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. Various ragas have since been recognized to have a definite impact on certain ailments. ]. Raga therapy works in conjunction with a music therapist. The music therapist assesses the emotional and physical health of the patient through musical responses and then designs music sessions based on the client’s needs. Different types of music therapy are used according to a patient’s needs. Each patient is different and is assessed on an individual basis. Music therapy can be loosely divided into the following categories:
1. Music therapy to help develop communication, language and intellectual development.
2. Music therapy as support, for people who are grieving, going through a crisis time or who are in pain.
3. Music therapy to lower stress and tension.
4. Music therapy as a motivation for rehabilitation.
5. Music therapy to encourage movement.
6. Music therapy as a means to identify with cultural and spiritual identity.
7. Music therapy to assist memory and imagination. Etc.
The goals of Raga therapy are dependent upon the purpose of music therapy for each individual case. Drug and alcohol centers and schools may use music therapy and behavior changing may be an important goal
Whereas, nursing homes may use music therapy in more of a support role or to relieve pain. Autism, a neurological disorder that affects normal brain functioning is usually noticed within 30 months of age. The worrisome syndrome had no treatment till now, when autism music therapy has emerged as a mode of treatment.
26th raga in the melakarta scale (parent) of the south Indian classical music. Rejuvenates the mind helping one to age gracefully. It enlivens the singer and listener.
Desh
The suppression of the senses releases a negative force. The process of sublimation needs a spiritual path. Rag Desh can provide that. Its energy gives the listener serenity, peace, inner joy, right valor, universal love, and patriotism
Dwijavanti
Quells paralysis and disorders of the mind
Ganamurte
Helpful in diabetes
Hansadhwani
Energy giving. Provides good thinking, Chaitanya. Sarvarogaharini (panacea)
Hemavati
Bhajan: Sambho Samba
Good for joint and back pain
Kindolam
Improves digestive power. Cures stomach related diseases.
Kalyani Bhajan: Jai Jai Ganapathi
Gives energy and removes tension and acts as a general tonic. Dispels the darkness of fear; Gives motherly comfort and increases confidence. Kalyani means Mangalam. Recited with faith and devotion, it is believed to clinch marriage alliances. Many authentic reports exist about the raga’s power to destroy fear in many forms: fear of poverty, of love, of power, of ill-health, of death, and so on.
Kapi
Sick patients get over their depression, anxiety. Reduces absent-mindedness
Karaharapriya
Curative for heart disease and nervous irritability, neurosis, worry, and distress.
Kedaram
Gives energy and removes tension
Keervani
Promotes dhyana (meditation) at mental and physical levels
Kokilam
Helps to prevent stone formation, burning sensations, sleeplessness, and anxiety.
Madhuvarshini
Good for nerves. Cures diseases like slight headache, sleeplessness, and sinus problems.
Madhyamavati
Clears paralysis, giddiness, pain in legs/hands, etc. and nervous complaints
Malaya Maruta
To awaken someone out of deep sleep
Maya Malava Gowla
Counters pollution. It can be called the Gateway to Carnatic music. The history of Carnatic music says that the blessed musician, Purandaradasar, introduced the system of
Bhajan: Inner Self
Mayamalava gowla. This raga has the power to neutralize toxins in the body. Practicing it in the early hours of the morning, in nature will enhance the strength of the vocal cords.
Mohana Bhajan: Ishapathisha
Mohana is present where beauty and love coexist. It filters out the ill-effects of kama (desire for sex), krodha (anger), and moha (lust), bestowing immense benefits on the listener. Also said to sures chronic headaches, indigestion, and depression.
Neelambari
To get rid of insomnia
Ranjani
Cures kidney disease
Rathipathipriya
Adds strength and vigor to a happy wedded life. This 5-Swara raga has the power to eliminate poverty. The prayoga of the swaras can wipe off the vibrations of bitter feelings emitted by ill will
Rohini
Cures back pain, joint pain, etc.
Sama
Makes the mind sober, tranquil, induces good sleep. Good for world peace.
Saramati Bhajan: Concert in Berlin
Elevates from a depressed state. Cures balagraha dosham in children ( undiagnosed crying and imitability). For sleeplessness, itching, eye and ear problems, skin problems, and the problems of hearing irregular sounds
Sindu Bhairavi
Removes sins and sorrows and saves from unforeseen events
Sivaranjani
Powerful raga for meditation; bestows benevolence of God. Removes sadness, ushana roga Santi (diseases related to excess heat). Good for general health
Sandhya Kalyani
Cures ear, nose, and eye diseases. Relieves chronic clods. Gives good sleep and freshness
Shankarabharanam
The power of this raga is incredible. It cures mental illness, soothes the turbulent mind, and restores peace and harmony. If rendered with total devotion for a stipulated period, it can cure mental disorders said to be beyond the scope of medical treatment. It also is said to have the power to shower wealth.
Shanmugapriya
Sharpens the intellect of the singer as well as the listener. Instills courage in one’s mind and replenishes the energy in the body.
Subhapantuvarali
Alleviates mental dilemmas and indecisiveness
Suddha dhanyasi
Remover of sorrows. Gives a happy feeling. Tonic for nerves. Cures rhinitis and migraine.
Suruti
Mitigates stomach burn, insomnia, fear, disgust
Vakulabharanam
Alleviates asthma, bronchitis, heart disease, depression, skin disease, and skin allergy
Varali Bhajan: Nakam Vinayakam
Varali is good for vayu tatva, heart, skin ailments, and gastric problems.
Vasanta / Vasanti
Controls high and low blood pressure cures heart as well as nervous diseases. Can dear the fog of confusion when a series of medical tests has to be analyzed. It heals nervous breakdowns.
Vasantham
Cures paralysis
Viswambari
General tonic acts quickly
Yamuna Kalyani
Gives freshness and dynamism