The Sun is Out
Tattva Newsletter #2 | June/July 2026
The sun is out! I’m writing from Amsterdam in the middle of a red-alert heatwave. I arrived here from Sweden, where the sun is now visible for almost 22 hours each day. In my upcoming schedule are several long-haul westbound flights which effectively chase daylight across time zones. Those who have taken spiritual initiation likewise orient themselves to the sun three times daily—at dawn, at its zenith, and at dusk—offering prayers to their object of worship, seeking renewed enthusiasm, vitality, and animation in their spiritual adventures. All in all, life is exceptionally bright.
European Adventures
Travelling through the United States in May was fascinating. The U.S. remains one of the world’s great centres of influence, shaping the global imagination. I have plans to return later this year for a special mission—more on that soon. It was equally meaningful to return “home” to Bhaktivedanta Manor, reconnect with old friends, and once again stand before Śrī Śrī Rādhā Gokulānanda, the presiding Deities who have inspired and sustained my life for decades. Having their divine audience (darśana) recalibrates the inner compass and renews our resolve.
June has unfolded across Europe—Germany, Sweden, and the Netherlands. Berlin is always vibrant and youthful. We spent our days singing on the streets and our evenings exploring a different landscape altogether: the inner territory of consciousness. In Sweden, we gathered at the idyllic Almvik farm for a three-day retreat with nearly 300 participants, reflecting on the journey toward love—not merely as an emotion, but as a disciplined way of being. The Netherlands was another whirlwind. In Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, and The Hague we questioned, debated, and deepened our shared vision of life. My affection for Orange has only grown stronger!
My heartfelt thanks to everyone who facilitated these journeys and made them so memorable and fruitful.
Wisdom That Breathes
Our 180+ WTB Changemakers participants have been creating some incredibly imaginative reels. Now they’re embarking on their next challenge: writing a book! Check out their inspiring work on our Instagram page.
We also have our monthly community calls where we strengthen the foundations of our spiritual practices together. This past month, I had the pleasure of engaging in a discussion with Bhuta Bhavana Das on how we properly approach, accept, and learn from our spiritual teachers.
Upcoming Schedule of Community Calls:
“Living with Vows”: Sunday, July 12th at 9am ET/2pm BST/6:30pm IST
“Q&A Session with Keshava Swami”: Sunday, August 9th at 9am ET/2pm BST/6:30pm IST
Talks with Rodrigo
In New York I had the opportunity of spending a morning with Rodrigo Canelas, whose podcast reaches 20 million people every month. At the heart of Something Bigger is a passionate team on a shared mission: to help people build a business and life they love and change the world while doing it. We explored a range of topics including spiritual therapy, kindness, death, time management and the science of letting go. Check out the recording here:
Upcoming Travels
I’ll be traveling through multiple continents in the coming weeks, visiting some familiar communities and some brand new ones! If you’re in the locality, please do connect!
UK: July 1st-8th
East Africa: July 9th-17th
Switzerland: July 18th-24th
UK: July 25th-August 6th
France: August 7th-August 10th
Suriname, Guyana, & Trinidad: August 13th-August 21st
Columbia: August 21st-23rd
UK: August 22nd-September 9th
The Spirit of ‘66
I love hearing anecdotes from the early days of the Hare Kṛṣṇa movement. This recollection from Richard Witty brought a smile to my face as it captures such a beautiful spirit that has become increasingly rare in the “finding security and fitting in” world we now inhabit:
Richard Witty: I also was touched by, in a sense, their naïveté. One of the people, I remember asking him how he felt. He said, “Oh, this is the most wonderful thing. I am so moved, I want to devote my entire life to this.” I said, “How long have you been involved?” He said, “Since yesterday.”
Life Hack: Overcoming Procrastination
How do I overcome Procrastination?
First we have to understand where our procrastination stems from.
It could be a motivation problem. Only when our ‘why’ is deep enough, will our motivation to act be strong enough. When something has captured our imagination and ignited our enthusiasm, it generates a fire of desire that impels us out of the blocks. They say the best alarm clock in the world is purpose.
For others it may be a confidence problem. Even if we are motivated by something, we procrastinate when we lack the confidence and faith that we can achieve the goal. We have to believe it’s possible. Due to fear of failure and embarrassment, many fail to even start the journey. Sometimes we can be our own self-destructive enemy.
Procrastination can also be connected to the environment. It’s difficult to swim against the current and most people will just decide to give up. When the atmosphere around us is unsupportive and the people are sceptical, disempowering and negative, it can erode away our impetus to act.
Yet, even when we have the motivation, confidence and the right environment, if we are victimised by a lack of planning, coordination and organisation, that can also imprison us in procrastination. Often times we just don’t know where to start, or we can’t see how the defined activities will lead us to the goal. I personally keep a diary, plan my steps with short-term tasks and consciously integrate them into a long-term plan. Failing to plan means planning to fail.
Ask a Swami
If you have any questions you can post them on the WTB “Ask me Anything” forum, and I will be happy to answer!
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