The Late Morning Program with Namarasa

Born in ISKCON in 1975, Sundar Gopal das (Simon Haas) is an internationally renowned bestselling author and teacher of yoga philosophy. He is currently working on a 6-year PhD research project at the University of Oxford on the ontology of the self (svarupa of the jiva) in the Caitanya Vaisnava tradition, focusing on Sri Jiva Gosvami and Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura. In this episode, he explains why...

Bhrigupada Das (Mans Broo) is a senior lecturer at the Department of Comparative Religion, Åbo Akademi University, Finland. Join us as we discuss Srila Sanatana Goswami's Hari Bhakti Vilasa, and the mysteries and controversies surrounding this often misunderstood Gaudiya text.

H.H. Bhakti Raghava Swami is the Minister for ISKCON Daiva Varnasrama Ministry for India. Join us for this fascinating discussion around the topic of Varnasrama, what it is, and what it isn't. Don't miss this!

H.H. Bhakti Raghava Swami is the ISKCON Minister for Varnasrama. Join us for this fascinating discussion around the topic of Varnasrama, what it is, and what it isn't. Don't miss this!

Swami Padmanabha is back by popular demand! Join us on this second episode with Maharaj as we talk about whether the jiva falls from Vaikuntha, descends from the Brahmajyoti or has some other origin, and how to harmonize apparently contradictory statements in this regard. Don't miss this one!

Carucandra das built a hobbit house inside a cave and lived there for a year without running water or electricity. Join us as he details his reasons for living in the wilderness, and what his future plans are for the Bhagavat Commune in Kentucky! Note: Some of the topics discussed invovled a slideshow. Please see the video on YouTube/Facebook if you want to see the visuals that were discussed. Sor...

H.H. Kavichandra Swami is one of the longest standing members of ISKCON's Governing Body. Join us as he shares his spiritual journey, culminating in his 33 years on the GBC, as well as answering the tough questions!

Tukaram Das is a father, husband, Temple President of ISKCON Laguna Beach, and owner of multiple businesses. Join us as he details his spiritual journey as well as what it means to be a Krishna Conscious entrepreneur! Do not miss this!

Recently, I fasted for 7 days under the guidance of Yogi Nataraj. I wanted to share my experience as well as talk to him about fasting, proper diet, and how it affects our health and well-being. I thought, why not bring everyone along for the conversation! Do not miss this!

Sutapa das is an author, ISKCON leader, and candidate for Sannyasa. Join us as he talks about his personal journey in Krishna Consciousness, as well as details renunciation, Sannyasa, and how everyone can "marry" the mission of Lord Chaitanya and Srila Prabhupada!

Sankirtana das (ACBSP) is a 45-year resident of New Vrindaban, award winning author, playright, story-teller, and has been married for 50 years! Join us as he details his journey in Krishna Consciousness as well as how to navigate life and its trials through the lessons of Mahabharata. Do not miss this!

Lalita Madhava das recently completed his PhD at the University of Oxford. He wrote a thesis on Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura and is now working as a Postdoctoral Research Fellow at the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, in Oxford. Join us as Lalita Madhava discusses his in depth research on Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura, and how he traced transitions in the Thakura's thought - that reflect, he argued, hi...

Garuda das joins us for a second interview, this time around the topic of Srila Prabhupada's book "changes". Learn about the history and details of this controversial topic, from the interesting perspective of Garuda prabhu. Why should Srila Prabhupada's books being changed matter to his followers?

Swami B. P. Padmanabha is the youngest Western sannyasi in the world at present. Born in Argentina and having trodden the bhakti-marga for more than 20 years, he has been traveling around the world and passionately sharing his main devotional affinities: hari-kirtana and a deep and down-to-earth understanding of our Gaudiya siddhanta in contemporary times. Join us as we talk about Swami's life jou...

Ravinol Chambers is a film maker, producer, and devotee of Krishna. Join us as he details his spiritual journey, film career, and all the realizations that came in between. Don't miss this!

Rescheduled by popular demand! ISKCON Governing Body Commissioner and Former ISKCON Health Minister, Prahladananda Swami, speaks candidly on health and wellness in our current world situation.

Dhanya holds a Master’s degree in Counselor Education, and holds a Specialist’s degree in Couples and Family therapy. She is passionate about developing therapeutic tools that incorporate Bhakti principles and practices as a means of reconnecting with our essential nature. She is also a musician, sharing original songs and compositions along with traditional Kirtan.

Chandrashekhara Acharya dasa is a preacher, YouTuber, and world traveler. Join us as he details his fascinating story of growing up with riches in Beverly Hills to transitioning to an austere ashram life, and beyond. Do not miss this! Check out his FREE book: https://BookHip.com/WLQJSJN)

"Why I Decided that ISKCON’s Taking a Position on Getting Vaccinated is a Philosophical Deviation" featuring Sitapati das

Partha Sarathi is a devotee of Krishna and a U.S. war veteran. Join us as he tells his story of joining the Hare Krishna movement and the military, and all the experiences he had on the way. Do not miss this amazing story of hardship, endurance, pain, and perseverance!

Komala Kumari is a second generation devotee, a daughter of Prabhupada disciple parents. She was brought up in both ISKCON and mainstream education and spend many of her teenage and early adult years in India, studying classical dance. Over the past 4 years, Kumari has dived deep into self-study and healing which have brought her back to developing a healthy internal connection to her devotee root...

Swami B.V. Tripurari is an award winning writer, teacher, and disciple of Srila Prabhupada. He is known for his keen ability to articulate the teachings of Krishna Consciousness to a modern audience. Join us as he discusses his spiritual journey, his relationship with Srila B.R. Sridhar Maharaj, and how one can stay true to tradition while also being progressive.

Rambhoru Dasi was initiated in 1974 in Cologne, Germany, by Srila Prabhupada. After spending 26 years establishing and managing various temples, she started a decade of studying interfaith dialogue, practical theology, pastoral care, and religious education. Join us as we discuss her life and projects, and the role of counseling, chaplaincy, and emotional care in a spiritual society.

Govinda Janmastami is a devotee of Krishna, who due to circumstances, found himself in a dangerous gang in the USA. You will be on the edge of your seat hearing his gripping story of how he found himself again and rejoined the association of devotees after living a risky gang life.

Madi Brinkmann was born and raised in the Hare Krishna movement and is an avid kirtaniya, music producer, and all-around creative guy. Join this podcast where we dive into his life, projects, and how he ended up at the Grammys!