Why Creativity Beats Bread: 80% Find Mental Health in Music, Art, and Drama

October 24, 2024
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Artist creating an art.
Artist creating an art.

Food, shelter, and clothing are necessary for the survival of a person in the world. But when hunger is satisfied, he needs to entertain himself. The need for music, literature, dance, drama, and other pastimes are creative things in one’s life. Education tries to satisfy most of the desirable objects in our lives. The whole gamut of life revolves thus beyond the basic things of life. Games and sports are for our physical fitness.

But for our mental health, we require all the creative factors. Many people cannot survive without seeing a beautiful painting. Some others take to canvas. Out of this passion, a Mona Lisa is born. Beauty changes its forms every moment. It is also said that beauty lies in the beholder’s eyes. Great singers and musicians spend hours together to create new harmonies and ragas.

Life is like a rainbow. Sometimes you are happy. Most of the time, a person does a routine sort of work to earn a livelihood. But after that he looks for something eternal. That is the call of the soul.

Music, dance, and drama fill one’s heart with joy. John Keats says that a thing of beauty is a joy forever. Our entire lives are governed by the trinity of truth, auspiciousness, and beauty. Satyam, Shivam, and Sundaram are worth striving for.


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The immortal works of great poets, dramatists, painters, sculptors and musicians enchant even after thousands of years of their creation. Kalidasa’s Shakuntala pleases the hearts of Rasikas all around the world. Who is not enamored by the Eiffel Tower, Taj Mahal or Ajintha and Ellora paintings? Shakespeare’s immortal plays like Hamlet have delighted innumerable people for centuries. Ustad Bismillah Khan’s shehnai is tonic for ears. Pandit Bhimsen Joshi, Lata Mangeshkar, and MS Subbalakshmi are darlings of crores of music lovers. Leonardo de Vinci’ and Raja Ravi Varma enchant the people who yearn to see a thing of beauty.

Science has added charm and convenience to these Eli all symbols of human creativity. The Nobel Prize has encouraged creativity since last century.

Now, human endeavor is exploring space. Art, literature, music, dance, and drama will soon reach the corners of space. Human ambition to reach the unknown is unending. The quest for excellence in every field continues.

Which means, that man does not live by bread alone. S/ he wants something creative to satisfy his / her search for immortality!

Govind Tekale

Embarking on a new journey post-retirement, Govind, once a dedicated teacher, has transformed his enduring passion for current affairs and general knowledge into a conduit for expression through writing. His historical love affair with reading, which borders on addiction, has evolved into a medium to articulate his thoughts and disseminate vital information. Govind pens down his insights on a myriad of crucial topics, including the environment, wildlife, energy, sustainability, and health, weaving through every aspect that is quintessential for both our existence and that of our planet. His writings not only mirror his profound understanding and curiosity but also serve as a valuable resource, offering a deep dive into issues that are critical to our collective future and well-being.

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