Several ancient scriptures have mentions of the importance of chanting mantras. In Indian culture, you will find several references to the practice of chanting mantra. Ancient Vedas have mention of thousands of mantras. It is believed that by chanting the mantras, one can achieve purification of the soul and body. By emitting positivity, mantras provide a person with inner strength and relief from the sufferings and troubles of his / her life.
Since the ancient times, Indians have believed in the power of chanting mantras. Today, there are several scientific evidences of the therapeutic, psychological and spiritual benefits of it.
The Origin of Mantras
Mantras have their origins in the Vedas. While the exact historical date of the origin of Mantra chanting is difficult to know, several teachings of the Vedas consist of references to Mantric chants by different Rishis.
What are Mantras?
Mantras are sound vibrations that infuse the cells of our being and allow the mind to find peacefulness. Mantras are called as the rhythms of the consciousness which create vibrations in the spirit.
“Manana trayate iti mantra” -Mantras help us in freeing up our mind and body from the repetitive thoughts of worries. Every mantra is a sound vibration which is beyond the reasoning of the mind and since the mind is unable to cognize, it simply goes into a meditative space.
Benefits of Chanting Mantras
There are several well-known and significant benefits of chanting mantras.
- By chanting the mantras with concentration, one can reduce the adrenaline levels. The reduced adrenaline levels help in reducing the stress levels. Through chanting of the mantras, one can find peace without distractions.
- While chanting the mantras, one detaches himself/ herself from the world and the worries. With the continuous chanting of the mantras, the mind gets focused on the words of the mantras, thereby improving the levels of concentration.
- Those who practice mantra chanting regularly experience feeling relaxed and refreshed. It helps in rejuvenating the body and mind and also helps in balancing the hormonal secretions, which in turn helps in maintaining a good mood.
- Regular chanting of mantras regularises the blood circulation in the body. Through the constant deep breathing during the chanting and the mantra vibrations, the body gets rid of toxins. It also helps in restoring the external as well as internal youthfulness.
- Those who have trouble in getting a sound sleep have experienced positive results through mantra chanting just before sleeping. It helps in regularising the sleep patterns and enhancing the quality of sleep.
- Since mantra chanting makes you concentrate on yourself and your thoughts, you start distinguishing between positive and negative things and work towards attracting only the positive things. It helps in getting rid of negativity.
Method of Mantra Chanting
While there are many schools of thoughts about the methods of mantra chanting, it is seen that mantras chanted in any way – knowing or unknowingly – give you the positive results for mental well-being. To experience the true benefits of mantra chanting, one has to chant the mantras with full faith, patience, and constant repetition.
Mantra Chanting During Shree Yantra Worship
Shree Yantra, as we know, is one of the most powerful and sacred yantras. According to Shastras, there is a specific method for Shree Yantra worship. You can know more about the right method.
To get the most benefits from the worship, see the Shree Yantra with love and affection from top to bottom and chant any of the following mantras 9 times
- Om Shrim Hrim Shrim kamale Kamalalaye Prasid Prasid Shrim Hrim Shrim Mahalaxmaye Namah.
- Om Shrim Hrim Shrim Namah.
- Om Shrim Om Namo Devye Ujjaval Hastikaye.
- Or By chanting phrases of Shri-Sukta with Samput, Shree Yantra gets Mantra Chaitanya.
(Note- For spiritual gains, above worship should be done from bottom to top.)
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