Samarpan- Healing with Music

Samarpan, a Sanskrit word, signifies the complete dedication of the mind and soul.  

Vision:

Samarpan to serve mankind through the medicine of music and grow knowledge of Classical Indian Carnatic music art form.

Mission:

• Make a positive impact on the mind and soul using music as a technique to relax, de-stress and enrich.

• Teach young children and teenagers the music art form, different ragas, and its benefits. 

• Perform different ragas for certain groups of patients to see the benefits of music therapy.

• Host events such as workshops, to teach and demonstrate the benefits and qualities of music therapy.

• Raise awareness on the art form's impact on ones mind & soul.

Why Samarpan - Healing with Music?

One of my great passions is Classical Indian music called Carnatic music. Carnatic music is a system of music commonly associated with Southern India which has evolved from ancient Hindu traditions. I started learning this art form when I was 4 years old.

The critical component of Carnatic music is Ragas.  Ragas are best described as an array of melodic structured notes.  There are 72 main ragas in Carnatic music and each of these ragas has the ability to control 72 nerves in the human body.  

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When a singer performs a raga, with purity to the pitch, it gives the performer a complete control on the corresponding nerve and considered to have an effect on the emotions of the audience. 

For example, the ragas of Thodi, Bhupali, and Ahir Bhairav have been observed to provide relief from cold, headache, or high blood pressure. Similarly, one of my favorite ragas, Shivaranjani has been observed to help treat memory problems. Just like these examples, there are many more ragas which could be used in Music Therapy. Therefore, these specific melodies help with my given passion to serve people by healing those in need. 

- Ananya Ganesan