Discussing the inspiration behind her upcoming album, Bhumi Devi, Nina Rao and Raghu Markus explore preserving the planet and devotion to the sacred mother.
Support the presale of Bhumi Devi and find lyrics to numerous chants on Nina’s website.
This week on Mindrolling, Raghu and Nina chat about:
- Moderating our consumption and doing our best to heal the earth
- Nina’s work in preserving wilderness areas
- Wisely receiving gifts from Mother Earth while preserving uncorrupted lands
- The unconditional love and presence that resonates through Maharaj-ji
- The reciprocal relationship we have with the divine
- When Nina met Siddhi Ma, and seeing her as merged with Maharaj-ji
- The first time Nina chanted for Siddhi Ma
- Satsang: connecting with Maharaj-ji through community
- Prayers to the Goddess in Nina’s new album, Bhumi Devi
“The way in which this happens is Satsang. I was with Siddhi Ma one time, and someone said, ‘How can we get closer to Maharaj-ji?’ She said, “Get together, have food, and sing the Chalisa.’” –Raghu Markus
Connect with Nina Rao this Summer at the Ram Dass Legacy Summer Mountain Retreat! Learn more HERE.
About Nina Rao:
Nina Rao is a devotional singer. She tours with Krishna Das, playing cymbals, singing, and acting as his business manager. Nina has two of her own albums, “Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts” and “Anubhav”. Nina regularly leads kirtan, workshops, and retreats in her hometown of Brooklyn, New York and beyond. Together with Chandra and Genevieve Walker, Nina operates the 21 Taras Collective. You can keep up with Nina on her website or find her on Instagram @nina_rao and on Facebook @NinaRaoChant.
“Even if we’ve never met Maharaj-ji, we understand presence, we understand sacred divine presence that holds love, peace, equanimity, understanding, a place where you feel free on some level. That happened to me as a child, chanting to my grandpa, living close to the earth, engaging in ritual, and creating a space where we can offer gratitude.” –Nina Rao
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