In this inspiring episode, Nityanand Charan Das shares his remarkable journey—from aspiring to join the armed forces to embrace monastic life as a devoted monk at ISKCON.
He reflects on how unexpected turns, from defense exams to engineering colleges, ultimately led him to spirituality. Delving into sacred scriptures like the Bhagavata Purana, he unveils the divine glories of Radha Rani and the profound relationship between Shiva and Krishna—simultaneously one, yet distinct. He also offers insights into his books and spiritual teachings.
Tune in for a thought-provoking conversation on destiny, devotion, and divine wisdom.
Chapters
00:00-00:58 - Episode Introduction
00:59-02:00 - Guest Introduction
02:01-02:45 - Guiding our own Mind
02:46-04:36 - Why is “Adhyatmik Shikshka” the last phase?
04:37-05:17 - The Four Purusharthas
05:18-14:50 - What made you choose this path?
14:51-17:43 - Disappearance of Gurukals from the Education System
17:44-19:41 - How do you fight your own for Spirituality?
19:42-21:46 - Icons of Grace
21:47-22:47 - Part 2 of Icons of Grace?
22:48-24:04 - The Book - “Ask the Monk”
24:05-26:04 - Shiva and Shankar are the same?
26:05-30:19 - Are the Spiritual Stories lineage of the same one?
30:20-32:29 - The Power of Shiv-Shakti together
32:30-36:33 - Exploitation of the concept of “Dharma”?
36:34-39:59 - Karma and Akarma
40:00-43:00 - Advice to Find Peace
43:01-44:06 - Episode Outro