2. The Power of Sound
A high-pitched frequency can shatter an ordinary drinking glass.A high-pitched frequency can shatter an ordinary drinking glass.
Such a demonstration shows that loud sounds can produceSuch a demonstration shows that loud sounds can produce
substantial reactions.substantial reactions.
3. Sonic Weaponry
Sonic and ultrasonic weapons (USW) are weapons of various types
that use sound to injure, incapacitate, or kill an opponent. Some sonic
weapons are currently in limited use or in research and development
by military and police forces.
4. Music TherapyMusic Therapy
Everyone can respond to music,no matter how ill or disabled. The unique qualities
of music as therapy can enhance communication, support change, and enable
people to live more resourcefully and creatively.
This involves use of music to address physical,emotional, sensory-motor,
cognitive, & social needs of individuals.
Music therapy interventions are designed to:
» promote wellness
» manage stress
» alleviate pain
» express feelings
» enhance memory
» improve communication
» promote physical rehabilitation.
Music therapy provides a unique variety of music experiences in an intentional &
developmentally appropriate manner to effect changes in behavior & facilitate
development of skills
5. Medical Usage of Sound
Sonography MachineSonography Machine
» Ultrasonic extraction of lipids and proteins
» Ultrasonography
6. Here is a picture from the Fujiwara Dam in Japan before
prayers were offered
7. Here is a picture after the reverend Kato conducted a one hour
prayer in front of the dam
8. This is the water crystal when abuses were chanted.
10. Taken from “The hidden messages in water”
by Dr Masaru Emoto.
Dr Emoto’s work has not yet been put up to full
scientific rigors, but this research definitely points
to more research in this area.
Let us consider the impact of this on our body.
Our body is around 70% water. Let us fill this water
of the body with negative energy by chanting abuses
all day. Our body is full of ugly shaped molecules.
What happens when we chant the holy name?
What if these crystals are symbols of the beautiful
transformation our body is undergoing on our
spiritual path?
11. as can carry hidden power which can in turn produce certain
ce significant benefits when chanted properly. Indeed, the V
recitation of mantras and also the verbal repetition of specif
13. Dr.Herbert Benson, M.D.
is the founding president of the Mind/Body
Medical Institute (M/BMI), and the
Mind/Body Medical Institute Associate
Professor of Medicine, Harvard Medical
School.
A graduate of Wesleyan University
and the Harvard Medical School,
Dr. Benson is the author or co-author of
more than 175 scientific publications
and 11 books.
Dr. Benson’s Advice for
Stress Reduction and Positive Thinking
14. According to Dr.Herbert Benson,
the Relaxation Response by a
technique based on Western
relaxation methods, Eastern
meditative practices & certain
type of Prayers consisting of
Four basic elements :
1) a quiet environment
2) a comfortable position
3) repetition of a prayer,
Chanting
4) a passive attitude free
from thoughts
During meditation, the overall
metabolism of the body slows
markedly. For instance, heart &
breathing rates decrease blood
flow to the muscles stabilizes,
and blood pressure falls
15. cal Test of the Benefits of
chanting was performed on 3
of 62 subjects, males & females
age age 25. They chanted the
rsna Maha Mantra 25 minutes
ay under strict clinical supervision.
showed that regular chanting
Hare Krsna Maha Mantra reduces
& depression and helps reduce
bits & addictions.
results formed a PhD
s at Florida State University.
Spiritual practitioners claimSpiritual practitioners claim
many benefits from Mantramany benefits from Mantra
Meditation such as increasedMeditation such as increased
realization of spiritual wisdom,realization of spiritual wisdom,
inner peace and a stronginner peace and a strong
communion with God and thecommunion with God and the
spiritual realm. These effectsspiritual realm. These effects
may be experienced bymay be experienced by
following the designatedfollowing the designated
spiritual path.spiritual path.
16. 3
8
13
18
Mantra Meditator in Alpha zone
Relaxed Alert zone
Active zone
Drowziness zone
Sleepy zone
Hyperactive zone
BrainWaveFrequency
(cycles/sec)
Mantra Meditation leads to a Relaxed state of Mind with Alertness
17. YOGA IN THIS AGEYOGA IN THIS AGE
Mantra meditation
Mind
Deliverer of
• Insecurities
• Fears
• Anxieties
• Tensions
• Ignorance
Mantra
delivers
from
18. YOGA IN THIS AGEYOGA IN THIS AGE
Mantra meditation
Leads to...Leads to...
• SecuritySecurity
• ConfidenceConfidence
• Peace of mindPeace of mind
• HappinessHappiness
• ConcentrationConcentration
• Steady IntelligenceSteady Intelligence
• EfficiencyEfficiency
20. ““I've been chantingI've been chanting
Hare Krishna forHare Krishna for
many years, and I'vemany years, and I've
never found anythingnever found anything
more pleasurable.more pleasurable.
N.D. Desai
Leading Indian
Industrialist
(Apar Limited, GE Apar
Lighting, CEMA Tubes, Apar
Infotech)
21. ““Chanting HareChanting Hare
Krishna has helpedKrishna has helped
me face all the upsme face all the ups
and downs in my lifeand downs in my life
with a greatwith a great
confidence andconfidence and
peace of mind.”peace of mind.”
Hrishikesh Mafatlal
CEO - Mafatlal Fabrics
22. ““Chanting helped me giveChanting helped me give
up bad habits. It changedup bad habits. It changed
my vision of things.”my vision of things.”
Anne Schaufuss
Dutch Model
23. “By starting to chant Hare
Krishna, I feel
tremendous happiness.”
Vicki Overton
leading European Model
24. 11 year old Orissa Kelly, who attended Bhaktivedanta Manor's
nursery and gurukula, has won a myriad of gold, silver & bronze
medals and cups in gymnastics.
On 21st July this year (2006) she flew out to Malta to complete
in the International Junior Gymstars Competition.
Representing Great Britain, she won the Gold medal to become
the European under 12's all round champion in the women's
artistic competition.
Competing with gymnasts from 34 European countries,
Orissa was also the overall winner. She took home a grand total of 5 medals for
Great Britain! Now she has her sights set on the London Olympics in 2012,
where she hopes to 'get Gold for Krishna'.
25. POSITIVE THINKING
“My outlook towards
life is lot more brighter,
after starting to
associate with Hare
Krishna devotees and
chanting the mahä-
mantra.”
Bruce Klienberg
Army Officer
27. Methods of Chanting Mantra
»Baikhari (Audible) - By chanting a loud which can be heard easily is called "Baikhari"
Chanting
Advantages of Baikhari Chanting
- Removes thoughts
- Easy conceptualization of thoughts
- Makes meditation easy
Upanshu (whispering) - Chanting of mantra in low voice,or just whispering so that only
practitioner can understand is called "Upanshu" Chanting.
Advantages of "Upanshu"
- Long duration chanting (8 to 10 hours)
- Purposeful Mantra repetition (Eg: for wealth, health,land acquisition, happiness etc.)
- Destiny Errors can be corrected with this type of chanting
»Manasik (Mental) - without chanting a loud or whispering,mantra is repeated in mind,
this type of mantra chanting is difficult and can be learnt only with practice.
Advantages of Mental Chanting
- Subtle form of chanting
- Commonly used by advance practitioners
- Leads to higher states of awareness
Transcendental Meditation (T. M.): The industrialized Western nations exported to the East their brand of materialism and consumerism, where a car, refrigerator, radio or T.V. were status symbols. The East contributed Buddhism, mysticism and Maharshi Mahesh Yogi's T.M. It has spread like wild fire to the West. The developing countries export their raw materials to the West. The finished and manufactured product from the same, is sent back to us. Similarly, it was the West, which imported the raw T.M. from us and with their own research and development made it into a finished product, which we now use in all the developing countries. It has millions of disciples all over the world who claim that they feel more relaxed, not so jittery and tense, more happy and less worried. To achieve this sublime consciousness, it is necessary to sit in a quiet comer and meditate for about 20 minutes, twice a day, while repeating a mantra – a short phrase. Numerous experiments have shown that the physiological effects of T.M. on the heart, lungs, metabolism, blood lactate and breathing are exactly opposite to those produced by sympathetic stimulation due to the demands of stress. In other words, T.M., is anti-stress in its effect.
