Music is a universal language. It influences all levels of human existence. It is a medium for communication, which can be both a pleasant and healing experience.
Modern science and medicine are now rediscovering the healing powers of music. And music therapy -- the specialized use of music in treating persons with special needs in mental and physical health, rehabilitation and special education -- is gaining ground. In the West it is now an accepted form of treatment even within orthodox medical practice.
Music is an age-old part of Ayurveda, the holistic science which promotes a happy and healthy lifestyle. From time immemorial, music has been a part of Indian culture. In the Vedas too, music has an important place. The 'Samveda' is full of music. The doshas like Vata, Pitta and Kapha can be controlled effectively by Music Therapy. Great composers of Indian classical music have attempted music therapy down the years. Legend has it that classical music maestro Thyagaraja brought a dead person back to life with his composition.
It is believed that music stimulates the pituitary gland, whose secretions affect the nervous system and the flow of blood. It is believed that for healing with music, it is necessary to vibrate the cells of the body, for it is through these vibrations that the diseased person's consciousness can be changed effectively to promote health. The right kind of music helps one relax and refresh. Even during the course of working, light music improves efficiency. Listening to music helps control negative aspects of our personalities like worry, bias and anger. In addition, it can help cure headache, abdominal pain and tension. Music therapy is one of the most effective ways of controlling emotions, blood pressure and restoring the functioning of the liver.
The Raga Research Centre in
It is believed that there are other ragas that can help fight ageing and pain, too.
Music is capable of improving happiness, peace, health and concentration. It is however important to know the method and duration for which Music Therapy is to be administered. This knowledge can be obtained through regular experiments and experience. The first step towards this is the correct diagnosis of the disease and then the selection of the precise raga that will be helpful. Procedure, discipline and a systematic method will help achieve this goal.
Music can play an effective role in helping us lead better, fruitful lives. Listening to specific kinds of music at specific times of the day has been shown to be helpful in maintaining good health. Indian music, with its many Ragas, is known to be particularly therapeutic value. The curative power of music emanates from the resonance of certain ragas on hormonal and glandular functions which produce secretions that keep the body balanced and infection free.
RAG-MALA
| Raga | Disease(s) it helps cure |
| Ahir Bhairav | Indigestion |
| Asavari | to build confidence |
| Bageshri | insomnia |
| Basant Bahar | Gall Stones (Cholecystitis) |
| Bhairavi | Rheumatic Arthritis |
| Bhim palas | Anxity, Hypertension |
| Brindabani Sarang | Depression |
| Chandrakauns | Anorexia |
| Darbari | Sedetive |
| Darbari Kanada | Headache |
| Deepak | Indigestion |
| Gujari Todi | Cough |
| Gunakali | Rheumatic Arthritis |
| Hindol | Rheumatic Arthritis , Spondilitis |
| Jaunpuri | Intestinal Gas |
| Jaijaiwanti | Rheumatic Arthritis |
| Kafi | Sleep disorders |
| Kausi Kanada | Hypertension |
| Kedar | Headache |
| Khamaj | Sleep disorders |
| Madhuvanti | Piles or Hemorrhoids |
| Malkauns | Intestinal Gas |
| Malhar | Asthma |
| Marwa | Indigestion |
| Nat Bhairav | Indigestion |
| Puriya | Colitis |
| Puriya Dhanashri | Anaemia |
| Ramkali | Colitis |
| Shree | Anorexia |
| Shudh Sarang | Anorexia |
| Shyam Kalyan | Cough |
| Sohani | Headache |
| Yaman | Rheumatic Arthritis |
RAGA -TIME ASSOCIATION
One of the unique characteristics of Indian music is the assignment of definite times of the day and night for performing Raga melodies. It is believed that only in this period the Raga appears to be at the height of its melodic beauty and majestic splendor. There are some Ragas which are very attractive in the early hours of the mornings; others which appeal in the evenings, yet others which spread their fragrance only near the
This connection of time of the day or night, with the Raga or Raginis is based on daily cycle of changes that occur in our own body and mind which are constantly undergoing subtle changes in that different moments of the day arouse and stimulate different moods and emotions.
Each Raga or Ragini is associated with a definite mood or sentiment that nature arouses in human beings. The ancient musicologists were particularly interested in the effects of musical notes, how it effected and enhanced human behavior. Music had the power to cure, to make you feel happy, sad, disgusted and so on. Extensive research was carried out to find out these effects. This formed the basis of time theory as we know it today.
It is believed that the human body is dominated by the three Doshas - Kaph , Pitta and Vata . These elements work in a cyclic order of rise and fall during the 24 hour period. Also, the reaction of these three elements differ with the seasons.Hence it is said that performing or listening to a raga at the proper allotted time can affect the health of human beings.
Raga and Day Time
The following schedule will summarize the specific time periods.
The 24 hour period is divided into 8 beats(Prahar) each three hours long, as follows:
- 1. 7 a.m. - 10 a.m. first beat of the day. Daybreak; Early Morning; Morning;
- 2. 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. 2nd beat of the day. Late Morning; Noon; Early Afternoon;
- 3. 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. 3rd beat of the day. Afternoon; Late Afternoon;
- 4. 4 p.m. - 7 p.m. 4th beat of the day. Evening Twilight; Dusk (sunset);
- 5. 7 p.m. - 10 p.m. first beat of the night. Evening; Late Evening;
- 6. 10 p.m. - 1 a.m. 2nd beat of the night. Night; Midnight;
- 7. 1 a.m. - 4 a.m. 3rd beat of the night. Late Night
- 8. 4 a.m. - 7 a.m. 4th beat of the night. Early Dawn; Dawn (before sunrise);
Simillarly Everyday two cycles of change pass through our body, each bringing a Vata, Pitta, or Kapha predominance.
The approximate times of these cycles are as follows:
First cycle:
- 6 A.M. to 10 A.M. - Kapha
- 10 A.M. to 2 P.M. - Pitta
- 2 P.M. to 6 P.M. - Vata
Second cycle:
- 6 P.M. to 10 P.M. - Kapha
- 10 P.M. to 2 P.M. - Pitta
- 2 A.M to 6 P.M. - Vata
Raga and Ritu(Seasons)
There are Ragas associated with the rainy season,Varsha (Raga Megha and Raga Malhar), the autumn season,Basant (Raga Basant) and the spring season (Raga Bahar). Seasonal Ragas can be sung and played any time of the day and night during the season allotted to them. The obligation of time in case of such melodies is relaxed.
Vasanta Ritu (Spring Season)
In this season, increased kapha is liquified by the heat of sun which causes diminished agni (digestive activity) causing diseases
Grishma Ritu (Summer Season)
In this season, Sunrays become powerful. Kapha decreases vata increases day by day
Sharat Ritu (Autumn Season)
Sudden exposed to sunlight after cold season aggravates pita.
| Dosha | Accumulation | Vitiation | Diminution |
| Kapha | Shishir | Vasant | Grishma |
| Pitta | Grishma | Varsha | Sharad |
| Vata | Varsha | Sharad | Hemant |
Raga and Ritu(Seasons) Association :-
Raga Ritu
Bhairav Shishir
Hindol Vasant
Deepak Grishma
Megh Varsha
Malkans Sharad
Shree Hemant
Verious Ragas and there Performance Timings:
| Raaga | Thaat | Performance Time |
| Piloo | Kafi | Any Time |
| Kafi | Kafi | Any Time |
| Bhairavi | Bhairavi | Any Time |
| Miyan Malhar | Kafi | Monsoon |
| Gunkri | Bhairav | Morning |
| Ahir Bhairav | Bhairav | Morning |
| Asavari | | Morning |
| Basant | Poorvi | Morning |
| Bhairav | Bhairav | Morning |
| Desi | Asavari | Morning |
| Sohni | Marwa | Morning |
| Gujari Todi | Todi | Morning |
| Nat Bhairav | Bhairav | Morning |
| Jaunpuri | Asavari | Morning |
| Hindol | Kalyan | Morning |
| Todi | Todi | Morning |
| Vrindavani Sarang | Kafi | Afternoon |
| Shuddh Sarang | Kalyan | Afternoon |
| Poorvi | Poorvi | Afternoon |
| Madhuvanti | Todi | Afternoon |
| Bhimpalasi | Kafi | Afternoon |
| Bhoopali | Kalyan | Evening |
| Yaman Kalyan | Kalyan | Evening |
| Hansdhwani | Bilawal | Evening |
| Khamaj | Khamaj | Evening |
| Shyam Kalyan | Kalyan | Evening |
| Yaman | Kalyan | Evening |
| Puriya Dhanashri | Poorvi | Evening |
| Puriya | Marwa | Evening |
| Marwa | Marwa | Evening |
| Shree | Poorvi | Evening |
| Bahar | Kafi | Night |
| Bageshri | Kafi | Night |
| Malhar | Kafi | Night |
| Malkauns | Bhairavi | Night |
| Chandrakauns | | Night |
| Kedar | Kalyan | Night |
| Darbari | Asavari | Night |
| Jaijaiwanti | Khamaj | Night |
SHUKDEV PANDEY
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SEM – II
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