I take this opportunity as a privilege to tell you the things God has done in my life. I am Ch.Shanti Vardhan Babu born to Mr.Yosepu and Mrs.Parishuddam garu in a small town by name Ponnuru ( Guntur Dist.) Right from childhood I had keen interest in Music and developed a love for Tabla. I started playing Tabla at the age of 8. At the age of 11, I started playing tabla in various gospel meetings an
d crusades nearby Guntur. At the age of 14, I was quite popular as a tablist in places like Guntur, Vijayawada, Kakinada, Ongole etc. Though I was popular, I wanted to learn and contribute more for music. So, I decided to pursue Diploma in Hindustani Classical Music in Hyd. The moment this thought arose in my mind, I left for Hyderabad. I successfully completed my diploma in the year 2008 and God blessed me abundantly and put me in the realm of music. Later on, I planned to pursue P.H.D in Mumbai and wanted to become a renowed Prof in Tabla. In the 15 years of my music career, I played Tabla only as a Christian without the gift of salvation. I was in a misconception that playing tabla is doing his service but frankly speaking, I was doing it for my livelihood. In 2012, while I was planning to go to Mumbai, God spoke to me in this way, " In these last 15 years or so, you fulfilled your dream and managed to become popular and now you wish to get your P.H.D. You did all these things for your glory alone and not for mine". At this very moment I realised that what I was doing was indeed incorrect in the sight of God. As it is written in the Bible, after you receive the Gift of Salvation you should proclaim the Gospel to the ends of the earth. Therefore, I decided to step out of my sinful life and now carry a burden for the lost souls and have made my mind to reach the unreached for Christ. That is how this Peace Music Ministries started. Through this ministry, we plan to reach out to two villages a month where the Gospel is yet to be proclaimed. We will carry on this ministry only with the help and mercy of the Lord and the money we earn. I also thank my parents for their unending love and prayers. Continue to support and pray for this ministry. Till the return of our Lord, may Peace be upon you.
