Definition

Mantra is derived from two sanskrit root word

MAN - to think/manasTRAI - to protectWhatever one thinks will be protected

from ills and evils/ a tool to protect or save ourselves.

TANTRA SHASTRAmantras are vedic in originMANTRA – sound dimensionYANTRA – form dimension

Man Çayte #it mÙ>,That which uplifts by constant repetition is a mantra.That calms down the mind.One which gives happiness or calmness

to the mind is called mantra .MANTRA – formula, a collection of letters

of words with or without meaningThe special collection of sounds and

sacred words handed down by spiritual teachers. (cosmic mind)

Scientific dimensions

Frequency is classified as – Natural frequency – the frequency of

the body Frequency of the mantra.

zBd gu[km! Aakazm!,

Where there is space there is sound . (pancabutas)

Anything we chant A U M each one has a different frequency.

When two frequencies match there is resonance .

Body has got natural frequency. When the frequency of our chanting matches with our body frequency, there will be resonance. This slightest vibration creates a soothing effect in our body which ultimately calms our mind.

To attain this one has to chant continuously.

Mantras are repeated in three different ways ------- Loudly – which removes the tamas

factor Using lips – no sound Manasika – improves concentration

Types of mantras

SIDDHA MANTRA SHANTI MANTRA

SHANTI MANTRAS/PEACE CHANTING To invoke the power of peace Bliss Over all well – being To establish dharma

Benefits of mantra

Continuous chanting – enhances the person’s health and well being.

Increases positive vibration and to spread throughout the body.

Purification of mind. Helps in group dynamics To keep the mind focused Helps in meditation – multiple

thoughts into single thoughts

Style of chanting

Savitra – normal Anudatta – below/low Udatta – above /higher (ex – musician)

Vyasa Pushpanjali

Prayers - at the beginning of the occasion

Slokas – gita Bhajans – emotion culture invoke –

intensify – diffuse Patriotism – about the nation

Prayers

Prayers are mantrars chanted normally without applying styles .

Prayers are chanted on inauguration To offer salutation or thanksgiving to

god. To acknowledge a person who has

done good to mankind.

bhajans

bhajans are those prayers which are sung with bhakti, bhavana and repititions .

Patriotic songs – Songs which are sung with more

patriotic feelings towards our nation.

Opening prayer

` sh navvtu, sh naE Éun´…, sh vIy¡ krvavhE, tejiSvnavxItmStu ma iviÖ;avhE. ` zaiNt> zaiNt> zaiNt>

` mantra & yantra( man . Up)pranava mantra - first sound

It is a sacred symbol It is chanted at the commencement of all

prayersIt compromises of three syllables – A U MVedic philosophers – equated OM with

God

tSy vack> à[v>, p.y.s 27

AUM is the word denoting God Three states of existence and

experience. Conscious – subconscious – unconscious Jagrat – swapna – sushupti Waking – dream – deep sleep Objective – subjective – non experience Past – present - future

meaning

May the god protect us both May He take pleasure in both May we be courageous together May spiritual knowledge shine in our

front May we not hate anyone

Om shanti shanti shanti

 

KINDS OF PAINS ADHYATMIKA Psychophysical causes (mental & bodily

pains) ADHIBHAUTIKA Natural causes (like men, beast, birds &

thorns) ADHIDAIVIKA (planets, elemental agencies, ghosts ) Supernatural causes

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