Stress is the most imprecise word in the scientific dictionary. The present day heavy schedule of work and other activities extols the individual's positive mindset. Stress has become a major buzzword and legitimate concern of the times. Stress is an inevitable part of everyday life for every one of us. Stress is of two types. One is positive the other is negative. Negative stress leads to physiological problems, which in turn leads to psychosomatic problems. Continuous exposure to stress, the individual's psychological and physiological resources become depleted; leads to gastrointestinal problems.Stress either positive or negative music plays a wonderful role in overcoming the same. Ragas with specific notes with its vibration gives relief from stress and help maintain freshness of the mind. Listening to music as a habit enhances the quality of some chemicals in the brain neurotransmitters-which are helpful in restoring calm and relaxation.The selected ragas given in this album are very special with its effects with regard to its notes/swaras and the way it has been essayed.

The research has been carried out by DR.T.MYTHILY, Ph.D , a Research scholar, a Clinical Psychologist, and Music Therapist . A Doctor Degree holder in Psychology with Classical music and its therapeutic values for the improvement in the behavior. She is a graded artist by the All India Radio and a performing Vocalist, disciple of the performing phenomena of the century, world celebrity the legend Padmavibhushan Dr.M.Balamuralikrishna. At present she is the Director of the Music Therapy Department, Apollo Hospital Greams Road , Chennai 600 006, India .