Morning Rounds: Opening Up the World of Bhakti Through Japa Meditation

About Morning Rounds: Opening Up the World of Bhakti Through Japa Meditation

In short, Morning Rounds is: How to make the most of our most important practice. Like a doctor making rounds to support healing, Morning Rounds is about tending to the soul. Through the chanting of the Holy Names, we gradually quiet the mind, soften the pull of the ego, and reconnect with our deeper spiritual nature. Drawn from our weekly japa meditation gatherings at Upbuild, these reflections offer a few minutes of inspiration to support your meditation and begin your day with greater clarity, humility, and joy. In the Bhagavad-Gita, Krishna describes japa, the chanting of the Holy Names, as the highest form of sacrifice. This timeless practice has the power to transform our consciousness through the simple act of returning, again and again, to the sound of the Holy Names. Whether you are new to chanting or have an established practice, these reflections are an invitation to deepen your relationship with the maha-mantra: Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare Through consistent practice and the support of community, we begin to experience a deepening sense of joy and connection that arises simply from hearing and chanting these sacred names.

Publisher

Hari Prasada Das (Upbuild)

Category

education · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2026

Latest episode

22 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

36 episodes in the feed.

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   22 Oct 2026

   35 - Submissive Aural Reception 6: Bhakti Comes from the Bhakta

   Receptivity is exactly what transforms our consciousness from material to spiritual, especially through hearing about Krishna's devotees. Hari illustrates how Krishna prefers His devotees to receive credit and recognition over Himself. By absorbing the teachings and lives of devotees, we align ourselves with the power of bhakti. Quotes "If we want to catch the flow of devotion, then we have to put ourselves in a humble position.""A devotee is all-powerful; they can do anything because t...

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   19 Oct 2026

   34 - Submissive Aural Reception 5: Saturating Our Life with Those Who Are Dear to Krishna

   Hari dives further into the spiritual reality of how Krishna loves His devotees even more than His own self. So, by surrounding ourselves with the stories and teachings of these beloved devotees, we cultivate an ever-deepening engagement with Krishna that fuels our practice. Our yearning for connection to Krishna is always nourished through sincere and heartfelt hearing. Quotes "The more we saturate our consciousness with Krishna through this transcendental sound, the more we will really be a...

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   15 Oct 2026

   33 - Submissive Aural Reception 4: Hearing About Krsna Means Hearing About His Devotees

   Hearing about Krishna's devotees is vital for our understanding and development of divine love. He speaks about the unique relationship Krishna has with His devotees, demonstrating how their connection is so profound that Krishna considers them His very heart. Embracing the stories and lives of these great souls inspires us to cultivate our own genuine devotion to Krishna. The act of hearing about Krishna's devotees, and doing so ongoingly, nurtures our spiritual journey to enrich our chantin...

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