Research findings
Tests with plants: the plant which was closest to the
source of sound virtually embraced the loudspeaker, when Gandharva Veda music was played.
When Hard-Rock music was used, the plants obviously tried to escape the sound.
Source: "The secret life of plants", by Bird
& Tompkins.
Integrating effect on the brain functions of humans: the
electrical potentials of the activity of the brain before and during the listening of
Gandharva Veda music were analyzed by a computer, for frequencies as Delta-, Theta-,
Alpha- and Beta-waves. While listening to Gandharva Veda music, a clear increase of the
electrical potentials within the Theta-wave-range (frequencies 48) can be observed. A
similar effect has been found during the practice of Transcendental Meditation, where it
correlates with a state of relaxation and the experience of bliss.
Source: Rasmussen, Orme-Johnson and Wallace, 1990.
The growth of isolated cells (including tumor cells) was
retarded when the sounds of Sama Veda were played (Sama Veda is said to be the origin of
Gandharva Veda music).
Source: Alternative Therapies in Clinical Practice, 1996,
Vol. 3(4).
Decreased tension, decreased irritability, less lethargy
and increased brain wave activity in the Alpha- Beta- and Theta ranges verify the relaxing
and integrating effects of this music.
Source: Dissertation of Theresa Olson-Sorflaten, 1995,
USA.
