Ep. 195 – Descent into the Heartspace
Summary
Krishna Das discusses the Tulsidas Ramayana, his guru’s instruction to wear red, and the nature of pure awareness. He shares anecdotes about Maharaji’s simple lifestyle and underwater meditation, while offering practical advice on managing anxiety, guilt, and meditation challenges through chanting and breath observation.
Topics discussed
Opening devotional chants and kirtan
Satsang introduction with Mooji
Discussion on Tulsidas Ramayana and Devi Purana
Guru's advice on wearing red and name change story
Recollections of the drum and return to the US
Guidance on japa and chanting practices
Maharaji's underwater meditation and Bhavnagar temple
Durga Kavach, Ram Dass, and ayahuasca inquiry
Meera Baba's silence and connection to Ram Dass
Explaining the nature of awareness vs. ego
Breath observation and pure awareness meditations
Brief mention of harmonium learning
Managing guilt and rumination through practice
Maharaji's simple diet and lifestyle
Views on sadhus, hashish, and Maharaji's stance
Name resolution and personal celibacy experience
Overcoming laziness and racing mind in meditation
Meera Baba's quote and transition to veganism
Identity as a human being and view on religions
Strategies for managing severe chronic anxiety
Closing chants and devotional recitations
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