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Ragas for Clarity

10 ragas in the tradition are associated with clarity. Which one suits you depends on the hour you are listening and on your own chart, so the times below matter as much as the names.

BilawalMorninghindustani

The natural major scale; open and untroubled morning raga.

DheerasankarabharanamAny time (sarvakalika)carnatic

A majestic, balanced scale. Traditionally associated with mental steadiness, dignity and sattvic clarity.

GowrimanohariAny time (sarvakalika)carnatic

Balanced and pleasing; traditionally used for calm, even-minded practice.

HamsadhwaniEveningcarnatic

The raga of auspicious beginnings, sung to Ganapati. Traditionally used to clear obstacles and sharpen focus.

HansadhwaniEveninghindustani

Carnatic import; the standard opening raga for auspiciousness.

SaraswatiAny time (sarvakalika)carnatic

The raga of Saraswati; traditionally invoked for learning, memory and speech.

Shuddha SarangMiddayhindustani

Bright midday raga; traditionally clarifying and wakeful.

Shuddha SaveriMorningcarnatic

Clear, uncluttered pentatonic; traditionally settling and auspicious.

Suddha DhanyasiAny time (sarvakalika)carnatic

Clean pentatonic; traditionally brightening and clarifying without agitation.

VachaspatiEveningcarnatic

Bright and forward-moving; traditionally associated with speech, expression and enthusiasm.

Two people cannot use the same raga for the same problem

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