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Mantra
Chanting
Presentation by AWGP
(All World Gayatri Pariwar)
www.awgp.org
Cosmic Power of Sound : Shabd Shakti
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Hidden Powers of Mantra
Power of Mantra
The power of chant of a mantra is purely spiritual in nature.
It is a kind of conscious energy that influences body, mind & inner self (attitude)
Generates specific vibrations in the subliminal environment & cosmic domains of consciousness
Do you know ?? - Mantras were invented by the rishis – the scientists of Shabda Brahm-Nada Brahm- as
the coded formulae and subtle ‘sonic devices’ to generate and use specific effects of the sublime power of
Shabda.)
Hidden Powers of Mantra
Dual Effects
Jap of a mantra instantaneously generates dual effects – one in inner world and other in external
Fire burns whatever is inside it and heats up the fireplace and its surrounding area. Similarly,
continuous chanting of a mantra not only titillates specific extrasensory energy centers, nerve bundles
and ganglions inside chanter’s body but also generates specific vibrations in the surrounding space that
spreads in all directions and influences the subtle environment and other conscious beings too
Rate of Progress
The attainment of supernormal bequests depends on the mental and spiritual makeup of the chanter
and his engrossment in disciplined mode of chanting.
For ex., a radio catches only those frequencies for which it is tuned. The continuity & quality of
reception would correspond to unperturbed linkage & sensitivity & perfection of internal components
Why Chant ? How to Chant ?
Purpose
As body & clothes get clean after rubbing with soap. Similarly, chanting is the process of cleansing
/refining our inner self/attitude.
To awaken hidden divinity within and inculcate divine virtues by simultaneously meditating over
them
4 stages
Repetition
Retention
Recall
Recognition (to put into practice & change one’s lifestyle
Transformation of Ego
The chanter while chanting any mantra should meditate upon the meaning of the mantra and believe
that divine qualities are being kindled within him and he should try to bring a transformation in his
lifestyle by believing that he is not an ordinary soul and there is no room for any undesirability within
him.
Why Chant ? How to Chant ?
Not just bead rotation
The process of chanting should not be only limited to just bead rotation and mechanical chanting.
To reap full and real benefits of chanting, meditation is a very important aspect which is generally
ignored by chanters who just worry about finishing a fixed number of rounds of bead.
Mechanical chanting although will yield results of its own but those are insignificant as compared to
chanting with correct mindset.
Why Gayatri Mantra ?
King of Mantras
This eternal mantra is said to be the origin of the Vedas.
The seers, spiritual saints and scholars of all ages affirm the divine preeminence of this mantra.
Unique composition
It has remarkable configuration of 24 syllables (carriers of Sabda Sakti)
Unique pattern of sublime currents of spiritual force which is derived from the deeper science of
Sabda brahm – Naad brahm
Spiritual aspects
Enables the chanter to reduce/ remove the effects of past karmas (deeds)
Chanter develops a divine ego which enables him to remove the undesirability which have rooted
themselves deep into the unconscious mind over a period of many births
Why Gayatri Mantra ?
Scientific aspects
Unperturbed enunciation of this mantra for a continuous stretch of time would also generate powerful
currents that could induce divine effects by vibrating all subtle glands, ganglions, nerve bundles,
neuronal passages and extrasensory energy centers in the physical, subtle and astral bodies.
Scientific experiments reveal that chanting of Gayatri Mantra stimulates emission of supernormal
brain impulses that generate specific aura around the chanter
The sound waves that are created, when Gayatri Mantra is said, is of the shape of a ring. It rises up
with great speed, through the medium of ether and goes towards Sun, and after touching the surface of
the Sun, it returns back along with the powers of Sun, like Heat, Light, electrical and other powers
which are very subtle. Thus the Mantra combined with all the powers of the Sun re-enters the subtle
body of the ‘Practicer’. The stronger the will-power and emotion attached with the Mantra, the
Stronger is the attraction of these powers of the Sun. If the Mantra is said with the full concentartion of
Mind, it can make impossible, possible. *
Why Gayatri Mantra ?
Views
Theosophist scholar Mr. Leadveater attributes distinctive significance to the collective chanting of
Gayatri Mantra in his book “Man- Visible, Invisible” . The sonic waves along with the sublime
currents of Sabd sakti produced by the chanting of the mantra propagate upwards in a spiral shape and
expand up to the heart of Sun (the deity of Gayatri Mantra). The echo of these is reflected back and
bestows the supernatural energy and flow of prana and divine brilliance of Sun on the body, mind and
inner self of the chanter.
1+1 = 11
Power of collective endeavors is far more significant in the fields of consciousness and spirituality.
Grouping of inert object with another gives two objects whereas join venture of two active, talented
persons may work like that of 1+1=11 or even more
Enthusiasm & joy generated by combined faith of pilgrims is truly remarkable.
Organized move of larger congregation of people of compatible ideologies motivated for a common
aim creates intense ambience of greater influence
Significance of Collective Prayer
Prayer
Psychologically, prayer is said to inculcate inducing instructions that gradually invigorate the
potentials of mind.
Intensity & impact of these inner ‘inscriptions’ of prayer rise in proportion with the piety and depth of
the devotee’s intrinsic faith.
These have reach in the hidden folds of mind and thus are effective in eradication of psychiatric
complications, mental weakness, tension, worries, illusions etc.
Unity in prayer
Unity, conjugation and superposition always multiply and magnify compatible effects. Same holds
true for collective prayer.
‘Namaj’ of Mohammedans, ‘Mass Prayer’ of Christians, ‘Retreat’ practices of army men all signify
this fact
Emergency situations
Groups of people, societies, nations as whole also take shelter of collective prayer at times of
emergency or calamitous adversities.
Bells of temples, churches, mosques, gurudwaras and all other shrines ring with mass participation in
prayers in war times.
This is the last asylum of hope for mankind in critical moments of helplessness.
Examples of Collective Spiritual
Endeavors
Shri Ram
Role of monkeys & beers in battle of Shri Ram and Ravan illustrates necessity and importance of mass
movement at grass root.
Ram and Lakshman were divine incarnations; drying up a sea and ruining the reign of Ravana was no
difficulty for them but this could not have served the real purpose of arousing the collective power of
the masses that was the need of that era.
Shri Krishna
Lord Krishna- manifestation of the Almighty in human form, had liberated the world from cruel
autocracy of Kansa, Jarasandha and Shishupal at very young age.
He could have ruined the perverted Kauravas and their gigantic army in few moments but he
preciously strove for the unity of the armed forces of the distributed states in historic war of
Mahabharata.
In his childhood too, he encouraged collective participation of masses of Gokul for lifting up the
Govardhan hill despite being able to do so in his little finger
Examples of Collective Spiritual
Endeavors
Buddha
Buddha changed the trends of the medieval era inspiring the collective arousal of the masses. His
preaching of “Buddham Saranam Gacchami, Dhammam Saranam Gacchami, Sangham Saranam
Gacchami” indeed vibrated awakened souls and led to the formation of an army of “Bauddha
Sanyasis” which was dedicated to the noble aims of “Dhammam”. The collective and constructive
efforts of these disciples spread his message of peace and kindness all over the globe.
Mahatma Gandhi
The world recognized the astonishing force of the non violent mass-movement educed by Mahatma
Gandhi for the independence of India.
The united strength of people motivated for a common patriotic goal had shaken and eventually ousted
the mighty British Empire.
Maha-Kumbh
The tradition of pilgrimage was founded by Rishis (sages) for arousing and channelizing the collective
power of morally inclined people for global welfare and spiritual enlightenment of all.
Great saints, sages and scholars used to meet and discuss the global problems and produce solutions
and constructive plans for progress and peace of all living beings
Unique Experiments of Collective
Chanting
Sahastranshu Brahm Yagya
1st spiritual experiment of grand participation in 1953 of people from all parts of the society
auspicious commemoration of the glorious completion of twenty-four divine mahapurascharanas (24
lac Gayatri mantra chants) by Gurudev Pt. Shriram Sharma Acharya (founder of Gayatri Pariwar)
About 25000 sadhaks chanted 125000 Gayatri mantra each over 18 months period and performed
havans of 125000 of this holy mantra
This mahayagya and the associated sadhna was indeed the commencement of the divine endeavor of
Yug Nirman (reconstruction of an era )
Brahmastra Anushthan
The next major experiment of collective spiritual power was conducted as the “Brahmastra
Anushthan” was completed in 1958.
First phase comprised of 24 lac Gayatri mantra chants. Sadhaks who had performed the Jap with
chastity and austerity were allowed to participate in this sacred yagya
Unique Experiments of Collective
Chanting
Ashtagrahi Yog
Year 1962 faced the rare alignment of planets – the Ashtagrahi Yog, which was professed by several
authentic astrologers and foretellers across the global, as an ill omen for the earth
All members of Gayatri Pariwar performed dedicated collective Anushthan to prevent the likely
disastrous effects and as a result it passed without any significant disturbance to our planet
Shakti Mahapurascharan
This was another remarkable example of collective Sadhna at the times of sudden attacks by China in
1962 & Pakistan in 1965.
Spiritual energy generated by these collective Sadhnas worked behind miraculous happenings in the
battlefield.
What made the victorious Chinese army’s unexpected ‘about-turn’ in front of the defeating Indian
army? Defense analysts/ political experts don’t have a logical explanation to this…Only visionaries of
subtle impact were able to know the real cause.
These special experiments were accompanied by large number of Gayatri Yagyas all over the country.
Unique Experiments of Collective
Chanting
Suraksha Anushthan
Much before scientific community was alarmed by the unexpected fall of the sky-lab in June 1979, Pt.
Shriram Sharma Acharya initiated this spiritual experiment aimed at preventing the disastrous
consequences of the likely mishap.
Space scientist feared sky-lab’s fall would have risked calamitous loss at Laos, Manila, Panama,
Nigeria, states of Gujarat or Orissa and West Bengal in India. However, at last moments this huge
spacecraft got naturally deviated and plunged into the remote depths of Pacific Ocean leaving safe the
inhabited land on our planet.
No scientific investigation could decipher the hidden force of nature that triggered an upright in
scientifically approved likelihood.
Deep study into dominance of subtle world over visible world elucidated this would be possible by
the conscious power aroused by spiritual Sadhnas.
Do you know ?? – “2012 is sometimes claimed to be a great year of spiritual transformation (or
apocalypse). Many esoteric sources interpret the completion of the thirteenth B’ak’tun cycle in the Long
Count of the Maya calender (which occurs on December 21” - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2012
Unique Experiments of Collective
Chanting
Pragya Purascharan
Revered Acharya ji had declared the period of 1980 – 2000 as Yug Sandhi Kal (cosmic changes before
the change of era).
He emphasized the need for greater purification of people’s mind and spiritual enlightenment and
molding their attitude to adopt the new world order that is due to be bestowed by the Almighty.
In this 24 crore Gayatri Mantra Jap was performed daily collectively by 24 lac parijans(members) per
day which later increased to 120 crores chants per day.
Number of yagyas and havans were also augmented in the same proportion reaching almost every
village, town and city in India.
This remarks a rare endeavor of active participation of awakened souls in God’s project of
purification and righteousness orientation of the subliminal flow
Do you know ?? - As part of its Yug Nirman Yojana – a mission of social, cultural and spiritual refinement
and reconstruction, the Gayatri Pariwar, Shantikunj Hardwar had mobilized a unique spiritual experiment at
the critical juncture of the change of an era
Samuhik Sadhna for World Peace
& Bright Future
When
Last Sunday of every month starting from July 2008 (Gurupoornima) till February 2011 (Vasant
Panchami).
Time : 7 a.m. – 8 a.m.
Should ideally be done in groups of 3,5,7,9,11,24,51,108 & so on else can be done alone(if not
possible in group) but the timing should be strictly adhered to..
How
Chanting can be done for one hour with mala (bead) Do pranayam (deep breathing) for 10 times with a
feeling that all our thoughts are getting cleared and our mind is getting calm.
Meditate on the meaning of Gayatri Mantra for 2 min.
Then start chanting in front of a deepak and meditate on the early morning rising sun and believe that
our bodies are bathing in that light and is getting cleansed.
Pray to the Almighty for bright future for everyone.
If possible a small deep yagya of 24 Gayatri Mantra ahutis can be done at conclusion.
Looking for your participation …..