
How far would you go for enlightenment? Westerners have long been drawn to the spiritual mystique of India. While many find what they’re looking for and return home, some vanish without a trace or even end up dead. Astray investigates those who pay the ultimate cost in search of spiritual awakening.
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 11 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeSociety & Culture | |||

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This was a well written and told story. It was disquieting and I learned new things. It felt real, was empathetic, and was wrapped up with wisdom.
Some of the people are clearly needy and incredibly naive………& completely open to being conned by unscrupulous pseudo religious individuals that drug and abuse them with no consequences for their actions.
Great production and content
Well done- what a wonderfully well put together series…my heart goes out to all the loved ones of those still astray
How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.
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