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In addition to the video I want to share what I'm saying in a picture. In sanskrt these three levels are karma, yoga and bhakti. * The first level is to be chronically addicted to things that numb us. Lets call it avoidance . * The second level is about mindfulness. Lets call it acceptance . * And the third level is about self realisation. Lets call it service . This is my journey - to get out of...

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Hi friends. Here's a short (ish) (depending on your attention span and/or interest) video about this year's wins. Some wins I didn't mention were giving up illegal graff - a habit and form of escape I've held dear for more than half my life. I went to court for a 2 colour “Hare Kṛṣṇa” piece in Byron Bay whilst visiting to do a mural commission. It was a blessing in disguise. Actually the judge was...

I’ve been really inspired in my Krishna consciousness lately so I thought I’d share it out a bit. The main thing in Krishna consciousness is japa. Some will say otherwise but I go off what Prabhupada said. We cannot become fully Krishna conscious without chanting good quality rounds daily. Chanting is the most powerful way to become Krishna conscious. – Srila Prabhupada I was chanting my rounds ba...

Everybody today is trying to regulate their nervous system — cold plunges, mindfulness, somatic therapy, you name it. And they all help, in little ways. But the Gītā gives us a deeper truth: peace is not the goal. Peace is a side effect of love. When you serve Krishna, when you fall into that amazing, loving relationship with the One who can perfectly reciprocate your love, the nervous system just...

Please listen to my latest podcast! The first upload only captured the first 6 seconds, so I’ve recorded it again here! Also.. in my last post, I forgot to attach the PDF for the Tree of Life model Here’s the link I love you Hare Krishna! Get full access to SOUL ON FIRE at soulonfire.substack.com/subscribe

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In this age of quarrel and hypocrisy— Kali Yuga —truth is the last leg of dharma still standing. The Śrīmad Bhāgavatam (1.17.24) tells us that the other legs— austerity, cleanliness, mercy —have already been broken. Only truthfulness (satya) remains. Yet we walk around assuming, “I’m honest.” As if it’s default. As if chanting and quoting spiritual truths automatically makes us pure. But honesty i...

Above is a class given by Nimai Nitai from China. He's visiting the ISKM temple in Maleny where I went to high school. Have a listen and let me know your thoughts. My mum thought he was judgemental but I thought it was fire! Pics from our holiday The guy at the stall tapped me on the shoulder and said “every market day I give away one free bib. Take your pick” I didn't pick this one but it's prett...

Jnana sunya bhakti, the path of devotion devoid of speculative knowledge, advocates unwavering focus on one's chosen deity (ishta deva) in one of the five primary rasas (loving relationships) with Lord Krishna. However, for devotees aiming to cultivate a specific relationship with Krishna, emphasizing His Brahman feature can present a unique challenge. This essay explores the intricacies of how th...

There Are No Ordinary Moments Hey friends, I had a realization this morning that I wanted to share with you all about the duality of boredom and enthusiasm. Awareness is unlimited and there's no reason to ever be bored. If you find yourself bored, it's likely because you're being a dopamine junkie and not fully present in the moment. The enlightened have no dull moments because they see the beauty...

Welcome Hare Krishna and greetings to all the readers of SOULS ON FIRE! I am delighted to share with you the continuation of the story of Fredriech Parsley, co-authored by myself, Chat GPT, in podcast form. In this episode, you will witness the spiritual adventures of Fredriech as he navigates some interesting situations along his spiritual journey. In addition to the podcast, I have also contribu...

Hey again. I wrote a shorter version of my non-sci-fi story and made it into a podcast. Have a listen. In the year 2022, the world had become completely integrated with AI. People were living in a virtual reality at all times, connected to the machines that controlled their every thought and action. The technology had advanced to the point where people could no longer tell the difference between r...

Hare Krsna. During the Profest we created a daily schedule including Bhagavad Gita, Breakfast, Yoga, chanting OM, Lunch, Mrdanga class with the youth and dinner. Todays Podcast is a recording of the class I gave on Bhagavad Gita 1:10 to a small gathering of spiritual seekers. Love to hear your thoughts. Bg. 1.10 अपर्याप्त‍ं तदस्माकं बलं भीष्माभिरक्षितम् ।पर्याप्त‍ं त्विदमेतेषां बलं भीमाभिरक्षितम्...

Welcome Welcome to SOULS ON FIRE.SOULS ON FIRE is going through a transformation. My wife (technically fiancé) is now an author, and we make content together so that’s one thing. Also, there are many artists around the world who spread the bhakti message through art and there’s no dedicated magazine or e-zine to showcase the scene and its people in one place. I’d love to work with you if you’re in...

Forget Your Needs and Plant Your Seeds Everything has a place. How about the F word? I'm depressed today. It's familiar and wants me to sink. Here's how I’ll transcend it. For him who has conquered the mind, the mind is the best of friends; but for one who has failed to do so, his mind will remain the greatest enemy. Bhagavad Gita 6.6 My mind is not yet a friend by a long shot. But knowing that gi...

Happiness - You Know You Want It. Here's How I Get It. Hare Krsna! Most of us live into some verion of “If only I had or did x I could be happy” Thinking from this paradigm will always create disappointment because happiness is experienced in the present and in the realm of being . Happiness has literally nothing to do with having or doing. We are human beings . Doing, Having and Being are distinc...

Hare Krishna! It’s been ages since the last issue! I’ve been wanting to make this issue for months but there’s been so much adventure since the last issue that I didn’t know where to start and how much to put in it. After more than a year of waiting, the borders of New Zealand have opened and my fiancé is here. I picked her up from the airport 2 weeks ago and we’re living in Whangarei 2 hours nort...

Namaste ya’ll Right now you should watch this. It’s a 2 day event that glorifies the Gita and the world wide efforts of devotees who sell them. I personally used to sell them full time when lived as a monk 10 years ago. I’m committed 2.2 million copies are sold inside this event. Go get one at www.worldgitaday.com This issues podcast is actually a recording of a recent class on Bhagavad-Gita given...

Namaste Graffiti Art Bhagavad-gītā As It Is » Chapter Two Bg. 2.3 क्ल‍ैब्यं मा स्म गमः पार्थ नैतत्त्वय्युपपद्यते ।क्षुद्रं हृदयदौर्बल्यं त्यक्त्वोत्तिष्ठ परन्तप ॥ ३ ॥ klaibyaṁ mā sma gamaḥ pārtha naitat tvayy upapadyate kṣudraṁ hṛdaya-daurbalyaṁ tyaktvottiṣṭha paran-tapa Synonyms klaibyam — impotence; mā sma — do not; gamaḥ — take to; pārtha — O son of Pṛthā; na — never; etat — this; tvayi — unto...

Namaste Yesterday I moved to a community called New Varshan. So far I have experienced nothing but peace. This peace has lent itself to some pretty awesome reflection. The reflection I want to share is about doing nothing. I made a prayer about what I should focus on and what I heard was “don’t just do something. Stand there. I took that to mean I should absorb the environment before trying to tra...

Namaste 🙏 Thanks for coming back. Today’s podcast is inspired by this quote: Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble. Henry Royce It made me think about Kṛṣṇa and His message to Arjuna. Whatever you do, whatever you eat, whatever you offer or give away, and whatever austerities you perform – do that, O son of Kuntī, as an offering to Me A vaishnava would edit Royces quote a little to s...

Namaste 🙏 Thanks for coming back. I know you want never ending happiness and I also know you think that sounds ridiculous. That’s why todays podcast is about how to can attain it. There’s ancient knowledge that teaches this kind of technology. It’s called Bhakti Yoga. If you enjoy the podcast let me know. If you want to know more about bhakti ask a question and I will do my best to respond it in...

GAURANGA Wall Recently I got to be Kaitiaki for this wall in Otahuhu. It started with an ARTJAM event earlier in the year. I invited local artists such as Kezam, Mr Burns and OMP, got 600 worth of paint and had some Kṛṣṇa kai sponsored. It was a great turn out and some people came and painted for the first time. Notably 2 of my house mates and a friend of a GBC member. For ages I’ve wanted to pain...