64 Kalas, And Experiencing Divinity And Happiness
                     64 Kalas, And Experiencing 
Divinity And Happiness
Chaitanya Kumari
Writes informational articles on ancient 
Indian artisan vocational education
, 64 kala or chausat kala, along with others 
articles on finance, health, sanathana 
dharma and wisdom.
The ‘64 Kalas,’ also known as ‘Chausath Kalas,’ were 
important elements of the ancient Indian education system. 
Contrary to popular belief, these Kalas included not only fine 
arts but also various types of crafts that people could pursue 
as professions.
•The scope of each of the “Chausath Kalas” is not confined 
to earning money, and leading a life with dignity. The Kalas 
brought out the creativity in people and this made them 
experience genuine happiness. 
•Additionally, the ’64 Kalas’ enabled practitioners to 
experience the divinity inherent in every human being. The 
joy that an individual experiences is unique—it is at a 
spiritual level.
•When people approach their work as a means of expressing 
divinity, it is only natural that the outcome is remarkable. 
The physical product that they make or the service they 
provide becomes incomparable. It stems from an individual’s 
commitment to communicate with the divine through their 
work.
•Many people mistakenly think that worship and work are two 
different things. But that is a flawed notion. Many realized souls 
in Indian history stated that an individual has to approach their 
work with the right attitude. It then becomes worship. It is this 
very element that can be seen in the “Chausath Kalas.”
•Each of these Kalas is such that it helps a person experience 
connectedness with the divinity present inside them. The “Kala” 
that they practice becomes a kind of divine expression. Many 
Indian philosophical systems teach that the work of a person is 
their “Dharma,” which they need to follow with utmost sincerity. 
Hence, it’s logical that for the practitioners following any of the 
disciplines covered under the “64 Kalas,” the art or craft forms 
become their “Dharma.”  
•The example of the last day of the Ganesh Chaturthi celebrations 
can be taken. On this day, thousands of Ganesha idols are taken in 
a huge procession and are finally immersed in various water 
bodies. In these processions, the idols are transported to the lakes, 
rivers, or seas in heavy vehicles. Divine offerings or “Prasad” are 
distributed to people participating in the event. 
•This “Prasad” is always delicious. All the Ganesha idols were 
worshipped in different localities over the preceding ten days. As a 
result, people in these neighborhoods compete with each other to 
prepare the offerings for the final day.
•The family that gets this opportunity cooks the food item with 
wholehearted reverence towards Lord Ganesha. It is because of this 
devotion that the “Prasad” is always tasty. Here, it is important to 
emphasize that the art of cooking delicious food is one of the “
64 Kalas.” It’s this “Kala” that is displayed with perfection on the 
day of the immersion of Ganesh idols. 
•The aspect discussed in the previous point underlines the 
relevance of treating work as a way of worship. We mentioned that 
when we approach our work with this attitude, the end result will 
be as anticipated. This is exactly what is seen in the ‘Prasad’ 
prepared for the Ganesh Chaturthi festival. The unwavering 
devotion of the people ensures that the offering has a wonderful 
taste.
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