Description of various Ragas in Vedas and their scientific impact on human emotions

Abstract

There is a deep connection between music and Vedas. Music has been described in the Vedas as an important part of the creation of the universe. Music has been ranked as "Nadabrahma" in the Vedas, which is considered a symbol of meditation and bliss of Brahma. Music has been considered in the Vedas as a medium for the upliftment and progress of the human soul. There are four major Vedas in the Vedas – Rigveda, Yajurveda, Samaveda, and Atharvaveda. Music finds special mention in the Samaveda, which provides inspiration and ideality for kirtan and worship. In the Vedas, music has been considered an important medium to take the energy of the soul to the heights, which promotes musicalization of the soul. Furthermore, music has been associated in the Vedas with time, place, and circumstances, thereby relating it to the society, cultural, and spiritual environment. The description of various ragas in the Vedas refers to the stimulation and stabilization of human emotions. . Emotions like meditation, peace, enthusiasm, love, etc. are stimulated through music in the Vedas, which improves the state of human mind. Music is related to human brain function, emotional balance, and mental health. The use of different ragas and swaras activates certain areas of the brain and produces emotionally based responses. The highest purpose of music in the Vedas is the development of the soul. The combined experience of melodious notes of different ragas establishes a dialogue with the soul and encourages spiritual upliftment. Through the presented research paper, we also want to know what is the scientific impact of music in the Vedas and the form of ragas mentioned in it on human emotions. Will try.