NADA
YOGA
The entire concept of Indian Music is called NADA YOGA, which
acts upon the human organism and awakens and develops their proper functions to
extent of self-realization. The Indian Musical sounds combined with the
instruments have a natural harmony between them. When combined in a specific
manner, they have a dynamic and powerful effect in balancing the energies of
the body. Therefore, the arrangement of tones for different times of day, night
and seasons, and how they relate with the changing states of body chemistry,
were at the very center of study for ancient Indian masters of ‘sound’ and
‘music’.
The Indian Music is a scientific method of effective cures of disease through the power of music. It restores, maintains and improves emotional, physiological and psychological well being. The articulation, pitch, tone and specific arrangement of swaras (notes) in a particular raga stimulates, alleviates and cures various ailments inducing electro magnetic change in the body. The human body is like a musical instrument, expressing numerous frequencies and rhythms in a constantly changing spectrum of life. It responds and resonates in consonance with music, sounds, speech and thought from the environment, and undergoes changes of heart beat, breathing, blood chemistry and circulation of energy in various organs of the body.
The Indian Music is a scientific method of effective cures of disease through the power of music. It restores, maintains and improves emotional, physiological and psychological well being. The articulation, pitch, tone and specific arrangement of swaras (notes) in a particular raga stimulates, alleviates and cures various ailments inducing electro magnetic change in the body. The human body is like a musical instrument, expressing numerous frequencies and rhythms in a constantly changing spectrum of life. It responds and resonates in consonance with music, sounds, speech and thought from the environment, and undergoes changes of heart beat, breathing, blood chemistry and circulation of energy in various organs of the body.
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What
is a Raga?
Raga, we all know is the sequence of selected notes (swaras) that lend appropriate ‘mood’ or emotion in a selective combination. Depending on their nature, a raga could induce or intensify joy or sorrow, violence or peace and it is this quality which forms the basis for musical application. Thus, a whole range of emotions and their nuances could be captured and communicated within certain rhythms and melodies. Playing, performing and even listening to appropriate ragas can work as a medicine.
HELPS
FOR SELF RELIASATION
Th modern music have negative and
destructive effects over the body. When such sounds are received and registered
by the Chakras (The Energy Centers) and cells, the balance or equilibrium of
the energies is disturbed. This abnormality produces a pressure over various
organs, systems and cells and ultimately over the entire body.
The Classical music sounds are used that deal directly with the root causes of imbalance by:
1. Purifying and re-organizing the energy patterns that surround the individual in the form of an ever-expanding and contracting magnetic field (AURA).
2. .Penetrating the human body through the skin, the chief sensory organ, and balancing the frequencies of Chakras and cells, thereby regulating the flow of energy throughout the entire body.
3. This music deals with problems related to the mind and its complexes; to emotional imbalances; and finally to physical problems.
The Classical music sounds are used that deal directly with the root causes of imbalance by:
1. Purifying and re-organizing the energy patterns that surround the individual in the form of an ever-expanding and contracting magnetic field (AURA).
2. .Penetrating the human body through the skin, the chief sensory organ, and balancing the frequencies of Chakras and cells, thereby regulating the flow of energy throughout the entire body.
3. This music deals with problems related to the mind and its complexes; to emotional imbalances; and finally to physical problems.
Listening
to Sapta Swara is associated with Chakra Meditation.
Mooladhara Chakra symbolizes …. Sa,
Swadishtana thru ….. Ri
Manipura thru …… Ga. Anahata thru …….. Ma
Vishudhi thru …… Pa. Ajan thru ……. Dha
Sahasradhara …… Ni
Manipura thru …… Ga. Anahata thru …….. Ma
Vishudhi thru …… Pa. Ajan thru ……. Dha
Sahasradhara …… Ni
Effect
on Chakras :
The seven basic swaras (musical notes)
of the musical octave have a one-to-one correspondence with these chakras (nuclei of subtle energy). The lower most (in
the kava equina region along the erect endocrine column), viz., the Muladhara Chakra is associated with the swara
"sa"; that means, the practice of chanting this particular musical note
will have impact on awakening or activation of this particular chakra.
Similarly, the chakras successively upwards in this direction
namely, the Swadhisthana, Manipura, Anahata, Vishuddha, Agya and the top-most Sahastrara Chakra… have correspondence
respectively with the swaras "re", "ga" "ma",
"pa", "dha" and "ni". Significantly, the order of
the compositions of these swaras in the "aroha" (ascending) and
"avaroha" (descending) patterns of the Shastric musical tunes also
match with the top-down (from Sahastrara to
Muladhara) and bottom-up (from Muladhara to Sahastrara) directions of the flow
of energy.
Healing
Indian classical music (Shastric Music) :
The original ragas of the Indian
classical music (Shastric Music) are created according to the deep knowledge of
harmonious consonance between the seven swaras and chakras. This is why
shastric musical compositions are found to have significant positive effect on
the mind-body system and also have the potential to awaken the otherwise
dormant faculties.
The immediate benefits these ragas
offer is mental peace by alleviating tensions and providing an enchanting and
creative diversion to the mind. Interpretation of the Vedic scriptures on Nada Vidya implies that Shastric Music helps
synergetic augmentation of the panch pranas (the five major streams of vital
energy in a human being). In concordance, research in energy medicine (pranic
healing) and classical music shows that specific shastric ragas enhance the
level of vital energy. It is the deficiencies and disorders in the vital energy
distribution in the mind body system, which is the root cause of its ailing
state. The smooth and increased flow of vital energy rejuvenates the mind and
empowers the immune system as well as the auto-regulatory healing mechanism of
the body. This is how classical music generates new hope, joy and enthusiasm in
the otherwise dull or depressed mind and removes the disorders and relieves one
of the untoward pressures and excitements of inferiority, despair, fear, anger,
etc. Because of its fast remedial effects, which lead to eventual cure of the
psychosomatic disorders, music therapy based on classical ragas is being used
or advised these days for the treatment of insomnia, migraine, hypertension,
chronic headache, anxiety, etc. and empowers the immune system as well as the
auto-regulatory healing mechanism of the body. This is how classical music
generates new hope, joy and enthusiasm in the otherwise dull or depressed mind
and removes the disorders and relieves one of the untoward pressures and
excitements of inferiority, despair, fear, anger, etc. Because of its fast
remedial effects, which lead to eventual cure of the psychosomatic disorders,
music therapy based on classical ragas is being used or advised these days for
the treatment of insomnia, migraine, hypertension, chronic headache, anxiety,
etc.
Bageshri cures insomnia to be heard in the Night
Basant Bahar cures Gall Stones to be heard in the Morning
Bhim palas cures Anxiety, Hypertension to be heard in the Afternoon
Darbari is a Sedative to be heard in the Night
Gurjari Todi cures Cough to be heard in the Morning
Kedar cures Headache ,Common Cold, Cough, Asthma to be heard in the Night
Puriya cures Colitis, Anaemia, Hypertension to be heard in the Evening
Yaman cures Rheumatic Arthritis to be heard in the Evening
Malkauns(Hindolam)-for Low Blood
Pressure
Bilahari-for Depression
Durbari-Anti-stress Raga
Shiva Ranjani---for intellectual excellence
Darbari-Kanhara, Khamaj and Pooriya Ragas for defusing tension ofthe mind and hysteria
Ahirbhairav, Todi ragas for high blood pressure.
Punnagavarali and Sahana ragas for Control over anger and inner violence
Raga Deepak for acidity.
Gunakali and Jaunpuri ragas for constipation
Mian ki Malhar and Darbari Kanada ragas for Chronic asthma,
Bhairavi for Sinusitis,
Todi and Poorvi for Headache and anxiety,
Kafi and Khamaj ragas for Sleep disorders.
Hindol and Marva ragas for High fevers like Malaria.
Darbari- Kanhara, Jayjaywanti or Sohan for Headaches
Bageshri and Darbari ragas for Insomnia.
Bilahari-for Depression
Durbari-Anti-stress Raga
Shiva Ranjani---for intellectual excellence
Darbari-Kanhara, Khamaj and Pooriya Ragas for defusing tension ofthe mind and hysteria
Ahirbhairav, Todi ragas for high blood pressure.
Punnagavarali and Sahana ragas for Control over anger and inner violence
Raga Deepak for acidity.
Gunakali and Jaunpuri ragas for constipation
Mian ki Malhar and Darbari Kanada ragas for Chronic asthma,
Bhairavi for Sinusitis,
Todi and Poorvi for Headache and anxiety,
Kafi and Khamaj ragas for Sleep disorders.
Hindol and Marva ragas for High fevers like Malaria.
Darbari- Kanhara, Jayjaywanti or Sohan for Headaches
Bageshri and Darbari ragas for Insomnia.
Raagas:
Because of its impact on the chakras (and hence on the pranas), shastric music not
only vibrates and soothes the mental strings, but also energises and balances
the organs of the body.
Singing or engrossed listening of Raga Bhairavi has been found to uproot the diseases of kapha
dosha e.g. asthma, chronic cold, cough, tuberculosis, some of the sinus and
chest related problems etc. Raga Asavari is effective in eliminating the
impurities of blood and related diseases.
Raga
Malhar pacifies anger, excessive mental
excitements and mental instability.
Raga
Saurat and raga Jaijaivanti
have also been found effective in curing mental disorders and calming the mind.
Raga
Hindola helps sharpening the memory and
focusing mental concentration. It has been proved effective in curing liver
ailments.
Some ragas like Darbari Kanhada,
Kamaj and Pooriya are found to help in defusing mental tension,
particularly in the case of hysterics. For those who suffer from hypertension, ragas
such as Ahirbhairav, Pooriya and Todi are prescribed. To control anger and bring
down the violence within, Carnatic ragas like Punnagavarali, Sahana etc. do
come handy.
Enjoy the Beautiful raagas and be blissful.. So hum....
