Classical Arts: Stress Relief & Focus Tool

At a recent event in Lucknow, SPIC MACAY founder Kiran Seth underscored the significant relevance of Indian classical arts in contemporary life. He detailed how engaging with classical music, through practices like mastering basic notes, can enhance concentration, creativity, and consciousness. Seth connected this discipline to managing modern-day stresses, noting that listening to specific ragas can have a therapeutic effect on the mind, easing anxiety and depression.

Seth further elaborated on the artistic dimension, describing classical music as a means to transcend ordinary perception and express the soul. He proposed innovative applications within educational settings, suggesting that schools could replace conventional bells with classical melodies like 'Raag Bhairavi' or 'Multani'. This approach, he believes, would allow children to experience the calming and enriching qualities of these ragas daily.