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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