In this Vedic Threads session Exploring Rasa in Daily Life (Jan - Feb 2026), Dr. Shubham Kulkarni opened a beautiful doorway through Gāndharva Veda, the Vedic stream of music and aesthetic knowledge. He shared a striking teaching on the birth of rāga: “Śiva–Śakti samūha” when Śiva and Śakti unite, a rāga is formed. In this view, rāga isn’t just a “melody.” It’s a living energetic pattern, born from union, carrying a distinct mood, and capable of shaping the inner landscape of the listener. Music