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JuicyMagiK On the Go Podcast with Maria and Mark
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S1 · E104
October 17 · 3 min
#104 - When Coyotes Join the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra Chant
What happens when the coyotes in your backyard join the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra? A croaky early-morning chant turns into a full chorus of holy names, sirens, birdsong, and wild coyote voices. Haribol! Srimati Dasi leads this tender, wonderfully imperfect kirtan, and the coyotes answer from their den nearby. They're all trying to chant the holy names, too, or at least that's how it feels when every living being seems to be praising the Lord in its own mysterious way. And then comes the reminder we sometimes need: the material world is noisy. There's chaos, quarrel, confusion, anxiety, and plenty of sirens. We can't always arrange perfect conditions for spiritual practice. So we hear, chant, and remember anyway. In Bhakti yoga, these first three devotional practices are known as Shravanam, Kirtanam, and Vishnu-smaranam, hearing about the Lord, chanting His names, and remembering Him. The Maha Mantra gives the mind somewhere loving to rest: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare The practice begins with hearing. Then something opens. We start wanting to serve the Lord, honor Him, offer our talents, and care for all His children, every living being wherever there is life. So if your morning is noisy, your pronunciation is wobbly, or you feel a little croaky yourself, come chant anyway. You don't need perfect circumstances. You need a sincere voice, a willing heart, and a few holy names. Peace, freedom, joy. Hari Bol, sweet souls.
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S1 · E103
October 16 · 3 min
#103 - Can Rabbits Hear the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra? One Evening Chant in Southern Ontario
Two little rabbit bodies, a beautiful Southern Ontario dusk, and a few minutes of Hare Krishna chanting beside the street. Sweet souls, there they are, munching grass while keeping one eye open for hawks, foxes, coyotes, and passing cars. This grainy little video turns into a gentle reminder: every living being is looking for a moment of peace. The rabbits eat, sleep, mate, and defend according to their bodies. We have been given a human body, so what will we do with it? Who am I? Why am I here? Is there a way off the wheel of birth, old age, disease, and death? We chant the Maha-mantra together: Hare Krishna, Hare Krishna, Krishna Krishna, Hare Hare Hare Rama, Hare Rama, Rama Rama, Hare Hare No perfect voice is needed. No special place is required. Just sound, breath, sincerity, and a willing heart. Chanting can travel through the neighborhood, through the trees, and into the ears of every living entity nearby. A little gift, freely given. And then, right at the end, someone sees the light. Literally. Haribol, sweet souls. Chant and be happy.
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S1 · E102
October 14 · 3 min
#102 - We Chanted With Seals, Then Nearly Burned Our Toes
Sweet souls, we found ourselves at Cape Cod Seashore National Park, standing in the burning sand, getting bitten by fierce little flies, soaking our clothes in cold ocean water, and chanting with the seals. Haribol! There were seals everywhere, boats out on the water, kelp along the shore, and one very special white seal devotee who appeared just in time for the chanting. We laughed, shivered, complained about the material world, and remembered that even a beautiful beach comes with hot toes, cold water, sneaky monsters, and the possibility of being carried out to sea and eaten by fishes. A playful beach walk opens into a simple reflection on why this material world isn't our eternal home, and why Krishna consciousness isn't something artificial imposed on us. Chanting, remembering, serving, and returning to our natural essence are already part of who we are. Come along for seals, sarcasm, wet pants, heavy-duty flies, and a little seaside bhakti with JuicyMagiK On the Go. Sometimes the holy name shows up at the temple, sometimes in a tiny van, and sometimes with a whole crowd of seals listening from the water.
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S1 · E101
October 7 · 4 min
#101 - The Boston Temple, Srila Prabhupada, and Coming Full Circle
Haribol, namaste, sweet souls. Today Juicy MagiK is on the go in Boston, standing beside a momentous monument connected with Srila Prabhupada's arrival at Boston Harbor in September 1965. We had previously visited the other part of this story in Kolkata, at the temple where Srila Prabhupada set off on the Jaladuta, so being here feels like a beautiful closing circle. We reflect on the living current of Krishna consciousness, a movement that carries ancient wisdom into the present day through simple hearing, repeating God's names, remembering, and devotional service. No hard and fast rules, no narrow doorway. All are welcome. We also imagine Srila Prabhupada and Jadurani Dasi (Syamarani Didi) walking these Boston streets, remembering the devotees, the paintings, the service, and the long line of spiritual teachers that carries the teachings forward like a strong umbrella, keeping out the rain. And then, a lovely darshan, prasadam, and the kindness of a devotee who welcomed us with such warmth. Sometimes pilgrimage is a monument, sometimes it's a memory, sometimes it's an older lady with a beautiful heart who feeds you and sends you on your way with blessings. Come walk with us, remember with us, chant with us, and be happy.
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S1 · E100
October 6 · 3 min· Video
#100 - Sacred Art, Bhakti Yoga, and a Visit to Alex and Allyson Grey's Museum
Alex Grey's Sacred Art, Bhakti Yoga, and the Open Road. Come along with Juicy MagiK for a sweet visit to the Chapel of Sacred Mirrors, where extraordinary works by Alex and Allyson Grey fill the third floor of this beautiful museum space. We're here to celebrate our dear Devi, hear her wonderful words, and take in the colors, faces, symbols, and many layers of this sacred art. Mark shares a little personal history too, remembering seeing Alex Grey's work in Colorado back in 1991, and the inspiration it gives us as we dream about creating a temple of our own, something like this and even more. There's also a gentle reflection on the path of yoga. Austerity and knowledge have their place, but bhakti yoga brings a special sweetness, the simple practice of connecting with God through the holy names. No need to sit in the middle of a pyramid of nothingness. You can chant, pray, and remember the Divine wherever you are. Then, just like that, we're moving again, headed toward Boston, Quebec City, and Montreal. A little sacred art, a little travel magic, a little holy name in the heart. Come with us, sweet souls. Haribol!
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S1 · E99
September 29 · 4 min· Video
#99 - How Krishna Art Brings Spiritual Truths to Life
What happens when creativity becomes a spiritual practice, and sacred art becomes a meeting place for many traditions? In this warm, wonderfully imperfect gathering, Allison Grey and Alex welcome HG Syamarani Didi to an interspiritual church community rooted in the belief that creativity can bring people together. The conversation opens with gratitude for visionary art, the Krishna art movement, and the artists who have helped bring spiritual truths into form through color, beauty, story, and imagination. There are a few sweet stumbles along the way, a playful mix-up about Baltimore and New York, and lots of genuine affection. That openness is part of the beauty here. No polished performance, just real people honoring art, devotion, and the generous exchange of wisdom. Allison and Alex also share memories of visiting the Hare Krishna temple in Los Angeles, seeing its dioramas and murals, and dancing with their daughter in Washington Square Park while devotees fed everyone. Food, art, chanting, community, and spiritual friendship, all gathered in one little conversation. A lovely reminder that the inner temple doesn't need to be separated from ordinary life. It can show up in a painting, a shared meal, a joyful memory, or the simple courage to offer your gifts with love.
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S1 · E98
September 26 · 5 min· Video
#98 - A Psychedelic Chapel Gets Transcendental
A psychedelic chapel, a little transcendental joy, and one of those spontaneous moments that makes you smile. "Hare Krishna ... oh my God!" Sometimes the sacred arrives with a laugh and a few words tumbling out exactly as they are. In this JuicyMagiK moment, we take in the colorful chapel and its devotional atmosphere, where art, faith, and everyday conversation all meet. The feeling is warm and playful, with room for wonder, a little surprise, and the simple joy of being together. Sacred spaces can open the heart in all kinds of ways. Maybe it's a chant, maybe it's a quiet pause, maybe it's Christmas wishes shared in the middle of a psychedelic chapel. However it reaches you, take a breath and enjoy the moment with us. Peace be with you, sweet souls. Hare Krishna.
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S1 · E97
August 28 · 6 min· Video
#97 - The New York Stock Exchange, Bitcoin, and the Greed That Can Set You Free
What does "greed is good" mean when you're standing outside the New York Stock Exchange? In this Juicy MagiK on the Go, we turn the phrase upside down, or perhaps right side up. After crossing the Brooklyn Bridge, we talk about material greed, the endless wanting for more money, more things, more status, more followers, and the spiritual greed that can actually nourish the heart. A thirst for wisdom. Hunger for self-realization. Greed to chant the holy names, to keep company with saintly people, and to come closer to Radha and Krishna. There's also gratitude for America, reflections on religious freedom and liberty, a playful conversation about sound money, and an official announcement about Sacred Vedic Arts becoming the first Vedic temple powered by Bitcoin, running a node and mining Bitcoin. We share a little personal honesty too. A big house, indoor pool, sauna, tennis court, dogs, and all the outer signs of success still didn't bring happiness. Sometimes spiritual life begins when we admit that more stuff isn't giving us more peace. Then, naturally, there is dog poop on the concrete and a bit of laughter. Spiritual life is the best. It's a lot of fun.
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S1 · E96
August 25 · 6 min· Video
#96 - Why We Skipped the Subway and Walked Across the Brooklyn Bridge
A Brooklyn Bridge pilgrimage, a little budgeting wisdom, and the sacred history of Hare Krishna in New York. Come walk with Juicy MagiK through the wind, the skyline, the subway math, and the holy places hiding in plain sight. We're on the way from Brooklyn toward Manhattan after a beautiful darshan with Bhaktivedanta Swami Maharaj, talking about how a grihasta, a householder, can care for money and resources without losing sight of what really matters. Sometimes the spiritual practice is chanting. Sometimes it's saving the little bottle of water from the plane. Sometimes it's walking across the bridge because the subway fare adds up. Seven dollars here, seven dollars there, and suddenly ... you're walking. We also share a little about friendship in spiritual life, why trust and respect take time, and why association with sincere, saintly people is so precious. Not every connection is meant to become an intimate friendship. The heart needs care, too. And then we head toward Tompkins Square Park, where Bhaktivedanta Swami began chanting beneath the famous Hare Krishna tree in 1966. A simple tree, a public kirtan, a few people gathering, and then the sound traveled. Hare Bol, friends. Build bridges. Build dreams. Keep the heart pointed toward Krishna.
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S1 · E95
August 21 · 4 min· Video
#95 - The Holy Names Are Like Cooling Water in the Summer Heat
Haribol sweet souls, Hare Krishna, Namaste, dandabats pranams! Today we're walking through the Bronx on a hot New York City day, fire hydrants open and cooling the streets, on our way to meet His Grace Srila Bhakti Vedanta Siddhanti Maharaj in person. This isn't just a city walk. We're heading to a home kirtan, to hear and repeat the holy names together, receive prasadam, and ask a few questions of a wonderful spiritual teacher. There's something beautiful about learning from different shiksha gurus, each one offering a different flavor, mood, and insight. Along the way, we talk about the Bronx, its place in the story of hip-hop, the kindness of New Yorkers, and the way a simple fire hydrant becomes a little material reminder of spiritual mercy. Just as cool water pours into the summer heat, the Hare Krishna maha-mantra is cooling water for living beings struggling through the heat of material life. Mark also shares a little about dealing with shingles and Type 1 diabetes, and how these moments can remind us that we are not only the body. The body may be struggling, but the spirit can still sing, serve, remember, and keep moving toward God. So come along for a short devotional travel vlog through New York City, with a little street life, a little philosophy, and a joyful invitation to chant and be happy.
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S1 · E94
August 8 · 1 min· Video
#94 - One Voice, One Heart, One Beautiful Community Chant in the Park
A picknick in the park, a little kirtan, a little sunshine, and a room full of voices remembering what the heart already knows. This short JuicyMagiK chant brings everyone together with repeated "Gauranga," and joyful calls of "Hari Bol." No polished cut performance is needed here. Just attention, breath, sound, and the willingness to sing the sacred names with sincerity. Chanting can give the restless mind somewhere kind to rest. The voice becomes a simple bridge, the rhythm gathers the group, and for a moment the ordinary noise gets pushed outside the blanket. Gauranga, Rama, Radhe, Hari, these names may be familiar in different ways, but the invitation is open: join in as you are. Try singing along, even softly. Let the names move through the room, through the body, through whatever part of the day feels heavy or scattered. Sometimes one good "Hari Bol" is enough to freshen the air.
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S1 · E93
August 2 · 4 min· Video
#93 - Chant the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra and Come Home to Your Heart
Hare Krishna, Hare Rama. Take a few minutes, soften the shoulders, and let the Holy Names fill the room. This devotional kirtan is a simple, living meditation on the Hare Krishna Maha Mantra, repeated with warmth, rhythm, and joyful attention. No complicated instructions, no need to arrive perfectly prepared. Just listen, breathe, and join in when the heart feels ready. The names of Krishna and Rama have been sung for centuries as a way to clear the mind, open the heart, and remember the divine presence already near us. Whether you're new to mantra meditation, returning to your daily practice, or simply needing a little sacred sound today, this chant can be a gentle place to begin. Sometimes one good round of "Hare Krishna" is enough to freshen the air inside us. Sometimes we need several. That's alright, too. We don't have to perform our way into devotion. We can come as we are, with the wandering mind, the unfinished day, the tender heart, and let the mantra carry us for a while. Listen with the temple gathering, chant along softly, or allow the sound to accompany meditation, prayer, yoga, rest, or your morning cup of something lovely. Learn more about Sacred Vedic Arts: https://sacredvedicarts.org/
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S1 · E92
July 16 · 6 min· Video
#92 - Naked People, Alcohol, Mode of Passion, Boat Music, and No Peace in Miami
Miami is loud, hot, and completely unbothered, so we took a little walk, had a little laugh, and talked about why chanting is the only real answer when there's no quiet place anywhere. In this episode of Juicy MagiK On the Go, we're out in Miami dealing with boats, music, crowds, giant towers, and all the usual sensory overload. We share a few honest thoughts about city life, Kali Yuga, hard hearts, screen addiction, and why the holy name is the sane response when the world gets too noisy. There's also a little Gauranga breathing, a breather inside the Hyatt Regency, a quick talk about going back to the temple, and a tiny but mighty royalty check for our poetry book, 71 cents. We'll take it. Every bit goes back into Sacred Vedic Arts, and one day at a time, that's how the work keeps moving.
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S1 · E91
July 12 · 3 min· Video
#91 - Transcendental Sound, Gurudevi dancing and Devotees In Ecstasy Jumping
A room full of Radhe, Hari, and pure devotional sound. Gurudevi Her Grace Srimati Syamarani Dasi dancing, the kirtan rising, and everyone pulled into the same current of bhakti. This transcendental gathering is alive and intense, with chanting, kartals, drums and that unmistakable mood that comes when the whole room is singing together. Just the holy names, rhythm, and presence. If you love kirtan, temple darshan, sacred sound, and the kind of devotional atmosphere that stays with you after the music ends, this one is for you. Learn more about Sacred Vedic Arts: https://sacredvedicarts.org/
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S1 · E90
July 11 · 2 min· Video
#90 - Deeply Soulful Hare Krishna Chant that Takes Away All The Weight of Material Suffering
A heartfelt, steady Hare Krishna kirtan, all chant, all heart. This short devotional session at the temple of Sacred Vedic Arts stays with the mantra and lets it carry the whole video. If you come for sacred sound, mantra meditation, or a quiet moment of bhakti, this one keeps it direct and uncluttered. Just the chanting, the rhythm, and the repeated names of Krishna and Rama. At Juicy MagiK, these moments matter. They're not about performance. They're about presence, sound, and the kind of focus that settles the mind without forcing it. Put it on, sing along, or let it play in the background while you work, rest, or sit still for a minute. Learn more about Sacred Vedic Arts: https://sacredvedicarts.org/
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S1 · E89
July 3 · 7 min· Video
#89 - Rare Chaitanya Deity Temple Installation and Rocking Kirtan to Welcome Him
A room full of voices, a room full of devotion. This video captures a live kirtan gathering with Hari Bol, Radhe, Govind, and the Hare Krishna maha-mantra filling the air. People chanting together, singing together, and staying with the transcendental sound as Sacred Vedic Arts welcomes in Lord Chaitanya in a rare authentic deity installation ceremony. Learn more about Sacred Vedic Arts: https://sacredvedicarts.org/
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S1 · E88
July 2 · 5 min· Video
#88 - Listen, Watch a Once In a Lifetime Deity Installation Event and Be Blessed
A room full of devotion, one chant after another, and the whole space is alive with sacred sound at this very special event at Sacred Vedic Arts where Lord Chaitanya descends into the marble deity from India being installed today. Witness in this video the pure kirtan flow at this celebration, beginning with "Jay Gauranga" and "Jay Nitai", then moving into "Hari Bol", "Radha Raman Bihari Govinda", and "Radhe Radhe". No polish needed, just voices, rhythm, and a shared current of bhakti filling the room. If you like mantra meditation, devotional chanting, and the simple power of sacred sound, this powerful one is for you. Put it on, chant along, and let the repetition do its work. This is transcendental and something steady and bright is descending into a room like this when devotees sing and dance together, and this recording holds that energy from start to finish. Learn more about Sacred Vedic Arts: https://sacredvedicarts.org/
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S1 · E87
June 28 · 1 min
#87 - A Crab Got Us 1,200 Views, So We Had to Thank the Crabs
Haribol, sweet souls. Today we're in Panama, in the middle of heat, demolition, chaos, and one very colorful crab mural that somehow ties the whole thing together. This one starts with a little gratitude to the crabs, yes, the sea crabs, not the other kind, and turns into a funny little reflection on how one crab on a beach in El Salvador helped spark one of our best-performing videos. 1,200 views, thank you very much, Mr. Crab. From there, the vibe shifts into the thick, hot reality of Panama, where the work is loud, the street is torn up, and the mural still stands there looking bright and alive. Madhumangala Dasa keeps it simple, keeps it devotional, and keeps it moving with a little Haribol for the crabs, a little Hare Krishna, and a reminder that even in the mess, there's beauty right there on the wall. If you like devotional travel, colorful street moments, mantra talk, and a bit of playful Krishna-conscious humor, this one is for you. Come join us at JuicyMagiK for more juicy, colorful morsels like this, and keep chanting with us. Juicy MagiK short: https://youtube.com/shorts/W50dXjq_pJc
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S1 · E86
June 6 · 3 min· Video
#86 - Our Tiny Van Morning in Greece, Tea, Chanting, and the Not-So-Glam Side of the Road
A quiet morning in the van, a hot cup of tea, cold air, close quarters, and the simple grace of waking up on pilgrimage. In this little window into life on the road, Madhumangala dasa and Srimati dasi share the very real side of van life, the cozy bits, the crusty bits, the tiny burner, the bottled water, the wipes, the gratitude, and the beauty of keeping a spiritual practice steady in a very small space. Along the way, they speak about cleanliness as part of sadhana, traveling with type 1 diabetes, and getting ready to visit sacred Delphi while chanting Hare Krishna across the world. It's simple, candid, funny, and warm, the kind of morning check-in that reminds you that spiritual life doesn't have to look polished to be sincere.
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S1 · E85
June 2 · 3 min· Video
#85 - A Tiny Chapel, Big Peace, and the Sweet Truth About Jesus We Don't Hear Enough
A sweet little mountainside moment in Greece, and then, ohhh, the chapel door is open. In this Juicy MagiK On the Go episode, Mark and Maria share a warm, spontaneous visit inside a beautiful chapel just north of Meteora, with reflections on faith, sacred symbols, Christ, devotion, and why some holy spaces feel so full of peace the moment you step in. There's laughter, a bit of playful chasing around, and then a very tender meditation on Jesus, the cross, suffering, beauty, and remembrance. Also, a lovely glimpse of why Greece keeps calling the heart back.
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