Beej Mantra Chikitsa and its impact on 48 students of PEC Chandigarh Pre & Post Meditation through Beej Mantra on Weight, BP, SPO2, BMI, BPS, BPD, BPP

Abstract

In Ayurveda there is a description of 3 Aushadhi : 1. Daivavyapasraya Chikitsa [taking refuge of your Aatma (Soul)], 2. Yuktivyapasraya Chikitsa (taking refuge of device which is considered the fastest way to heal), 3. Sattavajaya Chikitsa (Purity of Thoughts). Here the Mantras are the sacred words having spiritual potency. Mantras are not merely sounds but thoughts which establish a connection between Divine and You. Later comes the sound of that Mantra and its impact is also affected if not done with full attention. Mantra instill confidence, improve concentration and Aatma (soul) therapy is the medicine of the future, soul as a creator of mind & body wave of consciousness protects us from several diseases and reforms the future. Aims & Objective: The aim of the present study was to know the effect of the beej mantra meditation on the student’s BP, Pulse, spo2, Weight and pulse rate. Methods: Manual and electronic search was done on Mantra Chikitsa, Beej Mantra in Charak Samhita, Susruta Samhita and Astanga Hridaya. Then 48 PEC Chandigarh Ist Yr students practised Beej Mantra meditation technique through a one hour lecture. Pre and post meditation measurements were recorded and analysed. Results: Significant number of students reported to be more attentive, comfortable, relaxed and had better memory and had significant reduction in mean pulse rate, Weight, BP. Students expressed a feeling of relaxation and of having a fun filled learning atmosphere after meditation. Conclusion: This simple and easy technique of Beej Mantra meditation could be adopted to enhance Stress reduction in students.