All roads lead to Research!
When I read Adesola’s blog on some interesting questions, I was allured to discover how my identity has developed over the years and how have I constructed myself. I suddenly realized that I am actually thinking like a researcher. Initially with a beginner’s mindset then with a deeper approach asking questions to myself and gradually exploring the various possibilities or outcomes.
I consider myself fortunate to have supportive parents and husband to make my own choices in life and to have learned from great Gurus. For me, Bharatanatyam continues to offer great opportunities to meet creative people and Gurus who have enriched and renewed my vocabulary. I sincerely believe that is is not possible to master the nuances and dimensions of this art form in one lifetime, as there is so much to learn ..grow and evolve with the art. I also think my current life stems from ‘karma’ or my past life as believed in Hindu philosophy.
I must admit that whatever little knowledge I have today is because of the divine intervention and my Guru’s grace. My Gurus (teachers) in India lead a simple life with great thinking ability to be intuitive in their teachings and they deeply connect with inner being of each and every student. This has greatly influenced me to able to recognize my inner and outer self and to find my identity in this multi-cultural environment as these values teach more than dance.
I feel with all these rich knowledge about ‘Guru-shishya parampara’ ( a Teacher-Student relationship) my aim is to train students towards holistic development by encouraging them to look around as they develop an awareness of the environment. This would also enable them to grow along with the knowledge of past as the basis for their understanding.
Do share your thoughts.
