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The Story of Krishna and Sudama

Watch the famous story from India of Lord Krishna and his close friend Sudama. Told by Seattle-local, Bangalore storyteller extraordinaire Murali Venkatrao, who will carry you to ancient sacred India. Krishna and Sudama were childhood friends and schoolmates at Gurukul. Krishna was from the royal family but Sudama was from a poor Brahmin family. The friendship of Krishna and Sudama … Read More

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Where Is God Hiding? With Murali Venkatrao

Murali Venkatrao shares how we can attune ourselves to God as at the center of every longing, in the Heart. Join Murali for the next round of The Art and Science of Raja Yoga. Learn how to spiritualize your daily life through meditation and yoga. This course is offered both in person and online (via zoom)! https://www.anandawashington.org/raja-yoga/

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Arjuna fights Lord Shiva – Tales from the Mahabharata with Murali Venkatrao

Arjuna goes to the Indrakeela forest to obtain the powerful Pashupata weapon from Mahadeva himself. But he is defeated by a lowly Kirata (hunter). Murali Venkatrao, the consummate teller of stories from India, regaled us last summer (under the stars in the Ananda Lynnwood community courtyard) with stories from the Mahabharata. This epic can be picked up from many strings, … Read More

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Dronacharya the Royal Teacher | Tales from Mahabharata with Murali Venkatrao

The mighty Bhisma needs a teacher to train the young Padavas and Kauravas. The peerless Drona displays his awesome powers and takes on this role. Part 2 of 22 episodes ( 7-hour series). Murali Venkatrao, the consummate teller of stories from India, regaled us last summer (under the stars in the Ananda Lynnwood community courtyard) with stories from the Mahabharata. … Read More

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Soar into the Inner Kingdom (with Murali Venkatrao)

Sit in the co-pilot’s seat as Murali Venkatrao takes off into the Inner Kingdom. Borne on wings of Contentment, supported by spiritual practices and powered by Grace, ride along as we soar toward ever-new Joy! Hear more spiritual stories from Murali at https://www.anandawashington.org/anandawatv/

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How Arjuna Got the Brahma Shiras, and What We Can Learn from It (with Murali Venkatrao)

One of the most inspiring stories from the Mahabharata is the story of how Arjuna acquires the mysterious Brahma Shiras astra, a weapon of unimaginable power, from Dronacharya. Others had tried, but failed. With determination and creativity, Arjuna alone triumphed. His accomplishment embodies valuable yogic principles that are relevant to anyone who seeks success in life, whether material or spiritual.

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Ananda Yoga for Improving Digestion with Murali Venkatrao

Ananda Yoga for improving digestion with Murali Venkatrao PhD A healthy digestive system is a critical part of our overall health (both physical and mental). The practices of Hatha Yoga (a) increases our digestive fire, enabling better digestion (b) helps eliminate trapped toxins in the intestines (c) physically stimulates all digestive organs, increasing circulation (d) awakens the parasympathetic nervous system, … Read More