In this article,as promised I will give some examples to illustrate the point made earlier.The method of Mantra applications for Stress relief, to be effective,full faith in that is absolutely necessary. This is not easy to achieve in reality.The root cause of stress is in the Unconscious region in the Causal body, not within the reach easily. In order to reach the cause there and destroy it requires special efforts. among the several methods, chanting a Mantra or affirmation is a a simple and powerful method.
For Mantra chanting to be successful, one's conscious mind should first be relaxed and quiet ended. Breath control,followed by meditation for long periods and is needed. After the mind becomes thought free, mental chanting of the selected Mantra can begin at a slow speed. One must focus with as much concentration on it as possible. When sufficient repetitions are made, a tranquility will be felt.Then slowly return to the normal state, and will note that the Stress has vanished !!.
In different faiths (religions),different formats are given for Mantras,using different languages.Basic principle is the same.Every religion has a concept of God, supreme power that controls the universe,though not visible to the gross eye,the various actions of such power can be seen or felt everywhere in the universe. Various attributes of this supreme power which manifest in such different ways are used to address this power we call God in English language,and in other languages in equivalent names.This might cause some confusion,but it is only a language problem,content is the same.To be cured from a malady, the name of that attribute of God which will remove that malady will be chosen for deep meditative repetition.
We take the major religions, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.
In Hinduism Mantras of several languages are used.The user must know the language well enough to understand the meaning of the mantra so that it can be chanted with full understanding and faith.We take Gayatry Mantra, the most famous. It is in Sanskrit language of the Vedas,the fundamental scripture of Hinduism. Translated it is seen that this Mantra addresses God in a FORM LESS way,addressing as a Power which motivates the Universe, and there by also every ones Intellect.The mantra says "meditate on that Power".That is all.Since Hinduism employs many forms of Gods(like Greek mythology),people are thinking that Hinduism is polytheism.The Vedas emphasize that these Gods are only representing the various manifestations of a supreme Power, BRAHMAN (not to be confused with BRAHMA,the creating manifestation of BRAHMAN.Thus the Veda says "Brahman ekam bahudha vadanty," meaning BRAHMAN is unique, and only ONE, but manifests in different ways.Then each according to the manifestation, a name is given to it and called God. For example, when the BRAHMAN manifests as fire,it is called AGNI,and it is treated as a God,as it is also the "BRAHMAN"-which is the representative word for GOD in Vedas.Thus in Hinduism different functioning of the Supreme power is treated as a God.This makes it appear as Polytheism,though in reality Vedas Emphasize that BRAHMAN=GOD,is unique and only one.This is known as ADWAITA (Non duality of God). This was emphasized by the great philosopher Adi Sankara,who established the Hinduism, when Buddism (Buddha philosophy) was widely prevalant in India during his time,estimated as 6thC AD.
Now we take Christianity.The Holy Bible is the accepted basis. So we must if we have full faith in this religion, we must go to The Holy Bible for the remedy of all sorts of malady.take for example,we get Stressed because we fear some danger,and need protection.Then the Mantra for deep meditative, repeated chanting,with calm mind and full faith,can be:Psalm 91. A qualified person can help with choosing the correct affirmation or Mantra. Those with faith in Christianity should not seek other faiths.
For those who have faith in Islam, seek help in the Holy QUR'AN .
As an example ,Stress is caused by fear of danger,and remedy is to seek protection.Then the Mantra can be the last two SURAS, 113 and 114.
We can find such methods in other faiths also.We stop here in this topic of Mantra method of Stress relief.
Yoga method most useful in making the Mind quiet is Breath control, called Pranayama in Sanskrit.There are many different Pranayamas. Hatayoga deals with them. We shall go into it in detail,as it is widely used nowadays all over the world.in next article .
For Mantra chanting to be successful, one's conscious mind should first be relaxed and quiet ended. Breath control,followed by meditation for long periods and is needed. After the mind becomes thought free, mental chanting of the selected Mantra can begin at a slow speed. One must focus with as much concentration on it as possible. When sufficient repetitions are made, a tranquility will be felt.Then slowly return to the normal state, and will note that the Stress has vanished !!.
In different faiths (religions),different formats are given for Mantras,using different languages.Basic principle is the same.Every religion has a concept of God, supreme power that controls the universe,though not visible to the gross eye,the various actions of such power can be seen or felt everywhere in the universe. Various attributes of this supreme power which manifest in such different ways are used to address this power we call God in English language,and in other languages in equivalent names.This might cause some confusion,but it is only a language problem,content is the same.To be cured from a malady, the name of that attribute of God which will remove that malady will be chosen for deep meditative repetition.
We take the major religions, Hinduism, Christianity, and Islam.
In Hinduism Mantras of several languages are used.The user must know the language well enough to understand the meaning of the mantra so that it can be chanted with full understanding and faith.We take Gayatry Mantra, the most famous. It is in Sanskrit language of the Vedas,the fundamental scripture of Hinduism. Translated it is seen that this Mantra addresses God in a FORM LESS way,addressing as a Power which motivates the Universe, and there by also every ones Intellect.The mantra says "meditate on that Power".That is all.Since Hinduism employs many forms of Gods(like Greek mythology),people are thinking that Hinduism is polytheism.The Vedas emphasize that these Gods are only representing the various manifestations of a supreme Power, BRAHMAN (not to be confused with BRAHMA,the creating manifestation of BRAHMAN.Thus the Veda says "Brahman ekam bahudha vadanty," meaning BRAHMAN is unique, and only ONE, but manifests in different ways.Then each according to the manifestation, a name is given to it and called God. For example, when the BRAHMAN manifests as fire,it is called AGNI,and it is treated as a God,as it is also the "BRAHMAN"-which is the representative word for GOD in Vedas.Thus in Hinduism different functioning of the Supreme power is treated as a God.This makes it appear as Polytheism,though in reality Vedas Emphasize that BRAHMAN=GOD,is unique and only one.This is known as ADWAITA (Non duality of God). This was emphasized by the great philosopher Adi Sankara,who established the Hinduism, when Buddism (Buddha philosophy) was widely prevalant in India during his time,estimated as 6thC AD.
Now we take Christianity.The Holy Bible is the accepted basis. So we must if we have full faith in this religion, we must go to The Holy Bible for the remedy of all sorts of malady.take for example,we get Stressed because we fear some danger,and need protection.Then the Mantra for deep meditative, repeated chanting,with calm mind and full faith,can be:Psalm 91. A qualified person can help with choosing the correct affirmation or Mantra. Those with faith in Christianity should not seek other faiths.
For those who have faith in Islam, seek help in the Holy QUR'AN .
As an example ,Stress is caused by fear of danger,and remedy is to seek protection.Then the Mantra can be the last two SURAS, 113 and 114.
We can find such methods in other faiths also.We stop here in this topic of Mantra method of Stress relief.
Yoga method most useful in making the Mind quiet is Breath control, called Pranayama in Sanskrit.There are many different Pranayamas. Hatayoga deals with them. We shall go into it in detail,as it is widely used nowadays all over the world.in next article .
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