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Effect of mantras on human beings and plants
Abstract
The classic texts of Indian origin record the influence of Mantras on plants and animals. Ayurveda also recognises the importance of this realm of medicine. The author during his various experiments on plants found that these from the stage of seedling to the maturity are effected by certain types of sound waves, especially the Mantras. This study reveals that the plants have shown a positive response to this type of particular sound waves regarding the growth. their efficacy in curing the diseases etc.
... Available literature (Karnick, 1983 [12] ; Haid and Huprikar, 2001 [20] ; Roney-Dougal and Solfvin, 2003 [21] ; RERF, 2009 [14] ; Ramsay, 2012 [15] ; Chatterjee et al., 2013 [10] ; Reddy and Ragavan, 2013 [7] ; Chivukula and Ramaswamy, 2014 [5] .; Abhang et al., 2015 [6] .; Chowdhury and Gupta, 2015 [11] ; Sharma et al., 2015 [13] ; [8] ; Prasad and Jois, 2019 [1] ; Prasad and Jois, 2020 [2] . ...
... Available literature (Karnick, 1983 [12] ; Haid and Huprikar, 2001 [20] ; Roney-Dougal and Solfvin, 2003 [21] ; RERF, 2009 [14] ; Ramsay, 2012 [15] ; Chatterjee et al., 2013 [10] ; Reddy and Ragavan, 2013 [7] ; Chivukula and Ramaswamy, 2014 [5] .; Abhang et al., 2015 [6] .; Chowdhury and Gupta, 2015 [11] ; Sharma et al., 2015 [13] ; [8] ; Prasad and Jois, 2019 [1] ; Prasad and Jois, 2020 [2] . ...
... Genda Tagetes erecta L. Asteraceae increase height, number of leaves and flowers, elevation of levels of starch and chlorophyll and also increases efficacy in curing diseases (Karnick, 1983 [12] ..; Sharma et al., 2015) [13] . ...
... The effects of chanting on plant growth have been studied and the increased parameters have been reported after conducting various experiments on plants by C.R. Karnic. [4] There is a probability that plants show a positive response to this type of sound wave. ...
Background
Kulisam is an unexplored therapy of Siddha paediatrics. In which an amulet is prepared with medicinal herbs, metals and some animal product. Most of the herbal ingredients of Kulisam contain essential oils. It enters the body through the skin inhalation and ingestion routes, it gets mixed with the circulation and cures the specified diseases thus acting as a therapeutic agent.
Materials and Methods
The data were obtained from Siddha classics such as, TV Sambasivam Pillai dictionary, Kuzhandhai maruthuvam , Vaazhai vagadam and various research articles searched in Pubmed, Google Scholar and Science Direct through specific keywords.
Result and Discussion
The herbal and metal amulets used in Siddha pediatrics have been explored with the help of science. Therefore, Kulisam can act as a potent therapeutic, pharmaceutical and, nutraceutical tool for Siddha paediatrics. For a long period of time the unique therapy of Siddha system of medicine – Kulisamaadal has been alienated due to the unexplored science base behind it and a lack of research in this aspect, it's left as an unexplored treasure. Having a significant scientific base behind further research on this aspect will take Siddha pediatrics to the next level.
Conclusion
Kulisam is a therapeutic tool of Siddha paediatrics. Being an unexplored therapy of the Siddha system, it is essential to conduct further studies and research on this aspect.
... [15] The supernatural impact of the Gayatri Mantra in physical life is due to some specific syllables of the Mantra. [16] Vocal rendition of the different syllables impresses positively upon the 24 crucial points in our bodies. [17] It creates resonance in nadis of body. ...
The man with good Mental Health realizes his abilities to cope with everyday stresses of life, sustain the harmony between oneself and others, and positively contributes to society. In present era the Mental Health issues are staggering and accounted high to the world's disease burden. Mantra Yoga is a major branch of Yoga affecting all aspects of life viz. body, mind, and soul. The Gayatri Mantra is one of the most effective and powerful Mantras mentioned in the Indian Vedic scriptures. It has great significance in Mental Health promotion by enlightening the deeper levels of consciousness and dealing with life's Mental Health issues. Many researches have reported the beneficial effects of Gayatri Mantra chanting in reducing depression, anxiety, stress, anger, negative emotions, and Rajas & Tamas Guna. It also improves the various dimensions of mental skills like relaxation ability, imagery ability, concentration and self-confidence ability, self-concept, anxiety management, worry management, positive emotions, and Sattva Guna. It significantly affects the autonomic nervous system and brain waves directly affecting attention and memory levels. Gayatri Mantra is a cost-effective spiritual practice to promote Mental Health, quality of life, and release from miseries of phenomenal world to ease the path of salvation. The aim of this paper is to elaborate the textual and scientific review of Gayatri Mantra and its effect on Mental Health.
... al., 2016). Ocimum sanctum (Tulasi) plants subjected to Gayatri mantra, Solanum indicum plants exposed to Om Rsi Kesavaaya Namah mantra and Tylopphora indica climbers charged with Om Anantaya Namah mantra had showed increased growth along with enhanced efficacy in curing diseases (Karnick, 1983). Playing Western pop music and Buddhist pirith chanting to Codariocalyx motorius, scientists have found discernible effects of Buddhist pirith chanting on plant height, number of leaves, chlorophyll content, leaflet length, leaf width and leaf area; indicating improved growth performance when compared to Western pop music and control (Munasinghe et al., 2018). ...
Plants are highly sensitive organisms and can indeed benefit from specific sound signals in multi-layered processes. Scientific evidences have shown the potential applications of sound wave treatment in plant biology. However, there are some limitations to sound wave treatment that must be overcome. We still do not understand how do plants initially perceive and recognize sound signals, which is very critical to maximize the effectiveness of the use of sound treatment from practical viewpoint. Proper setup of sound treatment equipment and detailed understanding and evaluation of the effects of selected frequencies and intensities along with sound exposure times are also very crucial during sound treatment. More experimental studies with different models need to be done in a multidisciplinary approach toward establishing suitable mechanism for sound treatment application in agriculture production. The aim of this paper is to provide an overview of findings associated with potential effects of audible sound waves including music on different biological, physiological and biochemical processes in plants.
... [25] Gayatri Mantra recitation has been studied to produce 110,000 sound waves per second and is reported in studies to have a beneficial effect on human intellectual capacities [26] as well as on plants. [27] "Aum" mantra chanting is documented to bring limbic deactivation in functional magnetic resonance imaging study [28] along with bringing a significant decrease in Galvenic skin response (GSR) level along with relaxation and improved mental alertness. [29] Studies have recorded reduced stress level, [30,31] the activation of the right insula, right temporal lobe, left inferior parietal lobule, bilateral superior temporal gyri, lateral globuspallidus and culmen of the cerebellum and the domination of gamma waves in human brain on listening of Gayatri Mantra. ...
... These mantras have shown effect on seed germination and growth on rice plant [Karnick CR (1983]. Fujian provinces East China have stated that Buddhist chant plays an important role in the paddy field , which has helped to enhance the rice production by 15% and also yield larger grains, while the paddies with no music suffered from pests (Pixton BM., 1977., Karnick CR,1983., Vidya Chivukula and Shivaraman Ramaswamy, 2014). ...
... This lays the foundation to study the importance of the mantra in Yagya. The Gayatri mantra effect was shown to play role in human mental capacity (Pathade and Abhang, 2014) as well as plant health (Karnick, 1983). The Yagya performed with chanting of the Gayatri mantra has shown to reduce particulate matter and electromagnetic radiations and also increased the antimicrobial activity against human pathogens present in the air, the environment including contaminated water (Singh et al., 2021; https:// www. ...
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... Mantra chanting activates the static electrical points and cause certain ionic discharges affecting nerve centers of the human brain. Thus, it is well known that sound waves (mantras) plays an important part in effecting the human system as well as plants [41] . It is reported that Yagya with chanting Gayatri mantra reduces particulate matter and electromagnetic radiations and also increases the antimicrobial activity against human pathogens in the surrounding environment where it is carried-out [42] . ...
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) outbreak is one of the biggest pandemics reported in the history. Widespread prevalence of COVID19 have not only caused the respiratory consequences, but also psychological effects because of its fear. Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARSCoV-2) is the virus responsible for COVID19 and have been reported to cause impairment in mucociliary clearance (MCC) as a result of damage to the ciliary layer of respiratory epithelium. Because MCC is one of the important defense process of respiratory system, impairment of MCC could be one of the important mechanisms of progression of COVID19. Yoga is a multidimensional system of practices for physical, mental, and spiritual health popularly practiced all over the world for physical and mental well-being. This article summarizes various components of COVID19, effect on mucociliary clearance, role of nitric oxide and various mechanisms of beneficial effects of yoga asana, pranayama, mantra chanting and meditation for prevention and treatment of COVID19.
International Research Journal of Ayurveda and Yoga, 2021, 4(4): 97-108.
... The super natural impact of gayatri mantra is in the physical life due to some specific syllables of mantra. [3] The mantra as a whole stimulates the subliminal power centers in the subtle body. Repeated pressures on tongue, lips, vocal cords, palate and connecting region in the brain generated by continuous recitation of the 24 syllables of GM creates a resonance in the nerve and nadis in the body. ...
Introduction: The Gayatri Mantra (GM) is one of the oldest available divine hymns in ancient vedic literature, a mantra of physical, emotional, mental healing and spiritual awakening or self-realization. GM is a standard, validated, empowerment tool aiding in effective behavioral changes leading to optimal and healthy lifestyle. Effect of vedic chanting on consciousness and mental state has been long researched and has been documented in ancient religious literatures. However, due to its religious connotations, its scientific scrutiny and validation has been not popularized. The present study tried to assess the effect of GM chanting on attention, memory, anxiety and mental state on healthy young athletes. Methodology: The present study was a prospective one which included 45 athletes who were divided into three different study arms of 15 each – two arms were undertaking normal meditation with or without an add on GM Chanting while meditation, while one was control group. All subjects were evaluated (at baseline and 3 months) for attention (using 6 letter cancellation, digit letter substitution), memory [using digit span test (forward, backward), multiple choice apparatus], anxiety (using state trait anxiety inventory), and mental state using MMSE. Results were statistically analyzed. Results: Subjects with GM chanting showed significant improvement in attention and memory domain. Less failed attempts and prompt response to audio and visual stimuli for multiple choice apparatus was noted for the GM group. Sustained visual attention, scanning without distraction and better concentration are required for the digit cancellation test. Marked improvements in both state and trait anxiety was noted for the GM chanters. Improved mental state was observed for both meditating group compared with the control. Conclusion: GM chanting plays a significant role in the well being of the people. GM chanting has significant effects in attention, memory, anxiety and mental state. Regular chanting of GM shall improve learning power, concentration, prosperity, eternal power, peace and improves quality of life.
... Their studies showed that Gayatri mantra has a remarkable influence on the growth of medicinal plant and efficiency of curing disease in certain plants [16] . These mantras have also shown a overwhelming effect on seed germination and growth on rice plant [17] . Fujian provinces East China have stated that Buddhist chant playing in the paddy field has helped to increase rice production by 15% and also yield larger grains, while the paddies with no music suffered from pests [18] . ...
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