Mantra Therapy is the positive practice of concentration on a particular sound. '
Mana' means the mind and '
Tra' means vibration. Any sound or word that creates positive vibrations in mind is called a
Mantra. Sound is a form of energy made up of vibrations or wavelengths. Certain wavelengths have the power to heal, others are capable of shattering glass. Repetition of
Mantras in meditation, will bring individual to a higher state of consciousness. The practice of Mantra leads to concentration of the mental power at a particular point and then allowing it to be equally distributed over the body so that one experiences mental bliss. The mind feels relaxed and all systems of the human body function in a normal manner.
Scientists have proved that chanting a
Mantra can cure many if our physical and mental problems. About 98% of our problems are psychosomatic. 'Psycho' means the mind & 'Somatic' means the body. Most of our problems start from the mind. Too much of stress leads to high blood pressures, nausea, dihoria, migraine, acidity, eczema, respiratory diseases and many more. The practice on
Mantra librates the mind from all the suffering, irritability, over attachment, ego, lust, and helps one enjoy the spiritual bliss. By chanting a Mantra one feels absolutely blissful and relaxed in the mind. During meditation, we always use a Mantra and try to get rid of all the thoughts that are present in the mind.
Mantra can be chanted internally (In the mind, Inaudioable) or externally (by chanting loudly, audible).
The internal
Mantras are generally small and are also called beej mantras or seed mantras. They are powerful vibrations having great healing powers and are on wavelength far beyond physical sound. In meditation, use the internal
mantra as barrier of thoughts and allow the mantra to take the place of thoughts in mind. This simple technique of reducing of all kinds of thoughts in the mind is a very powerful technique to reduce stress. Consider your
Mantra as your guide and friend.Take the help of your
Mantra whenever you feel down or low and life, when you are angry lonely, afraid, undeceive or in trouble. Your
Mantra will help you increase your will power, sharpen your memory and motivate you, thereby making you more confident person and a better human being. Many patient have completely recovered from their sickness by chanting
mantras. Even when the disease is incurable, the patient's experience great relief by chanting a
Mantra. Many others have developed great will power and have been able to quit their bad habits. Some of the internal
Mantras are given below : -