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#264 Bhakti, Prayer & The Healing Power of Voice With Dr Vignesh Devraj MD (Ay) and Jahnavi Harrison
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- Ayurvedic Healing And Beyond
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- Mar 4, 2026
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Summary
In this conversation, we explore bhakti not merely as philosophy, but as lived experience. The Grammy-nominated Jahnavi Harrison shares how prayer, kirtan, and service shaped her life and how voice becomes a pathway to healing and surrender. From the teachings of Krishna in the Bhagavad Gita to the raw reality of ego, repetition, and pain, this episode moves between the sacred and the practical. Episode Highlights: Bhakti is active, not passive Intention transforms ritual into a relationship Ego coexists with devotion — maturity is managing it Repetition creates spiritual depth Pain can be a channel for Bhakti Prayer is talking to God Timestamp: 00: 00 - 05:00: Bhakti is a devotional service 05:00 - 09:30: Bhakti Beyond Selfish Motives 09:30 - 13:00: Patience and Enthusiasm For Bhakti Marg 13:00 - 18:00: Redirecting Desire with Bhakti 18:00 - 29:30: Singing From Your Heart 29:30 - 32:00: Talking to God with Prayers 32:00 - 33:30: Bhaja Govindam 33:30 - 37:00: The intention of Love 37:00 - 48:30: Mantra Chanting & Rituals 48:30 - 54:00: The Grammy Nominations 54:00 - 1:00:00: The Beauty of Pain and Prayers About Our Guest: Jahnavi Harrison is a musician, writer, practitioner of bhakti-yoga and a Grammy Award nominee for devotion-rooted music. She spent her formative years at Bhaktivedanta Manor in England, in a rich environment where mantra chanting and sacred art were a part of everyday life. With a background in Western and Eastern classical music and dance, she has tried to pursue a path of self realisation and service through artistic expression. About Dr Vignesh Devraj Dr Vignesh Devraj is a fourth-generation Ayurvedic physician and the founder of Sitaram Retreat, Kerala, a space for authentic healing. He is a committed practitioner and researcher of Panchakarm…