Governor Mangubhai Patel said that Sangeet Vishwavidyalaya should guide and cooperate in the inclusion of fine arts, music and music in elementary education. He has said that the new National Education Policy has given a new dimension to the educational world of the country. Our original traditions, cultural heritage have paved the way for education system of international standard. The need is to try with new thinking and innovations.
Patel was addressing the 14th Foundation Day program of Raja Mansingh Sangeet and Arts University Gwalior through virtual medium from Raj Bhavan on Thursday.
Patel said that melodious music calms and concentrates the soul. The tone, sound and emotion of music are the means of worshiping God.
The form of Indian music had its seeds in the Vedic period itself. Samaveda is a collection of Vedic hymns that can be sung. There has been a tradition of using hymns to worship God since ancient times. Even on the occasion of Yagya etc., there were group songs. He said that music helps in keeping us physically and mentally healthy. He said that the National Education Policy has given an unprecedented opportunity to make the quality of education world class and strengthen the cultural heritage.
Music fills the infinity between two souls. Sweet music calms and concentrates the soul. He has said that arts are not just entertainment, it enriches culture and civilization. Society and nation are formed by culture.
He called upon the students of the University to contribute to the preservation and promotion of the rich heritage of Indian folk arts through their spiritual practice, research and innovations. Contribute to the vitality, continuity and prosperity of Indian culture.