In this video, Prasant discusses what is unique about music made naturally for meditation, self discovery and Self Realization as opposed to other categories of music made with other intended goals or different styles less suited for meditation.
As Prasant has talked about the simplicity of working with sound to realize our inherent Peace and Beingness, then shouldn’t any sound or music work just as well? The answer is multi faceted. From the perspective of of the limited “i,” the ego, that has taken certain positions within itself and harbors likes and dislikes etc. the subtle qualities of the music will have a noticeable effect on the mind on multiple levels. In the realm of the absolute Truth, the depths and natural Truth that we are, all of this is one and the same. So you can continue to abide in the Self or rest as pure awareness while listening to intense heavy metal music or a catchy pop song, after all that is what is always taking place, knowingly or unknowingly. It is all arising within you. But it will likely be more difficult and identification with the ever excited outgoing I-thought may be more possible.
Prasant explains that it is similar to intake of food and the qualities that result from those choices. The body remains to play out its existence before, during and after Realization, so ultimately there is tangible benefit in working with music that has a conducive intention or is created spontaneously from natural Being or Peace when it comes to resting as your own nature, the Self of all. That which allows your mind to feel at rest, peaceful and at ease, is best for this purpose.
Prasant Radhakrishnan 