Abstract

In ancient India, the purpose of the music of its time was mentioned and known to the gurus and students. Like in Vedic Period, the music was basically for chanting ‘Richas’. The teaching methodology was clearly mentioned in granthas like ‘Paniniya shiksha’ and ‘Naradiya shiksha’. This music was taught in Gurus ashram. More emphasis was given on oral recital.This education system of Music was prevalent till early thirteenth century. With the invasions of Persians from Middle East, a cultural difference was seen which also affected our music. More of Persian music started to put its shade on our music which was more evident from thirteenth century. Before the Persian invasion, music was more or less sung only in temples and in praise of God.