From the Secretary’s Desk

“Good motives, sincerity, and infinite love can conquer the world. One single soul possessed of these virtues can destroy the dark designs of millions of hypocrites and brutes.” – Swami Vivekananda

Music has always been an important cultural and social factor throughout human history. As far as Indian culture is concerned it is the legacy of collective memories of our society over the centuries.

India has a great tradition of music from ancient period to the present times. The Indian classical music and arts represent India’s cultural glory. Our Visual and Performing Art forms are like a bridge between the value systems of ancient India and the new generation. They represent the eternal and everlasting principles of universe and life that promote discipline, obedience and peaceful coexistence. All such forms of Indian art and music form part of our rich culture and play a key role in unifying the country and its’ people. Indian classical arts have powerful effects on a person’s ability to be mindful, as it makes us more emotionally aware. Art in any form also acts as an equalizer. It possesses the attributes that heal the mind, body and soul to make human being a liberated soul.

Art has the ultimate potential to bring us closer to our inner soul and realize our true divine self. World is going through an unprecedented change. We need to honestly acknowledge that happiness quotient is dipping. Our busy lifestyles are robbing us from enjoying simple aspects of life. In the present day, fast-paced lifestyle, listening to music can provide solace to mind.

The vast treasure of Indian classical forms needs to be nurtured and propagated. We must collectively encourage these Art forms to thrive and flourish.

Time and again studies have shown that children who are engaged in music and other art forms tend to have better cognitive skills and do well in academic subjects such as math and science. They improve memory, auditory skills and the attention span.

Classical Music and dance learning can be made part of curriculum for school children to ensure stress-free environment and to improve learning outcomes. We are already using technology to spread this knowledge and more students in India and abroad are learning Indian classical art forms through online resources and tutors. These efforts need to be further expanded before it’s too late.The future generation must not be deprived of this priceless legacy which holds the capability to change the world.