09/05/2022
"Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add colour to my sunset sky."
On this auspicious occasion of Rabindra Jayanti HRIDI, an organization concerned with the mental well-being of people contemplates on the thereuptic value of Rabindra Sangeet. His birth anniversary is not only an occasion to pay tribute to him but also a glorious moment for us to ponder over the rich legacy that he has left behind. His creations cannot be boxed into one category. On this remarkable day, in an attempt to pay homage to him, we focus on the healing impact of Rabindra Sangeet- a panacea to cure mental ailments.
Rabindra Sangeet has undeniably, a positive and conducive impact on the perturbed human mind. It improvises environment and helps in reducing the anxiety level. It sometimes becomes the only respite and the most effective means to maintain better mental and social health.
Researches have shown that the soothing tune of Rabindra Sangeet plays a positive role in bringing down the anxiety level and problem behaviours like self-hitting, self-biting and aggression. Individuals experience a calming effect on their mind and a subtle joy while listening to Rabindra Sangeet and exhibit socially acceptable behaviour.
Rabindra Sangeet helps to relieve us from stress and depression by taking us to an imaginary world (hyper-reality) where we are able to fulfill our unfulfilled expectations and desires of a practical life. It proves best for those who seek to optimise their quality of life and improves their physical, social, communicative, emotional, intellectual and spiritual health and well being. It is a well-structured, holistic, curative process. Numbers like "Aloker ei jharna dharay dhuiye dao" is very apt for OCD sufferers who always wish to wash away some imaginary guilt. "Amar sokol dukher pradip" and "Aaji bijono ghore" are used to help patients relate to a loss and overcome feelings of loneliness and sorrow. "Edin aaji kon ghore go" throws open the gates of happiness and enables listeners travel into a world of love.
Rabindranath Tagore who himself suffered a number of personal losses and endured struggles came out triumphant saying that "I have become my own version of an optimist.
If I can't make it through one door, I will go through another door- or I will make a door.
Something terrible will come no matter how dark the present."
