From a Penniless Hippie to a Spiritual Luminary on a Mission for Divine Love
In the vibrant and transformative era of the late 1960s, an extraordinary individual embarked on a remarkable journey, seeking something more profound than the material world had to offer. Meet Sankarshan Das, formerly known as Steve Bridge, a young college student driven by an insatiable thirst for spiritual enlightenment. His path took him on a voyage of self-discovery, leading to an awe-inspiring transformation and a life mission benefiting humanity.
Steve’s initial plan was to renounce the material world and become a holy beggar in India. However, a revelation along the way made him realize that negating everything in life ultimately led to negating negation itself. Determined to find something positive to embrace, he redirected his path and embarked on a journey to San Francisco, carrying nothing but a guitar and a purpose. As a penniless hitchhiking hippie, Steve envisioned bringing a new age of love and peace to a world in great turmoil.
His artistic talents flourished during this transformative period, as Steve penned hundreds of songs and had the honor of sharing the stage with some of the most iconic rock bands of that era. Yet, his creative success did not satisfy his burning desire for spiritual enlightenment, which he believed was within reach. Reflected in one of his songs, he expressed the sentiment: “Do you think I’d waste my time playing around in misery when I’m so close to nirvana?”.
Through a series of profound and providential events, Steve experienced an extraordinary revelation, delving into the realm of divine love and unveiling the most sacred of secrets. Now known as Sankarshan Das, he regards this revelation as a blessing meant to be shared with a world desperately in need of it.
Following his initiation as a disciple of His Divine Grace A.C. Bhaktivedanta Swami in 1971, Sankarshan Das has dedicated over five decades to practicing and teaching the principles of divine love consciousness, also known as Krishna consciousness. With students and disciples spanning across continents and over 30,000 individuals enrolled in his online training program, Sankarshan Das’s impact is far-reaching. He regularly travels, delivering lectures in various parts of the world, imparting wisdom that resonates deeply with his audiences.
Sankarshan Das’s mission, guided by his spiritual master’s instructions, is to bring about a golden era of divine love consciousness, facilitating the re-spiritualization of humanity as a whole. To accomplish this monumental task, he appeals to spiritually minded individuals worldwide, requesting their support in joining his world deliverance mission. Together, he believes we can usher in an era of peace, prosperity, and heightened God consciousness across the globe.
For those eager to delve deeper into the incredible life story of Sankarshan Das, his upcoming memoir, The Divine Love Memoir, slated for release in early 2024, promises a captivating read. Stay tuned for further updates on its availability at Amazon.com.
References: Sankarshan Das Official Website.
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