Mantras are basically the sacred verbal verses derived from the Vedic Literature originated in India. The chanting of mantras is considered to be immensely beneficial for the mental as well as the physical health of an individual. If one makes it a part of daily life then attaining of sound holistic health becomes much easier for a person. Mantras are varied among which the “Om Mantra”, “Gayatri mantra”, Maha-mritunjaya mantra” are quite prevalent. But here we would rather particularly stick to the benefits of chanting of mantras for acquiring an holistic health. Following are the benefits of chanting the mantras : a). Repetitive chanting of mantras increases the concentration power of the mind that eventually makes it stable and patient. It helps in reducing the wasteful and negative thoughts and enables the mind to focus upon the positive and essential thoughts. b). Mantras are the form of sound energy that vibrate and emit energy in the atmosphere when a person recites them. This energy is very positive and affirmative and it directly comes back to the person who is chanting the mantra. This energy is very powerful that awakens the extraordinary powers of the mind. This sound energy is even tremendously helpful in aligning and reprogramming the disturbed body cells. This also impacts the aura (energy that surrounds an individual) and makes it influential and transparent. c). Repeated chanting of mantras helps in awakening the sub-conscious mind that raises the intuitive power in a person and also helps in manifesting the deep hidden thoughts. Mantras help in realizing wisdom and peace, help in practicing inner instinct and overcoming the insecurities and anxieties. It clears the perplexes from the mind and enables it to exercise happiness and growth in life. d). Chanting of mantras can be practiced as a way of meditation that increases the focus of mind and enables the increased consumption of oxygen in the body. Chanting of mantras helps in improving the respiratory rate and also improves the flow of the blood in the body. It energizes the body, fills with enthusiasm and relaxation. Mantras calm down the mind and decrease the stress level or cortisol hormone(a stress hormone) in the body. e). Chanting of mantras is also very beneficial in balancing serotonin hormone that affects our behavior and mood. It increases the production of natural killers in our body that help in destroying varied harmful bacteria or cells in the body. Chanting of mantras is tremendously beneficial for the pregnant ladies and their infants. Chanting mantras should become a part of life, this is the one of the best mantras we can follow to stay healthy in all respects. Note : this post nowhere denies the importance of medical treatments and therapies for improving a person’s health.
