Science, Spirit & Song

What is the Art of Learning?

India answers this question with a word, ‘Shishya’. No, a shishya is not a student. She is a disciple, plus. A deep feminine receptivity. She does not ‘learn from’ the Guru. She, absorbs the Guru. She, imbibes him, his life, his being. Simply, delicately, gracefully.

In the life of Dr. Ashwini Bhide-Deshpande Learning has taken many different paths. She is a is a Scientist and also a much acclaimed Hindustani Classical Vocalist.

In this video, Dr. Bhide-Deshpande shares with us the art of the merger of Science and Song. It lies in becoming a Shishya.