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@article{202038,
        author = {Dr Pooja Rajendra Borse and Dr Ankush D Bhoye and Dr Vishal Madhukar Khandre and Dr Yogesh Shantaram Patil and Dr Vishal Dusane and Dr Ashutosh S Ashtakar},
        title = {AN AYURVEDIC CONCEPTUAL REVIEW ON THE EFFECT OF INDIAN CLASSICAL RAGA BILHARI IN THE MANAGEMENT OF CHITTODVEGA (ANXIETY DISORDER)},
        journal = {International Journal of Innovative Research in Technology},
        year = {2026},
        volume = {12},
        number = {12},
        pages = {5820-5825},
        issn = {2349-6002},
        url = {https://ijirt.org/article?manuscript=202038},
        abstract = {Mental health disorders have become increasingly prevalent in modern society due to rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyle, emotional stress, excessive sensory stimulation, and disturbed daily routines. Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychological disturbances affecting quality of life, emotional stability, sleep, concentration, and interpersonal relationships. Ayurveda explains psychological disturbances under the broad concept of Manasika Vikara, where imbalance of Raja and Tama Dosha, along with vitiation of Manovaha Srotas, plays an important role in disease manifestation.
Chittodvega, a condition characterized by mental agitation, fearfulness, emotional instability, excessive worry, and disturbed mental equilibrium, closely resembles anxiety disorders described in modern psychiatry. Classical Ayurvedic texts emphasize the importance of emotional balance, mental discipline, proper sensory regulation, and maintenance of Satva for preservation of psychological health. Excessive stress, overthinking, emotional suppression, disturbed sleep, and improper lifestyle contribute to Manovaha Srotodushti leading to Chittodvega.
Music therapy, known traditionally as Gandharvaveda or Raga Chikitsa, has been recognized in Indian knowledge systems as an important supportive modality for emotional healing and mental relaxation. Indian classical ragas influence emotional and neurophysiological responses through auditory stimulation and modulation of autonomic nervous system activity. Among various ragas, Raga Bilhari is traditionally considered uplifting, soothing, and emotionally balancing. Contemporary studies suggest that music therapy may reduce anxiety, improve sleep quality, stabilize mood, and reduce sympathetic overactivity.
The present review critically evaluates the role of Indian Classical Raga Bilhari in the management of Chittodvega with special reference to anxiety. The article integrates Ayurvedic principles of Manovaha Srotas, Raja-Tama imbalance, Satvavajaya Chikitsa, and Nada Chikitsa with modern neuropsychological understanding of anxiety, emotional regulation, and music-based interventions. The review also explores possible neurobiological mechanisms underlying the therapeutic effects of music on emotional health.},
        keywords = {Chittodvega, Anxiety, Raga Bilhari, Music Therapy, Ayurveda, Manovaha Srotas, Satvavajaya Chikitsa, Nada Chikitsa, Emotional Disorders, Mental Health.},
        month = {May},
        }