Big B shares soulful music helps him through sleepless nights: No better cure for the soul
Mumbai, May 12
Megastar Amitabh Bachchan shared a deep note about having sleepless nights, workload and the healing power of music.
The icon in his blog spoke about how his work often takes priority over sleep, despite medical advice stressing the importance of getting at least seven hours of rest for the body to "recover and repair."
He wrote: ".. no sleep process takes over at this hour of the morning from the night before .. why because , work is more important than sleep .. medical says its not right .. must get 7 hrs minimum .. the body grows develops and repairs in the sleep hours (sic)."
The 82-year-old star shared that while working late into the night on his blog, he finds comfort in the soothing sounds of slide guitar and sitar-based classical meditation music.
"so what does one do .. as I work i am glued to the Ef Blog but in the silence of the night that gentle music on slide guitar - sitar rendering some of the most soulful classical meditation solos .. aaah !! there is no better cure for the soul than this (sic)..."
After tagging music "the best cure for the soul," the thespian described it as an invisible thread connecting one to the Almighty. He further reflected on the universality of music, saying the seven notes common to melodies across the world unite mankind beyond boundaries.
"it is the chord that ties the soul to the Almighty .. that invisible thread unseen , yet felt despite its absence .. i feel .. so it strums the strings within ..... the seven notes that have invaded all music in whichever part of the World, are the Universal commonness of mankind .. .. respect it and it shall respect you ...... put it on and softly it shall gave you the peace of slumber.....(sic)."
He added: "The seven notes that have invaded all music in whichever part of the World, are the Universal commonness of mankind .... respect it and it shall respect you ...(sic)."
— IANS
Reader Comments
As someone who also uses classical music to wind down after long work hours, this really resonates. But I do wish he'd prioritize sleep more — 7 hours is non-negotiable for health, especially at 82. Still, his passion for work and music is inspiring. 🧘♀️
I'm a Westerner who discovered Indian classical music a few years ago and it's truly transformative. Big B's description of the seven notes as a universal thread — brilliant. Respect music, and it respects you. Beautifully put. 🌍🎵
Sahi kaha! Music is the best therapy. I'm a software engineer and after coding all day, some ragas on the flute put me to sleep instantly. Big B is the OG philosopher of Bollywood. His sincerity in every line of this blog is unmatched. 🙏
Touching post. I've dealt with insomnia for years and music is the only non-pharmaceutical help that works. Amitabh ji, your words are as soothing as the music you describe. Wishing you peaceful nights and many more years of creativity. 🌙✨
It's so heartwarming when our legends share such personal moments. That bit about music being the invisible thread to the Almighty — just beautiful. I'm going to try listening to sitar tonight. Thank you for this, sir! 💙
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