As the month of March rolls on, thousands of children across the country write the 10th and 12th board examinations. Its a time fraught with tension for students and their families. Music is known to be a great stress-buster. Here’s a list of musical pieces that can help alleviete stress and keep the mind calm.
Shanthamu Lekha This composition by Carnatic composer Tyagaraja is in raga Sama which is meditative in nature.
Strings of Mohan Veena Nature has a calming effect on the human mind. Listen to how Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhat soothes the soul with the strings of his instrument in the raag Jhinjhoti.
Hindi movie songs Here’s a gentle melody from the Hindi movie Jodha Akbar that tugs at the heartstrings. Listening to movie songs are a great way of keeping the fever down.
Vishnu Sahasranamam This is one shloka that never fails to calm the mind. The rendition by MS Subbalakshmi is unparalleled.
Do share with me your favourites!
