Bhaktimarga Swami on Devotion

Indian Religions Spiritual Practice and Mindfulness Conversations

What does it mean to be a Swami? This podcast features words of wisdom from ISKCON Leader Bhaktimarga Swami. In drawing from his ISKCON journey which began in 1973, we broach topics of devotion, detachment, and surrender.

Raj Balkaran is a scholar, educator, consultant, and life coach. For information see rajbalkaran.com.

5/12/2021

Bhaktimarga SwamiISKCON Leader

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