The knowledge of\u00cfabda Brah\u00ae \u2013 N\u00b3da Brah\u00ae is an important branch of the Indian school of spirituality. The science and philosophy of\u00cfabda Brah\u00ae encompasses the methodology and effects ofma ntra-japa, prayers, collective chanting ands\u00b3 dh a n\u00b3s of theveda-mantras and that of the N\u00b3da Brah\u00ae deals with the genesis, expansion and influence of music. The volume 19 of the \u201cPt. Shriram Sharma Acharya Vangmaya\u201d series presents truly rare and detailed information and guidance on this topic. The present book is compiled from the English translation of the first two chapters of this volume that focus on the cosmic dimensions of sound and the sceince ofmantras.
Linguistically, the wordmantra in Sanskrit implies a specific structure of sonic patterns \u2013 coded in syllables and vowels, that works as an spiriutal tool to liberate the mind from ignorance, illusion and evil instincts. The specific configurations of syllables and the corresponding combinations of phonemes in themantras make the latter powerful \u2018carriers\u2019 of the cosmic energy of sound. The book presents a perspicuous introduction with analysis of multiple aspects of the physical and subliminal impact of sound and the structure ofmantras. It also highlights authentic reports on scientific experiments in this direction.
focuses on mantra yoga as an effective endeavor to master the generation and utilization, without any external means or instruments, of the immense powers of sound for specific noble purposes. Although the vedic mantras could be well expressed vocally as prose or verse, the method of singing them in specific rythms as hymns was given principal importance by the\u2013i\u00ccis. Hence the unique spectrum of vedic swaras and the gamut of chanting patterns formantras were evolved and encoded in the S\u00b3ma Veda.
The S\u00b3ma Veda contains divine knowledge of the miraculous spiritual flow of music that can effectuate a vivid connection of the individual \u2018self\u2019 withthy-self. The author highlights the crucial role of this Veda and discusses the present status of the schools of s\u00b3ma g\u00b3na in the context of the difficulties faced today in identifying the best chanting patterns for theVedic
Thes\u00b3dhan\u00b3s of mantra yoga together with n\u00b3da yoga are integral parts of the spiritual experiments on awakening of theKu\u00f1\u00c3alin\u00ba and realization of theBrah\u00ae throughO\u00aek\u00b3r. These topics too are covered here sagaciously in scientific light. The paramount role ofv\u00b3 k (absolutely refined voice) in mantra yoga is emphasized with necessary guidance. The author describes the four successively subtler levels of human voice (v\u00b3\u00f1\u00ba) and presents the methods, for the control and refinement of thev\u00b3\u00f1\u00ba and mental faculties, which can be practised by everybody in day-to- day life. Theses\u00b3dhan\u00b3s gradually lead to the spiritual elevation of thev\u00b3\u00f1\u00ba up to the supreme level \u2013 thev\u00b3k.
He further illustrates \u2013 how the hidden spiritual powers of amantra are aroused byjapa through such a spiriutally empowered voice. And how the materialization of the blessings and curses also becomes possible because of the power ofv\u00b3k. Authentic examples and scientific evidences of the modern times are presented in this book with relevant excerpts from the scriptures to support and explain the enormous potentials of refinedv\u00b3 n\u00ba.
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