GoOD Friends w/ Nina Rao- The Power of Mantra, the Real Meaning of Ram, and the Hanuman Chalisa

“I’m here because I followed the path of practice that my Guru laid out for me.” – Nina Rao

Nina Rao learned traditional chants (bhajans) from her grandfather in a village in south India when she was nine years old. The chants quietly stayed with her until she rediscovered chanting with Krishna Das in New York in 1996. For many years Nina has been Krishna Das’ business manager and accompanies him onstage. In 2007, she recorded the track ‘Nina Chalisa’ on Krishna Das’ CD Flow of Grace. She has since recorded the albums Antarayaami—Knower of All Hearts and Anubhav. 

In this chat she shares about her Guru, Sri Siddhi Ma, her powerful and anchoring experiences on the pathless path, the real meaning of the Ram mantra, and the importance of service and constant God remembrance. She leads us in to Presence by chanting Sri Ram Jai Ram and the Hanuman Chalisa. 

Nina’s website – http://www.ninaraochant.com/

Vinayaka Always (the track featuring her grandfather) (Antarayaami – Knower of All Hearts, 2013)

Sri Siddhi Ma: The Story of Neem Karoli Baba’s Spiritual Legacy 

Nikki’s favorite kirtan w/ Nina – Sri Ram Kirtan Sadhana

Flow of Grace (book by Krishna Das about Hanuman Chalisa)

Hanuman Chalisa in English (PDF)

Chant the Hanuman Chalisa w/ Nina – Free Course

Learn the Hanuman Chalisa w/ Nina via Insight Timer

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