Ep. 196 – Live Kirtan from the 2024 Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat
Summary
Krishna Das shares humorous anecdotes from his early days in India, including learning complex temple melodies by mimicking a skeptical harmonium player and being appointed as a non-stealing priest for a Durga temple. He also recounts a surreal pilgrimage to an ancient Himalayan temple where a deity statue was depicted holding a telephone. The episode blends these personal stories with kirtan, mantra chanting, and reflections on faith, community, and the unexpected nature of spiritual life.
Topics discussed
Sri Ramaduttam and Hanuman Chalisa chanting
Story about the 'iPhone Govinda' chant
Sita kirtan and musical performance
Learning melodies from temple musicians
Story of the Durga temple and stealing priests
Durga mantras and prasad distribution
Om Tare Tu Tare Treswaha chanting
Story of the ancient temple with a phone
Humorous song about calling Jesus
Commentary on audience reaction to jokes
Bajilaji Hanuma chanting
Satsang with Mooji and miscellaneous audio
Closing chants and good night
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