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Jyoshna - From Nothingness To Empowerment

Jyoshna - From Nothingness To Empowerment

By Jyoshna La Trobe

From the View Point of a Spiritualist/Kirtan Musician/LBGT/ Co - Parent.
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199/365 Why the Khol drum is such an amazing instrument Part I

Jyoshna - From Nothingness To Empowerment Jan 17, 2021

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20/52 Gunatiita's New Kiirtan Album - A Brilliant Work!

20/52 Gunatiita's New Kiirtan Album - A Brilliant Work!

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 with her favourite kiirtan on the album,

Jan 16, 202430:55
19/52 'A Portal to the Divine' - Our First Sunrise Kiirtan Mela Festival.

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

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: Ashoka said:"it was stunning" and Siobhan, "it was a glowing portal for the divine all weekend", and Kate said "it was such a rollercoaster, it opened up a whole new world for me", and Caitriona "the kiirtan shifted you into a higher consciousness.. I felt like I stepped out of time" among others. We start with some kiirtan and end the same way.

Nov 06, 202357:28
18/52 Jiivan Jack McCarthy - How to Win the Hearts and Minds of the People: Updates on Circular Economies in Ireland

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

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 about relationships and mutual benefits.

Aug 30, 202323:53
17/52 The Boatman Carrying People Across to Holy Island - A Quick Conversation with Author Gerard Madden

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

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 editor and frequent author of the East Clare Heritage Sliabh Aughty Journal and a boatman of 32 years.​ This conversation was recorded while I was with my daughter Isabel of five years, after a boat tide to Holy Island recently. Gerard or 'Ger' as he is known around here is a prolific writer and historian as well as a boatman. He is suggesting in this interview that the Child Burial ground, the most sacred spot on Holy Island, be restored without delay and that the planned Interpretative Centre be forgone, as we have the most beautiful island right there in front of us. Wise words Gerry! I end with the song' If I could Swim the Ocean' written in East Clare and on my new album, 'Unity Hours IV". https://jyoshna.bandcamp.com/track/if-i-could-swim-the-ocean

Aug 13, 202311:50
16/52 How is it for a Ukrainian refugee in Ireland? An Interview with Ambika at Sunrise Farm, Ireland.

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

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 she still struggles with finding her connection with the divine she knows that she definitely wants to meditate and to help others. She ends with the beautiful song of Madalasa, in Sanskrit and English.


Jun 28, 202315:25
15/52 Governments Role in Supporting Music/Arts According to P.R Sarkar plus a New Kiirtan Track

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

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 the smell of an oily rag but can we? hear the complete song album here: https://jyoshna.bandcamp.com/album/unity-hours-iv

Jun 12, 202312:21
14/52 Thirteen Minute Update and New Music Video Consciousness
Apr 17, 202313:30
13/52 Radical Film and Music as Tools for Activism - An Interview with award winning filmmaker Shailaja Padindala from India
Jan 10, 202323:04
12/52 Beautiful Mother Daughter Relationships - Amita Speaks about Her Mother, Jacqueline Fahey's, Painting at the Recent Art Fair in Auckland

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

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 own musical interests, her experience of samadhi and ends with a beautiful song in Te Reo. 

Nov 30, 202217:54
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 26, 202221:34
10/52 How to Empower Women and Empower the World
Nov 15, 202210:15
9/52 Kiirtan Day (Divas) and What Does it Mean To Do 'Baba Nam Kevalam' Kiirtan?
Oct 08, 202232:50
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 05, 202213:47
07/52 Launching Unity Hours IV Album in Ireland - Giving Back to Our Communities
Sep 11, 202211:18
6/52 Listen to Jiivan's moment of bliss with Agentha of ABBA and her amazing response. An Interview with Jiivan from Dublin

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

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 coudnt and now finally went. We end with an old kiirtan of mine that Jiivan loves to sing, called LFT Kiirtan.  

Jul 23, 202221:50
5/52 The Kiirpa Instrument - A new Invention to make your own music and sound medicine - An Interview with Dayakar from Italy.
Jun 24, 202233:55
4/52 Macaronic Singing Bringing Communities Together- An Interview with Bernadette Watson, Co Clare, Ireland

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

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 ends with a macaronic song called One Morning in June, a love song from the 18th century.  

Jun 15, 202232:42
3/52 From Musician to Successful Studio Owner - An interview with Martin O'Malley of Malbay Studio, Milton Malbay, Ireland

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

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 of Ireland, near to the beach, where we have begun to mix the album. I also share one rough mix of the song "Under Her Spell' a song about my daughter Isabel.    

Jun 13, 202212:12
2/52 The Mount Shannon Arts Festival - a Real Joy of Collaboration and Aesthetics and the 'Tiny Green Island' song.
Jun 03, 202230:08
1/52 The First Podcast of My Second Year - Honouring our Ancestry through the 'Bath Mantra' (Pitr Yajina), for Health and Happiness

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

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 the way for human progress. It also reminds us of our spiritual goal in life, that we are coming from Infinite Consciousness and will eventually merge back into Infinite Consciousness, once our work has been completed. I also talk about the upcoming events at the Kiirtan Academy and end with Ananda Sutram Kiirtan.  

May 23, 202218:19
365/365 Honouring the Life and Work of Giridhara, the person who touched so many peoples lives with his love and compassion.

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

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 his many other social service projects. Giridhara and his wife Acarya Cirasmita, hosted me for over a year in the early 90's as I joined their community to sing songs and kiirtans together at their home in Vermont. This resulted in the 'Touched by the Sea' album recorded with the local Margiis and musicians, at a studio nearby in Montpellier. The love, compassion and friendship Giridhara gave me, will always remain in my heart and so I remain forever grateful.  I end with a new song called Divine Fire and kiirtan.    

May 06, 202259:14
364/365. How to Take Risks for a Positive Outcome - Time to Reflect on some Highlights in Aotearoa, NZ

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

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 brief description of the new courses we are offering at the Kiirtan Academy.and a new kiirtan called Divine Fire.  


Apr 22, 202214:11
363/365 'I'm Just an Average Cosmic Being' says Dada Vedaprajinanada from the USA.
Apr 11, 202227:53
362/365 Simply Caring for Others - An Interview with Dada Vimaleshvaranandaji from Aotearoa, NZ

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

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 Theory), that brings new optimism to the political landscape. This interview took place almost a month ago, before I left NZ, but is still very valid and inspirational.   

Apr 04, 202225:57
361/365 How to Create A Brilliant Album From Scratch - An Interview with Maetreyii Marai Deacon from Japan, living in Australia.

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

Feb 15, 202228:13
360/365 How To Always See the Bright Side of Things - Beautiful Aotearoa!

360/365 How To Always See the Bright Side of Things - Beautiful Aotearoa!

Tonight I reminisce about my stay at Bethells Beach, Aotearoa and some things I am grateful for (even though its not over yet). I end with a beautiful Prabhat Samgiit sung by Didi Ananda Anuprabha and Tiny Green Island in Irish and English sung by the Sunrise Singers.   

Feb 15, 202219:07
359/365 Having the Patience and Determination to Record Your Album - Gunatiita speaks about her new release 'Hoping you Will Come'.

359/365 Having the Patience and Determination to Record Your Album - Gunatiita speaks about her new release 'Hoping you Will Come'.

Gunatiita's new kiirtan album began more than seven years ago and its finally reached its completion. In this podcast she speaks about her background in alternative medicine, her work with wind power, her sustainable land project, and her new kiirtan album. This album was written in Sweden and recorded in Brazil whereas her Swedish song album was recorded in Norway, both newly released on all social media. https://share.amuse.io/album/gunatiita-hoping-you-will-come-kiirtan

Listen to Hoping You Will Come - Kiirtan by Gunatiita share.amuse.io

Album of Bhajans inspired by PS;

https://open.spotify.com/album/5ld1zmp1h26d8wdCbRwTjD?si=wusSJyWeR3mO94-I4e9ajQ

Alla Längtar Vi

Gerda Dufwa · Album · 2019 · 8 songs.

open.spotify.com

Both albums are now on SoundCloud; https://soundcloud.com/user300209038?utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Gunatiita

Listen to Gunatiita | SoundCloud is an audio platform that lets you listen to what you love and share the sounds you create.

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Regarding which PS was the inspiration to which bhajan, this is the PS inspiration to each song of the Bhajan album;

Alla längtar vi - PS 158, Du är vägen - PS 1017, Idag - PS 105, Stanna hos mig - PS 162, Vandrande Främling - PS 1698, Vem är Du - PS 1025

Vintervisa - PS 99

Jan 30, 202248:27
358/365 How To Save Our Endangered NZ Black Back Gulls - An Interview With Emere McDonald, Auckland, Aotearoa, NZ
Jan 18, 202214:33
357/365 - How to Truly Live From The Heart - An Interview with Ineke Veerkamp, Australia
Jan 12, 202234:51
356/365 A Tribute to Saskia Byrne, Ireland - Setting Her Poem to Music

356/365 A Tribute to Saskia Byrne, Ireland - Setting Her Poem to Music

Six months ago, we lost Saskia, a beautiful creative woman from our community in Mount Shannon, Co Clare, Ireland. Our Community is small so it had a huge impact on all of us. I am in NZ at present so have time to write music. Here I offer a draft of a song, using her poem and my music. 

Jan 09, 202211:16
353/365 Two of the Most Gorgeous New Year Songs Ever Written!

353/365 Two of the Most Gorgeous New Year Songs Ever Written!

'Golden Dawn' or Sonali bhor, and 'New year' or Ek Nutaner songs are the some of the most deeply mystical and empathetic songs ever written. Listen here. 

Jan 03, 202219:48
352/365 How to Stage Exciting Health Cultural Rallies Full of Dance, Music and Drama in Rural Nigerian - An Interview with Dada Daneshanandaji.
Dec 19, 202133:26
351/365. When the Rhythm Moves You in the Heart of Africa - An Interview with Didi Ananda Gunamaya and Tapatii from Ghana, West Africa.
Dec 17, 202136:52
350/365. Life's Transformations from Early Childhood Care to the Memory Cafe and Ageless Grace - An Interview with Puspa from Vermont, USA
Dec 11, 202141:36
349/365 Being Inspired by A Woman of Many Talents - An Interview with Sarah Spence (Premratna) from Aotearoa, NZ
Dec 06, 202139:27
347/365 How to Inspire and Be Inspired by the Feminine on NZ Yoga Day, this Saturday.

347/365 How to Inspire and Be Inspired by the Feminine on NZ Yoga Day, this Saturday.

When I saw the line up for NZ Yoga day I was disappointed to see that there weren't any female kiirtan players. So I set about doing something to change that. I called old friends, from when I was here four years ago, Sarah, Mel and Fern from Shakti band. They were keen to do something and then Sarah contacted Rachel and Emma too and Mel called Angie. There were ten of us in the end who came forward with just a few days to record a kiirtan. Accompanying me were Sarasvati, Emere and Tapasii. The short 5 minute videos have been sent to the editor Aston Garret, in time for Saturday.  The other exciting event is the Open Mic Kiirtan nite which is also happening on Saturday 8 pm Irish time or 9 am Sunday. Everyone is welcome to come and share a kiirtan if they like, in a very supportive environment. At the end I include the audio of the video we made of the song and kiirtan called Dharma. 

Nov 26, 202110:44
346/365 Jiivan MaCarthy Visited COP 26 - 'Climate Change' in Glasgow and Returned with Some Real Good Ideas for Action!

346/365 Jiivan MaCarthy Visited COP 26 - 'Climate Change' in Glasgow and Returned with Some Real Good Ideas for Action!

So the three greatest polluters on our planet are EAT or Energy Agriculture and Transport. Did you know that the temperature only has to increase by  1.5 degrees more and we will be at our tipping point? So what can we do? Jiivan has some great suggestions for the First world countries, who are causing havoc in the Third world countries. In technology alone there is 54 million tons of waste, in one year, hence the need for innovation, and individual responsibility to save our planet for future generations. Listen to Jiivan's repot on COP 26 here.     

Nov 19, 202130:27
345/365 How it really feels to be incarcerated for seven years on false charges - an interview with Narada Muni from Australia
Nov 16, 202152:10
344/365 How the Gifts of Sisterhood can Inspire Further Collaboration

344/365 How the Gifts of Sisterhood can Inspire Further Collaboration

Tonight I share my experiences with my amazing sisters who came to help me get my stuff together, working as a team. It made me reflect on the power of collaboration even in so called solitary activities like meditation. I then share a demo of a new song/bhajan and kiirtan.  

Nov 14, 202114:49
343/365 How to see love in each and every interaction - an Interview with Hiranmaya from Brasil
Nov 09, 202129:32
342/365 How to Stun an Audience with Songs Written with the Ink of the Heart - Sutapa from Brazil

342/365 How to Stun an Audience with Songs Written with the Ink of the Heart - Sutapa from Brazil

Sutapa shares her spiritual journey here with poignant humour: how she was so determined to get initiation, her astounding spiritual dreams, how she overcame her complexes in public; how she got the inspiration to sing online every day during the pandemic and much more. She ends with a mesmerising kiirtan from Prabhat Samgiit.

Nov 04, 202148:24
341/365 Gender fluidity, racial and ethnic diversity, so why not more diversity? Respect our voices, respect our choices...

341/365 Gender fluidity, racial and ethnic diversity, so why not more diversity? Respect our voices, respect our choices...

I rarely talk politics, its not my area of expertise, but tonight I want to express something about diversity, it being a natural, expression of identity that cant be denied. I end with a song that I wrote today, a draft only, called 'Respect'. 

Oct 29, 202108:17
340/365 A School with a Loving Heart in the Sunshine - An interview with Didi Ananda Gaori in Laos
Oct 25, 202154:28
339/365 How to Live, Sing and Cry with Genuine Love and Gratitude - An interview with Sam Telianidis aka Sukhadeva from Melbourne

339/365 How to Live, Sing and Cry with Genuine Love and Gratitude - An interview with Sam Telianidis aka Sukhadeva from Melbourne

Sukhadeva is wildly passionate about living life with sincerity, with the touch of the divine. In this podcast he talks about how he got onto the yogic path and the transformative experiences he has had. Sukhadeva sings a short kiirtan. I end with a song called 'Lift Her Higher,' which is dedicated to Suzanne Nelson, Sukhadeva's his mother-in-law, who has just been admitted to hospital. 

Oct 20, 202135:06
338/365 The Magic of Being in the Flow: From Punk to DJ'ing to Kiirtan - An Interview with DJ Anirvan Deva from Aotearoa, New Zealand
Oct 15, 202143:36
337/365 The Most Magical day of the Year for Kiirtaniyas- October 8th, the 51st Anniversary of 'Baba Nam Kevalam' Kiirtan
Oct 08, 202119:01
336/365 The Longing to Expand after Beef and Boysenberries in Tasmania - An interview with Tonya Wyatt (Tapasii) in Aotearoa NZ
Oct 07, 202127:27
335/365 "The Baby" of the universal family, - Manasvinii from Portugal speaks about Kiirtan and being a volunteer or LFT (Local Full Time worker).

335/365 "The Baby" of the universal family, - Manasvinii from Portugal speaks about Kiirtan and being a volunteer or LFT (Local Full Time worker).

Manasvinii is one of the new generation of kiirtaniyas. She started off with two kiirtans and now she knows so many and is composing her own. She's dedicated a year or more to working as a volunteer or  LFT (Local Full time worker for Ananda Marga) service projects and kiirtan is her passion. She plays her own kiirtan at the end, with her rich melodious alto voice.  

Oct 01, 202121:49
334/365 Saving Thousands of Children's and Mothers Lives in Nigeria - Dada Daneshanandaji speaks about Service Projects and His Recent Favourite Musicians

334/365 Saving Thousands of Children's and Mothers Lives in Nigeria - Dada Daneshanandaji speaks about Service Projects and His Recent Favourite Musicians

Dada Daneshanandaji has experienced the most heart wrenching births and deaths in Nigeria, yet he is full of hope and love for the African villagers where he works in reproductive health and emergency obstetric services. He has set up community owned and community Managed projects in these villages. In this podcast he speaks about his work, and also about his favourite musicians at present including Little Simz and Darren Hayman. I end the podcast with a Congo Kiirtan.     

Sep 27, 202127:26
333/365 Personal Insights Into a Music Producer's Role and a New Sitcom called 'Heaven' - Speaking to Michael Loyd from Kapiti, Aotearoa

333/365 Personal Insights Into a Music Producer's Role and a New Sitcom called 'Heaven' - Speaking to Michael Loyd from Kapiti, Aotearoa

I have been friends with Michael and Sarah Lloyd since the nineties. We have done many recording projects together. Today Michael is working on a new album with Chris Banks (Ex Deep Obsession). In this podcast he is sharing his insights into the producers role as he navigates new musical arenas due to covid. He also speaks about his own new sitcom called 'Heaven', something of a radical tragic comedy. He ends with a demo of a song from Chris's new album, called 'Wherever You Are' that features Mike Garson (David Bowies pianist), guitarists Adam Fox and Dave Colquhoun (Bohemian Rhapsody film guitarist). 

Sep 17, 202141:37