For me, dance has never been just an art form - it has been a way of being. Having devoted over more than two decades to the sacred discipline of Sattriya Dance, one of India's most revered classical traditions, my journey began when I was barely three. Under the guidance of my Guru, I learned that dance is not mere performance - it is prayer. Every movement becomes a hymn, every gesture a meditation and every rhythm a quiet act of surrender. The 'Guru-Shishya Parampara', that timeless lineage between teacher and disciple, forms the lifeblood of Indian classical arts. Yet today, as studios turn into screens and reverence yields to reach, I often find myself wondering: can YouTube truly be your Guru?
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A very well written article addressing a serious issue of learning from YouTube or learning on line, which seem to be a short cut to get on to the stage to perform. That would be very short lived. Performing Art is teacher led.It needs proper tutelage, devotion and dedication. This article is very thought provoking. Well done.🤞🙏
ReplyDeleteGood article. I believe there's no short cuts to anything. Nothing can teach anyone devotion, it has to come from within.
ReplyDeleteThe real learning only begins when the I vanishes and everything goes away. Only then remains pure bliss, devotion and love. Only then initiates true knowledge. Tat Twam Asi.