--- product_id: 23581991 title: "Urban Monk: Exploring Karma, Consciousness, and the Divine Paperback – July 9, 2013" brand: "gadadhara pandit dasa" price: "$30.88" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 10 url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/23581991-urban-monk-exploring-karma-consciousness-and-the-divine-paperback-july store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Urban Monk: Exploring Karma, Consciousness, and the Divine Paperback – July 9, 2013 **Brand:** gadadhara pandit dasa **Price:** $30.88 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Urban Monk: Exploring Karma, Consciousness, and the Divine Paperback – July 9, 2013 by gadadhara pandit dasa - **How much does it cost?** $30.88 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/23581991-urban-monk-exploring-karma-consciousness-and-the-divine-paperback-july) ## Best For - gadadhara pandit dasa enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted gadadhara pandit dasa brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Urban Monk: Exploring Karma, Consciousness, and the Divine Paperback – July 9, 2013 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61ZOTbcibLL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars Pandit is a spiritual shoulder always there for you to lean on *by G***R on Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2013* Gadadhara Pandit Dasa has been my dear friend for about 10 years, thanks to the Bhagavad Gita discussion groups at Columbia University he has been hosting every Friday afternoon for several years. As a spiritual pilgrim with a sadhana (spiritual practice) more anchoring than my morning yerba mate or coffee, I was always open to exploring new avenues to widen my lens of understanding and perceiving the Divine.About 10 years ago, when I worked full-time as a Program Coordinator at Columbia as well as attended my graduate program at Columbia in the Teaching of English Language Arts, I became a regular at the Friday afternoon Gita groups, where kindred, spiritually receptive mates philosophized over delectable homemade blessed vegetarian dinner and dessert (prasadam), lovingly prepared by Pandit's family of Krishna-devotee, renunciate monks (Vaisnavas). Pandit facilitated these talks adeptly, with equal parts leadership, sagacious insight, and warm, welcoming, non-judgmental compassion. I loved the Gita discussion groups so much that I was always moved to clap fervently at the close of each one! I'm a rather effervescent and colorful little leprechaun and when I love something, no one is left wondering. The saturation of bhakti-radiance -- selfless service and gratitude for the unconditional love and beauty that pervades our pure and true forms as souls inhabiting human bodies -- was almost overwhelming each Friday, as the lively discussions of the Bhagavad Gita wound to a close. Pandit would gently weave and analyze that week's timelessly profound chapter of the "Songs of God" into intelligible, inspiring closing thoughts, leaving me wanting to hug everyone senseless since the truth at the heart of who we are is that overpoweringly beautiful and moving. Pandit was a flawless messenger of God; the embodiment of loving kindness and an altruistic Divine servant there for everyone who needed his counsel.And now, he has put this magical quality to work for us in a form that we can access absolutely any time we need an emotional fluffing of our feathers; a glass of spiritual warm milk; a pat on the back of encouragement; an unflinching friend on the line; a compass amid any tempest; or a match to our lantern's wick that we have blown out by accident, again and again, due to our own perceived limitations.Pandit shares his story of finding his way Home, to God, to our Eternal Parent who loves us as we have always dreamed of being loved. He reminds us that this Parent is always going to be there for us; there is nothing we need to do to earn God's love. And there is a vehicle available to anyone to purify ourselves so that we can shine in the glory of how rich this love is. In doing so we become grateful, selfless instruments who represent just how awesome our Divine natures really are. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars An easy read for exploring spirituality *by D***A on Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2013* If you've ever asked yourself how someone could ever choose the life of a monk for themselves, this book is sure to give you the insight.No it doesn't preach religion. It's very simply the life of one person, Gadadhara Pandit Dasa, told in a way that is both educational and humorous. It brings life and personality to a segment of the population that most would consider serious and isolated. It's a reminder that no matter the position in society, we are all just normal people.Personally, as someone who is religious but perhaps a bit lost, I found this book to be thought provoking in an unforced manner. There are lessons to be learned that can be applied to any religious background if you are open to it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ 4.0 out of 5 stars excellent exciting reading *by A***R on Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2013* This young monk, Gadadhara Pandit Das Prabhu has written a refreshing straightforward account of his life that I highly recommend to all especially those of Indian descent growing up in the West. But all you are in search of answers to Life's questions will find herein solutions that can be easily applied in their own life.If I could add any suggestion to improve this book, it would be to add more references. As a disciple of His Divine Grace A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami who brought the timeless knowledge of ancient Vedas to the West and established Bhaktiyoga, I would have like to see references to his great work as done by H. H. Mukunda Goswami's "Miracle on Second Ave", H. H. Satsarupa Das Goswami's "Srila Prabhupada Lilamrita" and H. G. Srutikirti Das' "What is the Difficulty" because without Srila Prabhupada where would any of us be?!Thank you for your efforts and service to Sri Guru and Gouranga, begging to be your aspiring servant...Anavadyangi Dasi --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/23581991-urban-monk-exploring-karma-consciousness-and-the-divine-paperback-july](https://www.desertcart.us/products/23581991-urban-monk-exploring-karma-consciousness-and-the-divine-paperback-july) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*