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*On the Structure and Effects of Mantras*

Our world is physically constituted by three basic energies viz. Sound,

Light and Heat. According to the electromagnetic wave theory, the

ever-expanding universe is described as a limitless ocean of energy waves.

Discovery and utilization of some of these have given rise to inventions

like radio, telephone, television, laser, X-rays, gamma-rays, etc. Enormous

combinations or superimposition of compatible waves are supposed to give

rise to the energy particles, various subtle particle-states and ultimately

to the atomic and molecular forms of matter. The root cause of the existence

of different physical forms/states of any kind of material – howsoever

subtle or gross it might be – is the 'collision or superimposition' of some

of these omnipresent, ever vibrating, energy waves.

 

The eternal forms of sound vibrations are synonymous with respect to their

physical existence. This in other words corresponds to the vaidik concept of

shabda (eternal sound/cosmic vibrations) as the origin and controller of

everything that exists (in gross or subtle form) in this universe. The

vaidik and tantrik mantras are meant to be specific configurations of

syllables (sonic codes) that could generate specific energy-currents of

shabda. In terms of its meaning in Sanskrit, the word " mantra " also implies

– 'a liberator of mind'. This indicates the psychological impact of chanting

or

japa<http://www.akhandjyoti.org/?Akhand-Jyoti/2003/Mar-Apr/GayatriMantraJapa/>of

a mantra.