It is difficult. To achieve this, maintaining bhramacharya (celibacy) is essential. Good health is another pre-requisite. The person should have a strong hold in Yoga and should be able to maintain absolute single-pointed concentration. Over and above all this, the person should have at least an iota of knowledge in music. Such a person can really have a vision of the inherent form of raga (raga swaroopa). The one who has all these attributes can also administer treatment through music.

As far as I am concerned, I do not proclaim that I cure diseases. It is Lord Datta who cures. I am merely an instrument. What am I in front of that divine Supreme Energy? I am a fistful of mud in front of that divinity. Mother nature (prakriti) has in her immense healing powers to cure.

(Bhaktimala 1991)