Ayurveda and Vibrational healing by Dr Arya

Ayurveda and Vibrational healing 

A thought-provoking article was written by our online expert contributor Dr Arya

In the stressful modern world, more and more people are turning to nature to find healing. Called Vibrational Medicine, or Vibrational Healing, this actually is a centuries-old practice, performed in different traditions. 

Prana

The concept of Prana, originating in the Vedas, ancient Indian texts, describes how the “life force” of nature animates all living things and can be harnessed to heal the body based on ritualistic methods practised by Ayurveda (Longevity of Life) and Siddha (Adept) medicines.

Chanting

Certain vibrational methods use the sound vibration of sacred ritualistic chants to harmonize the energy in the matter with its surroundings. Chanting mantras, for example, creates peace and energizes the mind-body, such as in Transcendental Meditation.

Enhancing the quality of herbs by chanting mantras has been explained and practiced in Ayurveda since long. 

Five Elements

When a cosmetic product or medicine is prepared with herbs, we generally use the natural extracts or parts themselves of flowers, leaves, fruits, bark, resins and roots. As per the wisdom of Ayurveda, all the parts of a plant are made of the Pancha maha bhoota or the energy from the five elements.

The five elements are Prithvi (earth), Ap (water), Thejas (Sun), Vayu (air) and Akasha (Ether). These five elements can be considered five vibrational modes as well. Those who understand Ayurveda deeply states that every material, whether animate or inanimate is medicinal. 

 Okay, coming back to the importance of chanting mantras in Ayurveda. 

 Mantras

Mantras are Vedic in origin. Ayurveda is considered as the upaveda or auxiliary knowledge of Atharva Veda. In Ayurveda, apart from herbal remedies for diseases, a Daivavyapashrayya treatment (magico-religious practices) is one of the important management measures. Mantra recitation is the part of it which is cited to enhance the healing. It is equally applicable in preventive and therapeutic aspects. 

The word Mantra is a Sanskrit word and it contains two roots, ‘man’ which means to think and a suffix 'tra’ which means an instrument or tool. Literally, Mantra means a tool for thinking.  

Ayurveda receives equal status of Mantra as it is being narrated at the advice of Atreya Rsis. ‘Rsi’ means saint, one who has perceived Mantras and has invented new theories or concepts and explained them in a new light.  

Shabda (sound) is the very basic form of energy, which is also ever existent as Akasha (ether). Mantra affects not only on manas (Psyche) and Aatma (soul) but five sense organs are similarly involved in this process because these are the instruments through which waves of mantra reaching up to the soul and mind.

There are numerous references emphasizing Mantra recitation in Ayurveda.  

• When a child is born, Ayurveda advises reciting Mantra on the right ear of the newborn asking gods to protect him/her from evil spirits. 

• In the treatment of fever, Acharya Charaka recommends the chanting of ‘Vishnu sahasra nama’ (thousand names of Hindu deity – Lord Vishnu) 

• Before collection of herbal drugs, mantras have to be chanted. 

• In the treatment of poisoning, Insanity and Epilepsy, chanting mantras has been described as a treatment.  

These are only a few examples. In various places of the ancient classics role of mantras has been described and well defined.  

Sanskrit

The Vedas interpret that the vowels and consonants of Sanskrit as coming from the Damaru (drum) of Lord Siva. The individual letters of the Sanskrit alphabet are derived from the basic strands of energy vibrating at the central part of the existence of human beings.

The vibrations created by sound thought and actions really do have an impact on the inner self of human beings, as well as on environment and hence the universe. The mantra is letters of the Sanskrit alphabet and can create a positive, friendly and a healing effect. 

A study conducted by C.R Karnick has shown that ‘in plants from the stage of a seedling to the maturity’ are affected by certain types of sound waves, especially Mantras.  Plants have shown a positive response to these type of sound waves regarding their growth and efficacy in curing diseases.  

Balance

Balancing your body’s frequency has tremendous health effects on the body. Practicing mindfulness, nature awareness and stillness helps you to find your balance. Same is the case with using vibrational cosmetics. It means turning your body into the earths rhythm and finding your inner purpose and following your heart.

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