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

"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

"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.