Jiddu Krishnamurti's Essence of Life DVD Release

Discover Jiddu Krishnamurti's teachings through Dance & Music Hyderabad, May 9th u Essence of Life - A Revolutionary Dance & Music Show brings to Hyderabad a live performance on May 11th, at Ravindra Bharati.

It is a unique show inspired by the profound teachings of Jiddu Krishnamurti, the world renowned Thinker. J. Krishnamurti is regarded globally as one of the greatest thinkers and religious teachers of all time. Essence of Life is a platform to showcase the teachings of J. Krishnamurti through dance and music amongst serious individuals.

The show is the first of its kind where the insights and the unique approach of J. Krishnamurti are brought to life on stage for a contemporary and sophisticated global audience. Each of the pieces in this presentation is musical.

Essence of Life will see performances by prominent artists from established dance traditions namely Bharatnatyam, Mohiniattain, Kathak, Odissi and Kuchipudi dance forms. Talking to the media at the press conference were internationally acclaimed Masaka Ono, Smitha Madhav, Shritha Baskar, Rashmi Menon, Prateeksha Kashi along with Dega Dev Kumar Reddy the producer of Essence of Life. Singers Padmasri Hariltaran, Sanjeev Abhyankar and Sharath have lent their voice to these compositions.

J. Krishnamurti has written and spoken extensively about the various problems of our life like fear, suffering, violence and death. Hence, Krishnamurti's teachings are very relevant to our daily life. The traditional dance forms generally deal with tales from the ancient epics, stories of gods, saints, mighty kings and warriors. In these recitals, (Sahitya) the lyrics of the musical compositions also speak of episodes from the epics and mythologies which are based on scriptures and ancient classical texts.

On this occasion the founder of Dega Arts and Essence of Life, Mr. Dega Dev Kumar Reddy said, "It gives me immense pleasure to bring to a global contemporary audience the understanding of the teachings of J. Krishnamurti. Essence of life will look into the working of the mind and problems faced by man in daily life through dance and music. I attribute the success of the show to the effort of my team of writer, translator and committed artists.

Tile show will he presented three parts: The Art ol Meditation, Essence of Life and the Finale - Thiliana, where all dancers will he perlorming together. A 13 minute short film on the intent of this project will he screened before the Finale.

Essence of life is sure to bring you a unique and an unforgettable experience that you haven't witnessed before. The show promises to be a completed package which is enthralling and refreshing.