Krishna Das – Ep. 54 – Matters of Faith
In this episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast, Krishna Das explores matters of faith and the heart.
Show Notes
Faith or Delusion? (Opening) – Krishna Das talks about the difference between faith and delusion. He looks at the strength that comes with faith and the clarity needed to accept it.
“Hope based on delusion is useless, but hope based on reality is called faith. You understand there is a path, you are on it and you are doing the best you can to overcome your limitations. There is no reason to feel hopeless about the future, because you are doing the best you can for yourself and others.”
Discover More: Krishna Das shares more wisdom on faith and spiritual practice in this episode of the Pilgrim Heart Podcast
Yogi Medicine (3:30) – KD talks about his history and relationship with drugs. We hear what Maharaj-Ji told him about smoking hash and explore the benefits of Yogi Medicine. KD also talks about the potential health boosting benefits of CBD oil and discusses the answer to difficult questions such as ‘what is the best CBD oil?’ There are many options on the market that are now available for those who wish to try out cannabis-related products to do just that. Whether it’s to help them with physical or mental issues or they just want to use it for recreational purposes, products like the gorilla glue strain can be purchased online. However, it is important to remember that cannabis and cannabis-based products may not be for everyone, and some people have their own ways of dealing with physical and mental ailments, but if you would like to give it a try, there are helpful resources available where you can get info on different strains of cannabis and other cannabis-based products, such as CBD oils, tinctures, creams, etc. Alternatively, you can speak with your local dispensary or medical physician to discover what is right for you.
“The prison of our thoughts is so dense that to be released from that, even for a minute, is very difficult. LSD, peyote and mescaline can actually do that if you have those karmas.”
Discover More: Rick Doblin from MAPS speaks with Raghu about the science of psychedelics and their spiritual connection.
Finding Purpose (9:25) – Throughout life, we are told by others what is best for us. KD challenges us to listen to our hearts and do what works best for us instead. There is no right or wrong as long as you are doing the best you can and move forward.
“You always want to do the best you can. You don’t want to sleep through life, because you only get one life at a time.”
Running from Pain (25:00) – A question from the audience about becoming disillusioned on the spiritual path and using practice to avoid our pain and problems.
“Nothing outside of you is ever going to be enough because it is already enough inside. The problem is we are all looking outside. People who have addiction issues (and I am one of them) have too low of a tolerance for the fact that nothing is going to be enough. If you have overcome an addiction, you will almost definitely echo that sentiment. If you haven’t, then the chances are you already know this, but either way you might want to visit https://enterhealth.com/ for help in overcoming your addiction. It is not actually that nothing will ever be enough though, because it already is, we just are not in touch with that and we are looking in the wrong place.”
Discover More: Gabor Mate talks with Chris Grosso about addiction and running from our pain in this episode of the Indie Spiritualist Podcast.
Letting Go (32:25) – There is a difference between letting go and hand dealing with things leaving you. KD discusses this important difference and how faith and practice build the strength to truly let go.
So much of this really resonated with me; especially the part about forgiveness and how when one can recognize that people are reacting out of their own pain. Thanks for sharing, as always, very appreciated. Love to you!