In this interview we talk about how this new album came about, some mystical experiences with the album, about Gunatiita's working relationship with Sukhadeva, her feeling about Prabhat Samgiit, what kiirtan means to her and much more. It ends

19/52 'A Portal to the Divine' - Our First Sunrise Kiirtan Mela Festival.

Nov 6th, 2023 57m 29s

A few of us came together to share our experiences of the first Sunrise Kiirtan Mela festival on Sept 30 till Oct 1st. Present in this podcast are Ashoka, Caitriona, Jiivan (Host), Gerry, Maetrii, Siobhan, and myself. The reactions were diverse

18/52 Jiivan Jack McCarthy - How to Win the Hearts and Minds of the People: Updates on Circular Economies in Ireland

Aug 30th, 2023 23m 53s

Jiivan Jack Mc Carthy speaks about his new research work on Sustainability including 'Frontline Bikes', a bike mechanic business that supports people moving from addiction to independent living. He talks about a circular economy really being ab

17/52 The Boatman Carrying People Across to Holy Island - A Quick Conversation with Author Gerard Madden

Aug 13th, 2023 11m 50s

Gerard Madden is a native of Whitegate, County Clare, and is the author of numerous books dealing with local history and the ancestry of Irish families. He authored the histories of Holy Island, Scariff, Mountshannon and Tuamgraney. He is also

16/52 How is it for a Ukrainian refugee in Ireland? An Interview with Ambika at Sunrise Farm, Ireland.

Jun 28th, 2023 15m 25s

Ambika came to Sunrise farm about nine months ago and here she speaks about her experience in Ukraine, Poland and Ireland, about how the war has effected her, and how she moved from depression into learning kiirtan and meditation. Even though s

15/52 Governments Role in Supporting Music/Arts According to P.R Sarkar plus a New Kiirtan Track

Jun 12th, 2023 12m 21s

In this podcast I share a new recording of a kiirtan track being released soon with Unity Hours IV songs and discuss some thoughts and readings by P.R Sarkar on the duty of a government to support the arts and musicians. Cezanne could live on t

14/52 Thirteen Minute Update and New Music Video Consciousness

Apr 17th, 2023 13m 31s

This is a brief update of events after a long time including: the music video "Consciousness" directed by #Shailaja Padindala; group performances at Evolve festival and Garnet station; coming together of Turiiya after decades; Cyclone Gabrielle

13/52 Radical Film and Music as Tools for Activism - An Interview with award winning filmmaker Shailaja Padindala from India

Jan 10th, 2023 23m 3s

In this podcast Shailaja speaks about her background in India, her creative exploration into sexuality, queerness and social activism. She also speaks about her experience 'coming out' to her parents, and her use of film and music as a tool for

12/52 Beautiful Mother Daughter Relationships - Amita Speaks about Her Mother, Jacqueline Fahey's, Painting at the Recent Art Fair in Auckland

Nov 30th, 2022 17m 54s

Amita and I discuss her experience as her mothers model, and about the painting itself. She also touches on her Jacqueline Fahey's involvement in movements for social change and justice, her feminism and her career. Lastly Amita talks about her

11/52 - What happens when you say "Im not going to...in front of the guru " - Kapil's story from 1970 when Baba gave kiirtan

Nov 26th, 2022 21m 34s

Kapil's stories are quite humorous coming from someone who knew nothing about Baba previously to going to India. Kapil was there in 1970 just after Baba gave Baba Nam kevalam kiirtan. Heres a short excerpt from a casual conversation we had abou

10/52 How to Empower Women and Empower the World

Nov 15th, 2022 10m 15s

This week has been an incredible week in NZ for women's empowerment. First we had the Topp Twins Tribute Concert on the7th Nov then the Black Ferns win over England at the Rugby Women's World Cup on Saturday. Women are showing themselves as the

9/52 Kiirtan Day (Divas) and What Does it Mean To Do 'Baba Nam Kevalam' Kiirtan?

Oct 8th, 2022 32m 50s

In this podcast I interview Didi Ananda Arpana on this very significant day of 'Kiirtan Divas'. On October 8th in 1970 Shrii Shrii Anandamurtiji gave the universal mantra Baba Nam Kevalam so that everyone could experience bliss and the feeling

8/52 Moving from One side of the World to Another or From the City to The Country - Reflections by Jyoshna and Sukhadeva (Sam Teliandis)

Oct 5th, 2022 13m 48s

Moving can be an adventure as well as a challenge. I reflect on my move from the northern to the southern hemispheres and Sam Teliandis Sukhadeva from the city of Melbourne to the countryside of Queensland, Australia. I end with a new song/kiir

07/52 Launching Unity Hours IV Album in Ireland - Giving Back to Our Communities

Sep 11th, 2022 11m 18s

The most fulfilling experience from launching the album Unity Hours IV was the opportunity to give back to my community through love and music. In this podcast I give thanks to those who supported me and share some thoughts about the album laun

6/52 Listen to Jiivan's moment of bliss with Agentha of ABBA and her amazing response. An Interview with Jiivan from Dublin

Jul 23rd, 2022 21m 50s

In this interview Jiivan describes his experience of being an ABBA fan, the bliss he felt when he could say 'I love you" to Agnetha and her amazing response at the ABBA Premiere in London. It was the concert that he always wanted to go to, but

5/52 The Kiirpa Instrument - A new Invention to make your own music and sound medicine - An Interview with Dayakar from Italy.

Jun 24th, 2022 33m 57s

In this podcast, I speak with Dayakar, about his background and the benefits of the kiirpa, an instrument he invented following the mystical instructions of his guru. He speaks about how the kiirpa benefits people musically and medically, espec

4/52 Macaronic Singing Bringing Communities Together- An Interview with Bernadette Watson, Co Clare, Ireland

Jun 15th, 2022 32m 42s

In this interview Bernadette talks about her background and the session of macaronic singing at the Mount Shannon Arts Festival recently that was very successful. She also speaks about the Irish Language movement that she is dedicated to. She e

3/52 From Musician to Successful Studio Owner - An interview with Martin O'Malley of Malbay Studio, Milton Malbay, Ireland

Jun 13th, 2022 12m 12s

Most of Unity Hours IV album was recorded in Malbay Studio, except the backing vocals which I recorded with Michael Lloyd in NZ. Recently I interviewed Martin O'Malley about the background of his studio. It's a wonderful studio in a rural area

2/52 The Mount Shannon Arts Festival - a Real Joy of Collaboration and Aesthetics and the 'Tiny Green Island' song.

Jun 3rd, 2022 30m 8s

So much is happening over these two weeks at the Mount Shannon Arts Festival, with the Community Parade and Picnic last weekend, Macaronic Singing, Local and International Films (Wednesdy and Thursday) , Amazing Art and Photography (ongoing), t

1/52 The First Podcast of My Second Year - Honouring our Ancestry through the 'Bath Mantra' (Pitr Yajina), for Health and Happiness

May 23rd, 2022 18m 19s

In this podcast I talk about Pitr Yajina or Honouring our Ancestors aka the 'Bath Mantra', something which is very beneficial to our health and our happiness. It has immense value personally and collectively by recognising those who have paved

365/365 Honouring the Life and Work of Giridhara, the person who touched so many peoples lives with his love and compassion.

May 6th, 2022 59m 14s

Giridhara or Tom Barefoot, was an amazing person, a role model to many of us, through his sadhana (meditation) and service. His work in creating the Srii Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar Archives has served all of us around the world for decades, as well

364/365. How to Take Risks for a Positive Outcome - Time to Reflect on some Highlights in Aotearoa, NZ

Apr 22nd, 2022 14m 11s

After a time of reflection I have gathered together some highlights of my stay in Aotearoa, such as what happens when you take risks for something good, feeling gratitude for new and old connections and recording with Michael, ending with a bri

363/365 'I'm Just an Average Cosmic Being' says Dada Vedaprajinanada from the USA.

Apr 11th, 2022 27m 53s

Dada Vedaprajinananda shares songs by the Indian composer Prabhat Ranjain Sarkar with a western slant in a new album he has produced from singers around the globe. In his interview he shares his inspirational work and musical experiences. Click

362/365 Simply Caring for Others - An Interview with Dada Vimaleshvaranandaji from Aotearoa, NZ

Apr 4th, 2022 25m 57s

Dadaji is very active in various social service projects in Aotearoa NZ. He leads the Feeding Programme, has been involved in promoting the sacred medicinal Neem tree internationally and is also part of the Prout party (Progressive Utilisation

361/365 How to Create A Brilliant Album From Scratch - An Interview with Maetreyii Marai Deacon from Japan, living in Australia.

Feb 15th, 2022 28m 13s

Maetreyii speaks about her brave move from Japan to the USA to study Psychology and how she uses it in her musical career today. She initiated a new business called Hands on Transformation in support of the National Disabilities Scheme (NDIS).