Profile - Steps beyond sound: How Devika taught Devalakshmi to hear through movements - Bibin Balan

18-year-old Devika's story took a compelling turn when her guru returned to his native village, entrusting Devika with the full responsibility of running the dance school. With no time to hesitate, she had to swiftly transition from student to teacher, mentor, and guide, all at once. Among the first two students to learn under her was Devalakshmi....

Born to ordinary working parents in a humble household, the early years of Devalakshmi were marked by quiet struggles. Until Grade 7, she attended a regular government school, relying on basic gestures and lip reading to communicate with those around her. In Grade 8, when she joined Bishop Moore (Special) School, she learned formal sign language for the first time, giving her the confidence to express herself and connect more deeply with her dance teacher.

"The beginning was incredibly slow," Devika recalls. "I didn't know sign language well, and she struggled to communicate too... 

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