Krishna Das

"You could become a great horseman
And help to free yourself and this world
Though only if you and prayer become
Sweet lovers.
It is a naive man who thinks we are not
Engaged in a fierce battle,
For I see and hear brave foot soldiers
All around me going mad,
Falling on the ground in excruciating pain.
You could become a victorious horseman
And carry your heart through this world
Like a life-giving sun
Though only if you and God become
Sweet lovers."
Like A Life-Giving Sun
by Hafiz

Manipuri Hare Krishna by The Hanumen

Call and Response

Call and Response Ep 78 Real Happiness and Becoming a Good Human

Call and Response Special Edition Conversations With KD April 1 2021

Call and Response Ep 79 Why We Chant

Call and Response Ep 80 He Knew Everything, There's Only One Life

Home in the Heart” is a deeply introspective return to the roots of devotional practice and a celebration of the spaces where the mysterious and the sacred meet the familiar. This intimate collection provides the perfect vehicle for Krishna Das’s familiar voice of the seeker inside all of us. Calling out in deep yearning through the Divine Names towards a divinity that is not nameable, and (yet is not different from the Name) across the heart-worn highways of devotion.

Home In The Heart

Preview of Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu

12 The Ring Song

11 Devi Rave

10 Yah Devi

Preview of Jaya Jagatambe From Pilgrim Heart

02 Govinda Hare

Krishna Das is one of the most popular singers of Indian devotional music in the world. Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Krishna Das has been called yoga's "rock star." With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das – known to friends, family, and fans as simply KD – has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling western chant artist of all time. His album ‘Live Ananda’ (released January 2012) was nominated for a Grammy in the Best New Age album category.  He released a string of well-received albums including "PILGRIM HEART", "BREATH OF THE HEART" and "DOOR OF FAITH," the former featuring the vocals of KD fan Sting, and the latter two both produced by Rick Rubin and utilizing, at the producer's request, a palette of traditional Indian instrumentation. KD is clear that he is first and foremost a devotee, with the sharing of his practice a profound act of his faith. Nevertheless, KD has become an iconic music presence, drawing in other artists, including Sting, Madonna, Mike D, Steely Dan’s Walter Becker, and Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, some of whom are yoga devotees, while others are simply moved by the power of the music.

Preview of Jaya Jagatambe From Pilgrim Heart

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