Raga and its Effects

Raga and its Effects 

Kafi Raga – Evokes a humid, cool, soothing and deep mood 

Raga Pooriya Dhansari (Hamsanandi-Kamavardini ) – evokes sweet, deep, heavy, cloudy and stable state of mind and prevents acidity.

Raga Mishra Mand – has a very pleasing refreshing light and sweet touch 

Raga Bageshri – arouses a feeling of darkness, stability, depths and calmness. This raga is also used in treatment of diabetes and hypertension 

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. 

Raga Bhupali and Todi – give tremendous relief to patients of high blood pressure. 

Raga Ahir-Bhairav (Chakravakam) – is supposed to sustain chords which automatically bring down blood pressure.

Raga Malkauns and Raga Asawari (natabhairavi) – helps to cure low blood pressure. 

Raga Tilak-Kamod (Nalinakanti), Hansdhwani, Kalavati, Durga(Suddha Saveri) -evoke a very pleasing effect on the nerves. 

Raga Bihag, Bahar (Kanada), Kafi & Khamaj - For patients suffering from insomnia and need a peaceful sonorous sleep. Useful in the treatment of sleep disorders. 

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

Raga Malhar – Useful in the treatment of asthma and sunstroke. 

Raga Todi, Poorvi & Jayjaywanti – Provides relief from cold and headache.

Raga Hindol & Marava - These ragas are useful in blood purification. 

Raga Shivaranjani – Useful for memory problems. 

Raga Kharahara Priya - strengthens the mind and relieves tension. Curative for heart disease and nervous irritablility, neurosis, worry and distress. 

Raga Hindolam and Vasantha - give relief from Vatha Roga, B.P, Gastritis and purifies blood.

Raga Saranga – cures Pitha Roga. Raga Natabhairavi – cures headache and psychological disorders. 

Raga Punnagavarali , Sahana – Controls Anger and brings down violence 

Raga Dwijavanthi – Quells paralysis and sicorders of the mind 

Raga Ganamurthe – Helpful in diabetes 

Raga Kapi – Sick patients get over their depression, anxiety. Reduces absent mindedness 

Raga Ranjani – helps to cure kidney disorders 

Raga 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.

Raga Shanmukhapriya - Instills courage in one’s mind and replenishes the energy in the body. 

Raga Sindhubhairavi – For a Healthy Mind and Body, Love & Happiness, Gentleness, Peace & Tranquillity, Serenity listening at late night (1 am – 4 am) 

Raga Hameerkalyani – This particular Hindustani colored raga, one with great therapeutic value relaxes tension with its calming effect and brings down BP to normal 120/80. 

Raga Brindavana Saranga – For Wisdom, Success, Knowledge, Joyfulness and Greater Energy 

Raga Mohana – Useful for the treatment of migraine headache. Listening at evening (7 pm- 10 pm)

Ragas Charukesi, Kalyani (all time raga), Sankarabharanam(evening raga) and Chandrakauns is considered very helpful for heart aliments 

Raga Ananda Bhairavi- Suppresses stomach pain in both men and women. Reduces kidney type problems. Controls blood pressure 

Raga Amrutavarshini – Ushana vyathi nasini (alleviates diseases related to heat) 

Raga Reethigowla- A raga that bestows direction when one seeks it 

Raga Madhyamavati – Clears paralysis, giddiness, pain nin legs/hands, etc. and nervous complaints.