The Drayamal Shastra
defines the term mantra as "That
whose mental retention and repetition enables one to know the true form of the
world and the Nature. That which liberates the mind from the worldly
attachments of ego and avarice and which leads to the path of ultimate success
- is called a Mantra".
Similarly, Japa is
defined in the scripture of Yama as "ja" implies relief from further
janmas (Births); "pa" symbolize elimination of the sins. Thus japa
(of a mantra) helps destroy one's evil and liberate the soul from all worldly
thralldoms.
The above definitions
further intensify the importance of mantra japa described earlier. The
scriptures and the experience of great sadhakas of all ages affirm that mantra
japa is a spiritual experiment that, if performed as a Sadhana leads to
self-realization, self-refinement and ultimate beatitude. From a scientific
point of view, one may explain it as follows. As the continuous movement of the
motor is a Dynamo generates electricity, the cyclic repetition of the japa of a
mantra at a constant pace also gives rise to the circular motion of the sonic
manifestation of latent power of sound….. One who knows the Mantra Vidya indeed
knows the secrets of the optimal generation and use of this cycle of energy
which is a unique source of physical, mental and spiritual potentials.
The coexistence of
the force of attraction and the circular motions of the planets must be well
known to the students of physics. Because of the fast movements in the charged
fields of attraction, each planet also produces a roaring sound of intensity
proportional to its huge size. The
superimposition of these planetary roars gives rise to the cosmic sound….. a
manifestation of Sabda - which the scientists consider as the major source of
power for every kind of 'natural motion' existing in the entire universe.
The power of Sabda
manifests itself in multiple ways in the Sadhana of the great Gayatri Mantra.
This mantra is a compilation of twenty four special syllables/words (in
Sanskrit) which are so configured that the enunciation of each gives rise to
unique types of vibrations at one or more of the twenty four important bio-electrical and extrasensory
energy nuclei in the Sadhaka's body. The collective compounded sonic effects of
all of these are so unique and immense that these activate the subtle body too.
The linguistic meaning of this mantra is a universal prayer
for the divine illumination of the intellect of all to lead the world towards
the righteous path…. The sadhaka's mental concentration and pure sentiments are
naturally focused around this meaning (and the associated feelings and
imspirations) when he performs japa of this mantra through emotional depths.
This has two prominent effects - viz, the sadhaka's mind achieves higher state
of meditation and he also attains spiritual refinement of the inner domains of
mind.
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