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Utahkrishnas Podcasts
Feeling trapped? Stuck in a career rut, a stagnant relationship, or watching your goals gather dust? It’s a heavy, draining sensation, a universal ache we all experience. We often wonder, “Is this all there is?” or even, “Is there some divine purpose in this discomfort?” That feeling of being rooted to one spot, unable to […] The post Getting Unstu…
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Achyutam Keshavam Krishna Damodaram, Ram Narayanam Janaki Vallabham (Verse 1) Yo, the Vrndavana forest, from rains it improved, With dates, mangoes, and blackberries, all sweetly approved. Lord Krishna, the Supreme, with His boyfriends so grand, And Balarama too, they strolled through the land. The cows, filled with new grass, so healthy and fat, T…
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Then came the initiation, a pivotal phase, Into Krishna’s divine names, dispelling all haze. The essential process, for this epoch, He said, A conduit to freedom, where enlightenment’s spread. With the sacred mantra, Nimai’s spirit took flight, Chanting with fervor, bathed in divine light. A sudden rapture, a transcendental delight, Swooning in bli…
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You couldn’t find any place in scripture where someone did something significant, they didn’t have messy places, times it wasn’t fair, times they didn’t mistakes, times they felt disqualified. But when it all came together IT MADE SENSE. They went from CONSTRUCTION TO COMPLETION. Here’s the key. You cannot properly judge the construction process wi…
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Yo, this ain’t no myth, no fable, This wisdom ancient, etched in time, eternally stable. Oṁ pūrṇam adaḥ pūrṇam idaṁ, hear the cosmic decree, The Source is whole, complete, and so are you and me. From this fullness, pure and grand, every other form takes flight, Like ripples from a stone, variety from a single […] The post Song: Invocation Sri Isopa…
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David DeWitt: Look around you right now, wherever you are: desks, tables, electronics, electricity, light bulbs, appliances, glassware, furniture, knick-knacks, artwork, paint, carpeting, buildings. All of those things require science, engineering, mathematics, chemistry, physics, logistics, expertise. Experts. Smart people. Smart people gave us al…
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All striving is doing is WEARING you out, MAKING you feel overwhelmed; can’t sleep at night, have digestive problems. Take the pressure OFF. It’s not your job to FIX everything. You can’t MAKE people do what’s right, MAKE your co-worker like you, MAKE your business grow. Your job is to be your best each day, […] The post Stop Your Striving appeared…
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Srila Prabhupada How Can We Repay O! Srila Prabhupada, You crossed the rough seas during your life’s twilight, To bring living entities out of their material plight. A spiritual formula you took to one and all, How can we repay this infinite debt, if at all ? O! Srila Prabhupada, You made the Jaladuta and […] The post Song: How Can We Repay You (If…
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(Verse 1) Yo, a fire sacrifice, ghee flowing free, Agni consumed it all, for all eyes to see. But too much buttery offerings, an overload, Left the fire god aching, in a heavy, bloated mode. Indigestion fierce, his brilliance declined, Only one curative came to his mind. (Verse 2) The Khandava forest, with herbs potent […] The post Song; Burning of…
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Krishna had all that and more planned for us since the beginning of time. He had the steppingstones all lined up before we were born. We simply had to take our tiny steps of faith before our dreams became reality. In a purport to the BG 11/34 Prabhupada says, “The plans of the SPOG are […] The post Beyond Believing appeared first on Radha Krishna T…
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(Verse 2) Karna looks at Krishna, wisdom in his gaze, “You know everything, through all of time’s maze. The destruction is coming, I see it so plain, With Duryodhana, Shakuni, fueling the pain. Dushasana beside them, their wicked intent, And I, caught in the middle, on ruin I’m bent. I dreamt of the Pandavas, victorious […] The post Song; Karna & K…
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(Chorus) Wrong friendship’s a prison, with walls strong and high, Blinding your vision, beneath a false sky. Like Karna and Duryodhana, a bond built on pride, Ignoring the wisdom that truth can provide. Krishna’s own counsel, a lifeline so clear, But loyalty’s chains held him captive in fear. The post Song: Karna & Krishna Part 2 appeared first on …
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(Verse 1) Krishna chuckles softly, a knowing sound in the air, “So Karna, my friend, you don’t wish to take care Of the earth as it should be, with righteousness bright? The Pandavas’ victory will soon take its flight. Mark my words closely, when battle’s harsh call, Brings five mighty brothers to stand strong and […] The post Song: Karna & Krishna…
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Yo, Hare Krishna. Story ’bout a saint, pure and true. Haridas Thakur, name you should know, Chanting Hare Krishna, watch his devotion grow. Living in a cave, humble and deep, Twenty-two hours chanting, while others would sleep. Sharing that space, a slithering friend, A venomous snake, right there ’til the end… or so it seemed! […] The post Song: H…
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The lotus feet of our spiritual master are the only way by which we can attain pure devotional service. I bow to his lotus feet with great awe and reverence. By his grace one can cross the ocean of material suffering and obtain the mercy of Krsna. The post Song: Sri Guru Charana Padma appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…
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KRISHNA loves to choose the underdog, the least likely, the ones others write off. It’s so important that you don’t let how other people treat you determine your value. Don’t let what THEY SAY determine your self-worth. THEY may not believe in you. THEY may see you as LESS THAN. THEY may say things that […] The post Krishna’s Underdog appeared firs…
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(Chorus) That death bell’s ringin’, a constant reminder, We’re all slippin’ away, no time to be kinder. Every heartbeat’s a step, towards the final call, The bell tolls for thee, for each and for all. Don’t ask who it’s for, the sound you perceive, It tolls for thee, believe, believe. (Outro) So listen closely, to […] The post Song: For Whom the Be…
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Bhagavad Gita. Tesam Aham Sumdhartha (Swift Deliverer), “Krishna will rescue you from every trap and protect you from your enemies”. You don’t have to live afraid. Krishna has a shield around you, He knows how to keep harm away. And if it does come, He knows how to heal you. He knows how to restore […] The post Guardian of Your Soul appeared first …
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This little mouse, he lived in fear,Cats were his nightmare, year after year.One day, as a sage sat in trance,Body bent into the lotus stanceThis little mouse, with a nibble so slight,Chewed on the sage’s cloth with little bites! The post Again Become a Mouse appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…
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Don’t get distracted trying to keep up with someone whom you were never supposed to keep up with. When you understand you are fully loaded for the race that’s been designed for you, instead of COMPETING with people, you’ll CELEBRATE them. The right attitude is, “They may have something I don’t, but that’s OK. I’m […] The post One of a Kind appeared…
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Instrumental Intro) (1) je anilo prema-dhana koruna pracur heno prabhu kotha gela acarya-thakur Departed devotees are all gone into the world of light! And I alone sit ling’ring here; Their very memory is fair and bright, They inhabit the world of no fear Their after glow lingers and glitters Like stars upon some gloomy grove, […] The post Song: Go…
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Yo, Priyavrata’s saga, a legend’s birth, Etched in time’s core, proving its worth. Manu, weary king, his reign complete, Stepped down from power, a noble retreat. Problem was Priyavrata, his son, detached from worldly snares, A student of Narada, whose wisdom beyond compare. Brahma intervened, with a heartfelt prayer, “Accept the throne, so citizen…
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The struggle isn’t wasted, makes you strong Positions you for where you belong Betrayal, heartbreak, loss, it’s tough But Krishna’s got you, that’s enough Depth of pain, equals heights you’ll reach He’ll turn it ’round, repay you for every breech Stronger faith, courage in your soul Krishna’s got a plan, to make you whole The post Song: Pain Into P…
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The struggle isn’t wasted, makes you strong Positions you for where you belong Betrayal, heartbreak, loss, it’s tough But Krishna’s got you, that’s enough Depth of pain, equals heights you’ll reach He’ll turn it ’round, repay you for every breech Stronger faith, courage in your soul Krishna’s got a plan, to make you whole The post God Wastes Nothin…
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(Chorus) Embrace the mystery, the not knowing’ part. That’s where Krishna faith steps in, right from the start. You aren’t going to have the answers. That’s not your task. Just trust in the journey. Take off the mask of worry and doubt. Let your spirit fly free. Krishna’s covering His devotees, just wait and see. The post Song: Be Comfortable Not K…
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The way you can say we KNOW NOT and NOT BE WORRIED is if you know that all things are working for your GOOD. I know not HOW this is going to work out, but what is more important is I DO KNOW WHO IS ON THE THRONE. I do know WHO’S directing our steps, […] The post Be Comfortable Not Knowing appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…
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What is that? KRISHNA taking you FURTHER, FASTER. You are coming into a SHIFT. Krishna can bring the one right man, one right idea across your paths, His divine touch. You don’t need EVERYONE to help you. You just need that ONE person who is in everyone’s heart, and nothing is impossible. With Him guiding […] The post Song: God of Acceleration appe…
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In the natural it may not look like it, but remember, we serve a SUPERNATURAL God. He is about to release floods of His favor, floods of healing, floods of good breaks. Take the limits off Krishna. Don’t think of all the reasons your plans will not work. Krishna wouldn’t have given you the dream […] The post God of Acceleration appeared first on Ra…
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The scripture talks about how God lifts up one and sets down another. Whether you get lifted up or set down, you’ve got a destiny to fulfill, a place where you’re in your SWEET SPOT, seeing God’s favor, doing exactly what you know you’re supposed to do. This is why Bhisma wasn’t frustrated because he […] The post Invisible & Invaluable appeared fir…
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The reason you are where you are today, is that Krishna has a destiny for you to fulfill. He has assignments for you to accomplish. You may have given up on His GRACE, but His GRACE will never give up on you. He chose you before you chose Him.You might as well recognize that you […] The post Your History w Krishna appeared first on Radha Krishna Te…
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Durvasa was a yogi and sage who often got enraged when anyone upstaged him. Yeah he was a diva expansion of Shiva the god of destruction, who causes dysfunction, wears snakes, bakes the three worlds in lakes of fire when times arrow expires. The post Song: Durvasa & Ambarish appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…
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Human felicity is produced not as much by great pieces of good fortune that seldom happen as by little advantages that occur every day. Benjamin Franklin The post Thanksgiving 2024 appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.By Caru Das
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Krishna’s ways may twist & turn. My heart may throb & ache./But my soul has no concern, because He makes not one mistake.My sacred plans may go astray. My hopes may fade away. /But I’ll still trust in Him to lead, because He knows the way.Though the night be dark, & the light take forever […] The post Fashioned for Faith appeared first on Radha Kri…
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Yo, gather ’round, let me tell you a tale, Of love and honor, where good will prevail. The Ramayana, an epic so grand, A story of virtue, across every land. Prince Rama, his heart pure and true, Exiled by deceit, 14 years he would endure. His queen, Sita, beauty and grace, Kidnapped by Ravana, king […] The post Song: Ramayana Overview appeared firs…
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Yo, let me tell you ’bout a bird with a mighty soul, Jatayu the vulture, his courage made him whole. He was a watching over Sita, a guardian soaring high in the sky. Defender of righteousness, ’til the day he would die. Now, Sita was stolen, abducted by Ravan on a golden chariot… The post Song: Jatayu, the Vulture appeared first on Radha Krishna Te…
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Now the Lord is our blesser, and from the moment we become devotees, we become heirs to all of the blessings of Krishna. But remember this: BATTLES always follow BLESSINGS. That is good because Krishna can use those battles to force us to trust the GIVER rather than the GIFTS. It is not necessarily bad […] The post Battle Cry of Faith appeared firs…
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As Krishna mounts his chariot, Dwarka bound, Queen Kunti’s heart pounds, sadness abounds, Her prayers take flight, a farewell plea, bittersweet Krishnha, Protector of dharma, our guiding light, By our side in every fight Lotus eyes, lotus feet, shining so bright illuminating our path through many a dark night. Without You, our fame and deeds […] Th…
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Have you noticed how ANGRY people seem these days? Road rage, airplane rage, grocery store rage, violence at youth sports events. “I’m describing a FUMING, UNRELENTING, sense of anger, hostility, and alienation that simmers for months, even years, without relief. Eventually, all it takes is a TRIGGERING incident, usually minor, for the person to go…
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Our attitude should be: “You can be for me or against me. You can celebrate me or criticize me, but thing is for certain. I’m not taking off my garland. I know who I am. I am royalty. I am accepted. I am approved by Almighty God. I am valuable. You don’t HAVE to have […] The post Don’t Give Away Yr Garland appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in …
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When it comes to faith in God, some limp, some linger, while others leap. We’re all going to have times where we are tempted to limp, but Here’s the key. KRISHNA didn’t create you to live insecure, lonely, not having enough. Sure, those things may come, but He knows how to heal, restore and turn […] The post Leaping In Faith appeared first on Radha…
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Krishna makes your hard places easier. He has a green oasis for you. New beginnings. Open doors. New dreams are going to spring up. New desires are going to come. He has an oasis for His devotees like Sudama, For his devotees he has businesses, opportunities, joy, peace, purposefulness. Hare Krishna When you look back […] The post Unexpected Power …
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Here’s what I’ve learned: I know Krishna is on my side not by the HOT WINDS he STOPPED, but by the HOT WINDS that DIDN’T STOP ME. You CAN’T judge Krishna ‘s favor by the HOT WINDS He kept you out of, but by the HOT WINDS he BROUGHT YOU THROUGH. Hare Krishna THE DEVOTEE […] The post The Wind Factor appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Utah.…
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When you are in the fire, then more than ever you need to start saying, “Father, THANK YOU you that you are IN this fire WITH ME. Thank you that no weapon formed against me is going to prosper. Krishna, I am not going to worry. I trust you. I believe that everything will turn […] The post God By My Side appeared first on Radha Krishna Temple in Uta…
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At that time Lord Krishna revealed Himself right in the womb alongside of the child, and saved him from the scorching heat of the fire weapon. Having experienced Krishna’s protection when all the odds were against him, when he was so packed up he couldn’t move a finger to help himself, Parikshit throughout his life […] The post Forever Favor appear…
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If you acknowledge Him in ALL yr activities: family, finances, marriage, sports, health. He will crown you with success and make you an example in every area of yr life.. Start by Chanting, Lord, energies of the Lord, engage me in Yr service. Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare. Letting the Lord in. […] The post We Are Not Independe…
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Our mind is like a computer. How we program it is the way it’s going to function. You can have the most powerful computer ever made, the latest and fastest model, with the maximum amount of memory available, but if you put the wrong software in it, it’s not going to function as it was […] The post The Delete Button appeared first on Radha Krishna T…
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One devotee sang, “Though I walk through the valley of the shadow death”. He didn’t say “Though I STAY in the valley. X Though I LIVE in the valley”. No, the valley is NOT your home. The valley is temporary. You’re just passing through the valley. It’s just a matter of time before it’s turned into […] The post Pathways to Victory appeared first on …
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But too many people go around uttering dire predictions over themselves. “I never get the breaks.” I’ll probably get laid off. I’m just average. I’m a C student. I’ll never get into shape” They don’t realize they are calling in defeat, mediocrity, bad breaks and lack. Scripture says “We are eating the fruit of our […] The post Words Are Like Seeds …
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Lord says many things about us in present and past tense. Because He says it, doesn’t mean it’s going to happen. Have to do our part & get in agreement. In other words, you may not feel blessed today, lot of things coming against you, with yr family, finances, etc. Mind could easily talk you […] The post Program Your Mind for Victory appeared first…
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What was that? Sunshine on a cloudy day. He didn’t see it coming. The forecast was cloudy. All the reports said this problem is permanent, but KRISHNA controls the universe. He knows how to suddenly change things. He can suddenly move the wrong people out. He can suddenly open doors you never dreamed would open. […] The post Sunshine on a Cloudy Da…
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