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@article{200222,
        author = {Dr Ankush Dattu Bhoye and Dr Vishal Madhukar Khandre and Dr Ananda Balasaheb Jadhav and Dr Anupama Dhananjay Patil and Dr Deepali Ajitrao Kolnure},
        title = {AN AYURVEDIC CONCEPTUAL REVIEW OF UNMADA VYADHI AND ITS MANAGEMENT THROUGH INDIAN CLASSICAL RAGA BIHAG},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {2544-2547},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=200222},
        abstract = {Unmada3 is described in Ayurveda as a broad category of psychological disorders grouped under a single entity. It is understood to arise due to the imbalance of the three Doshas (Tridosha) in individuals with diminished mental resilience (Alpasattva), often interpreted as reduced willpower or coping capacity. The disturbance primarily affects the Hridaya, considered the seat of intellect (Buddhi), and subsequently disrupts the Manovaha Srotas (channels of the mind). As a result, there is a dysfunction in multiple mental and behavioral faculties, including Mana (mind), Buddhi (intellect), Sanjna (conscious awareness), Jnana (cognition), Smriti (memory), Bhakti (preferences and aversions), Sheela (emotional disposition), Cheshta (activity and behavior), and Achara (conduct and habits)1. The etiopathogenesis involves disturbance of Doshas, impairment of Manovaha Srotas, and imbalance2 of Sattva, Rajas, and Tamas. Classical Ayurvedic management includes Daivavyapashraya, Yuktivyapashraya, and Sattvavajaya Chikitsa. In recent years, music therapy (Raga Chikitsa)4 has emerged as a complementary modality for psychological disorders. Indian classical music, particularly Raga Bihag, is believed to produce calming and harmonizing effects on the mind. The present conceptual review explores the Ayurvedic understanding of Unmada Vyadhi and discusses the potential therapeutic role of Raga Bihag in restoring mental balance. The soothing and uplifting properties of this raga may help stabilize Manasika Doshas, improve emotional regulation, and promote mental tranquility. Thus, integrating Raga Bihag therapy with Ayurvedic principles may provide a holistic approach in the management of Unmada.},
        keywords = {Unmada, Ayurveda psychiatry, Raga Chikitsa, Raga Bihag, music therapy, mental disorders},
        month = {May},
        }