Krishna bhajans sung by women

[wundermonk]

...otherwise there is no music that can compare to Indian classical and devotional songs for Hindu deities.

While we are on the topic of discussing personal opinions [which have zero, zilch, Nada, shuny, pujyam objective value] why dont we also debate which is a better drink, Coke or Pepsi? My money is on Coke.

[Sahasranama]

Objectively, Indian classical music and Hindu devotional music has a positive effect on the nadis, listening to western music (including bollywood) is more like playing russian roulette with your nadis. Whether it sounds good or not is not the point, that's only the effect it has on your mind. Only the vibration of the divine names of the Hindu gods can even out the negative aspects mleccha music. That's the only way how mleccha music can become beneficial, like this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GIQTuUJwwA

[wundermonk]

Pretty specific claims there...got any scientific evidence to back them up?

[Eastern Mind]

Vannakkam: Interesting discussion. I have a couple of things to add. As far as 'scientific proof' goes in Hinduism, there may be some things provable, yes, but Hinduism has a different type of knowledge: that which comes from the inside. I'm not sure if science has ever tried to prove things like chakras, nadis, ida, pingala, or siddhis like clairaudience. So if a scientist comes along wanting a discussion, I don't believe there is enough common ground to start.

Things like nadis and chakras are pretty basic points in esoteric Hinduism (and in other mystically inclined traditions).

Same thing with atheists and theists. One is talking in Spanish, and the other is talking in Korean. Good luck with that.

As far as music goes, I do see it as a continuum, not in good/bad terms. Certain bhajans (or thevarams in particular) but not all, just have an amazing spiritual impact on me, and I can only surmise it is via the nadis.

Similarly, on the downside, so does certain rap or rock. Again, I can surmise it is via the nadis. Then there is a bunch of stuff like elevator music, light jazz, some blues, that are in the middle, but more on the positive side in certain situations (the dentist's chair) especially. Similarly, I find some Indian music does nothing for me.

Aum Namasivaya

[wundermonk]

As far as music goes, I do see it as a continuum, not in good/bad terms. Certain bhajans (or thevarams in particular) but not all, just have an amazing spiritual impact on me, and I can only surmise it is via the nadis.

Similarly, on the downside, so does certain rap or rock. Again, I can surmise it is via the nadis. Then there is a bunch of stuff like elevator music, light jazz, some blues, that are in the middle, but more on the positive side in certain situations (the dentist's chair) especially. Similarly, I find some Indian music does nothing for me.

Aum Namasivaya

Indeed EM. Thats my entire point. Beauty, especially in matters like music and art is entirely in the eye of the beholder and ear of the listener. I personally like S. Indian Carnatic Music...never developed a taste for N. Indian Hindustani Music. Cannot someone find beauty in Jazz?

Hip hop is mostly trash as many of the lyrics objectify women's body parts in lewd fashion.