Origin of Music The word OMKAR is the Pranava Nad. It is the source of all energy and matter. It is...

Origin of Music

The word “OMKAR” is the Pranava Nad. It is the source of all energy and matter. It is the SONG of God, so is the Origin of Music.

• Each and every Particle of the universe contains atom so the Vibration of atom is affecting directly the Particle of universe.

• There are powerful Vibrations arising from human hearts as emotions & from the brain as thoughts.

Musical Vibrations

• All music is sound but all sound is not music.

• All Vibrations which constitute the sounds of music are in a simple ratio.

Effect of Good Music

In the year 1950 Dr. T. C. N. Singh (H.O.D Botany) Annamalai University, performed an experiment on plants and gave a statement :

“It has been proven beyond any shadow of doubt that harmonic sound waves affect the growth, flowering, fruiting & seed yields of Plants.”

On Plant

Effect of Good MusicOn Animal

•A snake is charmed by the notes of been played by the snake charmer.

• In many countries music is played during milking of cows to produce greater yields of milk.

Effect of Good MusicOn Human

Music affects human on 3 levels

• At the physical level – Relaxes and refreshes the body & promotes deep breathing.

• At the mental level – Calms nerves & brings in quietness of the mind.

• At the Spiritual level – Develops intuition & devotion. Releases the energy of love from within

Music Therapy

• Thyagaraja brought a dead person back to life with Bilahari Rag.

• Muthuswamy Dikshitar have written Navagraha Krithis to cure stomachache.

• Miya Tansen sang Deepak Rag to light lamps and Raga Malhar have been used to bring down rains.

It has a long history. Great composers of Indian classical music have attempted music therapy

down the years

It recognises the “Inner clock” of the human

body and harmonises with the bio-rhythm.

All the 7 notes of music are made up of the 22

shrutis base on 22 main nerves of our body.

Most of the Ragas are composed for a

particular time of day and mood of season.

Naham Vasami Vaikunthe, Yoginam

Hridaye Nacha Madbhakta Yatra

Gayanti Tatra Tishthami Naradaha

•Music is the shortest and easiest way to reach the God.

•Devotional music stimulates the brain by releasing Endorphin.

It acts as an antibiotic to purify the whole atmosphere.

It helps to bring Purity, Unity & Divinity in our selves.

Music in Education

The Goddess of learning, Saraswati, with the Veena in her hands, symbolises

the importance of Music in Education.

It is one of the most powerful teaching technique in Sri Sathya Sai Educare Programme

Benefits It helps children to relax and enjoy learning.

Increases self confidence co-ordination & creates harmony between Thoughts, Feelings & Words

Methods of Teaching“3 essential components to be taught to the students are-

BHA - RA - T = BHARAT

BHAV - RAG - TAL

Our Country is an embodiment of such good music.”

- Baba

Types of Songs

Value Songs