Some experiences in life feel like a divine calling—this concert was one of them. It wasn’t just an event; it was Shri Rama himself summoning me to soak in the celestial vibrations of music. This is what I shared with my dear friend, the renowned dancer and Dance Guru, Smt. Rathna Supriya , as we sat together, enveloped in the divinity of Kavitha and Triveni’s Carnatic Music Concert on the evening of 16th February 2025.
A few weeks ago, when I received an invitation from the revered – Respected Smt. Sulochana Saralaya to attend the Saralaya Sisters’ concert, organized by Ragasudha at Jayanagar, Bangalore, I knew in my heart that I had to be there. Without hesitation, I cleared my schedule—this time, I wouldn’t let anything stop me.
And what a blessing it was!
From the very first note, the music took hold of my soul. Mesmerizing. Soul-soothing. Transcendent. It felt as if I was listening to the divine voice of Bharata Ratna M.S. Subbulakshmi herself. There was no break, no pause—just a seamless flow of sacred compositions, sometimes invoking Shiva, sometimes Rama.
I wasn’t merely a listener; I was a seeker being carried away by the waves of devotion. More than listening, I was dancing—internally, spiritually. My heart, my soul, my very existence was lifted into another realm. Overwhelmed, I turned to Smt. Rathna Supriya and shared what I felt:
“Unless Shri Rama himself calls, how else could I have been here? How else could I be surrounded by such divine souls, radiating pure energy and goodness?”
Meeting Respected Smt. Sulochana Saralaya after so many years was another moment of deep gratitude. My heart swelled as I recalled how she had been one of the guiding forces in my early days of learning Bharatanatyam. It was she who wrote about my solo Bharatanatyam performance at Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Race Course Road, Bangalore, in The Times of India, giving me recognition when I was still finding my place.
She stood by me when the world seemed against me…
When my family, devoted to offering Namaz five times a day, opposed my every step toward learning Bharatanatyam, she became my guardian angel. She was there, like a mother, encouraging me, supporting me, believing in me.
Last night, as I sat among such beautiful souls—Kavita, Triveni, Bhargavi, and so many others—my heart overflowed with joy. The warmth of their presence, the purity of their music, and the love that surrounded us made me bow my head in gratitude.
With folded hands, I silently thanked Shri Rama for allowing me to witness such a divine experience.
At the end of the concert, I turned to Smt. Rathna and said, “Tonight, my mind feels cleansed, and my soul is at peace.”
✨ Jai Shri Ram!