Sundarkand with Seema Ajay

Seema Chawla's journey with the Ramayana began in early childhood, in an atmosphere filled with music, bhaav, and tradition. At family gatherings where Sundarkand paath was sung with harmonium and percussion, she was naturally drawn in — initially not just by the devotion, but by the beauty of the music.

What began as a child's curiosity soon became a deep connection. She started by singing a few dohas, and by the age of 14, presented the entire Sundarkand paath on her own for the first time. In that moment, it transformed from a musical expression into a profound spiritual experience — leading her to explore the deeper meanings of the dohas and chaupai, and to truly understand the essence of Ramayan.

As years passed, she also got associated with the Art of Living, and by the grace of Pujya Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar ji, she has been deeply involved in seva as an AOL faculty for over two decades — uplifting lives, guiding people through meditation and breathwork workshops, and leading satsangs that bring people closer to themselves.

Sundarkand, for her, is a natural extension of this journey. It is not just a recitation, but a medium to create an experience. Through her unique way of presenting it, she invites people to not just listen, but to truly feel the bhaav and beauty of the Ramayana.

“My intention is simple — to share this experience with as many people as possible, especially the younger generation, and help them reconnect with the depth, strength, and grace of our culture.”