This research paper explores the complex connection between music and human psychology as depicted in Vikram Seth’s An Equal Music. Focusing on the character of Michael Holme, the text examines how music can serve as both a source of inspiration and a coping mechanism. The pursuit of musical perfection is shown to have profound implications for personal identity, interpersonal relationships, and emotional well-being. The notion of sublimation is applied to understand Michael’s transformation of emotional pain into artistic expression. Ultimately, the study reveals music as a double-edged sword that uplifts and hinders the human experience