Under the auspices of Narada Gana Sabha, Chennai & Ramana Maharshi Centre for Learning, Bangalore, Rasa – ARPITA joined hands with them to perform an offering of Dance to Bhagavan Sri Ramana Mahashri on the 16th & 17th of June 2007.

Day1 – Ramana Charitram – a solo Dance presentation by Dr. Ambika Kameshwar
On the first day, there was unique dance performance titled Ramana Charitram by Dr. Ambika Kameshwar. Interspersed with the linking of the story by an engrossing narrative in chaste English, The Dance was powerful & communicative, unfolding the life story of the mahaan – the Maharshi Bhagavan – Sri Ramana Mahashri.

The orchestra that day had – Jayshree Ramanathan on the Nattuvagam, Vaishnavi Poorna & Akkarai subhashree provided the vocals, Sri. Venkatasubramaniam, the keyboard, SSR Krishnan, the Mridagam, Sri Parthasarathy, on the special effects and Sugandhi seshadri on the Veena providing exemplary support.

Day2 – Paramananda Ramana
A multimedia presentation of Dance Drama & Music by Dr. Ambika Kameshwar, Dr. Sarada and artistes of Rasa Chennai & RMCL, Bangalore.

Audience feed back from our Correspondence file

Audience Feedback 1
Respected Madam,

Namaskaram. The opportunity given by you to see ‘Paramananda Ramana’ gave us real joy. Excellent settings and choreography kept us glued to our seats.

It is no exaggeration to say that we experienced ‘Paramananda’ (Bliss) in the scene when Bhagavan enters for the first time we who have not seen Bhagavan, were enthralled to experience His presence through such a Dance Drama presented by Blessed people like you.

Hearty appreciation from this Rasika to all the actors for the excellent performance.

Our humble namaskaram to you for giving this good opportunity.

Swaraj Graphics
Mani Narayanan

Audience Feedback 2
Dear Ambika,
Namaskaram.

Thank you very much for the opportunity given to us to witness ‘Paramananda Ramana’ a multimedia production, on one of the greatest sermons of Bhagavan.

The Queen on the Look out for a happy person to procure his clothes to cure her husband’s sickness, finally realizes the true meaning of happiness.

This was beautifully narrated by Short Stories, incidents and Episodes to understand Happiness slowly. The happiness which we find outside is temporary where as, if we are able to find true happiness, it will be long lasting, permanent and eternal. A thousand miles journey always being with a single step.

The production was a masterpiece; my hearty congratulations for your effort in conveying the real meaning of life through fine arts.

Regards,
M.J. Thyagarajan