On the role of acoustics in the Vedic Hindu tradition and philosophy.

Abstract

Acoustics has received a very high importance in the Vedic Hindu tradition and philosophy of ancient India. The Vedic literature which refers to both the Vedas and the subsequent literature based on Vedas emphasize that the roles of sound both as source signal and as hearing are important. This work presents the various ways such as chants, Sanskrit language, vocal, and instrumental music in which acoustics has played a major role.