A Critical Review of Swara (Voice) in Ayurveda

Authors

  • Amrutha Kalyani Department of Swasthavritta, KSGDWE Federation’s Sanjeevini Ayurveda Medical College and Hospital, Hubballi - 580030, Karnataka
  • Sanjeev Tonni Department of Swasthavritta and Yoga KAHER’s Shri BMK Ayurveda Mahavidyalaya, PG Studies and Medical Research Centre, Shahpur, Belagavi - 590003
  • Thirunavukkarasu Jayakumar Department of Speech Language Sciences, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, Mysore - 570006, Karnataka

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5530/jams.2019.4.6

Keywords:

Ayurveda, PVU, Swara, Voice, Manusmriti, Tarkasangraha

Abstract

Background: The human voice (swara) is extraordinary and it is the mirror of oneself. It represents one’s age, gender, health and other traits of human kind. For professional voice users (PVU), swara means of livelihood and hence demands utmost care. This review consolidates the scattered vedic and classical explanations of swara and its clinical implications. Methods: A detailed review of swara was carried out to explore the untouched explanations of swara, from Ayurvedic samhitas, Manusmriti, Tarksangragha etc. Results: The present study resulted in the unique understanding of concept of swara. Conclusion: The current review would be used to widen the existing understanding of swara and thereby aid in combatting new health challenges concerning to voice.

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Published

2019-04-01

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2019): Journal of Ayurveda Medical Sciences

Section

Short Review