THE POWER OF MANTRA

MANTRAS are known to produce certain types of energies and meant to protect the person who recites it. When a mantra is recited repeatedly in a certain tone it is said to produce a certain frequency, establishing a contact with the cosmic energy that is absorbed by our bodies. Mantras are also recited to balance energies in our bodies but the correct pronunciation is important. There are a variety of Mantras specialized for a particular action or event. Some chant mantras to fulfill certain desires while others chant Mantras for healing a particular ailment. Some Mantras are specific to remove obstacles. Spiritual aspirants chant Mantras for self-realization. For instance the Navgrah Mantra or the zodiac mantra is believed to be a combined Mantra to epitomize all nine planets. Chanting of Zodiac Mantras can help balance out the negative energy influences of an individual’s zodiac sign. However, there is certain code of conduct if one wants to benefit from chanting a Mantra. The best time to recite a Mantra is said to be at sunrise after a shower and sitting where there is no distraction. It is recommended that a vegetarian diet is maintained and the consumption of alcohol is to be avoided. It is advisable to seek a spiritual leader who can provide guidance as to what Mantra is suitable for which ailment or problem. There is a technique of audition and a level of concentration is needed to recite a Mantra. The spiritual leaders warn that the recitation of a mantra is not to be taken lightly and should be chanted with the greatest of respect and faith as each individual mantra is powerful and a work of God or Goddess that we visualize.
The chanting of a Mantra produces powerful energy. For example the Mantra OM consists of three sounds which are Aa, U and M. Hindus believe that Lord Shiva revealed the mantras through sages for the benefit of all mankind. Gayatri Mantra comprises of 24 syllables each one encumbered with the highest of energies and it is believed that 24 sages contributed towards this one Mantra of Goddess Gayatri.

Mantra for headache relief.
Om – Ksheem – Hah – Swaaha

By touching the forehead while chanting this mantra the most severe headache is believed to vanish.
Mantra for healing ailments.
Aum – Lam – Vam – Ram – Yam – Ksham- Hum – Sam – Maatangini – Swaha

It is believed that by chanting this Mantra one can experience complete relief or in some cases the intensity of the ailment can be reduced. However, it is recommended that the mantras be chanted in conjunction with the medication prescribed by a Physician. -By Kimi Mamtora