Hanuman Jayanti celebrates the appearance of Hanuman, Rām's Great Bhakta, who is revered for his devotion, courage, and strength. Join us in celebrating this auspicious occasion with KD's performance of the Hanuman Chalisa, recorded at Garrison Institute in April 2023, followed by a conversation with KD, Michael Sternfeld and Philip Lutgendorf as they discuss Hanuman, devotion, the Ramayana, Neem Karoli Baba and more.

Philip Lutgendorf is an American Indologist. He is Professor of Hindu and Modern Indian Studies at the University of Iowa. His areas of work and interest include the epic poem Ramcharitmanas, the life and works of Hindu poet Tulsidas, and the worship of Hanuman.

Michael Sternfeld is a producer, a performer, and a Vedic scholar with a Masters in Vedic Psychology. It is his joy to popularize ancient texts like the Ramayana in the West, making their values and depth more accessible to the masses.

Coming soon: SITA'S GEMS
Michael Sternfeld is currently finishing up a new audio offering “Sita’s Gems" focusing on Sita role in the Ramayana with insightful commentary from women such as worldrenowned environmentalist Vandana Shiva; Kirtan singer, podcast host & cohost of the program, Nina Rao; cardiologist & author Kavitha Chinnaiyan; spiritual leader and Ayurvedic expert Candace Badgett; bestselling novelist Chitra Devakaruni; author & wisdom teacher Mirabai Starr; author & lineage holder Acharya Shunya; Divine Mother healer & author Connie Huebner; Sita’s Fire author Vrinda Sheth; author and global peace activist Dena Merriam; and poet and author Saraswati Nagpal.