Caru Utah on Bhakti and Boldness: Why Playing It Safe Doesn’t Work | Ep. 181

🎧 About This Episode: In this transformative episode, Caru Das (ACBPS) shares a timeless spiritual principle: to truly experience Krishna, you must step out of your comfort zone. Spiritual growth rarely happens in ease or familiarity—it blossoms in surrender, uncertainty, and the willingness to be stretched beyond limits. Drawing from sacred texts, decades of devotional practice, and personal stories, Caru Das explains why Krishna often meets us not in our routines, but in our risks. 🙏 Key Takeaways: Why staying comfortable can hinder your spiritual awakening How to embrace discomfort as a divine invitation The spiritual power of surrendering control Real-life examples of transcendence through challenge Whether you're new to bhakti yoga or deep into your practice, this episode will inspire you to look beyond comfort and toward Krishna’s calling. 🧘 About Caru Das: Caru Das Adhikari is the President and founder—alongside his wife Vaibhavi—of the Utah Krishna Temple. He has served as temple president in Sydney, Melbourne, and Berkeley (1971–1978), Director of Life Membership in Los Angeles (1980–1987), and President/Founder of KHQN Radio in Spanish Fork, Utah (1982–2005). He earned a Bhakti Sastra Degree in Vaishnava Studies in 1977. A lifelong spiritual teacher and practitioner, Caru Das has been: A VISTA volunteer (1969) A vegetarian since 1970 A guest lecturer on Krishna consciousness since 1970 A marathon runner, completing 32 marathons since 1988 📌 Subscribe for more: Weekly episodes on Krishna consciousness, bhakti yoga, and living a life of spiritual courage. 🔗 Connect with Caru Das: [Website] https://www.utahkrishnas.org/glossary... [Instagram] / festivalofcolorsusa [Facebook] / caru.utah #CaruDas #KrishnaConsciousness #BhaktiYoga #HareKrishna #SpiritualGrowth #ISKCON #GetUncomfortable #DevotionalLiving **************************************************** ▶ LOVE THE PODCAST? -- DONATE HERE: https://fundrazr.com/c2GpR0?ref=ab_aA... ▶ WATCH ON FACEBOOK: / thelatemorningprogramwithnamarasa ▶ WATCH ON YOUTUBE: / @namarasapodcast ▶ LISTEN ON SOUNDCLOUD: / the-late-morning-program-with ▶ LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... ▶ CONTACT: //Instagram: @namarasapodcast //Email: [e-mail] //Website: www.namarasa.show