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Indian Raagas for Spring and Healing
We are all at a tough phase of life where health and healing has become the number one priority- irrespective of region , religion or nationality . Thanks to the ongoing COVID pandemic ’ s second wave , everybody ’ s biggest concern is to stay healthy and keep mental healing as the first thing to do in the day . Fortunately , Indian Classical Music is known for its healing properties and certain raagas as scientifically proven to be effective for health and healing .
Interestingly , we in the season of Spring- the time of blooming flowers , lively trees and bright days of sunshine . Spring is a time to celebrate the sun ’ s power on our planet Earth . Every street looks beautiful with spring blooms and with lesser cold and brighter days , spring is undoubtedly a favorite season for many . Spring also marks the beginning of new year in Indian Calendars where many states such as Tamil Nadu , Kerala , Karnataka , AP and Telangana celebrate the arrival of spring as the new year .
One such beautiful raaga which can he used for spring season is Basant . The suave notes which Basant has speak of optimism , bloom and positivity . Along with Basant , even Bahar and Hindol are beautiful ragas for the season . Coming to Carnatic Classical- the obvious choice is Vasantha- just as the name says- the raaga speaks of blooming flowers , bright sunshine and happiness all around . Singing Vasantha at any time of the day during spring will surely give optimistic vibes and paves the way for a colorful season .
Vasantha is a fantastic raaga that has a multitude of emotions woven in it . Take time to listen and relish the greatest composition Seethamma Mayamma by Saint Thyagaraja that is composed in this raaga . Along with vocal renditions , instrumental renditions of these raagas will surely heal the person in every way possible and bringing tons of optimism and strength to fight the pandemic for sure .
These raagas have special properties that would strike a different chord with each listener . The spring ragas are meant to uplift the listener ’ s spirits and bring about a positive outlook in life . That ’ s what spring season is all aboutnot just in India but all over the globe . After dull winter season where the sun become morose and lethargic , the bright sunshine is surely going to bring waves of positivity and enthrallment .
In this testing times of COVID-19 pandemic , all we need is a hope for survival and sources to keep oneself energized and motivated . Music has the inherent ability to do that without much effort put- and Indian Classical music of no exception .
So , whenever you find yourself in low spirits in this challenging times , grab a recording of spring raagas and you would feel remarkable difference once the composition is finished . When words fail to assure and keep you happier- it is when Classical Music comes for rescue !
Grab a cozy place in your balcony , or occupy a hammock in the bright sunny day , to listen to these amazing ragas and appreciate their power in keeping the positive spirits going !
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