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In 1992 Sripad Jagannatha Das was asked if he would do an exclusive interview with the Maharishi in Switzerland. The author readily agreed as the reclusive spiritual master almost never met the press and was embarking on an ambitious mass meditation program to purify vast areas of the United States. After a great deal of negotiation, the two finally got together on Christmas Eve and had a prolonged, stirring conversation that is documented here.

This recording brings together the clearest, most enduring wisdom shared by Ram Dass—spoken from the place where spirituality meets ordinary human life. Here, Ram Dass speaks not as a guru above experience, but as a fellow traveler. He talks openly about ego, fear, desire, love, suffering, aging, and death—not as problems to solve, but as realities to be met with awareness and compassion. His words move gently between humor and gravity, reminding the listener that awakening is not an escape from life, but a deeper participation in it.

In these talks, Ram Dass speaks openly about devotion, service, and the inner transformation that comes through love rather than effort. He returns again and again to Hanuman as the clearest expression of this path—not as a story or belief, but as a living example of selfless service, humility, and unwavering dedication to truth.

Throughout history, some of the most thoughtful minds have advocated that life does not end with the death of our body, but continues on via a process known as reincarnation. In the Western world, followers of the Orphic religion in ancient Greece were the first known exponents of reincarnation. They were succeeded by Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato and a host of other philosophers.

Kaya Kalpa is an ancient system for body rejuvenation. In Kaya Kalpa Yoga The Tantra Of Living Forever, Sripad Jagannatha Das guides us through this ancient and secretive practice, revealing the hidden techniques that have been passed down through generations of enlightened sages. With more than fifty years of spiritual dedication, Das provides deep insight into the extraordinary potential of the human body, teaching us how, through yoga, discipline, and divine knowledge, we can unlock the secret of immortality.

Bhaktisiddhanta Sarasvati, also known as Srila Prabhupāda, was a prominent spiritual leader and revivalist of the Gaudīya Vaisnava tradition in early 20th-century India.

In these extended talks, Ram Dass speaks at length about truth and divine love as direct experience rather than belief. He examines how the search for meaning often becomes entangled with ego, identity, and fear, and how those same obstacles can become the doorway to awakening when met with awareness. Love, in these reflections, is not sentiment or morality, but a state of being that arises when resistance softens.

Death is not the end; it is a sacred passage, a transition from one existence to the next. In the ancient yogic tradition, the final moments of life are profoundly significant, shaping the soul's journey beyond the body. But what indeed happens at the time of death? What does the soul experience from one moment to the next? And how does this process connect to the science of rebirth?

In Vedic philosophy, the soul's journey through reincarnation is viewed as a gradual process of spiritual evolution, where the soul is continually learning, purifying itself, and moving closer to freedom. The soul, or atman, is considered eternal and indestructible, distinct from the body, and it experiences birth, death, and rebirth through countless lifetimes in the cycle known as samsara.

Suicide is the greatest mistake. When we hurt another, we are rejecting God in the form of that other person. When a person kills himself, he is rejecting Life. Life is a sacred gift, a journey woven through countless lifetimes in the cycle of reincarnation. In the yogic tradition, every experience—both joyful and painful—serves a divine purpose, guiding the soul to higher awareness. Yet, in moments of deep suffering, some may feel lost, believing suicide is the only escape. But there is no need to take one’s own life nor can that ever be an escape.

Narrated by Sripad Jagannatha Das, a devoted practitioner with over fifty years of yogic experience, this powerful audiobook explores the divine mystery and boundless devotion of Lord Hanuman, the eternal servant of Rama and embodiment of strength, humility, and selfless love. With deep spiritual insight and heartfelt reverence, Das brings to life the timeless stories from the Ramayana and other sacred texts, revealing Hanuman not only as a heroic figure but as the perfect symbol of bhakti, or devotional service.

This powerful spiritual narrative explores the connection between Paramahansa Yogananda and the mysterious Mahavatar Babaji, the immortal master who has remained hidden from the world for centuries yet continues to shape the destiny of countless spiritual seekers. Written by a fifty-year practicing yogi, Sripad Jagannatha Das, the story reveals how Babaji, often called the deathless avatar, serves as the silent force behind the global spread of Kriya Yoga.

Lord Brahma saw Krsna directly and composed a prayer based on his realizations–a striking prayer by one who has seen the truth.

Neem Karoli Baba or Maharaj-ji—was a guru, mystic, and devotee of Lord Hanuman. He is the spiritual master of a number of prominent Americans who traveled to India in the 1960s and 70s, including spiritual teachers Ram Dass, Bhagavan Das, and musicians Krishna Das and Jai Uttal. Maharaji was a lifelong adept of bhakti-yoga and encouraged service to others (seva) as the highest form of unconditional devotion to God.

Gautama Buddha, also known as Siddhartha Gautama, was a spiritual teacher who lived in ancient India between the 6th and 4th centuries BCE. He is the founder of Buddhism, one of the major religions of the world. Buddha was born into a royal family, but he renounced his luxurious lifestyle at the age of 29 to seek the truth about life and the nature of suffering. He spent six years as a wandering ascetic before attaining enlightenment at the age of 35.

As baby boomers retire and enter their later years, many are turning to spirituality and religion as a source of comfort and guidance. Some are seeking a deeper connection to a higher power, while others are looking for a sense of community and purpose in their lives. This trend has led to an increase in the popularity of yoga, meditation, and other spiritual practices among this generation.

Here is a captivating audiobook exploring the close relationship between Peter Max and Swami Satchidananda. Narrated by Raj Rass and Sripad Jagannatha Das, go on a journey through the lives of two remarkable individuals who formed an unlikely and enduring friendship. Peter Max is a world-renowned artist known for his vibrant abstract works of art. Swami Satchidananda, on the other hand, was a kindly spiritual leader and yoga master who dedicated his life to spreading the teachings of yoga and meditation in the West. These two great souls formed a deep connection that lasted decades.

Written and narrated by his longtime friend and collaborator, Sripad Jagannatha Das (Geoffrey Giuliano), this biography provides an in-depth look at Max's journey from a young artist in Nazi Germany to becoming a prominent figure in the pop art movement of the 1960s and beyond. Das's firsthand knowledge and personal anecdotes make this audiobook a must-listen for fans of Peter Max and anyone interested in the art world of the 20th century.

This is the true story of each of the spiritual "Gang of four" and their master and deep inspiration Neem Karol Baba.

The Sri Brama-samhita is a collection of prayers by Brahma at the beginning of material creation after the Supreme Person Krishna gave Brahma a divine vision of the spiritual world. Brama, in his amazement, speaks volumes of divinely inspired praise before beginning his work of creation. Sri Chaitanya Mahaprabhu acquired the Fifth Chapter of the Brama-Samhita from the Adi-Keshava temple in South India.