"Music is the universal language of mankind." "Without music, life would be a mistake." "Music produces a kind of pleasure which human nature cannot do without." "Where words fail, music speaks." "To sing is to pray twice."
Music therapy - Ragas and their healing effects

1. Raga Pooriya Dhansari (Hamsanandi-Kamavardini ) :

Evokes sweet, deep, heavy, cloudy and stable state of mind and prevents acidity..

2. Raga Bageshri :

Arouses a feeling of darkness, stability, depths and calmness. This raga is also used in treatment of diabetes and hypertension.

3. Raga Darbari (Darbari Kanada) :

Is considered very effective in easing tension. It is a late night raga composed by Tansen for Akbar to relieve his tension after hectic schedule of the daily court life.

4. Raga Todi :

Give treamendous relief to patients of high blood pressure..

5. Raga Ahir-Bhairav (Chakravakam) :

Is supposed to sustain chords which automatically brings down blood pressure..

6. Raga Malkauns :

Helps to cure low blood pressure.

7. Raga Bhairavi :

Provides relief T.B, Cancer, Severe Cold, Phlegm, Sinus, toothache.

8. Raga Malhar :

Useful in the treatment of asthma and sunstroke.

9. Raga Todi :

Provides relief from cold and headache.

10. Raga Hindol & Marava :

These ragas are useful in blood purification..

Raga & its benifits
Carnatic RAGAS BENEFITS
Ahir Bhairav Gives free relaxed feeling and mitigates dust allergies and skin disease. Good for arthritic conditions
Amrutavarshini Ushana vyathi nasini ( alleviates diseases related to heat)
Ananda Bhairavi Supresses stomach pain in both men and women. Reduces kidney type problems. Controls blood pressure
Bagesri Helps in attaining Guru's grace
Bhairavi Reduces anxiety, pressures, skin, disease, allergies
Bhupala To awaken someone out of deep sleep
Charukesi Bhajan: Shantirastu Pushtirastu 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 sicorders of the mind
Ganamurte Helpful in diabetes
Hansadhwani Energy giving. Provides good thinking, chaitanya. Sarvarogaharini (panacea)
HemavatiBhajan: 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 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 ove their depression, anxiety. Reduces absent mindedness
Karaharapriya Curative for heart disease and nervous irritablility, 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 Camatic 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 the midst of nature will enhance the strength of the vocal chords.
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 strengh 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 mind sober, tranquil, induces good sleep. Good for world peace.
Saramati Bhajan: Concert in Berlin Elevates from depressed state. Cures balagraha dosham in children ( undiagnoses 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 unforesenn 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 analysed. It heals nervous breakdowns.
Vasantham Cures paralysis
Viswambari General tonic, acts quickly
Yamuna Kalyani Gives freshness and dynamism