‘Naadyatra – From Anahata to Ahata’: One-day lecture series organised at Patanjali University

Under the Faculty of Humanities and Oriental Studies at Patanjali University, the Department of Performing Arts successfully organized a one-day lecture series on Wednesday on the theme “Naadyatra – From Anahata to Ahata.”

Under the guidance of Prof. (Dr.) Sadhvi Devapriya, Dean of the Faculty of Yoga and Humanities & Oriental Studies, the entire programme remained successful and enriching. Extending her best wishes to all participants, Prof. (Dr.) Sadhvi Devapriya said that “the journey of Naad from Anahata to Ahata is an important discipline that connects the spiritual, scientific, and artistic dimensions of music.” She congratulated the department for this event.

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The programme was coordinated and conducted by Dr. Archana Tiwari, Assistant Professor of the department.

The event commenced with the lighting of the ceremonial lamp and the university’s kul-geet, presented by the students under the direction of music trainer and coordinator Chandra Mohan Mishra of the Department of Performing Arts.

The dignified presence of the department’s chief coordinators, Dr. Alka Giri (Assistant Professor, Bharatanatyam) and Ashwani Srivastava (Assistant Professor, Kathak), added significance to the programme.

In this lecture series, the first speaker, Dr. Sarita Pathak Yajurvedi, delivered an address on “The Relationship Between the Theoretical and Practical Aspects in the Indian Music Tradition and the Basis of Creativity.”

She elaborated on the jatis, acting, instrumental elements, nature of swaras, singing styles under Natya Shastra, and presented a composition in Raga Bhairav demonstrating Ahata Naad.

The second speaker, Dr. Anaya Thatte, spoke on “Foundation of Music Research for Beginners”, explaining the basic framework of music research, primary and secondary sources, and the initial processes involved in research.

The third and final speaker, Dr. Jyoti Singh, delivered a lecture on “Indian Musicology and Global Music Traditions: Transformation and Technology.”

She shared important insights on Natya Shastra, Brihaddeshi, Sangeet Ratnakar, the Margi-Deshi traditions, instrument classification, Gandharva-dhyana, Western musical forms, and music traditions of various countries.

In the concluding session, Dr. Satyendra Mittal, Director–Distance Education, delivered his keynote remarks, highlighting the spiritual and psychological benefits of raga. He thanked the department for the successful organization of this one-day lecture series. Encouraging the students and the entire Performing Arts Department, he appreciated the valuable academic contribution of the programme.

The event was attended by the University’s Joint Registrar Dr. Nirbhikar, Controller of Examinations Prof. A.K. Singh, Dean–Teaching & Research Dr. Ritwik Bisaria, Chief Proctor Swami Arshdev, Dean–Student Welfare Dr. Vinay Sharma, Dr. Vaishali Gaur, Dr. Vipin Dubey, Dr. Gautam R., along with all deans, heads of departments, faculty members, officials, and a large number of students.