For Soul’s Sake

What happens when an ancient devotional practice like Kirtan moves from intimate spaces to concert halls and huge audiences?

In this episode of For Soul’s Sake, Radhika Das, Stine, and Nama explore the balance between Kirtan, performance, devotion, and accessibility. Radhika reflects on his journey from small gatherings to thousands of people, and whether Kirtan can remain a sincere offering to Krishna while being shared on a larger scale.

They discuss the importance of intention, humility, music, and consciousness, the relationship between Kirtan and Japa, and what it means to enter a Kirtan space not simply to attend, but to serve.

3:12 — Taking an ancient practice to the stage
4:46 — The power of intimate Kirtan
9:42 — Making Kirtan accessible to a wider audience
13:37 — Performance vs. devotion
23:21 — Are we attending Kirtan or participating and serving?
29:42 — Kirtan and Japa
41:29 — Humility and the foundation of chanting
46:53 — Making Kirtan accessible without losing its essence
50:54 — Bonus conversations

Produced by: Sunni Sharma and Viraj Limbachia
Filmed by: Filmwork Studios
Edited by: Hannah Brown

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When we think of spirituality, we often think of meditation, prayer, or pilgrimage - but what if one of the most transformative spiritual practices begins in the kitchen?

In this talk, we explore the Bhagavad Gita's profound teaching that food is more than nutrition. The consciousness, intention, and devotion behind how it's prepared can shape our own consciousness. Discover why offering food to Krishna is central to the Bhakti tradition, why prasadam is far more than a vegetarian meal, and how every meal can become an act of remembrance and devotion.

00:23 – Why food is a spiritual practice
02:02 – What the Bhagavad Gita teaches about offering food
05:21 – Consciousness is contagious
06:00 – The kitchen becomes an extension of the temple
07:35 – Turning every meal into communion with God
08:10 – The real miracle of prasadam

Produced by: Sunni Sharma and Viraj Limbachia
Filmed by: Filmwork Studios
Edited by: Hannah Brown

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Why do we get angry, even when we're trying to live a spiritual life? In this roundtable conversation, Radhika, Nama and Stine explore the nature of anger through the lens of Bhakti, discussing its deeper causes, the role of therapy alongside spiritual practice, and how self-awareness can transform our reactions.

Drawing from the Bhagavad-gītā, personal experiences, and the story of Ambarīṣa Mahārāja and Durvāsā Muni, they reflect on how humility, compassion, and steady practice help us respond rather than react.

02:35 – Can anger have a place in Bhakti?
07:17 – Personal experiences with anger, therapy & healing
10:49 – Prayer, compassion and practical ways to respond to anger
39:44 – How the Bhagavad-gītā explains the root of anger
43:56 – Is anger viewed differently for men and women?
59:13 – Final reflections & key takeaway

Produced by: Sunni Sharma and Viraj Limbachia
Filmed by: Filmwork Studios
Edited by: Hannah Brown

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We explore how life in this world is always changing - relationships, circumstances, and even our own minds—and because of that, obstacles are inevitable. The real question isn’t why they appear, but how we respond to them in a way that keeps us steady and connected to what is permanent.

Drawing from teachings in Bhakti Yoga and reflections from Radhanath Swami, we look at the principle of keeping the heart fixed on the permanent while dealing with the temporary according to time, place, and circumstance.

Through the life of Śrī Caitanya Mahāprabhu, we see how even the Divine faced obstacles yet responded with purpose, compassion, and surrender. We also reflect on Haridāsa Ṭhākura, who remained steady in chanting despite criticism, showing how obstacles can become part of spiritual growth when met with the right consciousness.

Ultimately, this episode invites us to see obstacles not as setbacks, but as reminders to refocus, refine our intention, and keep Krishna at the center of everything we do.

Filmed by: Filmwork Studios
Edited by: Hannah Brown

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In this episode of For Soul’s Sake, Radhika Das, Nama, and Stine explore the timeless story of Krishna and Sudhama from the Srimad Bhagavatam. Through heartfelt discussion and personal reflections, they unpack the spiritual depth of friendship rooted in devotion rather than convenience, the power of humble offerings, and the transformative nature of Krishna's mercy.

The conversation highlights how genuine spiritual relationships transcend time, circumstance, and material differences. Through Sudhama's simple offering of chipped rice, they reflect on how Krishna values sincerity and love over external grandeur. The episode concludes with a thought-provoking discussion on wealth, humility, and the hidden ways Krishna helps devotees progress spiritually.

03:40 – What Makes a Spiritual Friendship?
07:27 – A Higher Purpose at the Center
13:31 – The Essence of Bhakti
15:12 – The Beauty of Humility
16:56 – The Miracle of Unasked Mercy
18:22 – When Devotion Comes First
24:19 – What Are We Attached To?

Filmed by: Filmwork Studios
Edited by: Hannah Brown

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