1531: Surviving the Streets: A Former Gang Enforcer’s Path to Bhakti

A childhood spent in the sacred temples of India. A teenage descent into the violent world of organized crime. A near-death experience that changed everything. This is the raw, eye-opening story of Govinda Das—a former gang enforcer who found his way back to the spiritual path through Krishna’s grace. Join Raghunath as he dives into Govinda’s gripping journey from a strict Vaishnava upbringing to the dangerous streets of Chicago, where he was drawn into one of the world’s most notorious gangs. Discover how years of violence, drugs, and survival eventually led him back to the teachings of bhakti and the transformative power of chanting the holy name. 🔑 Key Highlights: ✨ The hidden connection between gang loyalty and the search for belonging. ✨ How addiction, trauma, and violence led to a desperate plea to Krishna. ✨ The near-fatal accident that sparked a life-changing spiritual awakening. ✨ Why community and association can make or break one’s path in life. Govinda’s story is a testament to the power of bhakti yoga to reclaim even the most lost souls. His raw honesty and hard-won wisdom offer profound lessons on karma, free will, and the undeniable mercy of Krishna. 🙏 Subscribe for daily wisdom and join thousands worldwide on the transformative journey of Bhakti. 🎧 Tune in now! #BhaktiYoga #RedemptionStory #GangToGrace #SpiritualTransformation #WisdomOfTheSages ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_of_the_sages

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Truths about life from the timeless wisdom of the Bhakti-yoga tradition - fun, relevant, and deep. Learn about dharma, yoga, bhakti, and how it relates to all the basic questions of life. This show is about how to live your best life, let go of the external distractions, and uncover the spiritual happiness that lies within the heart as the true nature of the soul. Raghunath and Kaustubha's connection goes back to their teens in the New York Hardcore Punk Scene of the early 80s, through serving together as Bhakti-yogi monks in the 90's, to sharing their experiences in the world of yoga in the 21st century.