In Sikhism, music plays a central role in spiritual practice, particularly. Kirtan, performed using the Guru Granth Sahib’s hymns, helps Sikhs connect with Waheguru and dissolve the ego. Sung in Hindustani classical ragas, Kirtan aligns the mind with spiritual moods, fostering inner peace and spiritual growth. For Sikhs, devotional music isn’t about performance but a selfless expression of devotion that leads to spiritual liberation (Mukti).

Did you know music in Indian culture has always been deeply connected to spirituality? In fact, the wisdom is ancient! The sounds we sing, the mantras we chant, and the melodies in Indian classical music, according to yogic culture and Ayurveda (the ancient Indian system of medicine) can heal you.

Shree, another name for the Goddess Laxmi, is the second more important sound in Vedic tradition, representing the material world. In Indian classical music, it’s known as the raga that came from the mouth of the Goddess. Read all about Shree, the feminine divine.

Lord Ganesha, the son of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati, is revered as the remover of obstacles. He is the God of intellect, or buddhi and is known to be a patron of the arts.

Lord Krishna is known as “Muralidhar,” or he who holds a murali, or a flute. His playing was so sweet & enchanting that it enticed all beings who heard it. In the Srimad Bhagavatam, the beauty of His flute is described as....

India’s monsoon rains are in full force! During the monsoon, India celebrates Ashadhi Ekadhashi, or the 11th day of the lunar cycle in the month of Ashadha.

Maharastra celebrates this day in a very unique way. To share this piece of her culture, our very own student, Isha Joshi (New York), has written this blog post, featuring Ashadhi Ekadashi and its cultural significance in Maharashtra.

Born in Varanasi at the end of the 14th century, Sant Kabir was a mystic and poet who found his place in the hearts of Sikhs, Muslims, and Hindus alike.

When we think of a Renaissance Man, our minds probably go to great Western thinkers and multi-talented geniuses like Leonardo Da Vinci. But did you know the writer and composer of the Indian National Anthem, Jana Gana Mana, was a revolutionary Renaissance Man as well?

Sant Tulasidas who wrote the Shri Ram-Charit-Manas and who's devotion inspires us to have unadulterated, unlimited, and single minded devotion for the Supreme.

The Damaru, or the drum of Lord Shiva, plays the Omkar, or cosmic sound. This sound is the gift, the blessings, of Lord Almighty; the Lord who’s greatness rings loudly across the universe