The complete science of music—encompassing vocal music (Gana), instrumental music (Vadya), and dance (Nritya). From सम (sam)—together, and गीत (gita)—song.
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Sound in its fullest sense—from Para Vak (unstruck silence) through progressively manifest vibration. "Nada Brahman" = Absolute as Sound. All music participates in Nada.
Microtonal intervals—22 per octave in Indian theory, versus 12 in Western equal temperament.
Explore Sangita—the Indian science of music integrating Sthool (sound) and Sukshma (consciousness). Discover how ragas affect mood and time, how rhythm mirrors cosmic cycles, and why music therapy works according to ancient principles.