Indian Way of Venerating Spiritualism

Dance, both in theory and application, has an inseparable relation to the history of human civilization. Truly speaking, in different stages of history, it has been regarded as one of the finest specimens of art and entertainment. Well, the respective tradition of the country has also left a deep influence on the very style of dance or else there would not have been differences between the internationally acclaimed dance styles. It is worthwhile to mention in this respect the essences of Indian and other dance styles. For instance, Ballet, Salsa, Foxtrot have been the contributions of the European and US dance cultures and have cast a magical spell on the generations of these two continents. On the contrary, the concept of dance in the Indian tradition has been an essential part of the spiritualist ethos. Once you see any of the varied forms of Indian dancing you can identify single-handedly the influence of the Hindu religion on it. There are in fact numerous temples in India and abroad where on their walls sculptures of dance movements can be perceived. In the ancient India, apart from entertaining the Almighty, Emperor and the royal oligarchy, on special days dances were performed in the full view of the common people. This proves the esteem enjoyed by dance forms in those days.

Thus, from the days of performing in the royal courts and temple courtyards, through immense struggles and adversities dance has moved into the auditorium of today. Nowadays it has also become a good career for any aspiring person. But the concerned person has to dedicate him/herself to this noble cause or will thoroughly remain unsuccessful. There are in fact great numbers of dance schools throughout India imparting essential knowledge on various dance forms. These include, Manipuri, Odissi, Kathak, Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathakali and several others. These institutions on every year produce thousands of talented dancers, under the auspices of Gurus, and make the Indian tradition enriched. To conclude, as already mentioned, the Indian school of dance is indebted to the religious tradition. For that reason in each form there is the presence of Gods and Goddesses, and certainly Lord Krishna for whom several traditions have come to existence. As a result the most sacred book of Indian aestheticians is Natya Sastra of Bharat.