1. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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

6. Effect of Good Music On 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.

7. Effect of Good Music On 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

8. 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

9. 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.

11. Naham Vasami Vaikunthe, Yoginam Hridaye Nacha Madbhakta Yatra Gayanti Tatra Tishthami Naradaha

12. Music is the shortest and easiest way to reach the God. Devotional music stimulates the brain by releasing Endorphin.

13. It acts as an antibiotic to purify the whole atmosphere. It helps to bring Purity, Unity & Divinity in our selves.

14. Music in Education

15. 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

16. 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

17. Types of Songs Value Songs