art_culture hard True/False

The concept of 'Raga Chikitsa' in Indian tradition associates specific ragas with therapeutic benefits for physical and mental well-being.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: True

Raga Chikitsa (music therapy) links ragas to times, seasons, and healing: Bhairav for morning calm, Malkauns for anxiety relief. Ancient texts like Sangita Ratnakara document ragas' physiological and psychological effects.

Topic Interdisciplinary - Music & Medicine
Exam Relevance UPSC, SSC
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