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Review Article

MANTRA (INCANTATIONS) - DIVINE REMEDIAL IN

AYURVEDA

Aparna Pravin Deshpande*

Head & Reader, Dept. of Basic Principles, G.J. Patel Institute of Ayurveda College & Research center, New Vallbh
Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India.

Received: 23-03-2013; Revised: 30-06-2013; Accepted: 10-07-2013

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Abstract

Ayurveda is a complete way of life, and this system improves not only a persons health, but also their well
being, behavior and state of mind. It is prevention-oriented and free from harmful side-effects and treats the
root cause of a disease rather than just the symptoms. As per its views illness areas caused by an imbalance in
a persons physical or mental constitution and therefore it gently bring a persons body and mind back into a
healthy balance. Ayurveda can be used to alleviate various conditions; it is based on the principles of
preventing disorders in the long term rather than waiting for problems to manifest themselves. Thus it is the
ideal way for healthy individuals to maintain good health and general well being. In Ayurveda, apart from
herbal remedies for diseases, a Daivavyapashrayya treatment (magico-religious practices) is one of the
important management measures. Mantra recitation is the part of it which is cited to enhance the healing. It is
equally applicable in preventive and therapeutic aspects. The rationale of this endeavor is to search and
comprehend the basic principles at the rear of mantra therapy. Though this therapy is not practiced routinely,
it is a potential area of Ayurveda which can be applied. So it is a need of hour to explore the fundamental
principles of mantra chanting.

Keywords: Ayurveda;Mantra; Healing; Basic principles.

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*Address for correspondence:

Dr. Aparna Pravin Deshpande,
Head & Reader, Dept. of Basic Principles,
G.J. Patel Institute of Ayurveda College & Research center,
New Vallbh Vidyanagar, Gujarat, India 388 121
E-mail: aparna1238@gmail.com

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INTRODUCTION The repeated incantation of which one can

overcome or protect himself (from bondage or
Atharva veda had numerous hymns addressed troubles) is called as Mantra. [6]
to Indra, Varuna, Agni and other Gods for
relief from a variety of ailments such as fever, Mantra syntactical derivation (Nirukti)
leprosy, jaundice, urinary obstruction and
diarrhea diseases were looked upon as The Sanskrit word mantra combines the root
punishments awarded by Gods who were man (to think) with the suffix tra (instrument
angered by human transgressions. The hymes or tool). Therefore, mantra means literally tool
invariably accompanied with various rituals for thinking.[7] A Mantra is a set of words
mentioned in kaushika sutra of Atharva recommended in the holy Vedas. Most of the
veda.[1] Hence Daiva-Vyapasraya (magico mantras follow the written pattern of two line
religious practices) is the spiritual way and slokas although they are often found in single
solution of healing in Ayurveda. It consists of line or even single word form. [8]
the use of Dana (taking recourse to gift),
Swastyayana (propitiator rites), mangala According to Bhagvat geeta the word begins
(auspicious observances), homa (oblations), from Aum which is the universal and the most
niyama (observance of spiritual rules), basic mantra which is known as the pranava
prayashchitta (atonement), Upavasa (fasting), mantra, the source of all mantras.[9] The sacred
mantra (Incantations) etc. Among all these word designating this creative source is the
Mantra is explained in Ayurveda as foremost sound OM, called pranava. This sound is
role in various places.[2] It is explained in remembered with deep feeling for the meaning
various events both in healthy and unhealthy of what it represents. From that remembering
conditions.It is equally useful in healthy come the realization of the individual self and
people to maintain the health and to treat the the removal of obstacles.[10] For this reason,
diseases hence it is explained under the code Aum is considered to be the most fundamental
of virtuous conduct (sadvritta) also.[3] As per and powerful mantra, and thus is prefixed and
Karma phala siddhanta, diseases may be a sign suffixed to all prayers.[11] The syllable OM is
of wrong action in present or previous life.[4]It composed of the three sounds A-U-M (in
requires spiritual re-examination of lives, Sanskrit, the vowels A and U combine to
particularly if the disease is severe. Mantra become O) and the symbol's threefold nature
provides a mental empowerment in harmony is central to its meaning.[12] Continuous
with the rhythm of the cosmos to facilitate the pronunciation of Aum (Pranava) is capable to
cosmic healing force.[5] In Ayurveda, apart remove all diseases and also to maintain the
from herbal remedies for diseases, a stress is health.[13] One should repeat Pranava with
laid on Mantra recitation also to enhance the three Pluta-Matras (or prolonged intonation)
healing. This attempt is for better for the destruction of former sins and evils.[14]
understanding of the concept of Mantra and
basic principles behind it. Origin of Mantra

Mantra Etymological Derivation Mantras are Vedic in origin. It is considered

(Vyutpatti) that it is capable of transformation. Their use
and type varies according to the school and
Mananaat traayate yasmat atasmata mantrah philosophy associated with the mantra.The
prakirtitah teachings of the Vedas consist of various
Mantric chants or hymns.[15]
Vedic Mantra Treatment is based on chanting.

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They awaken the body's natural healing Deerghayu Mantra sangraha is mentioned in
mechanisms. The right and systematic Atharva veda.[21]
chanting of mantras produces a state where the
end user receives positive energy which Although mantra (Incantations), mani
allows the body to come back to a natural (wearing gems) and aushadhi (medicine) being
state. These mantras are energy based sounds the basic forms of treatment in Ayurveda,
hence Vedic mantra treatment is a great Mantra treatment is given first preference as it
solution to treat physical and mental illnesses. is believed that it is Daivi (divine) form of
treatment.[22] One can find numerous
This treatment is done in a very natural way references emphasizing Mantra recitation in
without using medicines or therapies but it is Ayurveda texts especially in Caraka samhita
most important to pronounce them in the are
systematic way. The Vedas claimed that one
can attain God, health, wealth and luck In Jaatakarma that is the reciting of
through chanting the right mantras correctly. mantras in the newborn's right ear,
As per the Ayurveda concerns, one can requesting the Gods to protect the
achieve at least health with it. Vedic Mantra newborn from evil spirits.[23]
Treatment is analogous science In the treatment of Jwara (fever),
to Ayurveda.[16] Charaka recommends chanting Vishnu
Sahasra nama (thousand names of Lord
Creation consists of vibrations at various Vishnu)[24]
frequencies and amplitudes giving rise to the In the treatment of poisoning[25]
phenomenon of the world .Mantras are In Unmada (Insanity) and Apasmara
energy-based sounds or shabda. Mantras are (Epilepsy)[26]
tools of power and tools for power.[17] When In treatment of aagantuja shopha
Mantra is repeatedly utter it tunes to a (exogenous oedema)[27]
particular frequency and this frequency In Vishachikitsa (Treatment of
establishes a contact with the cosmic energy Poisoning)[ [28]
and drags it into human body and
During the labour (Prasuti)[29]
surroundings. Mantras are used in healing
Before collection of herbal drugs[30]
practices but are much more than ritualistic as
Before the procedure like jatakarma
they are infused with powerful energy and
(reciting of mantras in the newborn's
meanings. The reality behind the use of
right ear, requesting the Gods to protect
mantras is that words carry power through
the newborn from evil spirits)[31]
energy.[18] Chanting of mantras create thought-
energy waves. Thus it balances the energies In the treatment of snake bites, antidotes
and also increases the level of a certain type of are prepared while chanting specific
energy, which promotes certain actions and mantras to increase the efficacy of the
events.[19] medicine[32]
Aapo hi stha mentioned in Sadvritta
From the Vedic period man has been (Code of conduct)of Ayurveda is
constantly associated with Mantras - right originally from Rig-Veda[33]
from the moment man is born till he breathes
his last.[20] Most of the Sanskrit mantras in In this way the role of mantra is better
Ayurveda come from ancient books of described and well defined in many places.
knowledge that is Vedas. For example Other than this, it is described in Vamana
(Emesis) and Virecana (Purgation) [34]
procedures etc.
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Fundamental doctrines of mantra chanting Varnatmaka is due to pronunciation of varna

or shabda. In the process of production
The Vedas interpret that the vowels and (utpatti) of Varnatmaka shabda, Aatma (Soul),
consonants of Sanskrit as coming from the Buddhi (Intellect), manas (Mind), kayagni
Damaru (drum) of Lord Siva. [35] The (digestive fire) are involved. During the
individual letters of the Sanskrit alphabet are process of production of varnatmakashabda,
derived from the basic strands of energy due to propagation of vayu in urah pradesh
vibrating at the central part of existence of (Chest cavity) production of vocal sound takes
human beings. The vibrations created by place with the help of (Kantha) larynx, Shira
sound, thought and actions really do have an (Head), Jivhamula (base of tongue), teeth,
impact on inner self of human beings, as well nose, lips and talu (palate). Hence it is very
as on environment and hence the universe. clear that due to the involvement of Aatma
Mantra is letters of the Sanskrit alphabet itcan (Soul), Buddhi (Intellect), manas (Mind) and
create a positive, friendly and a healing effect. kayagni (Digestive fire), chanting of Mantra
Recent researches in the efficacy of mantras produces some particular energy in the body
and sound therapy on human body and healing of that person who is chanting it. Since body
has revealed the same which have already and mind are interlinked, the pulsation of
experienced, advocated in Veda and which has sound attunes the body, mind and breath.[38]
been passed on from time immemorial to the
present day. According to modern science Words are made of sound. The process of
also, the hormones and neurotransmitters production of varna (word) given in Paniniya
throughout the human organism communicate Shiksha is also able to reveal the principle
with each other through distinctive vibration behind it. When a soul and mind are
sympathies. When a person is physically and conjuncted and associated with memory, a
mentally healthy, it means there is a harmony desire to utter some words is raised. After this
within cells which resonate well with each desire the efforts start. Due to those efforts,
other. So ultimately the resonance is the soul joins with vayu (prana) etc. and the
responsible for communication of cells. When action of vayu is produced. The vayu (air)
this harmony among cells falls out then the reaching upward passes through larynx etc.
disease manifested.[36] and the required word is produced with the
conjunction of vayu with Akasha (ether).
The phonetics of Sanskrit strike the palate at Similar process is described in Prashata pada
multiple reflex points stimulating energy in bhashya of Vaisheshika philosophy.[39]
numerous meridians that awaken the inactive
parts of the brain (most of which are as yet Yoga philosophy also supports the same
unused in average man) and enhance the theory but in different way. As per Yoga apart
circulation and flow of energy throughout the from the physical nervous system, there are
body. Ayurveda theory behind the production some 72,000 naadis (bundles of tubular
of shabda (sound) also supports it.[37] As per vessels) as part of the psychic nervous system
Ayurveda every word or shabda possesses to be the counterparts of the physical nervous
some inherent energy (Shakti). According to system. When a mantra is chanted, sound
Nyaya Vaisheshika School, Shabda (sound) is energy is generated and the vibrations of that
having two types Dhwanyaatmaka energy is diffused and distributed into the
(Instrumental sound) and Varnatmaka shabda physical nervous system by these naadis
(alphabetical sound). Dhwanyaatmaka is through six major chakras (wheels in Sanskrit
instrumental sound produced by samyoga and plexus in physiology) situated along the
(conjunction) and Vibhaga (disjunction).

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length of the spinal column and a seventh at Sahasrara at the crown of the head nourish the
the crown of the head.[40] seven Dhatus which are the structural unit of
human body and hence the whole body.
It can be understood with the nearest possible Depending on the disease, the patient's
correlation between Ayurveda and Yoga. condition, the Dhatus affected, Mantra
These Chakras (wheels) can be correlated to chanting can brings about healing of that
the plexuses of the modern physiology. These particular dhatu (Body tissue) which is
are six chakras and their corresponding imbalanced.[42]
plexuses in ascending order from the base of
the spine. The plexuses are related to But some important cautions should be
transmitting and receiving nerve impulses and necessary during the chanting of mantra. Slow
blood circulation. When the energy produced or fast healing depends on the mantra or sloka
due to the chanting of mantra passes from the chosen for the purpose and the concentration
naadis to these plexuses of the physical and sincerity of the chanting person. Mantras
nervous system, it turns in to neural energy are chosen in a specific manner that is chandas
and is passed on to the nerves which in turn (meters) etc. for a specific purpose and are
obey the brain and then get circulated loaded with power. So chanting Mantras has
throughout the body through blood.[41] an effect in all planes and at all levels from the
physical, physiological, mental levels to the
At this juncture it is very necessary to subtle Chakras and into the subtlest energy
understand the difference between ordinary vibrating at the core of human existence.[43]
sound and Mantra sound. Any sound will do
well in enhancing healing, so what is so These mantras are primarily invented by great
special about Mantras? What difference does seers for the welfare of the society. Since
it make between reciting a mantra and talking human being is part of our solar system. The
when both are a group of letters Shabda? cosmic energy received contains different
Answer is hidden in the six Chakras. Yoga energies coming from different celestial
philosophy considers as each Chakra in its bodies.[44] Ayurveda also believed on Pinda
subtle form is a lotus with varied number of Brahmanda theory (An individual is epitome
petals. Each petal represents an Akshara (letter of the universe).[45] Hence the energies coming
or alphabet) apart from a main letter, the from the Planets in this solar system always
Beejaakshara (beeja means seed). As well as fall & absorbed by human body. These
each Chakra has a presiding deity with unique energies are much needed by everyone. Life
colour and features, responsible for nurturing force is indeed combined with these energies.
specific organs or area of human body. When there is a deficit of any of these
energies, the related problems will arise. For
For example, the Moolaadhara Chakra is made example, when there is a deficit of energy
up of a 4 petalled lotus. The letters residing in coming from Sun, health problems like
the 4 petals are VA, S'A, SHA and SA. Its headache, bad eye sight, weakness of heart etc
Beejaakshara is LUM. The presiding deity will occur. It can be overcome by increasing
Saakini has five faces and resides in the Suns energy by recitation of Suns
the Asthi dhatu (bone mass) to nurture it. Here Mantra.[46] When a Mantra will repeatedly
comes the Ayurvedic connection to Mantras as utter atuning to a particular frequency is
chanting of a particular Beejakshara will established and this frequency establishes a
nourish that particular Dhatu (Body tissue). contact with the cosmic energy and drags it
There are Seven Dhatus according to into body and surroundings. Thus balance the
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certain type of energy, which promote health. Modern medicine now uses sound waves to
[47]
break up kidney and gallstones in the body.
The machine used is called a lithotripter. This
Mantra therapy can be compared with music machine bombards the stones with a specific
therapy in modern words. Modern science is sound frequency for one or two hours. The
also having the same opinion with a different patient is admitted in the morning and
approach. Neuro-linguistics and discharged in the evening. Generally no
Psycholinguistics are the sciences which deal anesthetic is needed. Then the pulverized
with the language (sound). Neuro-linguistics is stone is passed out of the body through the
the study of the neural mechanisms in urine.[49]
the human brain that control the
comprehension, production, and acquisition In Ayurveda mantras are considered to be like
of language. Psycholinguistics is the study of foods and herbs as they have particular
language acquisition and linguistic behavior as energetic effects as mentioned. They can be
well as the psychological mechanism expanding or contracting, heating or cooling,
responsible. light or heavy, soft or harsh in their effects.
The overall energetic of mantra depends upon
As per this science, when a mantra is chanted following factors viz. Sound factor, pronounce
in rhythmic tone with ups and downs, Neuro- the mantra correctly, and force, intensity,
linguistic creates a melodious effect in the velocity or life force, which will alter its
body. The Neuro-linguistic effect will be energy, meaning and impact, different tones,
possible even if the meaning of the mantra is thought, meaning, intention, emotion and
not known. Hence knowing the meaning of most important is faith of that person who is
every mantra is not compulsory. At the same chanting it.[50]
time if the meaning known it has got an
additional effect which is known as Neuro- All over again, to understand the above
linguistic (NLE) + Psycholinguistic effect subject in Ayurveda point of view, the
(PLE). The NLE and PLE effects are due to knowledge about the concept of Pancha maha
the production and spreading of curative bhoota (Five primordial elements) is also very
chemicals in the brain. These curative vital. However the pancha maha bhootas are
chemicals give smoothening and curing effect those essential or substantial matters, which
in the body, probably first in psyche and are responsible to make a nature and contour
ultimately in body as both are interconnected. of a physical configuration. Five primordial
Different sounds have different effects on elements came into the existence in an
human psyche. Soft sound soothes nerves, the orthodox order. This order starts from the
musical note enchants heart; but the sound of Akasha and finishes with Prithvi. When talk
thunders may cause awe and fear. Modern about these five primordial elements sky has
doctors advise the people under high tension distinguished meaning. This is responsible to
to sit and listen to music or mantras for few produce sound. As Per Taittariya Upnishada as
minutes. This has become an accepted well as according to Charaka, among Pancha
procedure just like the yoga and Pranayama maha bhoota, Aksha is the first element that
practices. Even chanting the kirtanas, came into existence. It is not a synonym of sky
melodious bhajanas, songs etc. have the good but it can be conceptually similar to the space.
effect almost similar to the NLE and PLE. [48] Modern physics also accept the ether to be the
root cause of all other element. According to
Sound and vibration are starting to make Encyclopedia Britanica, everything in the
inroads into the modern medicine also. material universe consists of ether, and matter

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itself being in all probability one of its the Akasha maha bhoota energy exists in the
modifications. Familiar thing that we call form of Shabda that is sound energy. Hence
matter is after all a manifestation of ether and sound energies that have always existed in the
energy. Thus the modern scientist and universe, they cannot be created or destroyed
philosophers are nearer to the ancient Indian and command the power to heal physically &
philosophers, where Akasha has been accepted spiritually.[52] According to theistic
as the root cause of the other material philosophy, "AUM" was the first Shabda to
substances available in the universe. exist and from it the Universe evolved.
Together many shabda constitute a mantra,
Akasha maha bhuta is the space without which which is a repetition of group of shabda or a
matter cannot exist. Its main sense attribute specific energy-field. [53]
is shabda (Sound). Shabda and Nonresistance
(Apratigha tatwa) is its main property. It can Sound is the basic source of energy and
be something similar to Space. All the body motion existing in the universe. Mantra is the
channels, pores or empty spaces symbolize science of the subconscious as well as the
Ether or space. All sound is transmitted cosmic powers of sound. [54]
through space and is related to the sense of
hearing. The ear is the sense organ of hearing The specific configuration of the syllables
and since sound is produced through means of compiled in the mantras makes them
the vocal cords and mouth these are important in terms of associated sonic effect.
considered to be the organ of action related to The voice production (elocution) of a Vedic
the sense of hearing. Vishuddha chakra is mantra in a specific composition of accent,
located in the area of the throat and is directly pitch, intensity, amplitude and rhythm results
related to the Akasha element and the tanmatra in its expansion in the endless domain (area)
of sound. of physical energy waves and consciousness.
Because of the unique property of sound to
It is believed in Ayurveda that Akasha is traverse anywhere in the space, the collective
Anadi (Having no origin) and Ananta (having chanting of bija mantras can induce cosmic
no end) and it is sarva vyapi (omnipresent). It impact. Each bija mantra (seed of origin)
can be understood from its Apratigha tatwa comes with such configurations of phonemes
guna, which allows very existence of the which can deliver one from ignorance,
matter. As nothing can exist in the absence of illusions andevils.[55]
space, even the human bodies, cells and
organs have a space to exist. As the outer DISCUSSION
space is for our body, our body is for the
billions of cells in it. It is believed that the Mantras are spiritualist sounds which produce
outer space is made up of nothing but the inner certain type of energies hence mantra protect
space and thus proving the sarva vyapakatwa the person who recites it.[56] Effect of Mantra
(omnipresent) of this basic element Akasha.[51] is described as prabhava janya (Inexplicable
action) in the classical texts of Ayurveda. [57]
Shabda is the very basic form of energy, Though the reason behind it is prabhava, one
which is also ever existent as Akasha. As the of the purpose of this attempt is for
theory of Eienstine states that "The energy can understanding the cause effect theory behind
neither be created nor destroyed but can be it.
changed from one form to another and that
matter is nothing but a form of energy. It The cause effect theory behind effects of
cannot exist without matter and vice versa. In mantra chanting as per Ayurveda concerns, the

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heart which is the base for mind i.e. manas, its delivering the benefits. Recitation method just
vitiation is responsible for the formation of remains a means for arousing the omnipresent
manas vikara (Psychiatric diseases) and use of subtle power of Shabda (sound).[61]
mantra is advised for treatment to purify the
heart. As heart gets purified the patients Research Updates
become normal. Hence in the Psychiatric
disorder patient have to faith on the Vaidya Recent research in the efficacy of mantras
(Physician). Mantra affects not only on manas and sound therapy on our body and healing
(Psyche) and Aatma (soul) but five sense has revealed that the Power of Mantra Yoga or
organs are similarly involved in this process the chanting of Mantras.
because these are the instruments through
which waves of mantra reaching up to the sole The Brahmvarchas Shodh Sansthan, research
and mind.[57] center for integration of science and
spirituality in Shantikunj, Haridwar, India is
Mantra can be used as one of the main tool the only place which carries out extensive
along with other remedies for healing the mind experiments on mantra shakti. The result of
however according to Ayurveda; it can also these experiments is used to testify that
aid the healing of the physical body as well. Mantropathy can be used scientifically for
Mantras can be used in conjunction with right healing and environment cleansing.
diet and right living for the most optimal
effect in balancing the Tridoshas (Vata, pitta, Lot of Research studies have been carried out
kapha). Even in this present age of by many and important results derived by one
materialistic life Mantra-Shakti (power) can of the famous professors Dr. T. Temple Tutler,
prove to be more influential than any other of the Cleveland University, USA on these
therapy.[58] effects are remarkable. [62]

Thus it helps to develop latent powers. One CONCLUSION

can attain health by developing his dormant
powers through Mantra. The regular recitation Mantras are Sanskrit words loaded with power
(japa) of a mantra reduces restlessness of the and capable of penetrating the body into deep
mind, brings restraint in life; and works levels of consciousness by their unique sounds
wonders in developing the concentration and and the vibrations they create. The sacred
memory.[59] It is important to use mantras as utterances or chanting of Sanskrit Mantras
part of daily practice with yoga and Ayurveda. provide with the power to attain goals and lift
In a quiet and clean place at home, one can from the ordinary to the higher level of
practice it for five minutes at least in the consciousness. They give the power to cure
morning. Chanting of specific mantra for diseases; ward off evils; gain wealth; acquire
dosha or one prescribed by an Ayurvedic supernatural powers; worship a deity for
practitioner or spiritual teacher is necessary. glorious spiritual union and for attaining
Soft mantras are best for vata dosha. Cooling blissful state and attain liberation. It is crystal
and soft mantras are the best for pitta dosha. clear that Mantra therapy which is mentioned
Warm and stimulating mantras are the best for in various places in classical Ayurveda texts is
kapha dosha.[60] It is according to Samanya one of very potent area of management of
Vishesha principle (theory of similarity and various mental as well as physical disorders. It
differences). Chanting can be done loudly is similarly applicable in health preservation
(vachakjapa) / lip whisper (upanshu) / too. Mantra therapy is not a superstition
mentally (manasik), all work the same way in however it is incredibly scientific and based

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