Question: Is it easier to reach a child through art or through music?

Sri Chinmoy: It entirely depends on the receptivity of the particular child. Some children are more drawn to music, while others are more drawn to art. There cannot be any categorical rule. But you have to know that music is also a form of art, and art is a kind of inner music. So if a child is interested in music, eventually he can develop considerable interest in art as well. Again, if somebody in the beginning of his life is deeply interested in art, he can easily develop an interest in music. Music and art are very close to each other, and they can easily move together.