Harmonic Wellness

Global Day of Parents: How to Wake Up Your Child Smoothly? Being a parent, have you ever struggled to wake up your child in the morning? If you ask me, I’ll say yes—every single day used to be a mini battlefield. My partner and I have always found ourselves pushing the task onto each other, and eventually, it would end with one of us scolding our 6-year-old toddler out of frustration. Not the best way to start the day—for any of us. But lately, we’ve discovered a very effective and peaceful way to wake her up—one that has completely transformed our mornings. Before I share what worked for us, let’s understand why children don’t wake up easily: Why Is It So Hard to Wake Kids Up? 1. They don’t have a sense of time or responsibility. Let’s face it, toddlers don’t care if the school bus is about to leave or if we’re late for work. Time doesn’t mean much to them—sleep does! 2. They’re often in deep sleep (Delta wave state). In this state, their body and brain are in complete rest an...

 Two years ago, my journey with cows and music took a transformative turn when I first visited Gauswarga , a divine initiative inspired and blessed by Jagadguru Shankaracharya Sri Raghaveshwara Bharati Mahaswamiji of Sri Ramachandrapura Matha . That moment opened my heart to an ancient yet under-explored truth — music is not only for humans; it also heals, soothes, and uplifts animals, especially cows . Over the last two years, I've been blessed to visit gaushalas in Gokarna , Kerala , and once again at Gauswarga this May. During each visit, I’ve carried with me not just instruments or songs, but an intention to connect through sound . With Indian classical ragas as my medium — gentle morning tones like Ahir Bhairav , evening melodies like Yaman , or emotionally resonant ragas like Shivranjani — I began singing and playing music for the cows. To my astonishment and joy, the cows responded — not just passively, but emotionally and behaviorally . They became calmer. They clus...

Some moments in life don’t just stay with you—they shape you. My two-hour encounter with the legendary Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia ji was one such moment. It wasn’t just a meeting; it was a glimpse into the life of a master, a saint, a seeker, and an eternal student of music. I had the privilege of singing before him—a moment as nerve-wracking as it was sacred. His presence was magnetic, not because of any pomp or show, but because of the simplicity and serenity he radiated. Though he holds the title of Pandit , there was not an ounce of ego in the room. He listened like a child with wonder, smiled like a sage with contentment, and blessed like a guru with pure intent. We sat for lunch together after the musical interaction, and those conversations over a simple meal were more nourishing than the food itself. A Silent Nudge, A Soulful Song During the musical session, I sat down at the harmonium, quietly accompanying the flow of sound. I wasn’t sure whether to sing or just play. I was...