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MANTRA
A mantra is mystical energy encased in a sound structure. Every mantra contains within its vibrations a certain power.Upon concentration and repetetion of a given Mantra its energy is elicited and takes form. Japa or mantra yoga is that practice by which the power contained within Mantras is applied for specific purposes.
Each mantra is constructed from a combination of sounds derived from the fifty letters of the sanskrit alphabet. Sanskrit is also known as Devanagari or the language of gods.the ancient greatest scientist (sages) of India, who were attuned to higher levels of consciousness were well aware of the inherent power contained is sound and they utilized combinations of sounds to set up specific vibrations.These vibrations applied sustematically could literally move moountains.In fact one theory on the building of the pyramids suggests that it was the highly developed science of manipulating sound vibrations that enabled the early Egyptions to sculpt and move stones of such enormous proportions.
Whether such feats can be attributed to the control of sound is a question modern science has not yet covered due to impurity of their brains and their backwardness. Yet there is no doubt that sound does have a definite & predictiable effect on the human psyche and body. An obvious example is the difference between classical and the rock music. The first tends to be relaxing while the other is inclined to excite the senses and passions with animal extincts.On the more subtle level,various Mantras are applied for certain purposes. Most specifically,they turn the mind toward concentration on the Supreme and release spiritual energy in the chakras of the body.
There are different types of Mantras; some called "Bija" or the seed mantras, are that they have no exact meaning. They act directly on the nadis or nerve tubes of the astral body.They vibrate in the chakras along the spine, acting as a subtle massage, realeasing blockages and allowing the Kundalini energy to flow more freely. In these the name and form of the sound are merged and cannot be seperated. There are also mantras that have meaning which can be translated.These nirguna or abstract mantras also set up powerful vibrations in the body, but verbally assert union with unmanifest pure consciousness.More common however is the deity mantra, in which a specific form with attributes is visualized along with the repetetion of the sound.for example: A reclusive person bent on destroying negative qualities would repeat a Siva mantra. A family person, whose ideal was to be a loving and responsible husband or wife might meditate on the name of Rama. An individual who sees God as infinite , all loving and even a little playful would build qualities in himself by repeating a Krishna Mantra.
In ancient times, Siddhas learnt the art of tapping specific life force energies. While adjustments of mantras vibrations for the accomplishment of specific goals was prevalent, the fear of their misuse led the Siddhas to lock the powers of all these mantras. These "keelit" (locked mantras), remained effective, though their full glory could only be experienced after the "uttkeelan" (unlocking) process which was tedious and difficult. The Siddha initiation empowers you to unlock any positive mantra, connect to the presiding deity and tap energies instantly. Specific mantras are selected depending upon the requirements. There is the Sri Mantra for ushering in prosperity, the Maha Mritunjaya Mantra to tackle life threatening conditions, the Gayatri Mantra for wisdom and harmony.
Siddha Healing, opens the locks to various mantras, but only for the purpose of helping the individual and humanity. Siddha and Spiritual Healing, go hand in hand. Saktipat happens naturally at the time of initiation and the kundalini power is awakened.
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