World Journal of
Pharmaceutical and Life Sciences

THERAPEUTIC USE OF MANTRA CHIKITSA

*Dr. Maheshkumar N. Chaudhari, Dr. Mrudula M. Chaudhari

ABSTRACT

Ayurveda, the Indian system of medicine, advocates about different types of Chikitsa. Mantra Chikitsa is one of the treatment approaches concerned with Spiritual way of treatment. Mantra Chikitsa is described in Ayurveda at various places as a potent approach. Basically Mantra is pure thought from a pure heart, which acts as an inspirational believe. Atharva Veda and Koutsiki Sutra are said to be two authentic sources of Daiva Vyapashraya Chikitsa. Atharva Veda is said to be the first treatise to establish relationship between the diseases and demons (unknown powers). Mantra Chikitsa is mainly used for both preventive and curative aspect. Mantras are formed for various purposes. Therapeutic use of Mantra is one of them. Most of the time we observed that if the medicine not works, then Mantra Chikitsa will act. Mantra has divine power or Celestial power. Mantra Chikitsa mainly works on the basis of faith. The more the belief of the person on this therapy, the more would be the effect and more the healing. Faith is an important component of healing therapies. Mantra chanting help to form a positive effect to compensate negative emotions. mental health, the world is moving towards meditation and Yoga in which the role of Mantra is important.

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