After traveling to India in 1972 to meet Neem Karoli Baba, Shyamdas continued to explore the devotional “Bhakti” lineages of India under the tutelage of His Holiness Goswami Shri Prathameshji, his guru in the lineage known as the Vallabh Sampradaya or Pushti Marg (Path of Grace). Shyamdas has lived in Vraj, the sacred lands of Shri Krishna, for 35 years. He has written and translated more than 15 books on Bhakti Yoga and the Path of Grace. Shyamdas specializes in Indian classical Haveli Sangeet music and the mystic poets of North India. He is a recognized speaker in the West as well as in India. Well-known devotional practitioner, author, and musician, Shyamdas presents Bhakti Yoga programs that combine ecstatic kirtan singing with stories and teachings from the path of devotion. He speaks from his background as a Vedic scholar and Sanskrit translator to share the philosophy of non-dual reality.Shyamdas has released four audio CDs which reflect the diversity of his musical and devotional experiences. They are Songs of Sweetness: Absolutely Live, the live double-disc Cool Dual, the ecstatic and poetic Sweet Radhe! and classic Beloved Chants. His latest release is an audiobook CD entitled Lover’s Life, in which he reads from his popular book, Loving Wisdom. Visit www.shyamdas.com for samples of Shyamdas’ music and writings, tour dates, and more.
