Which Indian classical ragas are good for meditation and relaxation?

Indian classical ragas whose mood, or rasa, is peace or devotion suit calm, meditative listening. A raga is the melodic framework a musician improvises within. Two examples are Yaman, an early-evening raga, and Bhairavi, an early-morning raga. Both carry a mood of peace and devotion.

Start with the alap, the slow opening with no beat. KalaSudha's releases include meditative music by the Indian slide guitarist Pandit Debasis Chakroborty.