A Literary Review on The Utility of Music (Geetam) In The Management of Sadhakapittakrita Manasa Vikaras

Abstract

Manas forms an important abode for manifestation of vikaras. It is acted upon by manasa as well as shareerika doshas. Affliction with imbalanced doshas and pathology in manovaha srotas contribute to the manifestation of manasa vikaras. A category of manasa vikaras presenting with abnormal alterations with respect to motivational drive and the emotional outcome is produced by vikrita sadhaka pitta. Shabda chikitsa and Geetam Music are the unique interventions framed in Ayurveda to manage manasavikaras where sadhaka pitta is found to be a contributory cause. Hence a retrospective attempt is made in this article to prepare a review which gives scope for further research to establish the role of Music Geetam in managing psychiatric disorders