Function of Mantra in Meditational aspect
Mantras are the special arrangement of the words in Sanskrit and always attached together in the poetry form. By this character of arrangement mantras produce special type of vibration. According to special arrangement of the Sanskrit words, tongue moves different than the normal. The usefulness of Mantra in Meditation is that, the Mantras sounds produce subtle energies that reverberate with certain parts of our subtle bodies. If pronounciation wrong, then it does not works properly. Mantras can be a tool to begin the Samadhi but it is complete solution itself to make us perfect (1, 4 Patanjal Yog Sutra). Food feeds the physical body, the right sensual subject feeds the mind, and Mantras feeds the spirit and make us ready to get internal experience on deep level.
To use of Mantras in meditation to assist in easing the mind from its usual treadmill of thought; therefore a main characteristic of such tools is simplicity. Mantra express your gratitude and for personal and global blessing. It develop personality from personal level to universal level.
Some special functions of Mantra:
1. settle the mind (due to continue chanting).
2. Development of the brain(due to stimulation of brain through upper jaw).
3. Uncover the covered knowledge(due to sound vibration).
4. Heal the mental thoughts and emotions(due to energy of the mantras)
5. Reorder the hormonal glands and internal organs activities.
6. Develop peace and harmony in the mind.
To Meditate is to detach your awareness from external concerns and allow it to seek the God within. Here is generally mean of the God is the truth of our origin.
Mantra and Chakras
The Bija mantras(literally, seed mantras) are the sounds of the letters of the Sanskrit alhabet that are associated with the seven main chakras(energy centres of our subtle bodies that, of course, permeate from the subtle to the gross of our existence). Because they permeate from the subtle to the gross of our exitstence, the chakras affect our physicology and our emotions. Below is a list of the seven main chakras in the order in which they exist, from the bottom of the spinal column to the crown of the head. They are envisaged as lotus flowers with varying numbers of petals. The main physiological and emotional associations of the various chakras and the primary Bija mantra relating to each is given. Benefit to the and mind can be achieved by use of these simple mantras.
1. Muladhara: Earth element. It is centred at the lower base of the spine. Associated with the rectum, prostate, cervix and gonads. The main function of this energy centre is physical survival and groundedness.
Ungroundedness is its dysfunction.. The Bija mantra is Lam and the associated colour is red.
2. Svadhisthana: Water element. It is centred round the lower belly. Associated Adrenal glands. The main function of this centre is self-esteem, creativity(including rproduction) and personal secuality. It´s dysfunction manifests as ovr-attachment and low self-seteem. Can involve problems to do with fertility and premature ejaculation. The Bija mantra is Vam and the associated colour orange.
3. Manipura: Fire element. It is centred in the solar plexus and is associated with the digestive system including the pancreas. It has to do with the marriage of the male and female energies. Its functions are to do with personal power, and include the qualities of pride, confidence and achievement. The Bija mantra is Lam and the colour is yellow.
4. Anahata: Air element. Associated with the cardio-vascular system and the thymus gland(related to immunity). It is the bridge beween the lower three bodily and ´tribal´-related chakras and the upper three transpersonal ones. The main function is personal love of a higher nature than sex and it is the seat of love as an emotion and compassion. The Bij mantra is YAM. Anahat bridges the lower Self and the higher Self. The colour is green.
5. Vishudhi: Eather element. This chakra is associated with the respiratory system and metabolism, and thus involves the thyroid and parathyroid glands. Its main functions are the expression of emotion and will-power, but all forms of communication are connected to this chakra, with the associated qualities of clarity and sharing. The Bij manta is HAM, the colour is blue.
6. Agya: Consciousness is the element. It is centred behind the eyebrows and is associated with the ANS(Autonomic Nervous System, dealing with processed such as digestion wich are usually beyond volunty control) and the pituitary gland (the conductor of our hormanal system, which is the carrier of longer-lasting intructions to our body and emotions than the fast-acting nervous system). This is wehre gross and subtle, matter and mind meet and merge. It works closely with the seventh chakra to keep logic and intuition balanced. The mantra is SAM (on the in-breath) and KSHAM(on th out-breath), the clour is indigo.
7. Sahastrara: Bill is the element. It is centred on the pineal gland and holds way over the CNS(Central Nervous System) The seventh chakra´s function is to initiate and stimulate the spiritual journey, to instil divine discontent so that we seek to transcend our physical human existence. The Bij mantra is OM, the colour is Violet.
Note: The above informations has taken from somewhere else.
Some Mantra
Gayatri Matra
Om Bhurbhuvah Swah Tatsa Viturvarenyam I
Bhargo devasya Dhiemahi Dhiyo Yo Nah Prachodayat II
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
May there be peace on mortal, immortal and divine plances.
I meditate upon the most brilliant splendor of the Sun God.
May be stimulate our intellect (so that we are inspired to take
the right action at the right time).
Traditional
Sarve Bhavantu Sukhinah I
Sarve Santu Niramayah II
Sarve Bhadrani Pashyantu I
Maa Kashchit duhkhabhahg bhavet II
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
May all be happy. May all be healthy. May all
Experience what is good and let no one suffer.
Traditional
Gururbrahmaa Gururvisnuh
Gururdevo Mahesvarah
Gurusakshaat Param Brahma
Tasmai shri Gurave Namah.
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
The Guru is none other than the creator, Lord Brahma; he verily is Lord Vishnu, the preserver,
and he truly is Mahesvara, the destroyer. He is the supreme Brahman himself.
To such a Guru I offer my Salutations.
Traditional
Bhumi Mangalam, Udak Mangalam
Agni Mangalam, Vayu Mangalam
Gagan Mangalam, Surya Mangalam
Chandra Mangalam, Jagat Mangalam
Jiva Mangalam, Deha Mangalam
Mano Mangalam, Atma Mangalam
Sarva Mangalam, Bhavatu Bhavatu Bhavatu
Sarva Mangalam, Bhavatu Bhavatu Bhavatu
Sarva Mangalam, Bhavatu Bhavatu Bhavatu
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
Om Shanti Shanti Santihi
May there be tranquillity on earth, on water, in fire in the wind,
in the sky, in the sun, on the moon, on our planet, in all living beings,
in the body, in the mind and in the spirit,
May that tranquillity be everywhere, and in everyone.
