53. Interaction of Sound with Thermal Energy

It is a scientifically established fact that sound is a source as well as a form of energy. It is found that even the ordinary audible sound, if repeated continuously at a n constant frequency and amplitude can produce so much thermal energy as would be produced by the boiling water. The principles and methods of Mantra Vijnana are aimed at sublimation of sound to it original expression - Sabda, and constructive orientation of the enormous energy generated by such explosions. The different practices of japa and homa (i.e. havan or yajna) associated with the mantras are devised according to the mantra vijnana. While the role of sonic and (bio)electrical energy is evident in the japa processes, that of the thermal energy is more evident in the yajna based practices.

The different types and steps of japa have been discussed earlier. Before looking into the meaning of yajna and its relation with the mantra vijnana, it should be further emphasized that apart from the generation and use of the physical forms of energy, the most significant and unique field of the science of mantras deals with the sublime force of consciousness and the associated realms of supernatural energy. The role of inner faith and emotional and sentimental depth, together with mental concentration is therefore given more importance in the practices of mantra vijnana and several 'rituals' are advised towards necessary training exercises before practicing a mantra.

At the gross level, the sonic waves of a mantra generate specific currents of energy by vibrating even the tiniest particle in and around the sadhaka. At the subtle level, via the spiritual power of sraddha of the sdhaka in the mantra, it gives rise to a 'conscious force' that educes a sublime 'magnetic' attraction……. Thus the Sadhana of a mantra japa generates two types of energy spheres. These spheres of energy are termed respectively as the sonic sphere (dhwani vratta) and the emotional sphere (bhava vratta). if performed with a steadily intensifying sraddha, the expansion, and strength (the power of attraction) of regular repetition of the mantra under prescribed spiritual disciplines. The Sudarsana cakra depicted in a hand of God Vishnu indicates the eternal power of these ever active energy-spheres of the gross and the subtle energies of Sabda.

Absolute salvation of the soul (Moksa) - is referred as the ultimate goal of many spiritual experiments. Considering that omnipresent eternal ocean of consciousness is an infinite dimensional ensemble of the perpetual currents of the waves of Sabda, it should be understood that the subliminal (conscious) energy sphere (aura) spun by a mantra Sadhana is a kind of orbit. Continuous engrossed movement in this orbit could drive the mind and the inner self freely across the unbounded ocean of Sabda by eliminating (via counter flows) the thralldom of the other fields of attraction - e.g. those of worldly cravings, ego and related passions, etc… This liberation of mind is a real moksa for a human being.