The beauty of the sound is directly linked to the sensing of the vibrations created when intoning as little as a single letter of the Sanskrit alphabet. What is Chanting? Chanting is to intonate a syllable, phrase, or slogan rhythmically and repeatedly for the purpose of producing a specific result. The Sanskrit vehicles for chanting are sacred prayers or hymns called mantras. The chanting of Sanskrit mantras emerged from the oldest known written texts in Sanskrit, which are named the Vedas.
The Vedas express the philosophical questions and concerns of the day, through hymns. Before writing was developed, these texts were preserved by careful teaching of the chants and prayers through recitation, repetition, and refinement. Strict rules of chanting were put into practice in order to insure accuracy in the preservation of these texts. These strict rules are observed even today, and this art of Vedic chanting thrives as a result.
For some, it is spiritual, a form of devotional prayer; for others it is a method of relaxation. Still others use chant as a meditative avenue to self awareness, while some find in the practice a unique social connection. It increases concentration. Mere chanting without understanding the meaning has a wonderful effect on the brain,and chanting oh mantras with understanding of each and every word definitely increases enthusiasm. Sanskrit chanting ,firstly should be inculcated in our school curriculum right from Kindergarten instead of English nursery rhymes.
Later Sanskrit as a subject can be incorporated. Hope this will happen soon in our country. Schools in some countries have already adopted this method of imparting Sanskrit. I have an experience …after reading Sanskrit shloka s your brain starts working in a positive way…it repairs if you are hurt before or gone through any kind of depression..
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Share on facebook. Share on twitter. Share on pinterest. Share on linkedin. Notify of. Inline Feedbacks. View Replies 4. In essence, many ancient mantras serve as vehicles for the mind to cross over the material world and into enlightenment. Though this notion may seem lofty or far-fetched to the beginner yogi, the basic principle of mantra recitation is this: to use sound to cut through mental clutter, facilitate meditation practice, and create a deeper state of awareness.
All of our words spoken, or said silently in our minds, create the reality we live in. Many of the sacred mantras chanted in yoga studios today are thousands of years old, dating back to Vedic times, and were created by sages and practitioners of early Hinduism and Buddhism. Sanskrit mantras are said to be particularly sacred because of the sounds and syllables that make up this ancient language. There are 84 meridians on the roof of the tongue that are stimulated through Sanskrit mantra, and scientific evidence shows that mantras can facilitate the release of secretions that strengthen our immune and neurological systems.
Though some common mantras call upon Hindu deities, their main purpose is to cultivate awareness, intention, and elevated connection. Though these mantras link to a specific religious tradition, the power of sound is paramount.
The following phrases are a few examples of common mantras you may encounter in yoga class or meditation. Read on to dive into their meanings, their history, and their unique potency. Om Namah Shivaya This salutation to Shiva, lord of destruction and transformation, and one of the primary gods of the Hindu Trinity, is perhaps the most common mantra in the Hindu and yogic traditions. It is a Vedic mantra said to be both purifying and a healing.
A key element of yogic philosophy is coming to terms with our own mortality and the impermanence of existence. Om Namah Shivaya, then, is not only elevating in the sense that it brings the chanter closer to the divine, but also in its courageous affirmation: I take solace even in the unknowable and unimaginable path of destruction.
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