Tattva by Keshava Maharaja Buddha & Krishna | S.B. Keshava Swami at Tufts University | November 2025
Dec 23, 2025
Svayam Bhagavan Keshava Maharaja, a seasoned ISKCON monk and spiritual author, joins Vinita, a Theravada Buddhist monk and mindfulness teacher, in a fascinating dialogue. They delve into the motivations behind monastic life and share insights on maintaining discipline through morning routines. Their exploration of happiness contrasts sensory joy with deeper spiritual fulfillment through service. They discuss suffering in the context of purpose and the teachings of the Bhagavad Gita, and emphasize the transformative power of meditation and community in fostering compassion.
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Start Your Day With Humility And Practice
- Use a morning routine that begins with humility and gratitude to orient your day toward service.
- Chanting or focused repetition can reconnect you to your deepest identity before daily roles take over.
Identity Beyond Temporary Labels
- Identity is what remains when time takes away temporary labels like beauty or relationships.
- The Bhagavad Gita teaches that the soul is the lasting spark of consciousness beyond body and mind.
Cooking As Grounding Practice
- Vinita grounded herself at Harvard by cooking Sri Lankan food that reminded her of her mother.
- Preparing meals with care served as a stabilizing, loving-kindness practice during stress.
