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.
Morning Rounds: Opening Up the World of Bhakti Through Japa Meditation
Latest Episodes
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 s...
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 highli...
26 - Becoming Consciousness Connoisseurs
Consciousness is everything in our japa practice, and understanding its influences is thus essential for attaining Krishna Consciousness. Hari speaks about the significance of discerning the Modes of Material Nature – Goodness, Passion, and Ign...
25 - Unplugging from The World to Plug into the Soul
To effectively connect with the Holy Names, we must recognize what we're often plugged into when we’re not chanting. Hari shares about the crucial distinction between identifying with the body and mind versus connecting with the soul. He delves...
24 - Cleanliness Is Next to Godliness 2: Clarifying Our Consciousness by Attunement to Sacred Hygiene
Hari highlights the connection between physical purity and spiritual awareness. He reflects on the idea that consciousness is influenced by our environment, noting how clutter and disorder can hinder our ability to connect with Krishna. Hari dr...