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The healing touch of Karuna Rasa

The healing touch of Karuna Rasa
Hosted by MyndStories|September 6, 2024

Have you ever felt a song so deeply that it brought tears to your eyes? Or experienced a piece of music that seemed to understand your pain better than any words could? 

In this inaugural episode of the Mynd Durbar, host Anitha Aswath takes us on a soul-stirring journey through Karuna Rasa - the emotion of compassion and sorrow in Indian classical music. 

We'll explore how music can be our faithful companion in times of grief, a bridge to empathy, and a balm for our wounded souls. From personal stories of loss to global musical masterpieces, we're diving deep into the transformative power of melancholy in melody.


We discuss

  • Introduction to Karuna Rasa often evoked through poignant compositions in Hindustani classical music.
  • Anitha talks about the loss of her father in 2019 and how music became a powerful tool for facing grief and beginning the healing process.
  • Music as a faithful companion that lifts, holds, and comforts.
  • How Karuna Rasa in music serves as a powerful avenue for compassion and healing, allowing us to find solace in our shared human experiences 


Our host

Anitha Aswath is an Executive Coaching Leader and DEI consultant with 26 years of rich experience. She has trained over 4000 leaders and professionals and has more than 700 hours of coaching hours to her credit. 

Anitha's other pursuits include blogging, photography, travelling and of course, music. "Perseverance is a virtue: an invaluable lesson music taught me," she says. She is a voice over artist and trained singer. She is an eternal student of Indian Classical music.

Connect with Anitha 

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QOTD

How has music shaped your emotions? Write in and tell us - podcast@myndstories.com


To read

  • The power of Indian ragas
  • The concept of Karuna 
  • Raga therapy - use of music in healing
  • Music therapy with Raag Darbari


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