Dholotsavam

Here are the bhajans from Swami Haridoss. They can be straightaway heard by clicking. No need to download,

1. Aaragimpave
2. Godhoodi
3. hecharika raa raa
4. Inba kanaa ondru
5. Jaya govindhaa
6. laali laaliyani
7. Moola chalaadane
8. Saranam bu kari raaja
9. Vedhamirandu irandu
10. Vidamo
11. Vigna raaja upaasmahe
12. Andhkoyaam
13. Dhurnadhame
14. Hethi hethi
15. Hiraithamardhithe
16. Indhu
17. Janakaathi
18. Kaaveri dheera
19. Kousalya supraja
20. Kunkuma chandana
21. Manjudhara
22. Phoola baagu
23. Pooray mama
24. Lelavadhara jo jo
25. Shobaname
    Mangalam
    
    

Aabhogi

Abhogi is a raga that is popular in Carnatic music as well as Hindustani music. Its root is in the 22nd basic scale (Kharaharapriya raga) of the 72 melakartha of Carnatic music. It is nevertheless a fairly recent raga.

Arohana (order of ascending notes in the scale): S R G M D s
Avarohana (order of descending notes in the scale): s D M G R S

G._N._Balasubramaniam (Carnatic vocalist) is known for commencing many of his concerts with the Aboghi varnam, Evari bodhana.

Jeeva Swaras
G and D

Sancharas
GMDS SDRSDMD_ D_SRGRS D_RSDM GMMDDSDRSD_M GMD_MGGRR_ GRSd Rd_S


Organization & Relationships
Pa and Ni are omitted. Also Re os often omitted in ascent. Flat Ga is often approached from Ma in ascend and has a slight oscillation to show the typical Kanada. In descend often the typical Kanada phrase gMRS is used.Related ragas: Bageshree. However, Bageshri also includes flat Ni and a limited use of Pa, which gives a different flavour.[1]Thaat: Kafi.

Samay (Time)
Night, approximately 9PM-12AM.

Effect
Certain Indian ragas are believed to produce effects on the human body or on the environment. Aboghi is said to increase appetite.


Download Varnam - Aabhogi - Evari bodha.mp3
Download Thangaradham vandhadhu.mp3
Download Sabaapathikku - Aabhogi.mp3
Download Sabaapathikku.MP3
Download Nekkurugi.mp3
Download Guruvarulum.m4a
Download nannu_brova.m4a
Download Sri_mahaganapathe.m4a
Download Sree_Mahaganapathe.m4a
Download Sabapthikku-Aabhogi.m4a
Download Sabapathikku_Veru.mp3
Download Ninaittadettanai_–_Ragam_Abhogi.m4a
Download Lalithambike.m4a
Download Vegame_Gaava_(Abhogi_Adi_Balamura.m4a
Download Sabapatiku_Verudeivam_-_Abhogi_-.m4a
Download Sabapathikku_-_Ahogi_-_Rupakam_-.m4a
Download Sabaapathikku_-_Abogi.m4a
Download Nekkurugi.m4a
Download Harihara_sudhane.m4a
Download Nekkurugi.m4a
Download Vegame_Gaava.m4a
Download Vegamay_-_Raga_Abhogi_-_Tala_Adi.m4a
Download Sabaapathikku.m4a
Download Nannu_Brova.mp3
Download Manujudai_Putti.m4a
Download Manasu_nilpa.m4a
Download Evarbodana-A.mp3
Download Varnam_-_Aabhogi_-_Evvaribodha.m4a
Download Everi_bodha-Abhogi.mp3
Download Sabaapathikku.m4a
Download Manasu_nilpa.m4a
Download Vedhattin_Ulle_-_Aboge_-_Adi.m4a
Download Varnam_-_Aabhogi_-_Evvari_Bodha.m4a
Download Nekkurugi-Abhogi-Adi.m4a

Team Work

So I was watching my favorite pro sports franchise lose a must-win game on television last night. They’re out…they’re history…the season is over. “How in the world can that happen,” I ask myself, “with all the talent we have?” Then, the coach answers my question in a post-game interview: “We’re loaded with superstars, but today, we just didn’t work together…as a team.” What a loss – what a lesson.

Business, like many of the games in athletics, is a team “sport.” You have a collection of individuals who must work together to accomplish a common goal. While the players contribute in varying degrees, no one person can produce a victory on his or her own. Each member of the team has a role – a position. And each position has a variety of responsibilities: sometimes you shoot, sometimes you assist, sometimes you block…sometimes you’re in the spotlight, sometimes you’re in the trenches.
And two things are for sure: 1) Everyone on the team ends up being an equal winner or an equal loser, and 2) Limelight-grabbing ball hogs don’t last very long. Are you a team player at work? Do you give your best effort regardless of the role you play? Are you willing to do the things that are needed to help the group succeed? Do you work at being cooperative and communicating well with your coworkers? Are you considerate of others? Do you accept and value others’ ideas – especially when those ideas are different from yours? Can you be counted on to carry your share of the load?
If your answers to the above questions are all “yes,” success is definitely in your future. More interested in only being the star?

Just remember that even they get traded when teams lose!

Swami Haridoss bhajans

I have posted here Swami Haridoss bhajans. They can be straight away heard by clicking, since they are posted under "imeem" Please look on this label, since I will be adding his Radha Kalyana Mahotsavam and Dholotsavam etc in due course.

Mangala naadha
Naaraayana jai jai
Vandhe mohana
Mere tho giridharu
Raadhe krishna
Prabhujee
Laksha mori
Gunguru bhandhan
Oh brindhavaname
Odi vaa vaa kannaa
Thirupathi Vankataramana
jaanaki ramanaa kalyaana guna
Thoonilum iruppaar
Bhaj manu raama charanu
Naaraayanam bhaje
Raamachandra raghuveera
Raama charana suga
Bhajora bhayya Raama
Bhaj manu Raamacharanu
Hey Raam rasanu
Bhoodhayalo
Seethapathi
Sri Raamachandrqa ki
jay jay Harathi

To improve life

The Mayonnaise Jar and 2 Cups of Coffee

When things in your life seem almost too much to handle, when 24 hours in a day are not enough, remember the mayonnaise jar and the 2 cups of coffee.

A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and empty mayonnaise jar and proceeded to fill it with golf balls. He
then asked the students if the jar was full. They agreed that it was.

The professor then picked up a box of pebbles and poured them into the jar He shook the jar lightly. The pebbles rolled into the open areas between the golf balls. He then asked the students again if the jar was full. They agreed it was.

The professor next picked up a box of sand and poured it into the jar. Of course, the sand filled up everything else. He asked once more if the jar was full. The students responded with an unanimous 'yes.'

The professor then produced two cups of coffee from under the table and poured the entire contents into the jar effectively filling the empty space between the sand. The students laughed.

'Now,' said the professor as the laughter subsided, 'I want you to recognise that this jar represents your life. The golf balls are the important things---your family, your children, your health, your friends
and your favourite passions---and if everything else was lost and only they remained, your life would still be full.

The pebbles are the other things that matter like your job, your house and your car.

The sand is everything else---the small stuff. 'If you put the sand into the jar first,' he continued, 'there is no room for the pebbles or the golf balls. The same goes for life. If you spend all your time and energy on the small stuff you will never have room for the things that are important to you. 'Pay attention to the things that are critical to your happiness. Spend time with your children. Spend time with your parents. Visit with grandparents. Take time to get medical check-ups. Take your spouse out to dinner. Play another 18. There will always be time to clean the house and fix the disposal. Take care of the golf balls first---the things that really matter. Set your priorities. The rest is just sand.'


One of the students raised her hand and inquired what the coffee represented. The professor smiled and said, 'I'm glad you asked.'

The coffee just shows you that no matter how full your life may seem, there's always room for a couple of cups of coffee with a friend.'

Nations with highest per capita income

India
July 24, 2008
India's per capita income is almost Rs 40,000 ($950) per year, according to the latest figures released by the World Bank.
This has been calculated using the World Bank Atlas method that employs official exchange rates for conversion.
India's per capita income has more than doubled from $460 in 2000-01 to $950 in 2007 due to strong economic growth.
Finance Minister P Chidambaram had recently stated that India's per capita income could double every 9 years. By 2016-17, the country's per capita would be at $2,000; and by 2025, per capita would be $4,000 if India grows at 9 per cent.
At $950 per capita income per year, India ranks a poor 160th in the world.
According to the World Bank categories: Nations with per capita income (PCI) less than $935 are 'low income;' nations with PCI from $936 to $3,705 are 'lower middle income;' those with PCI from $3,706 to $11,455 are 'upper middle income;' and those with PCI from $11,456 or more are 'high income.'
So which are the world's richest nations, or people, in terms of per capita income? And where do India's neighbours like China and Pakistan stand?

Liechtenstein

Strange, as it might seem, the World Bank ranks nations, sometimes without giving their actual per capita income. No explanation is given by the World Bank, other than a footnote that says: �2007 data not available; ranking is approximate.'
However, information gleaned from other sources bears out the World Bank ranking.
So the nation with the highest per capita income in the world is Liechtenstein, a small country bordering Switzerland and Austria. Liechtenstein's per capita income is about $80,000 per annum.
The principality has an industrialised economy, with banking and financial services being the mainstay. Tourism too is a major revenue earner for the nation.
The personal income tax rates in Liechtenstein too are exceedingly low: basic income tax rate is 1.2 per cent on income up to 200,000 Swiss Francs, and maximum is 5 per cent on income over 2 million Swiss Francs a year.

2. Bermuda

Bermuda is tourist's delight, located in the North Atlantic Ocean.
Bermuda's per capita income is almost 50 per cent more than that of the United States. The tiny island nation's per capita income stands at just above $78,000. It has the second highest PCI in the world.
Bermuda is a major financial centre and is particularly attractive because of its low taxation rates. Financial services is the nation's largest industry, followed by tourism.

Norway

Norway's per capita income stands at $76,450, which is the third highest in the world.
Norway has a mixed economy consisting of state-owned businesses and a robust free market. It's a high developed and industrialized state. Fishing, petroleum, hydel power, minerals contribute heavily to the nation's GDP.

Luxembourg

Luxembourg's per capita income is at $75,880. That makes it the world's fourth highest PCI.
Luxembourg is located in Europe and is bordered by Belgium, France, and Germany.
The nation has highly developed industrial and financial sectors.

Qatar

The per capita income of Qataris is $60,000, the fifth highest in the world.
Qatar is an Arab emirate located in the Persian Gulf.
The nation's economy mainly depends on its huge oil and natural gas reserves. There is no income tax in Qatar.

Switzerland

The Swiss enjoy a financially comfortable life, with a per capita income of $59,880. Switzerland ranks sixth in the World Bank's per capita income rankings.
Switzerland, a truly capitalist economy, has many giant banks and multinational corporations. It also has highly developed industries in sectors like pharmaceuticals, chemicals, machine parts, electronics, precision instruments, banking, tourism, etc. Dairy farming too is an age old industry in Switzerland. It has very low tax rates.


Denmark

Denmark's per capita income is at $54,910. According to World Bank rankings, it is the world's seventh highest PCI.
Denmark has a highly industrialised economy, with robust agricultural and corporate sectors. Despite being one of the most competitive nations, the nation has a very weak financial regulatory system. Also, its labour laws are very lax and tilted heavily in favour of the employers.

Iceland

At $54,100, the per capita income of Iceland is the world's eighth highest.
Iceland has a very healthy power sector which helps it be a highly industrialised country. Apart from manufacturing, the nation is also taking big strides in the fields of software generation, biotechnology, tourism, and financial services.

Cayman Islands

The per capita income of Cayman Islands is more than $48,140 and less than $54,100, as per World Bank figures. It has the 11th highest PCI in the world. At number 9 is Channel Islands and in the 10th spot is Andorra.
The Cayman Islands are situated in the Caribbean Sea. It is a major financial centre and also one of the world's best known tax havens.
The nation's economic mainstays are tourism and financial services.





United States of America

America's per capita income is $46,040. It's the 15th-highest in the world.
The United States is mostly a capitalist economy, with huge mineral and oil reserves, apart from fantastic infrastructure, skilled work force, and the highest number of the world's largest corporations.
The country has highly developed sectors, like banking, financial services, automobile, agriculture, manufacturing, energy, etc.

China

China's per capita income is $2,360. It ranks 132nd in the world.
China is the world's second largest economy, with its GDP standing at slightly more than $7 trillion. India, by comparison, touched the $1-trillion mark in 2007.
China, the world's factory, has a highly developed manufacturing sector. It has a huge market which acts as a magnet for big multinationals who pour in billions of dollars into the economy to grab a chunk of the massive Chinese market.
The country also has a very well developed telecommunications market, apart from robust agricultural and industrial sectors.

Pakistan

Pakistan's per capita income is at $870. It ranks 163rd in the world.
For the past few years, India's neighbour has been growing at an impressive rate of about 7 per cent. Its economy mainly comprises agriculture, services, telecommunications, software, automotives, textiles, etc.

Jai Hind

I have received this mail from a friend of mine. I have forwarded this to many of my friends. However I thought it is worth posting so that many who are not in my mailing list can read this and get inspired. Please read this without ignoring

Lt. Saurabh Kalia of 4 JAT Regiment of the Indian Army laid down his
life at the young age of 22 for the nation while guarding the
frontiers at Kargil.
His parents, indeed the Indian Army and nation itself,
lost a dedicated, honest and brave son.
He was the first officer to detect and inform about
Pakistani intrusion. Pakistan captured him and his patrol party of 5
brave men alive on May 15, 1999 from the Indian side of LOC.
They were kept in captivity for three weeks and
subjected to unprecedented brutal torture, evident from their bodies handed over
by Pakistan Army on June 9, 1999.
The Pakistanis indulged in dastardly acts of inflicting burns on these Indian officers with cigarettes, piercing their ears with hot rods, removing their eyes before puncturing them and breaking most of the bones and teeth.
They even chopped off various limbs and private organs of the Indian soldiers besides inflicting unimaginable physical and mental torture.

After 22 days of torture, the brave soldiers were ultimately shot dead. A detailed post-mortem report is with the Indian Army. Pakistan dared to humiliate India this way flouting all international norms.
They proved the extent to which they can degrade humanity. However, the Indian soldiers did not break while undergoing all this unimaginable barbarism, which speaks volumes of their patriotism, grit, determination, tenacity and valour - something all of India should be proud of.
Sacrificing oneself for the nation is an honour every soldier would be proud of, but no parent, army or nation can accept what happened to these brave sons of India . I am afraid every parent may think twice to send their child in the armed forces if we all fall short of our duty in safeguarding the PRISONERS OF WAR AND LET THEM MEET THE FATE OF LT.SAURABH KALIA.
It may also send a demoralising signal to the army personnel fighting for the Nation that our POWs in Pak cannot be taken care of. It is a matter of shame and disgust that most of Indian Human Rights Organisations by and large, showed apathy in this matter.


Through this humble submission, may I appeal to all the civilized people irrespective of colour, caste, region, religion and political lineage to stir their conscience and rise to take this as a NATIONAL ISSUE !!!
International Human Rights Organizations must be approached to expose and pressure Pakistan to identify, book and punish all those who perpetrated this heinous crime to our men in uniform.
If Pakistan is allowed to go unpunished in this case, we can only imagine the consequences.
Below is the list of 5 other soldiers who preferred to die for the country rather than open their mouths in front of enemy -

1. Sep. Arjun Ram s/o Sh. Chokka Ram; Village & PO
Gudi. Teh. & Dist.
Nagaur, (Rajasthan)

2. Sep. Bhanwar Lal Bagaria h/o Smt. Santosh Devi;
Village Sivelara;Teh.&
Dist.Sikar (Rajasthan)

3. Sep. Bhikaram h/o Smt. Bhawri Devi; Village
Patasar; Teh.
Pachpatva;Distt.Barmer (Rajasthan)

4. Sep. Moola Ram h/o Smt. Rameshwari Devi; Village
Katori; Teh. Jayal ;Dist.
Nagaur(Rajasthan)

5. Sep. Naresh Singh h/o Smt.. Kalpana Devi; Village
Chhoti Tallam;
Teh.Iglab; Dist.Aligarh (UP)


Yours truly,
Dr. N.K. Kalia (Lt. Saurabh Kalia's father).
Saurabh Nagar,
Palampur-176061
Himachal Pradesh
Tel: +91 (01894) 32065

Please sign in by writing your name and then copy and
paste it again to forward it to your friends and relatives. Let us give a supporting hand to Dr. Kalia in his efforts to get justice.
Remember, Lt. Kalia and his colleagues died on the front so that we could
sleep peacefully in our homes.

PLEASE DON'T BREAK THE ONWARD MOVEMENT OF THIS MAIL.
WE SEND ALL SORTS OF SILLY MAILS TO OUR FRIENDS WHICH
COMPEL ONE TO FORWARD BY SAYING THAT IT MAY HARM YOU IF YOU WON'T DO SO. BUT
HERE IT IS NOTHING LIKE THAT, IT WILL ONLY BE YOU WHO WILL FEEL
SATISFIED IF YOU WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CAUSE.
JAI HIND ....Victory to India !!

Aarabhi

A popular janya raga derived from the 29th mela Sankarabharanam. This is an audava sampoorna raga and also a murchanakaraka janya raga. Ri^ Ma and Pa of Arabhi taken as shadja resulta in the following ragas Abheri^ Mohanakalyani and Kedaragaula respectively. The svaras figuring in this raga are Sa^ Chatusruti Ri^ Sudha Ma^ Pa^ Kakali Ni^ Chatusruti Dha nd Antara Ga. An upanga raga in which Ga and Ni are deleted in arohana. This is th third among the Ghana Panchakas and is also an auspicious raga. Madhyamakala sancharas^ jantasvara prayogas^ and Dattu varises add charm and beauty to this raga. Arabhi is usually sung in the beginning of performances and tana is also performed in this. Ri^ Ma^ Dha are the jeeva and raga chaya svaras and Ri and Dha are kampita svaras. R M D R is a special prayoga and MgrsR is a ranjaka prayogas like dgrsnS - drsrsndP^ and Ni varjya prayogas like ssddppmgR are characteristics phrases of this raga. In Tamil Music this raga is known as Pazham takka ragam. A sarvakalika raga having svara sancharas in all the three sthayis. Closely resembling ragas are Syama and Devagandhari^ having same notes and derive from the same mela. But the way of singing is different. The emergence of gamakas and vilambakala prayogas will be more in Syama and Devgandhari. The dirgha Ga is a peculiarity of Devagandhari.
Aarabhi is a raga that dates back to 7 AD. Originally, it was called as pazhanthakka in Tamil music. Then it was sung in a mixed variation of Devagandhari and Aarabhi (which is sung now). But now these ragas are clearly distinguishable.
Aarabhi raga is an Owdava-sampoorna raga meaning, in arohana 5 swara comes (so it is called Owdava) and in avarohana all swara comes (so sampoorna). The arohana and avarohana structure is sa ri(2) ma(1) pa da(2) sa and sa ni(2) da(2) pa ma(1) ga(2) ri(2) sa. It is the janya raaga of Sankarabharanam and unlike Anandabhairavi it has no annya swaras in it. It is more or less a flat raaga without much kamakas and frequence variations. The important point is the swara "ga" always comes very close to "ma" so when we sing the phrase "ma ga ri" it sounds like "ma ma ri" likewise the swara "ni" always comes very close to the swara "sa" hence when we sing the phrase "sa ni da" it sounds like "sa sa da". The closest raga to this one is Devangandhari there are three main things which makes Aarabhi different
In Aarabhi the swara "ga" is close to "ma" but in Devaghandhari it is not the same.
The swara "ri" is not fluctuated in Aaarabhi but it is given "asaivu" in Devaghandhari
The phrase "pa ma da sa" should not be sung in Aarabhi it is exclusive for Devaghandhari
When anyone say Aarabhi everyone will remember the pancharatana krithi "Sadhinchanae" by Saint Thyagaraja. Here we can note that Thyagaraja uses phrases like "sa sa da" in the charanam although there are phrases like "sa ni da" also.
This raaga is a very energetic raaga and it gives more creativity for doing brigas morethan gamakas. Other main difference between Aarabhi and Devaghandhari is the former one is a medium pace raaga and the latter one is a slow paced raaga. The example is the "Ksheerasagara sayana" by Saint Thyagaraja is a slow paced song and the "sadinchanae" is a medium paced one.
This raaga appears to be favourite to many Artists. Balamuralikrishna tops the list with 5 songs PLEASE GIVE ME YOUR FEED BACKS OF ANY ERRORS OR DIFFICULTY IN DOWNLOADING.

1. Dheenadayalo - Balamurlikrishna
2. http://www.mediafire.com/?3hjmkrsaozj Dhurgalakshmi - Nithyashree
3. http://www.mediafire.com/?y4mm2ifegtk Sri saraswathi - Nithyashree
4. http://www.mediafire.com/?szfwmum22qj Sri sakala - Balamuralikrishna
5. http://www.mediafire.com/?wxvv0ydhaqk Thiruvarul purivaan - O.S. Arun
6. http://www.mediafire.com/?zkxm2qeb0im Varnam - Sri venkatesham - Nithyashree
7. http://www.mediafire.com/?en0kpjjmzji Ambaa sowrambaa - Aruna Sairam
8. http://www.mediafire.com/?vv2mis0uxmz Dhurgaa lakshmi - Maharajapuram Santhanam
9. http://www.mediafire.com/?x5m39rvnvww Mahadheva sudham - Balamuralikrishna
10. http://www.mediafire.com/?9udqvmewmyk Maragatha - Sudha Raghunathan
11. http://www.mediafire.com/?2fjnnqntzwb Naa moralanu - Balamuralikrishna
12. http://www.mediafire.com/?fvltd2n92mv Shri Ramana vibho - Balamuralikrishna
13. http://www.mediafire.com/?fj4v2tzuxjlSri saraswathi - Maharajapuram Santhanam
14. http://www.mediafire.com/?pxsagqp3xe2O Raajeevakshaa (Aalapna) - M. L. Vasanthakumari
15. http://www.mediafire.com/?hkgejmevxqfO Raajevaakshaa - M. L. Vasanthakumari
16. http://www.mediafire.com/?wmxudmnpjyd Chalakalla - R. Ganesh
17. http://www.mediafire.com/?umntzsu9dsj Narasimha maamava - Maharajpuram Santhanam
18. http://www.mediafire.com/?uh1y2b4z7mn Saalakalla - Maharajpuram Santhanam
19. http://www.mediafire.com/?xwzxcbyjdiz Sri saraswathi - Bombay Jayashri
20. http://www.mediafire.com/?nznfjy9xv03 Sri saraswathi - Radha Jayalakshmi
21. http://www.mediafire.com/?lzbrdyd2h7e Joothaa muraare - S. P. Raamh
22. http://www.mediafire.com/?izjtlzf2in2 Yen thaai neeyandro - Aruna Sairam
23. http://www.mediafire.com/?t2sv41y4ho9 Saadinchane - T. N. Seshagopalan
24. http://www.mediafire.com/?plnjzcssmpt Saadinchane - Neyveli Santhanagoplan
25. http://www.mediafire.com/?yxaz29dsgo4 Kodubega dhivyamathi - M. L. Vasanthakumari
26. http://www.mediafire.com/?saglyvw2yx9 Ongi ulagalandha - M. L. Vasanthakumari
27. http://www.mediafire.com/?suluymvpk5c Ongi Ulagalanda - T. M. Krishna
28. http://www.mediafire.com/?4hcei9qx5on Paahi parvatha - K. J. Yesudoss
29. http://www.mediafire.com/?mmghp4lpms6 Pranavaakaaram - O. S. Arun
30. http://www.mediafire.com/?mbf0j69xcoy Maara koti - Bombay Jayashri
31. http://www.mediafire.com/?d8hiy0i9crf Varnam - Anname - T. N. Seshgopalan
32. http://www.mediafire.com/?81tu9hthzwi Varnam - Anname - Ananthalakshmi sadagopan
33. http://www.mediafire.com/?parpbsqu1fs Saadinchane - Nithyashree
34. http://www.mediafire.com/?20reh49dyvq Iyyappanai Panivom - T. V. Sankaranarayanan
35. http://www.mediafire.com/?s7gof3bvy0m Naadha sudha - Balamuralikrishna

Pooja C. said...

thanks sooo much for this! i love the song sri sakala sung by sudev warrier! thanks again! pooja <3

December 31, 2008 6:49 AM

Lakshmi said...

good work.......can i get sadhinchane by sudha......

August 17, 2010 5:56 PM

hvaidya said...

Ms. lakshmi, Thanks for your comments. I do not have Saadinchane by Sudha in my library. I will find out whether she has sung this in any concerts. Please be on the look out for her concerts.

August 17, 2010 10:53 PM

What is our character?

OUR CHARACTER IS SHOWN BY…

The jokes we CHOOSE to share…and not to share.

The derogatory terms we CHOOSE to use…and refuse to use.

The promises we CHOOSE to break…and the ones we keep.

The rumors we CHOOSE to spread…and those we ignore.

The resources we CHOOSE to waste…and those we use wisely.

The lies we CHOOSE to tell…and not to tell.

The responsibilities we CHOOSE to accept…and those we shirk.

The courtesies we CHOOSE to extend…and fail to extend.

The efforts we CHOOSE to put forth…and not put forth.

The quality we CHOOSE to provide…and the corners we cut.
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The listening we CHOOSE to do and not do.

The respect we CHOOSE to give…and fail to give.

The helpful hands we CHOOSE to extend…and those we keep in our pockets.

Music in Life

Music can complement neurological disorder management, says expert Special Correspondent

“Evidence shows music therapy constitutes an important branch of modern medicine”

— Photo: S.R. Raghunathan

CLARIFYING DOUBTS: Neurologist Krishnamoorthy Srinivas answering a question from the audience after a talk on “Mind, Stress, Music and Health,” the first in a lecture series, at the golden jubilee celebrations of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan in Chennai on Sunday.

CHENNAI: Music can complement the management of neurological disorders, but should not be regarded as a panacea, neurologist Krishnamoorthy Srinivas said on Sunday.

Launching a series of medical lectures in connection with the golden jubilee celebrations of the Bharatiya Vidya Bhavan, Dr. Srinivas, chairman-Emeritus of the Institute of Neurological Sciences, Voluntary Health Services, said the emerging body of evidence was substantive enough to show that music therapy, though debatable, constituted an important branch of modern medicine.

In a lecture on “Mind, Stress, Music and Health,” he pointed to the findings of a study he led in association with the IIT-Madras, in which a group of patients with no previous initiation into classical music were exposed to ‘tala’ cycles on the mridangam even as a functional MRI scan mapped their brain functions.

In the talk interspersed with snatches of music ranging from K. L. Saigal to M. S. Subbulakshmi, Dr. Srinivas said the study showed that exposure to a repetitive music rhythm triggered a “willed action” that involved attention, concentration, intentionality and a learning process, even in the musically naïve group.

“Importantly, the study showed that the location of memory in the brain is more diffused than localised,” he said.

This marked a departure from Western understanding of the memory function. Several studies, especially from Harvard University, appeared to illustrate how early initiation into music (7-8 years) helped individuals develop faculties sharper than others.

The senior neurologist had a few words of advice for the young and the old.

While the elderly would do well to practise anger management, exercise in moderation and try to understand and accommodate the culture of youth, youngsters should rein in their ambition, avoid cut-throat competition and spoiling their health by the time they reached the age of 40.

Courtesy The Hindu dated 28.7.2008