By Prakash Srinivasan
(Prakash is a student of Swami who did his B.Com(Hons) in Brindavan campus and then his MBA and PG Diploma in Indian Culture and Philosophy in Prashanthi Nilayam. During his student days, Prakash had the good fortune of being a Mandir bhajan singer and has enjoyed singing for our Lord many times. A passionate lover of music, food and nature- Prakash is currently heading the European system operations for Hewlett Packard(HP) from the Bangalore office. His enthusiasm, humour and cheerfulness are contagious and he is popularly known as “Ha ha hoo hoo”, for his boisterous laughter. In this article, Prakash shares his insights on classical music and how Raagas have a deep interconnection with our daily life).
It is a proven fact that music indeed is one of the most effective therapies. It is a unique therapy for which we do not need complex tools or equipment. It is as simple as just putting a earphone in our ears and enjoying the music. Musicians like Shri Kunnakudy Vaidyanathan, (who was heading the Raaga Research Centre in Madras until his demise) have confirmed that music does have the capacity to heal us physically and mentally. He and his late father (who was one of the pioneers of raaga research) have researched and confirmed that music/raagas have the power to cure us of many ailments!
This is certainly good news to all music lovers. I personally believe in this completely and I have experienced the therapeutic effects of music innumerable times. Listening to melodious music automatically calms our mind and each raaga is said to have a unique medicinal property. The study in this field has been quite extensive leading to some pleasantly stunning results. The unique properties of a few raagas are listed below.
Keeravani- Good for heart
Rathipathipriya- Strength and vigour, remove ill-will
Shanmukhapriya- Sharpens intellect and instills courage
Kalyani- Destroys fear
Karaharapriya- Remedy for worry, stress and neurotic disorders
Abheri- Heals the mind
Shankarabharanam- Cures mental disorders, showers wealth!
Charukesi- Rejenuvates mind
Mohanam-Filters ill-effects of our bad qualities like anger, lust and attachment
Mayamalavagowla- Counters pollution
Anandabhairavi-Lowers blood pressure
For those who have faith, music is the best medicine. Music is a gift from God itself which can give us a lot of bliss and satisfaction. Let us use it as a medium to promote Love, Peace and Harmony and make our humble contribution for Samastha Loka Sukham.
(Prakash is a student of Swami who did his B.Com(Hons) in Brindavan campus and then his MBA and PG Diploma in Indian Culture and Philosophy in Prashanthi Nilayam. During his student days, Prakash had the good fortune of being a Mandir bhajan singer and has enjoyed singing for our Lord many times. A passionate lover of music, food and nature- Prakash is currently heading the European system operations for Hewlett Packard(HP) from the Bangalore office. His enthusiasm, humour and cheerfulness are contagious and he is popularly known as “Ha ha hoo hoo”, for his boisterous laughter. In this article, Prakash shares his insights on classical music and how Raagas have a deep interconnection with our daily life).
It is a proven fact that music indeed is one of the most effective therapies. It is a unique therapy for which we do not need complex tools or equipment. It is as simple as just putting a earphone in our ears and enjoying the music. Musicians like Shri Kunnakudy Vaidyanathan, (who was heading the Raaga Research Centre in Madras until his demise) have confirmed that music does have the capacity to heal us physically and mentally. He and his late father (who was one of the pioneers of raaga research) have researched and confirmed that music/raagas have the power to cure us of many ailments!
This is certainly good news to all music lovers. I personally believe in this completely and I have experienced the therapeutic effects of music innumerable times. Listening to melodious music automatically calms our mind and each raaga is said to have a unique medicinal property. The study in this field has been quite extensive leading to some pleasantly stunning results. The unique properties of a few raagas are listed below.
Keeravani- Good for heart
Rathipathipriya- Strength and vigour, remove ill-will
Shanmukhapriya- Sharpens intellect and instills courage
Kalyani- Destroys fear
Karaharapriya- Remedy for worry, stress and neurotic disorders
Abheri- Heals the mind
Shankarabharanam- Cures mental disorders, showers wealth!
Charukesi- Rejenuvates mind
Mohanam-Filters ill-effects of our bad qualities like anger, lust and attachment
Mayamalavagowla- Counters pollution
Anandabhairavi-Lowers blood pressure
For those who have faith, music is the best medicine. Music is a gift from God itself which can give us a lot of bliss and satisfaction. Let us use it as a medium to promote Love, Peace and Harmony and make our humble contribution for Samastha Loka Sukham.
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