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It's Avadhanam

It's Avadhanam

Written by: Ravishankar Avadhanam
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Avadhanam is more than a podcast—it is an evolving space of mindful attention, inspired by the classical Indian art of Avadhanam, where the mind engages with multiple streams of thought simultaneously, with depth, clarity, and creativity.

Staying true to its literal essence—focus, intellect, and multi-dimensional thinking—this channel brings together a wide spectrum of ideas, narratives, and reflections across life, society, and storytelling.

From the wisdom-driven narratives of “Today’s Panchatantra”, to thought-provoking explorations like “Directors Who Direct Us”, and many more upcoming series, Avadhanam is designed as a confluence of perspectives:

  • Philosophy & Life Lessons
  • Cinema, Storytelling & Creative Insights
  • Contemporary Issues, Society & Politics,
  • Literature, Blogs & Reflective Narratives
  • Fiction, Satire & Observational Humor

Each episode is an attempt to observe the world with attention, curiosity, and a touch of wit—staying rooted in tradition while engaging with modern realities.

Much like the art it draws inspiration from, Avadhanam invites you to listen, reflect, question, and connect the dots across diverse themes, because life, like Avadhanam, is not about one thread, but the harmony of many.

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Episodes
  • [Directors Who Direct Us] Alfred Hitchcock - Shadows Of A Doubt

    [Directors Who Direct Us] Alfred Hitchcock - Shadows Of A Doubt
    Apr 19 2026

    Welcome to “The Directors Who Direct Us.” 🎬

    A series about the filmmakers who didn’t just tell stories… they invented the language of storytelling on screen.

    From the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock to the visionary perfection of Stanley Kubrick.

    From the epic imagination of Akira Kurosawa to the poetic realism of Satyajit Ray.

    These filmmakers didn’t just create great movies.

    They created techniques… ideas… and emotions that filmmakers still follow today.

    Every suspenseful moment… every breathtaking frame… every unforgettable story…

    Carries a little bit of their influence.

    Because even though they are no longer here…

    Their cinema continues to guide us.

    Their ideas continue to inspire us.

    And their vision continues to direct us.
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    4 mins
  • [Directors Who Direct Us] Alfred Hitchcock - Strangers On A Train

    [Directors Who Direct Us] Alfred Hitchcock - Strangers On A Train
    Apr 19 2026

    Welcome to “The Directors Who Direct Us.” 🎬

    A series about the filmmakers who didn’t just tell stories… they invented the language of storytelling on screen.

    From the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock, to the visionary perfection of Stanley Kubrick.

    From the epic imagination of Akira Kurosawa, to the poetic realism of Satyajit Ray.

    These filmmakers didn’t just create great movies.

    They created techniques… ideas… and emotions that filmmakers still follow today.

    Every suspenseful moment… every breathtaking frame… every unforgettable story…

    Carries a little bit of their influence.

    Because even though they are no longer here…

    Their cinema continues to guide us.

    Their ideas continue to inspire us.

    And their vision continues to direct us.
    Show More Show Less
    4 mins
  • [Directors Who Direct Us] Alfred Hitchcock - Rebecca

    [Directors Who Direct Us] Alfred Hitchcock - Rebecca
    Apr 19 2026

    Welcome to “The Directors Who Direct Us.” 🎬

    A series about the filmmakers who didn’t just tell stories… they invented the language of storytelling on screen.

    From the master of suspense Alfred Hitchcock to the visionary perfection of Stanley Kubrick.

    From the epic imagination of Akira Kurosawa to the poetic realism of Satyajit Ray.

    These filmmakers didn’t just create great movies.

    They created techniques… ideas… and emotions that filmmakers still follow today.

    Every suspenseful moment… every breathtaking frame… every unforgettable story…

    Carries a little bit of their influence.

    Because even though they are no longer here…

    Their cinema continues to guide us.

    Their ideas continue to inspire us.

    And their vision continues to direct us.
    Show More Show Less
    4 mins
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