Krishna Das' autobiographical film One Track Heart was finally released on iTunes, and I couldn't wait to watch. It's amazing to witness his incredible journey and to be able to relate with his struggle with attachment and desire on this path to Self.
I first heard Krishna Das' uplifting Hare Krishna in the very first formal yoga class that I took in college. I didn't know his name at the time, but I knew for sure that his voice was distinct with the characteristics of love and longing for the Divine--because I felt exactly that in my own heart. In an environment where I was learning new ways to move and experience my physical body, I was able to do so with a lightness because of how this man sang. I looked forward to hearing his voice in every class that I took, and most of the time I did get to hear it because my teacher had a great appreciation for his music as well.
Now, I have watched the previews for this flick over and over and knew a little bit about Krishna Das and his awesome relationship with his teacher, but watching it all play out literally blew me away. My heart broke with him as he told of his endless struggle with his own stuff that held him back from living a life full of peace. His dedication to his practice with the guidance and faith in his teacher--even though many times his faith wavered--was so right on, because the road to peace isn't always an easy one. But with the blessing of the Divine manifesting itself as the many teachers that I encounter all the time, there is no doubt that I am always headed in the right direction. At the very least, it's a comfort when I actually remember that I'm always right where I'm supposed to be, thinking and feeling everything that I'm supposed to--otherwise I'd be doing something else.
I'm inspired by his faith being absolutely restored when the time presented itself--he literally couldn't look back and live in despair as he was before. It just wasn't an option. He was shown truth and believed it with every cell in his body, and carries on now living in all of that love. The darkness that he held onto for so long was dispelled and all attachment fell away, so he could finally live as he always wanted to--in absolute peace that results from understanding that he was not broken or lacking in any respect.
Reminders on this path are everywhere, like carefully placed breadcrumbs, so we can always find the way back home.
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