"Being YOU for Krishna” with Samapriya devi dasi    Join us as Namamrita explores the intriguing life of services of the individual and actress, Samapriya devi dasi.  Samapriya joined Krishna consciousness very young.  She traveled widely.  Her passion was book distribution.  Hear about her adventures and the wisdom she gained through the process of aging gracefully in Krishna consciousness. Her book, “The Divine Love Trip”, was her culmination of a lifetime of service.  Get ready for an...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 28  with Murli Gopal das    Nectar Talks is back in action! Take a seat with Amrita-keli as she uncovers the intriguing life and services of Murli Gopal das. Murli Gopal is a medical physicist, performing artist and science author for the Bhaktivedanta Institute. He met the devotees in his early 30’s, trading a decades-long hankering to build a time machine and gain mystic powers for 10 years as a monk at the Bhakti Center. Explore his mood in Bhakti and help us send our...

As our community grows, many  program initiatives are arising in Alachua.  They are an excellent platform to unite devotees and foster a sense of community. Join us as Amrita-Keli dasi hosts Kishor das and Madhuryalila devi dasi in an exciting discussion about our community’s newest initiative, Southcare under whose umbrella Devotee Care, End of Life Care, and Krishna Meals on Wheels operate. Learn the who, what, where, and whys of this program, and how you can be involved!  Our episodes are...

Join us as Amrita-Keli Dasi hosts Mahavisnupriya devi dasi for an exciting journey into her life in Hawaii in the midst of growing up with Demigods! Hear about her personal experiences with the mystical. The Hawaiian islands have an intriguing history and attracted Srila Prabhupada with their healing climate and atmosphere. This is a unique Nectar Talks experience you won’t want to miss. Join us on Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube: Nectar Talks & ISKCON Alachua...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 25 with the “Gauranga Girls” Bhaktin Tricia and Panchali Devi Dasi Join us as Amrita-Keli Dasi hosts Bhaktin Tricia and Panchali Dasi from Krishna House, fondly referred to as the “Gauranga Girls”. Hear how they joined Krishna House and graduated to new outreach projects, the latest one being in Philadelphia. Their stories of traveling Sankirtan as the Gauranga Girls are intriguing and inspiring. Join us on: Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube:...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 24 with Sudharma Devi Dasi Adventures, Struggles, and Outreach for Krishna Join us as Amrita-Keli dasi hosts Sudharma devi dasi, a senior disciple of Srila Prabhupada and longtime resident of New Raman Reti Dham. Hear stories of her blissful experiences as a solo itinerant preacher and her adventures in Southeast Asia. Discover how she has come to see Krishna’s hand in all material struggles. Learn about Hare Krishna community radio as an inclusive public platform for...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 23 with Gadadhara Pandit dasa An Urban Monk’s Journey from The East Village to Gatorland Join us as Namamrita dasa hosts Gadadhara Pandit dasa, a mindful leadership expert. Hear about his journey of going from a millionaire to losing everything, becoming a monk in New York City’s East Village then going on to become a top motivational speaker. Discover how he ended up on the cover of Forbes, USA Today and other leading magazines. Join us for this intriguing story. ...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 22 Savitri devi and Jagadisha das Sharing Love to and from the Ukrainian Yatra Tune in as Amrita-Keli dasi and Namamrita das host Savitri devi and Jagadisha das, Ukrainian devotees who have been members of New Raman Reti, Alachua for many years, for a special LIVE interview. Get insight into the Ukrainian temples and hear the real life stories of those affected by this terrible war. They will share their realizations and how they have mobilized to support those in...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 21 with Doug Watson Krishna and the Cosmos Meet Doug Watson, a brilliant Astrophysicist with a PhD in Physics who became attracted to the Krishna conscious philosophy and Bhagavad Gita after meeting his now wife Sharanagati dasi. Hear about his involvement with Bhaktivedanta Institute and the latest event he hosted for them. Find out Doug’s thoughts on cosmology and consciousness and how Krishna consciousness, including the study of the soul, can be made more...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 20 with Rucira Dasi Surrendering to Srila Prabhupada’s Desire In this exciting episode of Nectar Talks, Amrita-Keli dasi hosts Rucira dasi for an evening of nectar! Rucira dasi joined Krsna consciousness at age 14. Hear about her journey through mothering and grandmothering in Krishna consciousness. She talks about her love for serving the cows, traditional cooking and her realizations from committing to the land for Srila Prabhupada. Find out what we can learn from...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 19 with Saranagati Dasi “A Second-Generation Devotee Joins Krishna Consciousness” Namamrita Das hosts our guest, Saranagati Dasi who was born and raised in Krishna consciousness. She left the Alachua community to pursue a career in Modeling. Hear about her successful career and her battle with addiction. Learn how Saranagati’s journey led her to eventually “joining” Krishna consciousness. Our episodes are pre-recorded for the time being. Episode 18 will be uploaded...

Listen as Krishna Kishora Das hosts our guest. Puskar Das is Srila Prabhupada’s man and a long time resident of New Raman Reti along with his wife Sukhada Devi Dasi. This interview will take you on the journey of his Art career, and how it intersected with the Renaissance of Krishna Conscious Art in the West, under the direction of Srila Prabhupada. Count on hearing interesting facts and stories you have never heard before. He is a fountain of Sastric knowledge and also knows a lot of the...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 17 Lila Kishor das & Amrita-Keli dasi Lila Kishor das and Amrita-Keli dasi are young second generation devotees, yet they have accomplished so much in their lives. Hear about their eventful journey through Krishna consciousness, their joys and challenges, and the exciting programs they have pioneered. Learn how they came to a life of devotion and service. Hear about how they reconcile differences in their cultural upbringing and much more. Facebook: Nectar...

Nectar Talks EPISODE 17 Lila Kishor das & Amrita-Keli dasi Lila Kishor das and Amrita-Keli dasi are young second generation devotees, yet they have accomplished so much in their lives. Hear about their eventful journey through Krishna consciousness, their joys and challenges, and the exciting programs they have pioneered. Learn how they came to a life of devotion and service. Hear about how they reconcile differences in their cultural upbringing and much more. Facebook: Nectar...

Namamrita Das interviews Balavanta Das on Nectar Talks. Balavanta Das is one of ISKCON’s pioneers. Hear about his contributions to the development of NRR dhama. Learn about his Southern upbringing and how he balances his solid footing in both the secular world through his successful law practice, and his practice of Bhakti. Take a peek into Balavanta prabhu’s vision for modern spirituality. Look for us on: Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube: Nectar Talks &...

Hosts Amrita-Keli Dasi and Namamrita Das. We are excited to welcome Krishna Kishora to our Nectar Talks team. Get a glimpse of what he brings to the table for the show. Hear about his background and upbringing, his dynamic nature and the service opportunities he has created to suit his goals of life. Learn about what enthuses him about spiritual life. Look for us on: Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube: Nectar Talks & ISKCON Alachua Hare Krishna Temple You can...

Hear the marvels of Kalakanta prabhu’s 50 year journey of practicing Bhakti in the Hare Krishna movement, and what keeps him going. Learn about his views on the important role of women in our movement, and the need for more initiating Gurus. Share in his enthusiasm and vision for developing Ashrams in the modern day based on his successful grassroots Ashram, Krishna House in downtown Gainesville. See us live on: Zoom ID: 670 694 2056 Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON...

Take a journey with Param Dasi as she takes us on a tour of her colorful life of adventure all over the world while growing up in Krishna consciousness. She has an exciting career as a Nurse. Meet her husband, Scotty, whom she convinced to move to Alachua. Witness his observations about Krishna consciousness and hear his experience of being married to a Hare Krishna. Hear about how they balance their lives as a Hare Krishna and Baptist. Join us on: Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON...

Pracarananda das is a scientist with the Bhaktivedanta Institute, BI. We get to take the insider’s look at BI. Hear his views on the importance of Vedic and modern scientific literacy. He teaches science to the students at the Bhaktivedanta Academy in Alachua. Learn of his journey with Karate and much more. Join us on: Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube: ISKCON Alachua Hare Krishna Temple & Nectar Talks You can also hear us on Apple Podcast & Spotify

Hear how Sruti Sagara Das, part of a new generation of temple presidents at Gainesville’s Krishna House, navigates the dichotomy between spirituality and institution. Having grown up in India and moved to America later in life, we capture a glimpse at how he deals with living at the intersection of cultural identities. See us live on: Zoom ID: 670 694 2056 Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube: ISKCON Alachua Hare Krishna Temple & Nectar Talks You can also hear us...

“The Middle Way” Finding your way between Hollywood and the Himalayas. Mukunda Michael Dewil is an award-winning Hollywood film director and screenwriter. He is initiated by HH Girirja Swami, with whom he traveled as his assistant for several years when Mukunda Das was a bramachari. Hear about his journey in Krishna Consciousness and his insights into Hollywood and the filmmaking industry. Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube: ISKCON Alachua Hare Krishna Temple & ...

Listen as Vegavati Devi Dasi takes us on a journey of her life beginning in Hawaii in the early 70’s. Hear her adventures on travelling sankirtan with Svarga Devi Dasi, and in India. Sri Sri Radha Damodara gave her shelter at Their lotus feet for many years in Gita Nagari. Learn about how Madan Gopal Das took shelter in her as his spiritual mother. Facebook: Nectar Talks Live & ISKCON Alachua YouTube: ISKCON Alachua Hare Krishna Temple & Nectar Talks You can also hear us on...

Get ready to hear some of Sanka prabhu’s wild stories in Krsna Consciousness! He’s been cooking for Yogeshvara Krsna for many many years and is ready to pass the torch. How is he going to do that? Learn about his views on family and how he is dealing with his terminal diagnosis, and much more. In an effort to increase the frequency of our episodes, this is the first of a prerecorded episode which will alternate with Live ones.

Nectar Talks Episode 7 with Krishna House’s Nanda Nandana Dasi Nectar Talks hosts, Amrita-Keli Dasi and Namamrita Das, interview Nanda Nandana Dasi, the manager of Krishna Lunch at UF, Gainesville. Get ready to hear how Nanda Nandana Dasi found Krishna in the hardcore scene! Fasten your seatbelts as she takes us on her adventurous journey through decades of outreach. Hear about her passion for Krishna Lunch.