Learning through sound! Chanting Shiva Tandava Stotra improves memory, attention & verbal skills in children. Discover the power of structured Sanskrit verse
Dr. Deepti Navaratna :- Dr. Deepti Navaratna is a rare confluence of scientific rigor and artistic brilliance—a distinguished neuroscientist and acclaimed musician whose work boldly redefines the boundaries between research and performance. After an illustrious tenure in neuroscience at Harvard Medical School, she now pioneers a transformative approach to knowledge, weaving together neuroscience, the arts, and the humanities. Her cutting-edge explorations in cognitive hermeneutics, neuropsychology, and empirical musicology open exciting new pathways in interdisciplinary scholarship. A Chevening Clore Fellow (2021–23), Dr. Navaratna has been recognized by the UK Government as one of the world’s most creative artists and visionary leaders. In 2021, she brought her message of harmony and interfaith dialogue to a global stage, performing her music diplomacy project, Dialogues With The Divine, at the Parliament of World Religions in Chicago. Her work not only inspires but also reshapes how we understand the human experience across cultures and disciplines.
Harshini J Anand :- Harshini J Anand is a neuroscience graduate whose work lives at the intersection of brain science, Indian classical music, and visual storytelling. Trained in Hindustani vocals and keyboard, she brings a deep sense of rhythm, emotion, and cultural memory into her research, exploring how Sanskrit chants, melody, and language shape learning, attention, and memory in children. At the Music, Brain, and Creativity Lab (NIAS, IISc), Harshini investigates how traditional rhythmic and linguistic practices can support cognitive development. Her work blends ancient Indic knowledge with modern neuroscience, bridging two worlds with curiosity and care. Outside the lab, she’s a passionate visual storyteller. Harshini creates comics and illustrations that make complex scientific ideas feel accessible, joyful, and deeply human. For her, science is not just about data, it’s about connection. Whether through a melody, a drawing, or a story, she believes the way something is shared matters just as much as what is shared. Rooted in tradition, yet always exploring, Harshini moves through the world like the music she studies, curious, thoughtful, and always listening for the next note.
