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Shruti
is an accomplished musician, Nada (sound vibrations)
researcher, exponent and therapist, educationist,
mathematician.
For
over a decade she has been exploring the growth
of consciousness through Nada, the Vedic science
of Sound, and its applications in health and
the development of consciousness. Shruti teaches
methods for diagnosis, treatment and healing
of the body and mind using the techniques of
Nada, and defines ways of enhancing mental capacities
and curing stress and anxiety.
She
has conducted Nada (Sound and health) workshops,
her Mantric performances as well as her Education
workshops in a large no of cities in India as
well as the United Kingdom and South Korea.
Shruti
conducts Teacher Training workshops for over
3000 teachers on education, self-development,
and related themes. She conducts specialised
workshops with students on self-development,
concentration, success and motivation, music
appreciation. She also lectures on Ancient Indian
Spiritual texts such as the Vedas and Upanishads
with interested study groups.
She
reaches out to an even larger audience through
her audio cassette series on Nada and Mantra
healing, which are much sought after for use
in alternative medicine, stress healing and
relaxation. She has published booklets on Agni
(in the Veda), healing with music and mantra
and is presently writing a book on the
"Beeja Mantra".
As
a proficient and well-known singer, she regularly
conducts musical recitals, and her audiocassettes
and CDs on mantras; chants for healing and devotional
music have enchanted audiences all over the
world. Her diverse repertoire includes Indian
classical, devotional, semi-classical, Rajasthani
folk, and light music. Her music (Mantra) CDs
includes, "Aum",
"Beeja Mantra" (4
cassettes for Chakra Healing), "Om
Bhoorbhuvah Swah", "Isha
Upanishad", "Shivoham",
and "Shakti".
Shruti received her spiritual
initiation from the MOTHER of Sri Aurobindo
Ashram, Pondicherry at the age of eight.
A
personality of many facets, her other interests
include Kashmir Shaivism, psychology, alternative
medicine, education, occult sciences, mathematics.
She speaks many languages, including English,
Hindi, Bengali, Rajasthani (Marwari), Sanskrit
and French.
Shruti’s
aspiration is to discover the truth and bliss
of existence in the purity of sound. Her quest
is the unity of life and spirit through science
and the growth of human consciousness.
Research
& Specialization
Science
of Nada (sound vibration): The
study of consciousness and energies in the light
of sound and other vibrational phenomena.
Alternative
medicine based on Nada: Curing
diseases on physical, emotional and mental levels
through sound, music and other Nada forms.
Vedic
chanting: The
ancient sound, its spiritual and scientific
significance.
Music:
Mantra
Yoga, Indian classical, devotional, semi-classical,
Rajasthani folk.
Education:
Teacher
training, Integral Education, child-centred
education.
Indian
Philosophy: Vedas,
Sri Aurobindo, Isha Upanishad, Mandukya Upanishad,
Other
Arts: Painting
(charcoal, mixed media, oils), Poetry, Apparel
design.
Clinical
Experiments & Medical Research
- Experiments
with the EEG (electroencephalograph) on
the relaxing effect and conversion to Alpha
and theta brain waves by Vedic three tone
chants and Aum at the VIMHANS hospital,
New Delhi.
- A
four-week Sound Therapy course which showed
a significant positive change in blood sugar,
cholesterol, vital (lung) capacity and pulse
rate.
-
Tests
on the effect of Aum and Beeja sounds on
the energy axis and the chakras with the
Lecher Antenna.
-
The cure of Epilepsy
and other nerve disorders.
Workshops
Conducted
Shruti
has conducted workshops and courses on the following
themes:
Nada
Empowerment: Healing
and stress management with Sound, meditation,
Beeja mantra and other Nada techniques.
Integral
Education: Teacher
training workshops for large groups.
Science
of Meditation: Meditation
and self-mastery.
Isha
Upanishad: The
scientific, spiritual and day-to-day significance
of this ancient revelatory text, and its application
in our life and work.
Mandukya
Upanishad: A
detailed and fascinating revelation of “AUM”
through this profound Upanishad.
Balancing
the Elements: Recognising
the distribution of the five elements in our
being and working with them to enhance energy,
creativity and well being.
Raga
and Consciousness: An
experiential journey exploring the meaning of
Ragas and harnessing their power to influence
the cycles of daily life, health and states
of consciousness.
Agni
- the Mystic Fire: A
mystical journey of self-discovery through the
symbolism of the Veda and the experience of
the inner Agni, the sacred fire. We study the
spiritual and scientific significance as well
as the astronomical dimensions of the Vedic
Yajna, and its role in the growth of consciousness.
Powers
of Shakti: Exploring
the concept of Shakti (creative consciousness
of the universe), its various aspects and their
influence in life.
The
Secret of the Veda: An
introduction to the spiritual symbolism in the
Vedas.
Musical
Performances
Mantra:
An
inward journey to the stillness of our depths
with the vibration of the mantra and mystical
verse.
Shivoham:
Invoking the Shiva-consciousness through music
and chants.
Shakti:
Invocation to the Shakti through music and chants.
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