks with Rukmini Walker. Rukmini Walker is an activist in women's spiritual empowerment and interfaith dialogue. She is the founder of the Urban Devi collective (urbandevi.com), based out of Bhakti Center (bhakticenter.org) in New York City, where she is a member of the board of directors. Rukmini is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Bhaktivedanta College in Belgium.  She is also a member of Sabha – a thirty person international committee that advises the Governing Body Commission of the International Society for Krsna Consciousness.  She has been traversing the path of Bhakti for most of her life, living in India, Canada and the US as one of the first disciples of Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, who first brought the path of Bhakti to the West in 1965. She is featured in the film, Women of Bhakti. Rukmini writes, teaches, and leads workshops and retreats internationally. The kirtan artist, Gaura Vani, is her son. Together, they lead a Bhakti Immersion Kirtan Adventure to India each year. She lives in the Washington, DC area where she and her husband lead a Vaisnava (that is, the Bhakti tradition) Christian Dialogue and a Vaisnava Muslim Dialogue each year. Rukmini sees the world animated by spirit, and practices an eco-Bhakti seeing truth and beauty in nature and in the world as kindred spirits.You can follow Rukmini at: https://www.facebook.com/rukmini.walker/,https://www.patreon.com/RukminiWalker , and on Instagram under Rukmini Walker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tale of Prahlad & Lord Nrsimhadeva (Part 2)- Gauravani Das by ISKCON of DC

Tale of Prahlad & Lord Nrsimhadeva (Part 1)- Gauravani Das by ISKCON of DC

Ray Ippolito has been working in the Animal Liberation movement since 2004 and, as an educator for the past 25 years, has found a powerful way to connect, educate and inspire people of all ages. Ray’s journey in Animal Liberation began by participating and co-creating countless protests/demonstrations/leafletting actions opposing international circuses, slaughterhouses, fur stores, breeding facilities, pet stores, aquariums, zoos, parades, and other mediums that exploit and normalize the suffering of animals. Ray has served on the Board of Directors and been the Director of Strategic Partnerships and Advocacy for Catskill Animal Sanctuary, has spoken to countless schools/universities/colleges as NYU/Hunter College/Fairleigh Dickinson University, has been an invited speaker to the Peoples Climate March, Ethical Culture Society, Omega Institute, many Veg Fests and other notable institutions. In an effort to empower other animal liberation organizations, Ray has created countless fund raisers, high end film/panel discussions, Vegan festivals, large scale volunteer events and many high level corporate/philanthropic partnerships to benefit the mission of many Animal Liberation organizations. Simultaneously, as a multi-instrumentalist versed in many styles and cultures, Ray Ippolito has traveled the world as performer, producer, music director, composer, film scorer, and instructor in the US as well as the UK, Japan, Brasil, Nepal, Venezuela, India, Canada and more. He has shared the stage and/or recorded with such notable artists as Krishna Das, Jai Uttal, Donna Delory, Wah!, the Mayapuris, Gaura Vani, Mickey Hart(Grateful Dead), Mike Gordon(Phish), the Spin Doctors, Baba Maal, Alex Grey and many others and has worked with internationally recognized Healers/Shaman/Yogis/Psychic Mediums and Hypnotists such as Radhanath Swami, Shiva Rea, Sharon Gannon, Daniel Pinchbeck, Karen Noe, Raghunath Capo, program producer for the monks of the Gaden Shartse Monastery and many others.Topics discussed in this episode:Coronavirus and the role that animal agriculture and animal exploitation has played in the development of this and other diseases. Vegan Documentaries: The Game ChangersWhat The HealthCowspiracySpeciesismA Prayer for CompassionThomas Wade Jackson (Yoga Is Vegan Episode 33)Victoria Moran (Yoga Is Vegan Episode 16)Speaking from your authentic voice for effective activism Escaped cow slaughtered in Home Depot Connecticut parking lot.The ways in which the consumption of animal products breaks each one the Yamas in the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali Hari Krishas and Ahimsa FarmsThe Million Dollar Vegan Challenge to Pope FrancisThe environmental, ethical, and health benefits of adopting a vegan lifestyle The three-year-old Luiz Antonio's reaction to being served octopus for dinner.Dr. Masaru Emoto's water studiesConnect with Ray Ippolito:Website: www.rayippolito.comFacebook: @Ray Ippolito

creating a framework for raising our kids with bhakti-yoga / offerings with both skill and devotion / carrying kirtan-tattva – delivering the Shakti in the holy names / ISKCON's 2nd generation of kirtan leaders are crushing it! / if Raghu & Kaustubha wrestled who would win? - the power of the brahmin / devotion, not learning or even piety, is the qualification for understanding God / Bhakti isn't sectarian - devotion is the qualification in all traditions / who cares what you know! / the material world as a refugee camp or a house of mirrors / devotional nicknames / Krishna's joke with Rukmini / the contrast between material & spiritual vision / prayer to the Sacred Heart Bhakti in the Christian tradition / Krishna breaks His word for love 

creating a framework for raising our kids with bhakti-yoga / offerings with both skill and devotion / carrying kirtan-tattva – delivering the Shakti in the holy names / ISKCON’s 2nd generation of kirtan leaders are crushing it! / if Raghu & Kaustubha wrestled who would win? - the power of the brahmin / devotion, not learning or even piety, is the qualification for understanding God / Bhakti isn’t sectarian - devotion is the qualification in all traditions / who cares what you know! / the material world as a refugee camp or a house of mirrors / devotional nicknames / Krishna’s joke with Rukmini / the contrast between material & spiritual vision / prayer to the Sacred Heart Bhakti in the Christian tradition / Krishna breaks His word for love 

Vishvambhara & GauraVani & Acyuta at RG 11.13.19 by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

GauraVani 10.6.19 Sun Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

GauraVani 8.4.19 Sun Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

GauraVani 6.16.19 Sun Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

GauraVani 7.17.19 Wed Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

12/29/2018 recorded by Nityānanda Chandra Dās

12/29/2018 recorded by Nityānanda Chandra Dās.

Gauravani and RG Kirtan Mandali 3.17.19 by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gauravani & Ananta Govinda - Nityananda Trayodasi 2019 by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gauravani 11.25.18 RNS visits RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

TLMP #010 - Gauravani Buchwald by Namarasa das

Gauravani, Kesava, Hari Bhakti Dey Jam Session at RG 12.2.18 by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gauravani will share his journey in rediscovery of japa, where he finds an understanding of its value in our modern, busy, hectic, efficiency-focused life.

Jam Session with Jagi & GauraVani Part 2 4.15.18 at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Jam Session with Jagi & GauraVani Part 1 4.15.18 at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani 3.18.18 Sun Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

On this special festival Sunday, we'll hear stories from the Ramayana epic interspersed with music meditation, in a presentation that is known as Lila Kirtan.

The intention and mood behind our chanting are the most important parts of kirtan. Can we find Krishna in the reflections of the material world? Does it matter what style of kirtan we are offering; contemporary or traditional?

Gaura Vani - He Gopal 11.16.17 at Yogamaya NYC by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani - Krsna Kesava (guitar) 11.16.17 at Yogamaya NYC by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani - Jaya Radhe Shyam (guitar) 11.16.17 at Yogamaya by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani 11.19.17 Sun Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani - Gita Nagari Farm - Kartik 2017 by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani Stanton Street 6 Hour Kirtan 4.22.17 by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani 4.24.17 Narada Muni at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

For more episodes, go to http://questionsforthesages.com Questions for the Sages is also on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/questionsforthesages/ And on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCY3USiACeeLMPZeAnUeTkKQ Also on Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/iskconofdc/sets/questions-for-the-sages Gaura Vani is a multidisciplinary artist, known for leading kirtans around the country and the world. His website has his upcoming tour dates and projects: http://www.gauravani.com We discussed the soul, the Maha Mantra, the quest to know the self, and many other subjects. Thank you for the lively, interesting conversation! Thanks to Rico Hayes for the theme music and photographs: http://www.ricohayes.com

GauraVani & As Kindred Spirits - Siksastakam - 3.10.17 - Yogamaya NYC by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

GauraVani & As Kindred Spirits 3.10.17 Yogamaya NYC by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

GauraVani - Panca Tattva - 3.10.17 - Yogamaya NYC by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gaura Vani 11.27.16 Sun Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Gauravani & Acyuta 11.20.16 Sun Night at RG by Concrete Jungle Kirtan

Today we explore the power of mantra and prayers and how change happens when people come together to make a better world.

This week on Unorthodox, we’re obsessed with the Olympics.  Our Jewish guests are 20-year-old twins Jack and David Cahn, co-authors of a new book called When Millennials Rule: The Reshaping of America. They tell us what they think of the 2016 election, which twin is better at chess, and how to prepare for the Millennial takeover. Our Gentile of the Week is Gaura Vani, a lifelong Hare Krishna and performer of Mantra Music, which is based on the ancient call-and-response devotional tradition known as Kirtan. He leads us in a chant and even tells us we have good voices.  Like listening to us each week? Consider making a contribution to support the show. We love hearing from you! Email us at Unorthodox@tabletmag.com with comments, questions, and complaints. We may share your letter on air. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two of the great ambassadors and talents from the mantra music world stop by the kitchen table to discuss the origins of the universe and the very meaning of life! Not really but it sure seemed like that. But we did talk about the Chant4Change project going on in Washington DC on 10/08, the practice of Bhakti Yoga in the west, the power of sound, the essence of mantras and how to find a deeper connection no matter what faith you do or do not belong to. Gaura Vani is a multi-disciplinary artist – fluent in music, film and visual arts. He is most known for his Mantra Music performances (an emerging genre based on ancient Indian mantras or chants). Gaura Vani’s events are unifying and transporting – a mix of participatory rhythm and song, story and dance. He travels often to Africa, the Americas, Europe, Asia and Australia performing both as a solo artist and with his sacred music ensembles Sita & the Hanumen and As Kindred Spirits. Gaura Vani performs regularly at eclectic venues like private homes, theatres, temples, yoga studios as well as festivals like Lollapalooza, Bhakti Fest and Wanderlust. Benjy Wertheimer is award-winning musician, composer, vocalist and multi-instrumentalist equally accomplished on tabla, congas, percussion, esraj, guitar, and keyboards, Benjy Wertheimer has performed and recorded with such artists as Krishna Das, Deva Premal and Miten, Jai Uttal, Walter Becker of Steely Dan, virtuoso guitarist Michael Mandrell, tabla master Zakir Hussain, and renowned bamboo flute master G. S. Sachdev. He has also opened for such well-known artists as Carlos Santana, Paul Winter, and Narada Michael Walden. Benjy is a founding member of the internationally acclaimed world fusion ensemble Ancient Future. www.chant4change.com 

Gaura Vani and Keli Lalita lead kirtan during a memorial service for Mother Kaulini held in Stuyvesant Falls, NY.

Every year for one month we offer a special 8 verse prayer to Krishna called Damodarastakam. It is sung either in the morning or the evening along with the offering of a ghee lamp. This Sunday we will learn this song, understand it's meaning and be able to sing it ourselves at home.

This talk, through music and narrative, explores the life and legacy of Bhaktivinod Thakur – a great teacher of Bhakti who lived in the 1800's. Dr. Krishnabhishek Ghosh is a scholar, teacher and a long time practitioner of bhakti yoga. Born in a family of Vaiṣṇavas in Bengal, he is a disciple of Tamal Kṛṣṇa Goswami and became the first Indian citizen to pursue research on Hindu Studies at Oxford University, writing a thesis on Lord Jagannath in the Caitanya Cartāmṛta. He recently received his doctorate from the university of Chicago for a dissertation on Bhaktivinod Thakur titled “Vaiṣṇavism and the West.”