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Essay name: Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature

Author: S. Karthick Raj KMoundinya
Affiliation: University of Madras / Department of Sanskrit

The essay studies the Musical Instruments in Sanskrit Literature and its relationship with the South Indian musical tradition. The study emphasizes the universal appeal of music and documents how it pervades various aspects of life, art, literature, painting, and sculpture.

Chapter 5 - Conclusion

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External source: Shodhganga (Repository of Indian theses)


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Many of these saints were trained in playing Musical instruments
also. PurandaradÄsa emphasizes the need of rhythm and instruments.
"TÄla BÄ“khu Takka MÄ“la BÄ“khu'. MuttusvÄmi DÄ«ksá¹£itar was an
accomplished Vīṇ� player.
The use of music as a therapy is in vogue for thousands of years.
Nearly all-indigenous cultures have had some sort of music for curative
purposes. Ceremonial and communal drumming usually involves
singing, chanting, and or dancing as well. Despite the vast differences in
cultural and musical expression around the world, there is universal
concept that binds everyone is this rhythm.
The music has the ability to cause positive vibrations and restore
the body to a state of balance. Specific rhythm patterns stimulate an
individual and cheer him even when he is depressed.
With awareness of the healing ability of music, musical
instruments are finding their way into therapy, which is proving to be a
useful tool, rediscovering what has been known for centuries.
Musical rÄgas (Tunes) are said to help treatment of patients with
afflictions of physical and mental nature, in certain conditions. The
principle underlying the concept of Musical healing is physical health
and a healthy mind if kept tranquil and happy, will be the answer to all
the problems of life. Music helps in achieving relaxation by soothing the
nerves and through that inducing peace and stillness of mind.

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