Music is a universal language.It influences all levels of human existence.And music therapy -- the specialized use of music in treating persons with special needs in mental and physical health, rehabilitation and special education -- is gaining ground. It is believed that music stimulates the pituitary gland, whose secretions affect the nervous system and the flow of blood. It is believed that there are  ragas that can help fight ageing and pain. Music is capable of improving happiness, peace, health and concentration.It is believed that classical Indian ragas can benefit a whole host of conditions ranging from insomnia, high and low blood pressure to schizophrenia and epilepsy.