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Music as a Therapy – By Sangeeth Nipun Shaasthrapathi Rupashika Ranatunga A newborn baby steps into this world hearing his/her mother’s song of love and compassion; a song that blooms out of pure motherly love that soothes and cradles the child. On the other hand, a child communicates his/her numerous needs and wants through sounds while the movements of a human being take place according to sound and rhythm both. Further, the existence of life, circulation of blood and many other related actions occur rhythmically. Music is created when sound and rhythm are amalgamated. From ancient times, people have believed that music, which is considered a global language, amazingly contains life. Over the years, many a psychologist has proved through research that music therapy could be utilized in curing psychological as well as physical ailments. Ancient Indians believed that one could attract cosmic powers through music while history speaks of ...