Sunday, June 1, 2014

74. Scientific Roots of the Divine Impact of Mantra Sadhana


The connection between the positively and negatively charged electrodes makes a complete circuit for the flow of electrical current. Similarly, though subliminally, activation of Shakti by japa (through the tongue) and the realization of Siva by the intrinsic force of sraddha (educed in the emotional core/ heart) during a mantra Sadhana generate a 'current' of the hidden force of Sabda. The latter, being empowered by the eternal consciousness induces supernatural sonic effects and inculcates immortal beatific impressions in the subconscious, unconscious and super conscious domains of the mind.
Acharya Vinoba Bhave, an ardent disciple of Mahata Gandhi and the founder of the Sarvodaya Mission used to regard the process of speaking as a mode of worshiping the vani. He had accordingly restrained and refined this faculty so well, that every word uttered by him was like a 'japa'. This is why, his short but inspiring speech used to lay magical effects on the audience. It was this power of his refined vani that had made his Bhudana projects a real success ……
A quote in Shatpath Brahmana mentions that the words or speech which can eliminate the evils from the minds of all people and which can inspire the human society towards the righteous path - are true mantras of saraswati (-the deity of pure knowledge and intelligence). Thus, as far as the psychological impacts are concerned, any kind of speech or conversation, which is originated by altruist sentiments and intrinsic urge towards the true welfare of all, can be effective like a mantra.
The creative and enchanting impacts of music on human-psychology are well accepted today and interdisciplinary scientific research is quite active to make use of the same against psychological disorders and as a 'tonic' for mental health and enthusiasm for those engaged in monotonic laborious works. Research should also begin for - understanding the meaning and complexities of the phonetic symbols used in the Vaidika Mantras, deciphering the spectrum of accents and rhythmic chanting patterns (Sama Gana) for these mantras and devising scientific methods to experiment with them.

The "Kalpa" methods of Ayurvedika treatments of any disease begin after performing Nadi Sodhana, which consist of five basic steps - Uaman, virecana, snehana, swedana and masya - pertaining to the complete cleansing and purification of the body-system. The Raja Yoga, Hatha Yoga and the Tantra Yoga also have five basic disciplines (Yamas and Niyamas) and training steps each. The practices of learning the associated yoga cannot begin without completion of these training steps. Similarly, the experiments on a mantra Sadhana demand deeper refinement and understanding, and endeavors for mental and emotional conjunction with the five components - namely, the Risi, Chanda, Devata, Bija and Tatva - of the mantra as described in its viniyoga.

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