What are the Scientific Benefits of Chanting Mantras and Japas?
Mantras are a commonly known word, but how many know what mantras are exactly? Some may think mantras are just tongue twisting sanskrit words and some may think they are only for puja purposes and only for pujaris or those involved in Hindu worship rituals to learn. However, in the past few years, people have become more aware of the benefits of mantras due to their increased awareness and traditional and cultural awakening. However, we need to be more aware of the benefits of this ancient Sanatan Hindu treasure wealth that our ancestors, rishis and munis, authored for the benefit of people, society and the universe.
Nowadays, people are interested in leading a tension-free life, having mental peace, being healthy, and keeping themselves fit. So they search for fitness programmes, exercise, yoga, or meditation classes.
Though modernization and rapidly growing technology help you advance and get access to a multitude of information and services, consume less time, speed up your work, etc., they have their disadvantages. You end up losing peace of mind due to information overload and untimely demands at the workplace and home. Therefore, one solution that Sanatan Hindu practice gives to the entire world is the chanting of the mantras. The regular and correct chanting of mantras can benefit you in various ways in this Kali Yuga.
What is a Mantra?
In the Sanskrit language, ‘man’ means the mind, and ‘tra’ refers to the vehicle. All the mantras originate in the Sanskrit language. Mantras are the utterance of a sound or a syllable. By chanting the mantras, one can reach the higher stage of the meditation known as ‘Turiya’ and ‘samadhi.’ The Sanskrit language makes your utterances of sound and the vibrations that they generate meaningful. If you change the sound, the vibration may not be generated, and the meaning will differ. Therefore, when you chant mantras, you need to be more careful about the sound. Mantras can help you control your mind and attain the stage of ‘deep meditation’ called ‘samadhi.’ Thus, mantras can benefit you by helping you achieve spiritual realisations. You will be able to realise the meaning of your existence and your birth and will also realise ‘what have you come for.’ Chanting mantras can nurture your soul and direct you to eternal bliss.
Why Chant Mantras 108 Times?
There are nine planets and twelve zodiac signs multiplied together to give 108.
There are 27 stars, and it has four padas. So multiplying 27 by 4 gives 108.
The number 108 is considered auspicious in Sanatanthe Sanatan Hindu dharma and inand belief and the Yoga system, which originated in Bharat (India).
What are the Benefits of Chanting the Mantras?
It is also scientifically proven that chanting the mantras benefits human beings and the entire universe. Vedic mantras are divinely authored by ancient Sanatan Hindu rishis and maharishis using their divine power. Mantras are the root of the energy, and while reciting or chanting mantras, you connect yourself to the divine power or the actual source (seeds) of the energy.
The mantra sounds are so powerful that if chanted correctly with correct pronunciations and vibrations, they can destroy all the existing bad and negative thoughts or evil energies. It is because the body, which consists of atoms, vibrates, keeping all evil and negative forces away. The sound, in the form of vibration, activates all the inner chakras of the body. The Vedic mantras can also heal illness in the body. The mantras are sacred and scientific, and reciting them correctly can help you attain a healthy body, a stable mind, and a tension-free life, providing you with inner peace and a realisation of yourself. Mantras can also increase your immunity and make your immune system stronger by regulating blood pressure, heart rates, and balancing the nervous system and hormones.
What are the different benefits of chanting a mantra or Japa? It used to be an ancient Sanatan Hindu practice, however, due to lifestyle changes, a lot of people have lost connection to this ancient culture. However, we may still see elderly people at our house doing it. Mantras and Japas are beneficial to human beings in all their forms. However, the benefits lie in individual beliefs. Mantras and japas can provide physical, mental and emotional health.
Here, we have discussed some of the benefits of chanting mantras and japas.
Psychological Benefits
Chanting mantras or performing japas has psychological benefits. You need to chant mantras with proper sounds and tones to experience the benefits. It has been observed that, if chanting is followed strictly, it can vanquish stammering. It also increases the clarity of speech. Reciting mantras or performing continuous japas can also enhance your concentration level and help you focus better on your work. It also brings positivity, calms our minds and reduces stress.
Healthy Heart and Mind
The benefits of chanting mantras can also be seen in your heart health. Mantras, if uttered and pronounced correctly, can calm the breathing and normalise the pace of the heartbeat. Mantras can also improve your blood circulation and keep your heart healthy. It also helps you get rid of toxic matter from your body. Every day, if you recite mantras for 10 minutes, you will gain glowing skin and it will also add more years to your life.
Emotional and Mental Benefits
Mantra chanting benefits are massive and not limited to physical health benefits. It can stimulate our inner soul and our subconscious responds to the mantras, something we are not very aware of. Mantras and japas can be beneficial for your emotional being. We realise it after some time after continuing mantras and japa practice.
Improved Immunity
A happier self leads to stronger immunity. Chanting mantras leads to the sending of messages to various connecting body parts. If mantras are uttered with tones and pronunciations, they create vibrations inside the body that further energise a gland called the hypothalamus, which is responsible for the proper functioning of the body, like immunity and happy hormones. Therefore, mantras and japas also play a vital role in improving immunity.
Spiritual Benefits
Mantras and japas chanting can take devotees to another level. Many devotees do not understand the meaning of the mantras. But constant practice has the power to connect you to superior and divine realms.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are mantras and japas?
A: Mantras are sentences or prayers that we recite in proper tones. While the mantras were repeated several times, they became japas. You must have noticed your father or grandfather chanting some prayers with beads. We call this practice japa.
Q: Where have mantras and japas originated?
A: India or Bharat, is the country where ancient Vedic rishis and maharishis authored mantras using their divine power. India has been an excellent source of scientific knowledge since ancient times and was once the centre of education for world students. We have a vast repository of ancient texts that talk about our rich civilisations since time immemorial. Mantras are part of those ancient Sanatan Hindu texts that offer an extraordinary wealth of knowledge for the benefit of mankind and the whole universe.
Q: Is chanting mantras difficult? How can I learn to recite or chant mantras?
A: It is good enough if you know how to recite the mantra correctly, with the exact utterance and correct pronunciation. The vibration of the mantra makes one feel calm and serene. Anyone can chant the mantra under appropriate guidance and attain the benefits of chanting. But it has to be practiced to get an effective result.
Q: Is it vital to learn Sanskrit to learn mantras?
A: Though, it is not necessary to learn the Sanskrit language, it is always advisable to do so for a better grasp of the pronunciation and utterance. Moreover, it will also help you understand the meaning of what you are chanting.
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