Enjoy the full conversation with the creator of Shadow Realm and the Arya Chronicle series, Reenita Malhotra, and the editor of Sanctuary Magazine and founder of the Sanctuary Nature Foundation, Bittu Sahgal, about the nature of the Ramayana, and what it has to teach us about the world and ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya, Saara, and Kamaal stumble upon a mysterious fruit tree, but can they trust it? What seem like small choices propel Arya into chaos and his past. Will Arya escape the depths of his fear to save his friends or be consumed by the weight of the unknown? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya reunites with Saara, and he sees her and the journey in a whole new light. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mo's magnetic pull leads Arya down a dark path, where reality blurs and trust wavers. Where will Arya's choices lead him? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Something dark still haunts Saara and Pa; without Arya's protection, there's still more chaos yet to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Enjoy the first part of this conversation with the creator of Shadow Realm and the Arya Chronicle series, Reenita Malhotra, and the editor of Sanctuary Magazine and founder of the Sanctuary Nature Foundation, Bittu Sahgal, about the nature of the Ramayana, and what it has to teach us about the world and ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya protects Kaamal from Pataal Lok's many dangers, but can he save himself? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Loyalty is strong enough to bring a familiar face to Arya in Pataal Lok, but can it help them understand his destiny? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya follows Mahabali straight into a different plane of existence. Can he trust the path ahead? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Arya returns to Onam. He finds out how much is at stake if the story of Onam changes. If the line between villain and hero blurs, then who can say what is order and what is chaos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nature leads Arya right to the Medicine Woman, but Arya learns that his journey and obstacles are his own to decipher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Arya finds himself in the middle of a vibrant celebration. Will he find his anarchist in the crowds? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this bonus, get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya picks his anarchist and follows their trail to a whole new plane. Will he find what he's looking for? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya can't escape the visions of that angry, ax-wielding man. He needs to know this man's story and why it felt so tethered to his own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus, get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rishi-ji takes Arya on the wave of time to show him the way. Can Arya find answers between the order and chaos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya tries to find space to think in the Marin Headlands, but he can't seem to stay in the moment. Who will show him the way? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this bonus episode, get a dive deep into the rich mythology that inspired 'Shadow Realm. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya visits Hamid in the police station to see if he holds the key to understanding the ominous black flowers, but will he figure it out in time to protect Saara? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya and Saara try to take a tranquil row boat ride in Golden State Park, but Arya can?t get the mark of Vishnu out of his mind, and it turns out danger isn?t far behind them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya's desperate search for answers pushes him to break the rules of his power. Will it be worth it? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya comforts Saara at the hospital while they wait to hear about Taa's condition. Overcome with guilt, Saara confides in Arya that what happened today wasn't the first sign of danger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya cheers Saara on as she runs Bay to Breakers, but with every mile she runs, Arya gets closer to the start of a dangerous journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Want a refresher on Season 1 of Shadow Realm before jumping into Arya's newest journey? Listen to this quick recap of the last season from the show's creator Reenita Malhotra. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya's journey continues on 9/26. Will he overcome the divine's challenges or lose himself and his loved ones to the space between order and chaos? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya has changed, seemingly overnight, as he returns to school the next day. He stands up to his bullies, no longer afraid or affected by their taunting. Pa is astounded at his son?s maturity, especially as they prepare to remove Ma from life support. Arya knows she is at peace in the backwaters, but Pa feels only emptiness and sadness. Arya knows what his father needs ? deep medicine that lives in the pages of the Ramayana. Together, they begin a journey through the stories that Ma once told him as a boy. Stories and memories now etched in his heart.    IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [00:59] Confrontation with Athena [01:25] The boys and the new mural [04:05] Dinner with Pa [05:01] Saying goodbye [07:45] Arya reads the Ramayana to his Pa  SYNOPSIS:  Arya goes to school the next day. No longer afraid of his bullies, he bravely stands up to Athena and The Boys. Someone, Arya believes Rishiji, painted and added an Asian boy to the mural outside the school. The Boys try to get Arya to spray paint over the mural addition ? or ?the terrorist? as they referred to him as ? but Arya refuses and the boys eventually let it go. Arya and Pa have dinner and decide it?s time to let Ma go. His Pa marvels at how much Arya has changed, seemingly overnight. Arya fills Ma?s hospital room with Jasmine flowers ?her favorite Indian fragrance? and places her copy of the Ramayana by her pillow. They remove Ma from life support.   Arya knows Ma is at peace in the backwaters, but Pa is very sad and is in need of deep medicine. Shadow Realm featured as a top Coming of Age Podcast - https://blog.feedspot.com/coming_of_age_podcasts/ Quotes: ?It's not what I wanted, but the truth is, I don't know if she's ever coming back.? - Pa ?Releasing emotion was the first step towards healing, but Paul was in need of deep medicine.? - Arya Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a new understanding of the power of the Ramayana, Arya finds closure as he says goodbye to his new friends in the Wild Woods and prepares to go home. He finds himself back in his home in San Francisco where he returns the Ramayana to its rightful place in Ma?s prayer room. As he lays in bed that night, he is at peace with whatever the next day will bring, knowing that the Ramayana will guide him forward. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [00:59] Chimpu is healed by the Ramayana and the vanar the details of the battle against Ravana [01:48] Rishiji and Arya talk about Rishiji?s past before becoming a sage [04:47] Arya says goodbye and prepares to return home [06:36] Arya returns home to San Francisco with the Ramayana in hand [09:58] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles [10:15] Next episode teaser SYNOPSIS: Arya returns to the vanaras after visiting the Backwaters and seeing his Ma and the power of the Ramayana helps to heal Chimpu?s wounds Rishiji explains to Arya how he was a king and warrior before he became a sage With Rishiji?s help and the use of quantum energy, Arya returns home to San Francisco with the Ramayana safely in his hands Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Ravana defeated, Arya goes to visit the Medicine Woman one last time. He realizes it is Ma as her True Self. As they talk, many things become clear. The reason for his journey to the backwaters wasn?t to find Deep Medicine but to see his Ma, not as a helpless woman on life support, but here guiding him. The Deep Medicine he sought, was in the Ramayana the whole time. Just as Arya was key to the epic?s survival, the epic was also key to his survival. Its stories were real and powerful. With the power of the Ramayana in his hands, he could finally say goodbye to Ma. IN THIS EPISODE: [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [00:30] Arya goes to visit the Medicine Woman [02:17] Arya sees his Ma as her True Self [03:06] Arya and his Ma talk about the power of the Ramayana [04:25] Arya receives a blessing from his Ma and says goodbye [07:02] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [07:17] Next episode teaser SYNOPSIS: Arya travels to the backwaters once more to visit the Medicine Woman A misty halo formed around her head, and it dawns on Arya that she was the Moonlight who lit his path through the forest the night before Arya realizes that the Medicine Woman is his Ma, in her true self, not strapped to a life support, but here guiding him The medicine she had told him to search for was never in the Wild Woods, it was with Arya the whole time in the Ramayana Ma gives him a rock that will allow him to travel back home to San Francisco On the next episode: Arya prepares to go back home to San Francisco Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a final fight, Arya comes face to face with the demon king, Ravana. Its? 10 menacing heads manifest as demons from Arya?s life, and one appears as a mirror image of Arya himself. Shocked and confused, Arya is momentarily stunned. The demon continues to terrorize Arya as he stares at the Rakshasas-filled reflection of himself. But for the first time, the voices don?t phase him. Arya finally understands Rishiji?s many riddles and instructions. Arya knows who he is. He knows his true self and this shadow version standing in front of him was Ravana, not him. As the demon advances, Arya shoots his remaining golden arrow at the demon; his last effort to defeat Ravana and save the Ramayana. IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [00:26] Ravana terrorizes Arya with 10 demon manifestations from his life [03:03] The last demon appears as a mirror image of Arya himself [04:19] Rishiji appears to help Arya [05:19] Arya isn?t phased by Ravana?s tricks [06:30] Ravana attacks Arya [07:58] Arya shoots his last remaining golden arrow [09:09] Ravana is killed [09:55] The canyon begins to collapse [11:03] Arya and the Vanara celebrate their victory   [12:02] Arya thanks the Vanara for their aid in his journey [13:33] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [13:53] Next episode teaser SYNOPSIS: Out of the flames, Ravana?s 10 heads manifested as demons of Arya?s life The last demon to manifest was a mirror image of Arya Rishiji appears helping Arya to see it wasn?t a reflection of himself, but of Ravana?s passion The 10 demons are unleashed but Arya stands fearless Arya tries to pinpoint which one of the demons to aim his final golden arrow at He opens the Ramayana, looking to Ram story for help He fires the arrow at his alter ego, the Arya of Ravana?s passion Ravana is defeated and sinks into the canyon floor On the next episode: Arya goes to visit the Medicine Woman   Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

At first light, Arya and the vanaras begin their descent to the dark side. They reach the place where Arya has to plavang ? jump, leap and fly, to get to the Ramayana. He is terrified but with the Rakshasas closing in he doesn?t have a choice. He digs deep into his being, seeking energy from Brahman Shakti, and before his own eyes, he is transformed into a powerful warrior. He leaps and soars from island to island, getting closer to the funeral pyre where the Ramayana is poised to burn. The vanaras follow, fighting the Rakshasas as they go. As soon as Arya lands near the book, the pyre beneath him erupts in flames, set by none other than Ravana. Arya had fallen perfectly into Ravana?s trap.   IN THIS EPISODE: [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm [00:31] At first light, they begin their journey to the canyon [03:58] Arya transformed into a powerful warrior [05:08] Arya leaps and soars from island to island [06:44] The army of vanaras and monkeys descend upon the Rakshasas [08:33] The vanaras help Arya when he?s trapped on an island [09:25] Ravana sets the funeral pyre on fire [10:50] The vanaras retreat on Arya?s command [11:20] A lone vanar stays behind to fight [13:14] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles [13:32] Next episode teaser  SYNOPSIS:  At the call of the leopard, Arya and the vanaras begin their journey to the dark side Arya digs deep, accessing the energy of Brahman Shakti and was transformed into a warrior Arya?s skin glistened with the essence of creation and he was able to leap hundreds of feet from island to island, getting closer and closer to the Ramayana The army of vanaras and monkeys revealed themselves from behind the trees and distracted the Rakshasas The vanaras and Arya fight against the Rakshasas, making their way further into the canyon Just as Arya reaches the pyre with the book, Ravana sets it on fire. The Brahman Shakti protects Arya from being burned Arya commands the other vanaras to retreat, but a lone vanar stays to fight. Arya realizes it is Hanumana! On the next episode: Arya comes face to face with Ravana   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify. If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We interrupt our regularly scheduled Shadow Realm podcast to introduce you to my other podcast, True Fiction Project which is a podcast that explores the origins of fiction. This episode interview is with Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, the composer and conductor of the Shadow Realm soundtrack. He is an internationally renowned music composer, educator, and scholar known for his sustained contribution to music and community for the past 25 years. We talk about his incredible work on the soundtrack of Shadow Realm, a podcast project based on a young adult fantasy fiction book that I wrote. Dr. Kanniks shares how his imagination was instantly captivated by the vivid literary descriptions and how he utilized Sanskrit chants, an ancient language of India, to musically portray different characters. We also talk about the inspiration he found from his travels to the ancient village of Hampi, India. The latter part of the episode showcases Dr. Kanniks? work as we listen to Episode 8 of Shadow Realm and hear a portion of Arya?s story.   IN THIS EPISODE: [00:01] Kanniks Kannikeswaran introduced  [02:02] Purpose of The True Fiction Project [03:12] His process of writing music  [10:50] Explaining lyrics and Sanskrit [13:40] The Medicine Woman [16:55] Rishiji?s Theme [25:57] Where to find the music [28:30] Episode 8 of Shadow Realm [29:03] The Vanar?s theme [39:06] Rishiji?s theme    KEY TAKEAWAYS: Shadow Realm is a young adult fantasy fiction story about Arya, a 15-year-old boy who fell through a fault and finds himself in the land of the Ramayana. He has to fight demons in this mythical world in order to get back home to save his mom and tackle demons in his ordinary world Dr. Kanniks? main inspiration came from his travels to the ancient village of Hampi in India The vanar represent the prehistoric people descended from old world tribes, best translated as monkeys or monkey people For the ?Vanar March,? Dr. Kanniks used Sanskrit chants to create a joyful chant to go along with the vanar as they joyfully frolic and jump around For ?Rishiji?s Theme,? Dr. Kanniks used the pentatonic scale, most commonly known for meditation, to create a serene humming that captures the magic and mysteriousness of the mystical mentor The Medicine Woman is a representation of a source of wisdom for us all Dr. Kanniks created a total of 14 tracks to complement the podcast project which is now available on Apple Music, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.    BIO: Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, an internationally renowned music composer, educator, and scholar is known for his sustained contribution to music and community for the past 25 years. His recent viral video ?Rivers of India? featuring Bombay Jayashri and Kaushiki Chakravarti has received critical acclaim. Kanniks is regarded as a pioneer of Indian American Choral music and for bringing together ancient chants in Indian ragas with choral and orchestral polyphony; his far reaching work in this area has personally touched the lives of over 3500 performers, has inspired the flowering of community choirs in over 12 cities in the United States, has built new audiences and collaborations. His composition ?Mahavakya? was performed at the historic reception accorded to Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Madison Square Gardens in 2014. Kanniks has been described as a renaissance personality who effortlessly traverses diverse disciplines such as music, spirituality, and innovation. He is a recipient of several awards including the Distinguished Alumnus Award from IIT Madras, the McKnight Residency, the Ohio Heritage Fellowship, and more. He can be reached at [email protected]. Connect on Social Media:  Facebook Twitter Instagram   LINKS: https://www.thearyachronicles.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya wakes to find his friends, the vanaras, surrounding him. There is an army of monkeys with them, ready to fight the Rakshasas and save the Ramayana before it is destroyed, erasing the history that good ever existed. Arya and Chimpu form a Shakespearean plan inspired by Macbeth to distract the Rakshasas while Arya sneaks into the canyon to retrieve the book. Knowing the Rakshasas are blinded by the sunlight, Arya and his friends anxiously wait for the first signs of light to enact their plan. As Arya waits, he realizes that his path has been leading to this moment all along: meeting face to face with Ravana himself.        IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [00:24] The vanaras wake Arya [03:48] They form a Shakespearean plan  [05:55] Arya rests before the great battle [06:42] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [07:00] Next episode teaser   SYNOPSIS:  Chimpu gathers an army of vanaras and monkeys  They wake Arya from his sleep  Arya and Chimpu form a plan to distract the Rakshasas and get the Ramayana back  They wait for first light, when the Rakshasas will be blinded by the daylight Arya rests before the big battle begins On the next episode: Arya and the vanaras head to the dark side where Arya will have to fly down into the steep canyon    LINKS MENTIONED: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya was sure that he had failed his quest when he watched the Ramayana fall into the vast darkness. However, when Rishiji appears, Arya learns that all hope is not lost. Rishiji leads Arya into the sky and shows him a deep canyon filled with Rakshasas and much to Arya?s surprise, he sees the Ramayana intact perched on Ravana?s throne. With Rishiji?s instructions and the vanaras help, Arya may still have a chance to save the Ramayana.  IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm [00:41] Rishiji appears instructing Arya of his next steps [2:03] Rishiji shows him Lanka and where to find the Ramayana [3:56] Arya sees the Ramayana on Ravana?s throne surrounded by Rakshasas [8:34] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles [08:55] Next episode teaser  SYNOPSIS:  Rishiji assures Arya that his quest is not done yet. Rishiji takes Arya up in the sky with him, revealing a canyon filled with Rakshasas and the Ramayana at the center of it all. Arya sees the Ramayana perched on Ravana?s throne, prepped to be burned Arya returns to land, knowing he has to save the Ramayana with the help of the vanaras, though he?s not sure exactly how they will reach the canyon On the next episode: Arya and the vanaras make a plan to fight and retrieve the Ramayana   Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya is stumbling through the dark forest trying to find his friends, having just escaped the sinister vines that threatened to silence him. The moonlight reveals a silhouetted image of the Medicine Woman but her words are interrupted by an avalanche of rakshasas barrelling down a hillside towards Arya. He is outnumbered. With only a single arrow left, Arya aims and fires the asthra. The rakshasas are hit and scattered. Another narrow escape but then suddenly, the ground shifts and in an instant, he loses the one thing that has kept Ravana?s evil plan at bay. In slow motion, Arya watches as the last copy of the Ramayana falls from his reach and disappears in the darkness.    IN THIS EPISODE: [00:04] Previously on Shadow Realm [00:32] Arya escapes the vines and finds his way back to his friends [3:46] The Medicine Woman arrives [4:35] An avalanche of rakshasas heads toward Arya [5:35] Arya shoots at the rakshasas with the Astra [8:15] Arya loses his copy of the Ramayana [9:19]] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles [09:39] Next episode teaser  SYNOPSIS:  Arya barely escapes the treacherous vines that had entangled him just to get lost in the forest The Medicine Woman appears telling Arya of the medicine in his hands An avalanche or army of rakshasi is unleashed and heading towards Arya In a last-ditch effort of defense, he fires a single arrow from the asthra and miraculously hits the target, crippling the rakshasas When Arya tries to save the asthra, he accidentally loses the Ramayana On the next episode: Rishiji teaches Arya more lessons on how to be an Arya Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya wanders through the Coconut Grove looking for the non-medicinal plant as instructed by Medicine Woman. A beautiful spotted deer appears and Arya begins to follow it, thinking it has lost its mother. Arya follows it further and further into the dark forest and realizes too late that the fawn is a shape-shifting rakshasa sent by Ravana to stop his quest of saving the Ramayana. When the spell finally lifts, Arya is trapped and alone. In a moment of clarity, Arya finally understands the Medicine Woman?s riddle and the reason that Ravana is so desperate to stop him. Drawing from the energy within himself, Arya is able to escape and is more determined than ever to stop Ravana from destroying the Ramayana, which he now realizes holds the power to heal.  IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:06] Previously on Shadow Realm [00:30] Arya enters the Coconut Grove near the backwaters [01:50] Arya and Chimpu look for a non-medicinal plant [03:35] They follow a spotted deer through the forest [05:24] Arya falls under a rakshasa spell and is led deep into the forest [07:05] When the trance is broken, Arya finds himself trapped [08:26] Arya escapes [10:23] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles [10:39] Next episode teaser   SYNOPSIS:  As they walk through the coconut grove, Arya looks for the non-medicinal plant that the Medicine Woman had told him to find A beautiful deer appears and they begin to follow it through the forest Arya falls under the shape-shifting rakshasa spell and is led deep into the dark forest, leaving his friends behind When the trance is broken, Arya is alone and trapped Arya understands the Medicine Woman?s riddle that healing is already in his hands. In the next episode: An avalanche of rakshasas are unleashed in the Wild Woods Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Upon reaching the edge of the forest, Arya and his friends find themselves surrounded by a series of waterfalls. The sun glistens off the water and they see a woman standing near the edge of the stream. It?s the Medicine Woman. Arya is drawn magnetically towards her as if they have met before, though he can?t seem to place where or how. Arya is convinced she can read his mind because she knows so much about his life. Instead of giving Arya the Deep Medicine they need, the mysterious woman gives him another riddle. Racing against time, Arya and his friends leave in search of the medicine that will help their friend.       IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:06] Previously on Shadow Realm  [01:22] Arya and his companions arrive at the edge of the forest and find the Medicine Woman [05:02] Arya and the Medicine Woman talk as if they have met before [11:18] The Medicine Woman tells Arya his next step [11:29] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [12:51] Next episode teaser    SYNOPSIS:  Arya and his companions make it to the edge of the dark forest where the waterfalls are Arya meets the Medicine Woman and immediately feels drawn to her. He?s convinced they have met before As they talk, it seems the Medicine Woman can read Arya?s thoughts and knows many things about him and life in San Francisco  Before they depart, the Medicine Woman tells Arya his next step in the form of a riddle: find a plant with no medicinal value In the next episode: Arya continues his journey to help Pandu but runs into some trouble   Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The aftermath of Arya?s recklessness leaves the vanaras homeless and Pandu badly burned. His wounds need Deep Medicine that is made by a mysterious Medicine Woman who lives further South on the outskirts of the Dark Side of the forest. Her exact location is unknown and dangerous. Desperate to help, Arya looks to the Ramayana to try to find the way. Using his imagination, he is able to interpret the story of Hanumana?s journey and find a path. Arya and his companions set out on a dangerous journey to find the Medicine Woman and bring back the deep medicine for Pandu.    IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:04] Previously on Shadow Realm  [00:20] The vanaras are upset with Arya for his reckless use of the asthra [01:06] Pandu is badly burned and the vanaras lack the medicine to heal him [2:01] Arya learns of the medicine woman of the backwaters but no one knows how to find her [03:30] Arya looks to the Ramayana to help find the way to the medicine woman [4:24] Arya uses his imagination and is able to find the path to the medicine woman [05:43] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [06:16] Next episode teaser    SYNOPSIS:  Some of the varnaras are upset with Arya for having the asthra and using it recklessly, but others trust that Rishiji has a plan for him.  Pandu is burned very badly and the varnara lack the medicine that he needs Arya takes it upon himself to find the Deep Medicine made by the medicine woman of the backwaters  No one knows how to find the Medicine Woman so Arya looks to the Ramayana for information Using his imagination, Arya interprets the story of Hanumana?s journey and finds the path to the Dark Side.  In the next episode: Arya and his companions finally find the mysterious Medicine Woman   Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With his new weapon in hand, Arya is eager to fight but soon learns he may not be as ready as he thinks. While walking through the forest helping the vanaras search for food, Arya and his friends meet the hideous and evil Baalachorni. As she begins to threaten to harm a baby vanar, Arya becomes angry and retaliates. His reckless actions create devastating consequences to the innocent vanaras around him and cause him to doubt whether he could really rise up to be Arya the Protector.    IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [02:00] Baalachorni teases and threatens the vanaras [03:34] Arya acts rashly and accidentally sets the vanaras? village on fire [06:20] Rishiji feels terrible about putting the varnaras in harm?s way [07:24] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [07:42] Next episode teaser    SYNOPSIS:  Arya comes face to face with Baalachorni, the great demon who has been terrorizing the varnar tribes In his haste, Arya fires the Astra bow and accidentally sets the forest ablaze Rishiji shows Arya the error in his actions and questions his intentions In the next episode: One of Arya?s vanar friends is badly burned and Arya blames himself   Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rishiji appears once more to instruct Arya in the ancient customs and history of their world. For many years, Rishiji and the vanaras have waited for a descendant of the Arya race to come and protect the Wild Woods from Ravana?s plot to erase their history. A detail in Arya?s family lineage confirms their prophecy and his name reveals his role in the Wild Woods? fight against evil. His arrival is no mere coincidence. It finally clicks. Arya knows what he has to do and it?s a journey even larger than he ever would have believed.    IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [00:17] Rishiji and Arya speak about Arya?s purpose [03:33] Arya receives a lesson in Vedic martial arts [06:58] Rishiji presents Arya with a divine weapon of fire [10:00] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [10:22] Next episode teaser    SYNOPSIS:  Arya learns an important detail about his family lineage from Rishiji Arya discovers the real reason he was sent to the Wild Woods and accepts the challenge to be Arya, the protector of the people Rishiji instructs Arya in the ways of the Vedic martial arts Arya receives his asthra, a divine weapon of fire  In the next episode: Arya comes face to face with an evil enemy   Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya?s head spins with what he just heard: Ravana is alive? It can?t be! From the time he was a young boy, he had read stories of this demon?s defeat in the Ramayana. Yet the vanara tribe who have been threatened to near extinction and Rishiji, the wise sage he met earlier in the Wild Woods, all confirm it as the truth. For years, Ravana lay dormant but since his return, he has been seeking to destroy the Ramayana and rewrite history to prove that good never existed. The only thing keeping him from succeeding is now in Arya?s hands - the last surviving copy of the epic Ramayana.     IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [01:11] Arya meets the Vanara tribe [02:40] Arya learns of Baalchorni, an evil demon who has been after the vanara tribes [05:21] The vanaras invite Arya to join them for dinner  [08:10] Arya tries to understand the very real threat of Ravana  [12:30] Arya is asked to help the vanara fight against Ravana  [13:44] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [14:02] Next episode teaser    SYNOPSIS:  Arya meets the friendly yet valiant vanar tribe, the only race capable of forming Hanumana?s army  The vanaras tell Arya about Baalchorni, an evil demon in the Wild Woods who preys on young vanaras Arya is shocked to learn that Ravana is not dead Rishiji, the wise sage of the Wild Woods, explains Ravana?s evil plan to take control over all the lands and how Arya?s epic Ramayana is the only remaining copy  Rishiji and the vanaras ask for Arya?s help to fight Ravana and save the creatures of the Wild Woods In the next episode: Arya searches for a weapon and tries to understand Ma?s wishes    Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Arya discovers that he has landed in the Wild Woods, the mythical jungles described in the Ramayana. But how this came to be, is a mystery to him. Soon after Arya arrives, he meets a forest hermit known as the Rishiji, who speaks in riddles. He sets Arya forward on a journey through the Wild Woods to accomplish urgent tasks before he can go home to heal his sick mother. Before parting, the Rishiji gives Arya his first task which is to protect the last copy of the Ramayana that he holds in his hands. Arya is even more confused but one thing he knows for sure: he was right about the Ramayana and he will do whatever it takes to return home and heal Ma.      IN THIS EPISODE:  [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm  [01:06] Arya takes in the mysterious surroundings of the Wild Woods [02:13] Arya speaks with the forest hermit about why he is in the Wild Woods [07:53] The forest hermit assigns Arya his first task  [10:52] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles  [11:14] Next episode teaser    SYNOPSIS:  Arya discovers he is in the Wild Woods, the ancient jungles described in the Ramayana Arya speaks with a forest hermit known as the Rishiji, who explains how Arya ended up in the Wild Woods but leaves Arya with more unanswered questions The forest hermit gives Arya his first task, which is to keep the last copy of the Ramayana away from those who want it On the next episode: Arya meets more colorful characters in the Wild Wood    Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unable to sleep, Arya is startled when his bed begins to violently shake and the floorboards tilt and crack. Arya is used to earthquakes but this was no ordinary quake. Suddenly, a large fault opens in the middle of his room and he can?t resist the strong magnetic force that keeps pulling him further and further into a black unfamiliar abyss. Arya finds himself in a beautiful yet completely unfamiliar place. It?s clear he?s no longer in San Francisco but where is he, and how did he get there?    IN THIS EPISODE: [00:01] Previously on Shadow Realm [00:20] Arya falls through a fault that splits his bedroom floor [02:06] Arya finds himself in a new world [04:05] How to support and connect with The Arya Chronicles [04:23] Next episode teaser SYNOPSIS: ? An untimely earthquake creates a large fault in Arya?s bedroom floor ? Arya is pulled by a mysterious magnetic force into a black abyss ? Arya finds himself in a beautiful, yet unfamiliar place ? In the next episode: Arya explores this new world and meets someone unexpected   Links Mentioned: thearyachronicles.com   CREDITS: Shadow Realm was written and executive produced by Reenita Hora. Based on her middle-grade novel When Arya Fell Through the Fault, this story constitutes ?Part 1 of The Arya Chronicles.?  An original soundtrack was composed for this story by Kanniks Kannikeswaran (http://www.kanniks.com/). Audio adaptation by Shane Sakhrani. Audio Direction and Production by Daniel Gonzalez and Gabe Mara.  The narrative for the trailer was voiced by Carnie Wilson (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnie_Wilson) The podcast features  Arya Vir Hora as ?Arya? (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7845578/) (https://www.backstage.com/u/aryavirhora/) Vishesh Chachra as Rishiji, Pa, Nicolas, Ranga, and Surayu (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5189387/) Reenita Hora as Ma, Medicine Woman - (reenita.com) Danish Farooqui as Chimpu, Ravana, and Elias (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7211550/) Laura Smith as Balchorni, Athena, the Doctor, and Jackson?s mom (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2269470/) Kal Monsoor as Buddha, Head of School, and Hanumana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0543964/) Avinash Muddappa as Pandu, Gopu, and Raja (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8765273/) Asha Noel as Female Vanara, Nurse, and Adriana (https://www.imdb.com/name/nm6340920/) Recorded at Studio City Sounds and The Room at Melrose. Chapter 13 uses ?Lake Waves Hjalmaren? by Owl  Chapter 17 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Chapter 18 uses ?New Holland Honey Eaters 32x Slower? by digifishmusic Episodes are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Music is available on Spotify.  If you are already a fan of the show, tap the share button in your podcast player and post this trailer on Facebook or Twitter.  Or text it directly to someone you know who?d love to journey through the Arya Chronicles. For more information visit thearyachronicles.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices