ABOUT RAWA / SINCE 1958

Art for a more
awakened world.

A worldwide movement of artists, writers, musicians, and creative people using their talent to serve humanity.

A group of artists performing together on a RAWA stage
From the RAWA creative community

01 / THE FOUNDER’S VISION

Social and spiritual awakening

A renaissance
rooted in love.

5,018

Songs composed by RAWA’s founder,
Shrii Shrii Anandamurti Jii.

RAWA was founded by Shrii Shrii Anandamurti Jii in India in 1958 in order to restore art and literature to its true role as an instrument for social and spiritual awakening. Baba envisioned a new artistic and literary renaissance where artists and writers would unite and inspire society to move forward in a progressive and spiritual direction.

RAWA’s founder, Shrii Shrii Anandamurti Jii, composed 5018 songs and wrote several essays on the role of the artist and writer in society. His essay, “The Practice of Art and Literature”, has inspired artists and writers around the world to begin to reverse the tide of materialism and to create art and literature “for service and blessedness”.

Art and literature has the capacity to awaken social consciousness and lead a person towards spiritual self-realization. However, in the present age art and literature has become a slave of both commercial and political interests.

02 / WHAT WE STAND FOR

Creativity with meaning.

01

Refine the human mind

Develop the finer faculties of the human mind through artistic works and music, song, dance, drama, poetry, and other literary works.

02

Nurture subtle art

Encourage the subtler branches of art and literature.

03

Inspire social change

Bring change in social values through art and literature.

04

Stand beside creators

Protect the artist and writer from commercial exploitation.

03 / A WORLDWIDE MOVEMENT

Nine sectors. One universal vision.

Beyond borders.
Around the globe.

RAWA’s work extends around the world through nine sectors, bringing a universal outlook to artistic and literary expression. Each region contributes its own voices, traditions, and creative energy to a shared vision of service to humanity.

RAWA’s worldwide network: Delhi, Hong Kong, Manila, Berlin, New York, Nairobi, Suva, Cairo (Qahira), and Georgetown sectors
Nine sectors. One worldwide network.View the full-size map
  1. 01

    Delhi Sector

    Parts of India and surrounding regional operations.

  2. 02

    Hong Kong Sector

    Northeast and Central Asia, including Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and parts of Siberia / Far East Russia.

  3. 03

    Manila Sector

    Southeast Asia and adjacent island nations.

  4. 04

    Berlin Sector

    Europe, parts of North Africa, and Russia / CIS hubs.

  5. 05

    New York Sector

    North America.

  6. 06

    Nairobi Sector

    Sub-Saharan and East Africa.

  7. 07

    Suva Sector

    The Pacific region and Oceania.

  8. 08

    Cairo (Qahira) Sector

    Parts of the Middle East and North Africa.

  9. 09

    Georgetown Sector

    Parts of South America or regional extensions.

BE PART OF THE MOVEMENT

Art with purpose.
A shared humanity.

Bring your creativity, your questions, and your love of the arts. We would love to hear from you.

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