ISSN 2348-1218 (print) International Journal of Interdisciplinary Research and Innovations ISSN 2348-1226 (online) Vol. 9, Issue 1, pp: (24-28), Month: January - March 2021, Available at: www.researchpublish.com
MARS- THE FUNCTIONAL BENEFIC IN CLASSICAL MUSIC K.S.Srividya Sai Prasanna DEPARTMENT OF VEDIC ASTROLOGY VELS INSTITUTEOF SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY & ADVANCED STUDIES PALLAVARAM, CHENNAI- 600117
Abstract: The role of Mars in Classical music as it is seen to be connected with the houses relevant to Music. Since Mars is the significator of SAMA VEDA, the impact on houses indicating Music and Singing, favors Classical music singing and Instrument playing too. Mars acts as a functional benefic with respect to Classical music indication in horoscopes of Classical Music Musicians. Keywords: Classical music, Mars, Samaveda, Houses indicating Music.
I. INTRODUCTION MARS, also known as ANGARAKA, KUJA and MANGALA in Vedic astrology is the first of the outer planets from Earth. Mars is a planet that can be studied further more in Astrology. Generally, Mars is considered a malefic, however, it also embodies the spiritual energy too. When it is well placed in a horoscope, it can bestow extremely good results depending on the signification and application in the native’s horoscope. While Mars is seen as the crude form of Sun’s energy, unthinking and fast and energy, fire etc, when we get to the deeper aspects from the superfluous ones all these significations get a deeper, inner meaning with regard to the inner self of the native.
II. SIGNIFICATIONS OF MARS A. Significations of Mars in Classical Music Mars with respect to Classical music signifies SamaVeda. The most overlooked signification of Mars is its role in spiritual aspects and that in fine arts. Analysing about 130 charts of natives who are into Classical music, it could be seen that, Mars has a significant role to play in their charts with the aspect relating to music, either vocal or instrumental, depending on the houses signifying these areas. “raktham thaamravichitra vastrayame digvaktre………. shagnih: kuja: Sama brathru kutara…………. svathanthragrah” Chapter 5 sloka 33 of Uttarakalamirtham by Kalidasa. This sloka describes about planet Mars. With all other signification it also mentions “Sama veda” is signified by Mars. The Indian Classical music or Carnatic music as it is popularly known, is said to have originated from Samaveda,so the role of Mars in classical music seems to be authenticated as it is the significator of Samaveda and Classical music is a vedanga of Sama veda.In his work Kalidasa states that Sama veda is the significator of persistence and speech. Mars is the planet of strength and prowess and expertise in arms. A strong Mars is very crucial for instrumentalist and Classical music singers. First of all, the courage to open up yourself and throw your voice support of Mars is needed.
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