Psychologically, the repetitive nature of "Maula, Maula" and "Ya Khwaja" acts as a mantra —a repetitive sound that quiets the brain’s default mode network. It is music therapy woven into Islamic mysticism.
To truly appreciate the song, one must first break down its title. The song is a Naat (poetry in praise of the Prophet) and Qawwali (devotional music of the Sufis) hybrid, but the keyword here is Hindalwali . Ya Khwaja Ye Hindalwali By Rahat Fateh Ali Khan