LoveOsho podcast E084 Abhi

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This is one of the LoveOsho podcasts. It was recorded on 23 June 2020.


Episode E084: Writing songs for Osho
with Sw Deva Abhinandan
listen to the interview: or click to play in your browser.


After reading one of Abhi’s poems, Osho asked Abhi to write the introduction to some of his books. Abhi went on to write some of the most loved and beautiful Osho’s songs. In this episode, Abhi talks about his creative process and how he gets inspired as an artist. Abhi continues to bring Osho’s energy through music and meditation at various events around the world, as well as leading meditation at the local Osho Meditation Centre in Boulder, Colorado.
Today our guest is Swami Deva Abhinandan. Abhinandan took sannyas in 1977 and is a singer, writer and meditation teacher. Abhinandan wrote the introduction to some Osho books and has over 30 years experience in Biodynamic Craniosacral therapy.
After reading one of Abhi’s poems, Osho asked Abhi to write the introduction to some of his books. Abhi went on to write some of the most loved and beautiful Osho’s songs. In this episode, Abhi talks about his creative process and how he gets inspired as an artist. Abhi continues to bring Osho’s energy through music and meditation at various events around the world, as well as leading meditation at the local Osho Meditation Centre in Boulder, Colorado.
Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:
  • 01.15 - How Abhinandan came across Osho
  • 02.45 - Abhi’s first meeting with Osho
  • 03.50 - Osho’s personal advice to Abhi
  • 06.00 - The Darshan sessions
  • 08.10 - Writing songs for Osho
  • 09.10 - Abhi’s creative process
  • 12.10 - Abhi writes the introductions to some Osho’s books
  • 14.20 - How meeting Osho and living in the commune changed Abhi’s life
  • 16.55 - The Osho Sangha before and now
  • 23.45 - How new generations perceive Osho today
  • 25.55 - Osho’s biggest contribution to humanity
  • 27.55 - Osho’s bad reputation
  • 33.15 - Abhinandan’s morning routine
  • 36.00 - Abhinandan and Osho today
Music and Voice by Chinmaya Dunster


see also
Abhinandan’s website
Osho Leela Meditation Centre in Boulder, Colorado
The LoveOsho podcasts