The Late Morning Program with Namarasa

By Namarasa dasReligion & Spirituality

The Late Morning Program with Namarasa episodes

January 15 Swami Padmanabha Faces Gen-Z Skepticism | Ep. 189
What happens when ancient wisdom meets modern skepticism?
In this episode, Swami Padmanabha sits down with Doug, a Gen-Z agnostic who doesn’t identify as religious—but is genuinely curious, thoughtful, and open-minded. Doug asks honest questions about God, faith, doubt, and meaning, without assuming the answers in advance.
This is not a debate to “win,” nor a sermon to accept—just a calm, respectful conversation exploring spirituality through reason, experience, and lived questions.
If you’re skeptical, undecided, or simply curious about religion without the pressure to believe, this conversation is for you.
🎧 Listen with an open mind.
#SwamiPadmanabha #GenZ #Agnostic #SpiritualConversations #FaithAndReason #Podcast #OpenDialogue
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1 hr 43 min
January 15 Rāgānugā Bhakti: The Path Misunderstood | Hari Parshad Das | Ep. 188
Join us for an enlightening discussion with Hari Parshad Das as we explore and clarify common misconceptions around Rāgānugā Bhakti — the spontaneous path of devotional service in the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition.
In this episode, we unpack what Rāgānugā Bhakti truly means according to the teachings of Rūpa Gosvāmī and our ācāryas, and how it can be understood and practiced in harmony with the guidance of the ISKCON paramparā.
🔹 Topics covered:
What Rāgānugā Bhakti really is — beyond myths and misunderstandings
The difference between Rāgānugā and Vaidhī Bhakti
The role of qualification and guidance in this inner practice
Practical insights for sincere sādhakas in modern times
🎧 Tune in for a thoughtful, scripturally grounded, and heart-centered conversation.
#RaganugaBhakti #HariParshadDas #BhaktiPodcast #GaudiyaVaishnavism #RupaGoswami #ISKCON
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1 hr 46 min
January 15 Transforming Life Through Bhakti | Śrīpād B.V. Vana | Ep. 187
Join us in this soul-stirring episode featuring Śrīpād BV Vana Gosvami Mahārāja, whose teachings illuminate the path of bhakti and devotion. Through heartfelt katha, reflections on guru-sādhana, and personal experiences from around the world, Mahārāja guides us toward genuine love for Kṛṣṇa and deep spiritual transformation.
Whether you’re new to bhakti-yoga or a seasoned practitioner, this conversation shines with mercy, clarity, and divine inspiration. Hit **Play**, surrender your heart, and embrace the sweetness of pure devotion!
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1 hr 34 min
January 15 Porn Addiction in the Hare Krishna World: Time to Break the Silence | feat. Nakula Das | Ep. 186
⚠️ Viewer Discretion Advised: This episode contains candid discussions about sexuality, pornography, and addiction. Not suitable for all audiences.
In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with Nakula Das to explore a taboo topic often left unspoken: the use of pornography within the Hare Krishna community. While the movement promotes celibacy and spiritual purity, the reality is that devotees—like everyone else—face the challenges of living in a hypersexualized digital age.
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#HareKrishna #PornAddiction #Spirituality #NakulaDas #ISKCON #FaithAndReality
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“As Krishna teaches in the Gita, lust is the enemy that clouds the soul’s true vision. If you are struggling with pornography or illicit sex, know that there is a path to conquer the senses to increase your devotional service.” - Nakula Das
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2 hr 23 min
January 13 Part II: The Stories No One Heard – Abhirama Das on Serving Srila Prabhupada | Ep. 184
In Part II of this deeply moving and historically rich conversation, Abhirama Das Prabhu continues his firsthand account of serving His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada as his personal nurse during the final months of Srila Prabhupada’s earthly pastimes.
This episode features never-before-heard stories—intimate, powerful, and revealing moments that took place behind closed doors in Vrindavan during Srila Prabhupada’s last days. From personal instructions to sacred realizations, Abhirama Prabhu offers a rare glimpse into the final chapter of a spiritual giant.
These recollections are not just memories—they are living history, told by someone who was there until the very end.
🙏 Don’t miss this continuation of an extraordinary testimony.
📌 Watch Part I here: [link to Part I if available]
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#SrilaPrabhupada #ISKCON #AbhiramaDas #HareKrishna #PrabhupadaFinalDays #VedicHistory #BhaktiYoga
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1 hr 30 min
January 13 Serving Srila Prabhupada: Never-Before-Heard Memories from His Last Nurse | Abhirama Das | Ep. 183
In this powerful two-part podcast series, Abhirama Das — Srila Prabhupada’s personal nurse during his final months — opens up for the first time with never-before-heard stories from those sacred and intimate moments. With deep sincerity and vivid detail, Abhirama Prabhu shares what it was truly like to serve Srila Prabhupada in his final days in Vrindavan, offering a rare glimpse into the physical and spiritual atmosphere surrounding one of the greatest spiritual teachers of the modern era.
🎙️ Part 1: Early days of service, Prabhupada’s health, and the mood at Krishna-Balaram Mandir.
🎙️ Part 2: Final instructions, deeply personal moments, and never-told revelations from Prabhupada’s bedside.
Whether you are a lifelong devotee or someone just discovering Srila Prabhupada’s legacy, this heartfelt series offers profound insight, inspiration, and timeless wisdom.
👉 Don’t miss these rare, first-hand accounts from someone who was there at the very end.
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2 hr 2 min
July 04, 2025 S.B. Keshava Swami | Walking the Path of Bhakti with Faith | Ep. 182
S.B. Keshava Swami shares deep insights from his spiritual journey in this heartfelt conversation, recorded in New Jersey in September 2024.
WEBSITE: https://www.keshavaswami.com/
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1 hr 12 min
July 04, 2025 Caru Utah on Bhakti and Boldness: Why Playing It Safe Doesn’t Work | Ep. 181
🎧 About This Episode:
In this transformative episode, Caru Das (ACBPS) shares a timeless spiritual principle: to truly experience Krishna, you must step out of your comfort zone. Spiritual growth rarely happens in ease or familiarity—it blossoms in surrender, uncertainty, and the willingness to be stretched beyond limits.
Drawing from sacred texts, decades of devotional practice, and personal stories, Caru Das explains why Krishna often meets us not in our routines, but in our risks.
🙏 Key Takeaways:
Why staying comfortable can hinder your spiritual awakening
How to embrace discomfort as a divine invitation
The spiritual power of surrendering control
Real-life examples of transcendence through challenge
Whether you're new to bhakti yoga or deep into your practice, this episode will inspire you to look beyond comfort and toward Krishna’s calling.
🧘 About Caru Das:
Caru Das Adhikari is the President and founder—alongside his wife Vaibhavi—of the Utah Krishna Temple. He has served as temple president in Sydney, Melbourne, and Berkeley (1971–1978), Director of Life Membership in Los Angeles (1980–1987), and President/Founder of KHQN Radio in Spanish Fork, Utah (1982–2005). He earned a Bhakti Sastra Degree in Vaishnava Studies in 1977.
A lifelong spiritual teacher and practitioner, Caru Das has been:
A VISTA volunteer (1969)
A vegetarian since 1970
A guest lecturer on Krishna consciousness since 1970
A marathon runner, completing 32 marathons since 1988
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#CaruDas #KrishnaConsciousness #BhaktiYoga #HareKrishna #SpiritualGrowth #ISKCON #GetUncomfortable #DevotionalLiving
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1 hr 35 min
July 03, 2025 Traditional vs. Modern ISKCON: Basu Ghosh Das Weighs In | Ep. 180
**This podcast recorded in August 2024 in New Jersey, USA**
Basu Ghosh Das (ACBSP) discusses the growing cultural tensions within ISKCON—East vs. West, tradition vs. modernity. Can ISKCON stay true to its Vedic roots while expanding globally?
💬 Watch now and share your thoughts on ISKCON’s cultural future.
Basu Ghosh prabhu contact: / basughoshdas
#ISKCON #BasuGhoshDas #CulturalConflict #VedicCulture #krishnaconsciousness
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1 hr 53 min
July 03, 2025 Hanumat Presaka Swami | Ep 179
This podcast was recorded August 2024 in New Jersey, USA.
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1 hr 27 min