ATMA VISION

Feb 29 2024

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Welcome to Atma Vision, a sacred space where, along with doing comparative theology, we see the world—and our life in it—through the lens of the sacred texts from the Krishna-Bhakti tradition (under the generic category of "greater Hinduism").
Your host, Cyril Wohrer (aka Chandra), is from Los Angeles. Based in Mayapur, India, he holds a Masters in the Study of Religion from Oxford University and is an ordained (brahmana) priest since 1997. He has been practicing and teaching the science of Bhakti-yoga for three decades. Let's deepen our faith together on the scientific path of devotion while living in today's world.

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64 instructions by Bhaktisidhanta Sarasvati Thakura

Feb 29 2024 41 mins

On the occasions of the birthday of Bhaktisidhanta Sarasvati Thakura (the guru of Srila Prabhupada), we hear his famous "sixty-four instructions," which inspire us to practice Krishna Consciousness with more determination and selflessness.

War in the Middle-East, Reincarnation and Consciousness

Oct 19 2023 32 mins

In this episode of Atma Vision, we delve into the connection between consciousness and war (Ukraine vs. Russia, or Israel vs. Palestine, for example). We visit one key verse from the Bhagavad Gita and two important verses from the Srimad Bhagavatam, one of them that makes the truth claim that devotion to a personal God guarantees the development of compassion for others.

Kali Yuga and chanting the Holy Name of God

Oct 01 2023 27 mins

In this episode of Atma Vision, we delve into the connection between Kali Yuga (and what is Kali Yuga) and the recommended process of chanting God's Holy Name. We look at five Bible verses, as well as a famous verse from the Srimad Bhagavatam, about the power of the Holy Name. We hear Rupa Goswami (16th century) telling us to keep on chanting, and we relish a passage from Kirk Fran

Why can't God have a girlfriend?

Sep 20 2023 33 mins

In this episode of Atma Vision, and ahead of the upcoming festival of "Radhastami," we look at the theme of the internal pleasure potency of God, also known in the Bhakti tradition as Srimati Radharani. Making comparisons with the figure of Mary, we show how the worshiper approaches God via the compassionate intercession of His divine, feminine pleasure potency (whether having a ma

The different grades of HAPPINESS

Sep 12 2023 39 mins

In this episode of Atma Vision, we look at the theme of happiness. We look at three verses from the famous text, the Bhagavad-Gita, which describe three different categories of material happiness as well as spiritual happiness, which is described as operating on the level of consciousness, beyond the body, mind and intellect. Under section 107 of the Copyright Act of 1976 passed by

The Names of God and Kali-Yuga; what if we're not interested?

Sep 05 2023 24 mins

On this episode of Atma Vision, we address these questions, within the context of the greater, "Hinduism"-related, Krishna-Bhakti sacred teachings: Are the Names of God sung in different theistic traditions referring to one, same God?What is the significance of the Names of God in the current cosmological age in which planet Earth is living through? What happens if we are not inter

Gender Identity and the prince who changed his sex dozens of times

Aug 26 2023 24 mins

In this episode of Atma Vision, we touch on the topic of gender identity through the story, found in the famous Bhagavata Purana, of Prince Sudyumna, who had his sex changed repeatedly throughout his/her entire life. In the "Prabhupada moment," we hear Prabhupada tell the story of the mouse who became a tiger who became a mouse again. And we say a few words on the lyrics of Kirk Fr

Do I love You for what You can do for me?

Aug 19 2023 20 mins

On this episode of Atma Vision, we look at Blessing Offor's 2022 song, "Believe," and we focuse on the theme of selfless love, making a comparison to Lord Chaitanya's famous prayer in which He prays only for selfless service (and not for material benefits, although God can and does "has our back.") Believe (Lyrics): So you catch me when I fall, right?And you hear me when I call cry