‘Sargam Camp’, a camp to continue the efforts for improving the chanting of prayers, singing bhajans and songs in our Vidyalayas, started formally on the morning of 9th July, 2019 at 9.30 AM. Sri. S. Krishnakumar Ji, VKVAPT, Dibrugarh served as the Mentor of the program. Smt. Anjali Das, VKV, Balijan, Su. Kashmiri Kotoky, VKV, Tafrogam and Sri. Mangesh Avadhut Bhurse, VKV, Sher were the Resource Persons. There were 41 participants from 09 different VKVs taken part in it.
Proceedings of the Camp:
The training program has got initiated immediately after the brief inaugural session, in which the Principal of VKV, Ziro welcomed the mentor, resource persons, teachers and participants. The session of learning was taken in three Satras – I-IV in different time intervals. In all the sessions different types of Bhajans and Slokas were taught. The participants were taught regarding
- Correction of pronunciation
- Keynotes on timing
- Tuning
- Raga
- Synchrony of Bhajans and Slokas,
Conclusion:
There are two aspects of Indian Classical Music. One is listening to the ragas and compositions and enjoying the nuances of music. The other aspect involves understanding the meaning of the compositions which can have tremendous influence on our attitude to life and our priorities. Spirituality is an inseparable component of Indian Classical Music. Our classical music constantly reminds us about the ultimate purpose of life. It is the yoga of devotion and a divine art which aims to lift us from the level of humanity to divinity. Let us sincerely hope that more and more students will take interest in and learn music by such efforts taken from our end.
Scientists proved that the calmness induced by music can help a person to meditate properly. Music and meditation can go a very long way in preventing and managing psychological problems. More of that, let us hope that, such programs keep the students to understand and explore their potentialities and march forward bearing the baton of Swamiji’s messages. There were mesmerising experiences for all of us
