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CHENNAI, INDIA, May 18, 2005: Vedas teach mankind how to derive instant and eternal pleasure and could develop instincts to live in harmony with nature, said K. Parasaran, former Attorney General of India. Speaking on the subject of “Global issues as seen through the twin eyes of Vedas and Music” at a seminar organized by Vedic Sangeeta Foundation in Chennai recently, Parasaran said both Vedas and music neither had origin nor could be separated from each other. Ramakrishnan, former DGP, Tamilnadu, said Vedic hymns were the breath of God, containing gems of music in the chants of Sama Veda. The root of Indian music was centered around divinity and typically had dance, instrumental notes and vocals to form the basis of a comprehensive music. Noted neurologist Dr. Krishnamoorthy Srinivas, said, “Music therapy has been used to treat anxiety, depression and pain and certain ragas are recommended for patients,” he said. Nadopasana (Nada: sound; Upasana: intense meditation) was the source of all music and traditionally represented divine music in worship stated Dr. Pappu Venugopala Rao, musicologist and director, American Institute of Indian Studies. Knowledge of music without devotion was futile and in the Indian context it was not just for entertainment, but also for enlightenment, he explained.

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