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”Art revives the Human”, Dr. Kiran Seth


For the last 42 years, Society for the Promotion of Indian Classical Music And Culture Amongst Youth (SPIC MACAY) has been in a huge effort to introduce the rich cultural heritage of the nation to the students. Founder Chairman (Pathmasree) Dr. Kiran Seth is the guiding force of this voluntary organization. "Art revives the Human. There is no better way to refine you than the Art!", says Dr.Seth. He , during his recent visit to Kerala(m) for an Ayurvedic wellness treatment, talked with the media.
  • How can a mechanical engineer be a promoter of Art !
    • Art helps you to be The Best in any field. It has the ability to bestow the mindfulness one needs for the same. It help us to carefully bring out the best Teacher, Scientist, Player in us. The renowned scientist Albert Einstein was a good Violinist. Art plays a major role in shaping a generation that is apt for this new age.

    Odissi Workshop Demonstration by Manisha Manaswini
  • Could you tell us about the artform you like the most?
    • Though I like all of them, have a slight inclination towards Kootiyaattam. Also, the artist like Kootiyaattam Maestro Ammannur Sri Madhava Chakyar. After Kootiyattam my next love is Drupad.
    Art revives the Human. There is no better way to refine yourself than the Art!
  • It will be nice to know how you compare the Western Classical Music to Indian Classical Music?
    • First of all I would like to say that both are of the same concept, but have different routes. Western Classical Music is a beautiful 'SwaraLaya', one can say, where all the Director, Singer and the Instrumentalists flow united. Indian Classical Music too is based on Swara and Laya. Rather than the performance, it is about the Experience!
    Kathakali Lecture Demonstration by C. M. Unnikrishnan and group




  • Please express your opinion on the Fake coins in the field of art..!
    • Though it may not be able to identify a glass piece and a diamond easily, once it will be in the light for sure. One of the aims of SPIC MACAY is to make the society able to disctinct the real from the fake.
  • A few words on the artists from Kerala(m)?
    • Yes, I have personal relationship with the Gurus like Ammannur, Kalamandalam Krishnan Nair, Ramankutty Nair, Kalamandalam Gopi.
  • About the future actions of SPIC MACAY?
    • SPIC MACAY aims to reach each and every schools and colleges and thus to spread its work in between students. Awareness for the parents is another. SPIC MACAY aims to bringout the inner self of the students.








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