# Jahnavi Harrison

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27 - The Consciousness of Speech 1: All of Our Worldly Talks

Consciousness and speech are deeply intertwined. Hari sheds light on how preoccupations with prajalpa – all of our habitual mundane talk that actually distracts us from Krishna –  is undermining our spiritual experience. He highlights that engaging in conversations not centered on Krishna reinforce…

28 - The Consciousness of Speech 2: Criticizing Others

Hari continues to clarify the effects of prajalpa –  our idle talk that distracts us from Krishna and lowers our consciousness. He examines the implications of what’s also called gramya katha, or village gossip, and how such discussions distance us from our relationship with Krishna. He draws a cle…

29 - The Culture of Hearing

Hearing occupies a central role in deepening our relationship with Krishna and the practice of chanting the Hare Krishna mantra. Hari explores the challenges of directing our consciousness toward Krishna amidst distractions, emphasizing the need to clear our minds to make space for the sacred sound…

30 - Submissive Aural Reception 1: A Humble Approach to Hearing

Submissive aural reception plays a crucial role in deepening our connection with Krishna as we engage in chanting. Hari drives home the importance of clearing our consciousness to make space for the Holy Names, emphasizing that this process should focus on receptivity. He discusses how attentivenes…

31 - Submissive Aural Reception 2: The Key to Spiritual Advancement

Hari shares how humbling oneself to transcendental sound vibrations – both the Holy Names and spiritual discussions – awakens the soul's true nature. He sheds light on the stark differences in spiritual progress among individuals, attributing this to each person's receptivity to these powerful vibr…

32 - Submissive Aural Reception 3: Do You Like to Hear?

Reflecting on the life of his guru’s guru, Srila Prabhupada, Hari highlights how attentiveness and a desire to hear will drive one's spiritual journey. Ultimately, we see that our capacity to receive sound vibrations without blockage most impacts our progress on the path of self-realization. Quotes…

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 the…

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 ours…

36 - Submissive Aural Reception 7: From Obsession with Material Sound to Obsession with Spiritual Sound

Hari instructs us on transforming our innate attraction to material sounds into a longing for the spiritual sounds. Such sound vibrations of the teachings of Krishna and the Holy Names are paramount for self-realization. This conversation invites us to recognize how our material distractions lead u…

38 - Submissive Aural Reception 9: Nama, Rupa, Guna, and Lila

Hari delineates the four categories of kirtana: nama (Holy Name), rupa (form), guna (qualities), and lila (pastimes). He explains how they intertwine and deepen our experience of Krishna Consciousness. Our practice of chanting must extend beyond japa, integrating Krishna's form, qualities, and past…