Music is an integrative therapy for better health
In ancient scripture music has been called as “ Shabda-Brahma, Nad – Brahma” . Rightly composed music has tremendous effects on body and mind of the singer as well as the listener. The concept of music as healing is as ancient as music itself. In Samaveda methods of using music and specific ragas for curing various diseases has been described. In Bhaisaja Tantra Ashwini Kumar have described four different ways of treating particular ailments, namely; pavankaus, jalaukas, vanaukas , and sabdik . The meaning of sabdik treatment is related to the use of sound mantra and rhythmic music. Karnik Prabha by kaunch Muni, shabda kautuhal by Mainda Muni have given detailed description of how disease can be cured by use of sound emanated from different musical instruments like Veena, Sitar, Conch, Mridung, BugleCymbals and others. Music is full of life giving energy and id rightly harnessed, can prove to be very beneficial for improving health and curing diseases. Let’s focus ...