Author Archives: Chaitanya Charan

Taliban’s conquest of Afghanistan A dharmic perspective-The Monk’s Podcast 150 with Hridayananda Maharaj part 1
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Krishna Consciousness in Japan, China and South-East Asia-The Monk’s Podcast 149-Kavicandra Maharaj
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If a daughter takes care of her parents because the son doesn’t, is she giving up her sva-dharma?
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Chaitanya Charan · If A Daughter Takes Care Of Her Parents Because The Son Doesn’t, Is She Giving Up Her Sva – Dharma

Appreciating Prabhupada’s presentation of the Bhagavatam part 2
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How Vedic wisdom can be empirically demonstrated. The Monk’s Podcast 148 with Lila Purushottam Prabhu
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Effective Bridge Preaching, The Monk’s Podcast 147 with Radheshyam Prabhu
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The Bhagavatam’s relevance for a postmodern audience, The Monk’s Podcast 146 with Kaustubha Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · The Bhagavatam’s relevance for a postmodern audience, The Monk’s Podcast 146 with Kaustubha Prabhu

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Appreciating Krishna’s opulences, using his opulence of knowledge as an example – Hindi
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Chaitanya Charan · Appreciating Krishna’s opulences, using his opulence of knowledge as an example – Hindi

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Role of self-care in bhakti, The Monk’s Podcast 145 with Sacinandan Maharaja
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Appreciating Prabhupada’s presentation of the Bhagavatam
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Can we quote the Shabari pastime when it is not mentioned in the Valmiki Ramayana?
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Chaitanya Charan · Can We Quote The Shabari Pastime When It Is Not Mentioned In The Valmiki Ramayana

Western perceptions of India & how they affect bhakti outreach, The Monk’s Podcast 144, Yogesvara Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · Western perceptions of India & how they affect bhakti outreach, The Monk’s Podcast 144, Yogeshvara P

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Preserving Gaudiya culture by fostering a mood of inclusion, The Monk’s Podcast 143 Madhavananda Prabhu
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Understanding Indian and western attitudes in approaching and practicing Krishna consciousness
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Chaitanya Charan · Unsderstanding Indian and western attitudes in approaching and practicing Krishna consciousness
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Seeing scripture from different angles – The Monk’s Podcast 142 with Krishna Dharma Prabhu & Cintamani Dhama Mataji
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Chaitanya Charan · Seeing scripture from different angles, The Monk’s Podcast 142 with Krishna Dharma & Cintamani Dhama

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Presenting bhakti to people with diverse natures and needs, The Monk’s Podcast 141 with Jayananda Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · Presenting bhakti to people with diverse natures and needs, The Monk’s Podcast 141 with Jayananda P

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How modern education impacts people’s spirituality The Monk’s Podcast 140 with Krishna Kshetra M
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Chaitanya Charan · How modern education impacts people’s spirituality The Monk’s Podcast 140 with Krishna Kshetra M

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Fear of Missing Out FOMO Why What to do The Monk’s Podcast 139 with Shyamananda Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · Fear of Missing Out (FOMO) – Why? What to do? The Monk’s Podcast 139 with Shyamananda Prabhu

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What Maya is and what it isn’t, The Monk’s Podcast 138 with Gopal Hari Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · What Maya is and what it isn’t, The Monk’s Podcast 138 with Gopal Hari Prabhu

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Can devotees participate in the puja of the devatas done in their family or community?
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Chaitanya Charan · Can Devotees Participate In The Puja Of The Devatas Done In Their Family Or Community

How can we interact with a worshiper of the devatas without criticizing or approving their conceptions?
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Chaitanya Charan · How Can We Interact With A Devata Worshiper Without Criticizing Or Approving Their Conceptions

Are our svabhava and prarabdha-karma two results of our past karma?
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Chaitanya Charan · Are Our Svabhava And Prarabdha – Karma Two Results Of Our Past Karma

Do karmic actions and reactions happen at gross and subtle levels – do our present actions add to our destined pleasure or pain?
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Chaitanya Charan · Do Karmic Actions And Reactions Happen At Gross And Subtle Levels

Introduction to Gita leadership course, How the Bhagavad-gita is a guidebook for leaders
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Chaitanya Charan · Introduction to Gita leadership course, How the Bhagavad-gita is a guidebook for leaders
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From postural yoga to devotional yoga, The Monk’s Podcast 137 with Raghunath Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · From postural yoga to devotional yoga, The Monk’s Podcast 137 with Raghunath Prabhu

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Developing an inclusive spiritual community, The Monk’s Podcast 136 with Shikshashtakam Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · Developing an inclusive spiritual community, The Monk’s Podcast 136 with Shikshashtakam Prabhu

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Why we need a Gaudiya Vaishnava eco-theology pt 1, The Monk’s Podcast 135 with Radhika Raman Prabhu
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Chaitanya Charan · Why we need a Gaudiya Vaishnava eco-theology pt 1, The Monk’s Podcast 135 with Radhika Raman Prabhu

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Were Lord Chaitanya’s teachings influenced by navya-nyaya tradition present in Navadvipa?
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Chaitanya Charan · Were Lord Chaitanya’s Teachings Influenced By Navya – Nyaya Tradition Present In Navadvipa

Is Tilaka’s Gita commentary focusing on karma yoga a misinterpretation of the Gita?
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Chaitanya Charan · Is Tilaka’s Gita Commentary Focusing On Karma Yoga A Misinterpretation Of The Gita

Can the souls between lives learn from guides and choose their next lives – what is the Vedic perspective?
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Chaitanya Charan · Can The Souls Between Lives Learn From Guides And Choose Their Next Lives –

Glimpses into the beauty of the Rasa-lila, The Monk’s Podcast 134 with Garuda Prabhu
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Amid danger, how can we be watcful without being fearful?
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Chaitanya Charan · Amid Danger, How Can We Be Watcful Without Being Fearful

ISKCON & Ethics 3, The self as the basis of moral philosophy, Monk’s Podcast 133 with Rasamandala Prabhu
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Challenges in sharing Krishna consciousness globally part 1, The Monk’s Podcast 132 with Shyamananda Prabhu
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What difference is it going to make in my life? How is the Gita relevant today? – MAIL Acronym
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How exactly is change the only constant in the world?
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Chaitanya Charan · How Exactly Is Change The Only Constant In The World

ISKCON & Ethics 2, Why we need a moral philosophy, The Monk’s Podcast 131 with Rasamandala Prabhu
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Why does Krishna talk about controlling the senses to Arjuna when the purpose of the conversation seems to be to incite Arjuna to fight?
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Question: Why does Krishna talk about controlling the senses to Arjuna when the purpose of the conversation seems to be to incite Arjuna to fight?
Answer: The mention of…