The Attitude in Mantra Practice Matters

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A mantra practitioner should have a clear understanding of how mantra practice works and what to expect, and what not to expect. Actually mantra practice should never have expectation, but instead faith. The right attitude is to do the practice of the mantra with faith and with all the possible devotion, and not expect any outcome. The outcome is up to Existence (or God) —not up to us. That is why the first thing that a mantrin should understand is that the right attitude is that of trust and patience, or as Jesus said, the "thy will be done" attitude.

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The Attitude in Mantra Practice Matters

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India Provides Great Resources when Seeking for a Positive Upliftment 53:36

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Everything around us is vibration. Then, it is our choice to come in contact with higher quality of vibrations which can help and uplift our overall way of life. From the very beginning of my childhood, I was around an atmosphere where spiritual dimension was already adopted in all the generations – from my great-grandmother to my youngest cousin living in the family. So, born and brought up in India, one is always surrounded by this culture of Sanatan Dharma (Hindu Dharma) – surrounded by these sounds of Mantras, Aartis, chanting, Kirtan, various ceremonies all the time happening in the family or community. If one is a little sensitive, one starts embracing it and enjoying it also. Since always it was clear to me that I wanted to get involved with that kind of music which can uplift a person’s state of being, music which can uplift a person beyond the level of the mind. Because we already live at the level of the mind, so if thru the music one is only supported to the level of the mind, then there is no upliftment. So, this has always been my inspiration, and for that there’s no other better source of Sound than Mantra. Divine energies are present all the time, but they are waiting for us to invoke them, to invite them, to access them – then they can help where it’s needed. Manish Vyas www.manishvyas.com/movie www.manishvyas.com/podcast Podcast Interviewers: G. S. Sharma & Rajeev Kumar (Hyderabad, India @i_am_the_vashisth ) Thank you all.…

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Where Medicine Cannot Reach, Sound May Reach 22:55

13 days ago22:55

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We live in the world of vibration. Everything which exists around us is vibration, and those vibrations are affecting us - even when we can't perceive it, a particular vibration can affect a person's physiology and psychology. Sound is vibration and we are surrounded by various different sounds - and knowingly or unknowingly they have a certain effect on us. Some sounds have a positive effect and some not so much. So it is the sound itself which is creating a positive, less positive, or negative effect on us. This is the principle behind Mantra science and how Mantra (= a certain sattvic sound) can go so much deeper in our system and help us at different levels. Our cells are able to listen; then, if we subject our cells to a sound of a certain quality, definitely the cells' health will be enhanced, keeping the body/mind mechanism in tune. Ayurveda is also connected to this aspect of Sound, as it is one of the first and only medical practices which went all the way down to the roots, as a lot of issues that appear in the body, have the roots in the mind. So ayurveda would treat the problem at the level of the mind, if the root was found there, and then consequently heal the physical plane. And one of the key tools used in Ayurveda is sound, because where the medicine cannot reach, the Sound can reach.…

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Authentic Voices Unleashed: Alok Verma, about Indian Music and its Expansion Worldwide 44:28

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A clever, perceptive, inspiring conversation, for those interested in India and its performing arts: for Indian music lovers, for Tabla lovers, for classical music lovers and Bhakti music lovers, Alok Verma delivers a master talk about different aspects to consider in Indian music and how to connect to it with authenticity, respect, love, enjoyment, understanding. Manish Vyas interviews Alok Verma about key aspects along the path of learning, presenting and developing Indian music. Below we share some of the most significative thoughts expressed by Alok during this talk: "This musical journey begins but never ends: any step we take is a learning curve" "My teacher (Guru) had shown so much love towards my playing, and so was my love for the teacher - that's when the Guru Shishya Parampara (Guru discipline tradition) started" "I have my Indian Tabla classical roots which has been kept intact - and anywhere I play I incorporate those elements into the music: the grooves may change but in the end, the foundation and the authenticity of the material is kept intact" "I have seen some musicians who took a couple of lessons and perform... I admire their confidence, but having a couple of lessons, these musicians have not even surfaced, have not even touched down the authenticity of what is required to learn from a Guru" “A Raga has a feel, which is needed to deliver that Raga” "Whether it's a bhajan, a folk song or a Bollywood song, if you compose something in raga Bhairavi and you have that foundation (of Indian classical music,) it's going to sound absolutely brilliant" "You have to learn from the person who belongs to the country or place of the tradition" "The student-teacher relationship as a silent-communication ("silent presence and observation") is a must" "Kirtan cannot be taught, just like I cannot teach you how to feel sadness, because it's an emotion -- it can only be felt" "There is a fine line between holding an instrument and really knowing how to play it" "It is a responsibility to pass on the right knowledge to the next generation; otherwise what I am spreading across is wrong or not part of the real essence of the learning; this would feel like doing some sort of fraud to the next generation" "I teach traditional music. Transformation comes when the student has achieved a certain standard, but when you're learning, you need to follow the tradition" “As a Tabla player, my feet are far away from the Tabla, if a slight touch happens, I would bow down to the instrument and I would pay respect to that. Having come from that background, to see someone sitting on the instrument and jumping on it, and then performing and singing Mantras is totally wrong to me – I would never appreciate that.” “People who want to learn Indian music of any kind, have to find the source of those who are in the right state of that music – otherwise you wouldn’t know what is right and what is wrong. By reaching the right source, then you come to know what the real essence of this music is. Delivering Indian music, one needs to have respect and a discipline; giving justice to what is required” “The chord system used to play Harmonium by western 'Mantra singers' did not exist in Indian music. So they sit down with 2 chords – how does that make them a singer and harmonium player?” “If intentions are genuine, the first intention should be to go and learn from the right source" From Gujarat, disciple of Divyang Vakil Ji, Alok Verma lives in UK since many years. He started the studies of Indian music with his dad as a small child. He's percussionist, Tabla, Dholak and Pakhawaj player, composer, multi-instrumentalist, singer and music teacher at one fot the best schools in London. THANK YOU! @alokvermamusic…

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I Still Remember my First Conversation with Osho... 28:47

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As a kid, it was like a very natural process to grow into the atmosphere of Osho. It's like, I did not know anything else except that. It was quite a commitment in some way but really, as a kid, I did not know anything else, it was just like growing up in this... and it was perfect. And slowly-slowly everybody in the family became Sannyasin, but everybody had their voluntary decision. Whatever it is in my life, it is thanks to Osho basically. Musically, with Osho, it was a very good place to experiment many things and how to use the beauty and depth of Indian music into creating something different, something which has a purpose, something which has a utility, not just entertainment - and Indian music has that capacity. Osho's teachings and his blessings and his guidance - everything shaped this life, not only for me, but for many. Kirtan is a very-very simple but very profound way of connecting with the divine. In Kirtan you dissolve, your ego dissolves. There is no “I”, there is only “Divinity.” It's a little bit like you are a statue of salt, and what happens when you enter the ocean? You become the ocean. What I saw in the West in the people singing mantras is that actual element of India was missing there. It is very clear that when somebody is trying to represent a certain cultural element from a certain place, it must carry its authenticity - it must carry its authentic flavour, sound, taste, fragrance... because behind that there is a long tradition and a history, and a lot of thought put behind it. It is about preserving this fire which has been burning since thousands of years. Credits: Podcast production, idea, audio, interview: Stories With Osho, YouTube channel: Divyadez HcO Watch whole interview 1 hour: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbHVgwJ05OI -- Interviewers: Sufi Abheeru and Divya Aminah Editing to short version 28': Vanesa Nau Video link: https://youtu.be/0GI5qOIf5jY A Podcast about meeting Osho, years at the Puna Ahram, power of Indian Music, Kirtan, the Mantra-Movie, the importance of respecting the culture of India and any tradition, the blessings of the Master. www.manishvyas.com…

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An interview about the documentary-film project "True World of Mantra" 20:05

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"It is important to bring an understanding that Mantra is not just limited to a musical format which brings you to a 'nice space,' since this format does not release its full potential. Mantra is not only what makes you come into a nice space, but it is something which can also work practically on various dimensions of one's life." "The documentary will open up on how much more Mantras have to give to people, provided that they have the right access to the information, proper understanding, proper guidance, proper practice." www.manishvyas.com/movie…

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A Journey of Sharing Indian Sacred Music Around the World 1:27:56

1 year ago1:27:56

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"Namaskar Friends, In this episode, we will try to get deeper into the world of Mantras with our esteemed guest, "Manish Vyas Ji". We will try to understand the importance of a Guru/Mentor in the life of a Musician, significance of a structured learning & many other aspects of Devotional music, Bhajans & all." Nipoon Joshi, Podcaster, Delhi, India @GISTTClips WATCH FULL PODCAST WITH VIDEO : https://youtu.be/2T2VnXHpoR8?si=jHJTlNu17l7nZAnI नमस्कार दोस्तों इस एपिसोड में हम, मंत्र, शास्त्रीय संगीत, गुरु का संगीतज्ञ के जीवन में प्रभाव, ओशो के विषय पे हमारे आज के गेस्ट "मनीष व्यास जी" से चर्चा करेंग। 00:00 - Trailer 01:14 - Introduction 03:44 - Early Years of Guest's life in Gujarat 10:10 - Life in Osho Ashram 11:44 - Training under Ustad Allah Rakha Ji 13:00 - Ishta Devata & Moving to Switzerland 17:17 - Practices which Guest follows to keep the voice melodious. 18:39 - Distinguishing between throat Vs chest singing 20:47 - Ishta Devata as a guiding light 23:53 - Do Musicians belonging from a lineage or Gharana keep certain nuances of the craft secretive. 26:05 - Hindustani Classical Music going through variations in different regions of India 28:15 - Importance of starting Early in Classical Music 32:18 - Importance of studying Classical Music in Bharat 36:20 - Balancing tradition with Innovation 40:43 - Purpose with which many Foreigners pursue Indian Classical Music 46:41 - Power of Music to do wonders 50:24 - Life at Osho Ashram 54:54 - Memorable performance anecdotes and epiphanies 58:17 - Devotional Music as a Catharsis 1:04:28 - Any Regrets in life. 1:07:31 - Contributions of Visuals & storytelling in Music 1:09:39 - Guest's take on Sufism 1:17:46 - Guest's team 1:18:45 - What kind of opportunities you are looking forward to? 1:22:09 - How can creators & Music enthusiasts get in touch with you. 1:23:37 - Info on all the upcoming projects.…

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Mantra Listening Meditation 19:29

2 years ago19:29

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The tradition of Mantra is Mantra-Chanting, what is known as Mantra Japa, and Manish explains how to use it in "listening-meditation," which can be a very powerful technique to soothe the mind, remain attentive and integrate the energy within. Mostly, as we know, we live on the level of 'body and mind' and most of the energy goes into dealing with issues on these fields. So if Mantra is used in the right way, it has the capacity to take us beyond the physicality and the mental planes, to come in contact with the real being. Here is where the potential of 'mantra listening' comes in. If we observe ourselves, we can see that our whole struggle in our outer life is to 'become something' and that is very, very exhausting. A meditation technique using Mantra can simply bring us into a space of "just-being" and that's the highest outcome of Mantra meditation technique, involving energy awakening, energy rising and energy settling.…

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Sufi Music, The Pulse of Love 20:11

2 years ago20:11

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Sufi music provides a space to experience closeness with divinity and love, and Sufis have always been inclined towards the musical expressions of their poetries. A warmhearted talk, where Manish describes his latest album, Salaam E Sufi, explaining how the Sufi path has inspired the seven tracks on his new CD along many years on his musical journey as composer: "Sufi songs have this flavor of Love, Ishq Haqiqi: the love affair with the Truth." Sufism is a path of love, devotion and surrender. And when surrender happens, one journey ends and another journey begins: a journey of total trust, peace and freedom. Sufi mystics wrote some amazing poetries down the centuries and down the ages, where they expressed their longing for dissolving into nothingness (dissolving of the ego) and these songs in "Salaam E Sufi" reflect the ideas inspired by the Sufis in a musical interpretation. These Sufi poetries are drenched with this kind of love and longing for the Supreme, that which is eternal. "The only lasting beauty is the beauty of the heart." Rumi Music at the beginning and end of the podcast, from the album "Salaam E Sufi". www.manishvyas.com/sufi #music #poetry #sufi #kabir #bulleshah #trust #bliss #innerjourney…

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What Every Yoga Teacher Should Aim For 19:24

2 years ago19:24

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“The highest goal of a Yoga practitioner should be to come to a level where one is maintaining one’s balance perfectly all the time. Ups and downs are part of life, situations are never in our hands, but how to deal with them is in our hands.” These are the words of Dr. Hansaji Yogendra, director of the Yoga Institute in Mumbai. She’s a mentor and role model to millions of lives and has conducted more than fifty thousand powerful sessions on yog, wellness and mental health. We were fortunate enough to meet her in person whole working on the ongoing documentary project about Mantra. In this podcast, we present a talk where we discussed subjects related to Yoga and Mantra, and the aspects involved in both practices. We present here part of this short but powerful conversation, and the clear vision of a great wise referent who is highly experienced and is able to express the key aspects involved along the path of yoga, answering questions such as what should be the highest goal of a yoga practitioner. Some quotes of Hansaji: “Every yoga teacher should aim at having mastery over their minds.” “What we are teaching, every human should learn, because it’s the foundation of life, on which then you build whatever you want to build; but the life formation has to be strong.” “In the west, yoga has become very commercial, having as aim to earn money. Technology of yoga (asana, pranayama, etc.) has become very popular, but they are not yogis, because they are dealing only with their bodies.” “For inner peace, for spirituality, the world is looking at India; people come to India due to soul-pain.” “When the student is ready, the whole nature will help to move ahead in life.” Short Reference: Hansa Yogendra (born 1947) is an Indian yoga guru, author, researcher and media personality. She is director of The Yoga Institute in Mumbai, founded by her father-in-law Shri Yogendra. It is a government recognized non-profit organization and the oldest organized yoga center in the world, founded in 1918. She was presenter of the television series Yoga for Better Living, aired in 1980s. She is the chair of the Yoga Certification Committee and President of the International Board of Yoga, and Vice President of the Indian Yoga Association.…

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Creating alchemy: rising from darkness and ignorance to peace, light and inner wisdom 1:24:09

3 years ago1:24:09

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A conversation with a being who lifts and illuminates others around him. Bruno Wildhaber was born in Interlaken, Switzerland and studied and lived many years in the US. He’s a doctor, writer, teacher, public talker, life coach… and, as he says, a “lifelong learner.” Bruno’s vision, direction, work and dream is to create a healthy community where everyone is ok and in balance within the first circle: “just oneself,” uncontaminated from outer inputs and acquired conditionings – then, that inner harmony from the first circle will create ripples and expand throughout all the outer circles (family, friends, work, school, society…) into the whole universe, creating naturally peace and harmony. It’s interesting to see how different paths can lead to the purification of the mind. We hear this talk, and realize that so many earnest paths conduct to the same destination, to the search of truth, to the highest realization, to the place where one is not affected any more by the yin and yan of life, simply remaining in the middle, in the balance point. Bruno’s path has been that of learning through experience, hardship, observation, reflection, investigation, discrimination, analysis, self-inquiry. It probably started when he had to experience many challenges in early life, which gave him a vision of what not to give energy to, what to discard from one’s life, what futile and inmature stuff not to apprehend from the outer world, what not to take, what to let go. This led him to a life of introspection and a sincere practice of ‘being with oneself’, as he refers to the first circle, which, as a consequence gave birth to a new vision, to the manifestation of the sadguru - inner guru, inner wisdom - in life. He says pain has been a great teacher, but the power of the re-birth from darkness to light, together with the right understanding, brings along the best possible version of oneself; by trusting and being taken to higher energetic realms, where there is more light and consequently peace. All this self inner work led him to be able to help people later in life. After having worked on the field of medicine and body-mind healing, Bruno diverted his time and focus to the study and comprehension of the human psyche, which he currently shares with people through his work, his books, talks and personal consultations. It was a pleasure to be able to interview Bruno; he is a true inspiration for all those who access his work or are able to connect with him through his publications. Quotes from the interview: “Premature degeneration within the body begins with something that confuses the system.” “If one has emotional and mental issues, then, there’s a friction in the expression of one’s spiritual self, which manifests as disease.” “Every single person has an antena going from oneself to the universal intelligence, where all information – present, past, future – is available to us.” “The light only can enter you through your scars, through your pain.” “Only outside the circle of confidence can we grow. Inside the circle of confidence, you will stagnate – you will be comfortable but you won’t grow.” “Why don’t we learn to love to learn?” (about the education system) “We have a one-sided educational system.” “The school teacher was a perfect mentor for me: how not to teach, how not to be with children…” “The smallest thing holds back the greatest force.” “We have to create alchemy again.” “There is value in suffering.” “The truth is that you are alone.” “Understand the laws of nature and follow them.” Bruno Wildhaber: www.brunowild.com Published books: Hashashin (2018) Ein Hemd allein fliegt in Richtung Wolkenwelt (2022) Upcoming books: Bells Blood…

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Importance of a Real Guru in the Journey of Indian Music 44:01

3 years ago44:01

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A very inspiring, honest, touching and mature talk with the outstanding Bansuri player from India, Milind Date, that surely will spark any student or lover of Indian music, connecting them to India and its magical music and learning paths. Some of the main subjects covered in this interview conducted by Manish Vyas: The relationship with the music Guru and the blessing of such invaluable guidance in the path of a student. “At some point, I was thinking, what can I give to my Guru in return? I though a lot about it – I came to the conclusion that the best thing I could give him in return was to play the best as possible, because that was the only reason why he was teaching me. So that became very clear.” Key aspects and requirements to be a student of Indian music. “I have practised eighteen, nineteen, twenty hours a day easily. Not once, not twice… many, many times. I would wake up at three in the morning. I have practised a lot. That entire inspiration came from my Guruji, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia.” The importance of understanding Ragas (moods of the music based on sets of notes) and what they express. “Every serious student of Indian classical music is a composer, because in our learning system, from day-one a student starts to create his own music.” A total different approach to the western music system. The depth of Indian music goes much beyond the technique and the music itself. “The entire household of my Guruji kept me in the right direction. Right from the second class, I knew why I was going there.” “If you learn Indian music, you need a lot of love towards the classical music of India and its thousands of years of tradition. You learn a lot of things besides music. It’s not just to pick up an instrument and make some sounds out of it.” The tight relationship between spirituality, meditation and music. “My way of meditation is through the sound: the purity of sound, the purity of the Raga. The spiritual connection is possible because of the purity of sound, purity of thoughts and purity of music. If that is achieved, you’re lucky.” Indian music in the West and the problem of cultural (mis)appropriation. “When you’re learning Indian music without understanding the fundamentals of it, even if you are talented and can imitate or fake, it is going to mislead people. You should find a Guru – youtube is not a Guru." About: Milind Date is a renowned musician from Pune, India. A Bansuri player and composer, who has grasped the essence of Indian culture through his art. Known as the ‘Virtuoso’ and a ‘Stage King’ for his immaculate Indian bamboo flute playing, Milind is one of the senior-most disciples of Bansuri legend, Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia. Milind's roots are in Indian classical music, but he also plays compositions for films, devotional music, fusion, world music and jazz among other genres. He has released several albums of his own production, as well as he contributed to hundreds of other third-party projects. Milind started learning Bansuri and Indian classical music when he was around fifteen years old. Soon after, he met Pandit Hariprasad Chaurasia from Mumbai, who became his Guru: a world-renowned name in the world of Indian classical music and Bansuri flute… one of the most amazing contemporary flute players in the world and of all times. Thank you Milind for this wonderful contribution and inspiration! Links: webpage: www.milind.date Bandcamp: milinddate.bandcamp.com Song at the end of podcast: Govindam (Manish Vyas), Bansuri-flute by Milind Date…

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A Profound Insight into the World of Indian Music: a talk with Palash Dholakia 37:00

3 years ago37:00

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An enriching conversation for anyone interested in Indian music, for enjoyment, for personal learning or simply for cultural interest or curiosity about the endless world of Indian music, which highly differs from western music, even in the most subtle aspects. Palash Dholakia is a sincere student and professional musician of Indian vocal. He studied bachelor and masters in music at Saurashtra University and is disciple of Pandit Ajoy Chakrabarty (a classical vocalist, composer, lyricist and gurudev of the Patiala-Kasur gharana; considered to be one of the proverbial figures of Indian classical music.) Palash breathed Indian music since he can remember, born in the state of Gujarat, he lived in a family where his ancestors were all deeply connected to classical music. He witnessed as a child his grandfather having conversations with Pandit Ravi Shankar, to whom he was very close. Through this early connection and exposure to refined sources of Indian music, he carries these sounds in his innermost being. "WHATEVER I AM IN MUSIC, IS ONLY THROUGH THIS BEAUTY OF RAGA MUSIC. I FOUND A BEAUTIFUL WAY OF LIVING — MUSIC ALSO TAUGHT ME THE ART OF LIVING." A tradition like no other. We talked about the value for a musician to grow up in the atmosphere of Indian music, the vocal training, the learning attitude, the discipline of the learning, the blessing to find a Guru and the meaning of a Guru in one's path. One can feel that when one embodies a tradition, it is not an effort to communicate in such a clear, humble and competent way showing a total love and deep commitment on the chosen path. "INDIAN MUSIC IS BASED ON SPONTANEITY, THAT'S WHY THERE'S NO SYLLABUS IN INDIAN MUSIC LEARNING. THAT'S WHY THERE'S SUCH A DIFFERENCE BETWEEN WESTERN AND EASTERN WAY OF LEARNING MUSIC... WE FOLLOW THE GURU-DISCIPLE TRADITION." The role of a Guru. The role of a Guru-disciple relationship is to develop oneself as a good human being and as a good musician. A Guru is a much larger scale than a teacher, that's why it is so hard to find a true Guru. A Guru gives you the right understanding. "MUSIC WILL DEVELOP YOU AS A SIMPLE BEING, BECAUSE BY SEEING THE VASTNESS OF THIS MUSIC WE SEE HOW SMALL WE ARE IN FRONT OF IT. THE ULTIMATE PATH IN INDIAN MUSIC IS TO REACH THAT DIVINITY." About Mantras presented with music. Mantras, which are very precious and are from India, need Indian music training and language pronunciation in order to catch the original, authentic sound. Truthfulness is key. Summary of themes covered in the talk. the attitude of simplicity and gratitude Indian music learning requires to go inwards it's not about performing and entertainment being a performer is not a goal but a by-product this is a personal journey and it takes time commiting to a Guru with blind trust the wonder and power of ragas mantra singing requires proper learning of Indian music first nothing in this path is about fame, glamour and success the importance of developing both the learning and sharing skills Palash finsihes the interview singing a brief piece in Raag Gunkali, a raag based on Bhairav Thaat. "GOING DEEP INTO ONESELF ONE CAN EXPLORE THE MUSIC WITH MUCH MORE DEPTH" —Palash Dholakia . . . . Links: facebook: Palash Dholakia | Facebook instagram: @palashdholakia podcasts Manish Vyas : manishvyas.com/podcast…

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World Yoga Festival: A Yoga Feast in UK, with the Heart and Soul in India 40:10

4 years ago40:10

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Ram and Sonali Banerjee are originally from India living in England and since the last seven years they have been organising the World Yoga Festival in the outskirts of London, which has been getting more and more local and international response, having become a referent in the true world of Yoga in the west. Initially they started the project just knowing that Europe needed an authentic Yoga Festival presentation, and that's how the first festival happened in the summer of 2016 and subsequent years, having brought thousands of people together along these years in a green field site with beautiful nature right outside London. The festival happens each year in the summer, towards end of July and lasts for four days. "The totality of Yoga, that is what we want to bring." Ram What they envision to bring to the festival is a glimpse of the authentic nature of Yoga, which is not about "stretching and excercising" as often understood in the west; they have taken a vision in the eight limbs of Yoga considering all the aspects, in order to keep the lineage transparent and true. The activities range from asana, pranayam, meditation, yogic techniques, use of sound - until Advait Vedanta and Sanskrit lessons... and much more. They also keep the true flavour of the yogic path from India by serving wonderful Indian and other vegetarian food and keeping the festival away from alchohol. This allows them to create a beautiful energy and atmosphere for any Yoga practitioner, for a seeker, or for anyone interested in the sciences from India for the wellness of the body-mind system. The musical programs are also a way to bring an atmosphere of celebration and joy to the gathering. Manish Vyas will be present also with his band offering a Mantra - Kirtan concert in the evening of July 29, 2022 plus a Naad Yoga Workshop next morning. That is how in this opportunity, Manish is interviewing the founders of this project, to share with the world their incredible vision. "In Yoga, you don't have to re-invent a lot - you just have to maintain it, continue it, keep the authenticity and everything will be fine." Ram If you are interested in the path of Yoga, wherever you are in the world and wherever you are in the path, there will be something for that (and the next step beyond) waiting for you at this unique festival. + Information about the festival Summer-2022: World Yoga Festival |Berkshire |United Kingdom Transcription of the Interview in our Blog Youtube video…

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A Message for all Students and Potential Students of Music from India 28:52

4 years ago28:52

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Music from India is a path of eternal learning. In this path the concept of "continuously learning" is one of the key aspects to understand from the beginning, before undertaking this magic journey. This is so because in Indian music we always remain a student, we never stop learning. Manish talks about the journey of learning music from India, including singing, instruments, its language, Mantra singing, and many other important dimensions: - the cultural input where the student will also be representing a whole tradition behind the teaching - the importance of the strong foundation in the sense that music from India follows the lineage system, therefore, the main ingredient should be love: doing it for the love of it and nothing else; this love will automatically generate respect - the key ingredients in learning arts and music from India are trust and patience - the connection with the essence of this music can only be learned from a proper trained teacher and experienced musician; making the source of learning the first key aspect of the process How the learning of music happens in India and how it happens in the West is really "East and West", meaning completely opposite in the system and in the approach. Though this gap will never meet, and that is ok, it is important that the student at least becomes aware of the cultural aspect of India: this will help the process of learning in the right direction and with the right attititude. When one is learning music in India, one is breathing the music in all aspects and situations that emerge in the surroundings. Meaning, we breath music! ...through the rhythm of the streets, the colors, the sounds, the energy. This should try to be incorporated as much as possible for people learning around the world who are not in the atmosphere of India. Remaining in the "mahol" of music, in the atmosphere of music is one of the key aspects of learning. And last but not least, knowing and remembering that in India we are disciples forever. No Pandit, Ustad, Master, Guru or music genius from India will ever say "I am a master", "I have arrived." And their lies its beauty, its power, its heritage. More details, videos and information about learning music from India with Manish Vyas: www.manishvyas.com/lessons…

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Adiyogi: Presentation Adiyogi, by Manish Vyas 21:04

4 years ago21:04