Question: Is art important for the evolution of mankind?

Sri Chinmoy: Art is supremely important for the evolution of mankind. It is through inner art and outer art that mankind evolves. Inner art is discipline; outer art is the execution of God's Command. Inner art is prayer and meditation. If you pray and meditate, then easily you can know if God wants you to become a singer or a teacher, or something else. Then, if you listen to God's inner Command, that becomes outer art. This inner art and outer art are most important for the evolution of mankind.