Mantras and their Effects
Mantras
are energy-based sounds. Saying any word produces an actual
physical vibration. Over time, if we know what the effect of
that vibration is, then the word may come to have meaning
associated with the effect of saying that vibration or word.
This is one level of energy basis for words. Another level is
intent. Actual physical vibration when coupled with a mental
intention, the vibration then contains an additional mental
component, which influences the resuzlt of saying it. The intent
when overlaid upon the waveform of the sound as the carrier
wave. Although there is a general meaning, which comes to be
associated with mantras, the only lasting definition is the
result or effect of saying the mantra.
In Hindu thought, while repeating a sacred formula-a mantra, one
should put all one's love, thought and will. Thus Japa is not a
mechanical activity, but a very intense activity with profound
concentration that can clearly be hard to start with, but with
practice this becomes easier and more natural. One must repeat
the mantra softly with concentration so as to lead the mind to
pass beyond everything that is connected with the domain of
thought.
In Vedic practices, most ancient techniques and classical
Hinduism, mantra symbolizes as a necessity for spiritual
advancement and high attainment. Here are some important ideas
about mantra, which will enable you to begin a practical
understanding of what mantra is and what it can do.
