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   S1 · E35 · 20 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 46 min

   Śrī Kālahastīśa – The Voice of the Wind

   What if the wind held the secret to music itself? Journey into the sacred world of Śrī Kālahasti , where the Vāyu Liṅga stands as an eternal symbol of Prāṇa , the life force that blossoms into Nāda—the very source of all music . Through Muthuswami Dikshitar's Śrī Kālahastīśa , this episode unfolds a timeless exploration of devotion, Carnatic music, and Vedānta, guiding the listener from the rhythm of breath to the silence of the Self. Śrī Kālahastīśa – The Voice of the Wind.

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   E1 · 12 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 10 min

   Raagadri Reflections #1 - Are You in Tune with Your Own Life?

   What happens when our thoughts, words, and actions slowly fall out of tune? In this first Raagadri Reflection , we pause from the music to look within - at character, discipline, kindness, and the quiet choices shaping who we become. Perhaps values are not merely rules for a good life, but the gentle tuning of the mind for a deeper journey. Because before we seek higher truths, there is a more intimate question waiting for us... Are you in Tune with your own life?

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   S1 · E34 · 3 Jul 2026 · 1 hr 47 min

   Ananda Natana Prakasham - Where the Cosmos Learns to Dance

   Ānanda Natana Prakāsham – Where the Cosmos Learns to Dance ✨ Can a single Carnatic composition reveal the harmony between music, Chidambaram, science, and Vedanta? Journey through Shri Muthuswami Dikshitar's timeless masterpiece in the serene raga Kedaram , uncovering the symbolism of Nataraja's Cosmic Dance, the mystery of the Ākāsha Linga, and the profound vision of the Upanishads. From Einstein's universe to Aprameyādvaita , discover how wonder becomes enquiry, and enquiry becomes wisdom. This isn't just a kriti - it's an invitation to experience the universe as rhythm, consciousness, and…

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   S1 · E33 · 27 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

   The Missing Piece - Why achievement alone never feels enough

   We spend our lives searching for success, love, security, and happiness. But what if the real search has always been for something deeper? Join this thought-provoking journey into the timeless wisdom that reveals The Missing Piece we often overlook in the pursuit of life.

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   S1 · E32 · 21 Jun 2026 · 1 hr 11 min

   Shri Nathadi Guruguho – The First Lesson and the Final Wisdom

   In this special episode of Raagadri, we journey through the timeless masterpiece Shri Nathadi Guruguho , the very first composition of Sri Muthuswami Dikshitar, set in the majestic raga Mayamalavagowla. Together, we explore the beauty of the raga, the story behind the kriti, and the profound symbolism of Muruga as Guruguha - the Guru who resides in the cave of the heart. Through the insights of the Upanishads, the devotion of Arunagirinathar, the wisdom of Adi Shankaracharya, and Dikshitar's own spiritual vision, this episode reveals how a composition can become a pathway from Bhakti to…

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   S1 · E31 · 28 Aug 2023 · 29 min

   Gange Maam Paahi

   This is a simple yet beautiful composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar on Goddess Ganga in Raaga Senchurutti set to Khanda Chapu Tala

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   S1 · E30 · 28 Nov 2022 · 30 min

   Siddhi Vinayakam Anisham

   A beautiful yet simple composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar on Lord Ganesha in Raga Chamaram set to Rupaka Tala

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   S1 · E29 · 2 Nov 2021 · 53 min

   Dharmasamvardhani

   A beautiful yet a deep meaningful composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar in Raga Madhyamavati set to Rupaka Tala.

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   S1 · E28 · 2 Sep 2021 · 45 min

   Shri Rajagopala Bala

   A magnificent composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar on Shri Vidhya Raja Gopala Swamy of Mannargudi in Raga Saveri set to Adi Tala

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    S1 · E27 · 3 Aug 2021 · 32 min

    Shri Kamalaambike Shive

    A simple yet beautiful composition of Muthuswami Dikshitar in Raga Shri set to Khanda eka tala.