Catch a sound wave

Last week I spoke of vibrations and mantras and introduced the idea of how sound can alter our vibrations. What if we used this tool to help better our frame of mind.

A lot of people in every day life go through so many experiences, some that are extremely heartwrenching and some that make us feel like we are on cloud nine. Usually when we are at one extreme or the other, and even between the vibration is submitted into the universe and in return the universe generally hands out what you give. So, if bad vibrations are what you are giving out, guess what, more turmoil is what you will receive and vice-versa. Good equates more good. How do you get out of a bad vibration though, or even keep the balance if you feel good?

One way is to use sound. Sounds waves carry so much information through and “speak” to us on a level that can only be felt. Vibrations, such as mantras like Om and Sa Ta Na Ma, work with this ancient tool to hone oneself back into itself. So, what are mantras really and where did they even come from?

Well, if you think about it we already know what mantras are from last week’s article, a chanting or repeating of a word or phrase. Mantras are not derived from one particular religion or place. Prayers could be considered a mantra, if you have a set prayer you refer to when thinking or sending good thoughts out, etc.

Most hear about Sanskirt when first learning about mantras or even in a yoga class. Sanskirt is a language that originated in ancient India. The development of the language isn’t very precise but is to be believed that it started around 1500 B.C. It is known that the language is divided into two different periods, Vedic Sanskrit and Rigveda. The Vedic portion is traceable for 2th millennium B.C. and Rigveda as the earliest know composition of the language. Some believe it is the Mother of all languages on earth.

That would make sense as to why many like to use the Sanskirt (Veda) language when speaking their mantras. If it is the Mother of all language then one would only assume that the sound (vibrations) that are given off would be extremely potent. The world of Sanskrit language is dwindling but it is one of the oldest forms of language that we know. Maybe we shall delve into that language for the next column to find out more.

“Sanskrit is a beautiful contextual language. It is called “Dev Bhasha” the language of the soul. Here, meanings of the words must come from the heart, from direct experience – dictionary meanings or static meanings have not much value. Meanings of the words vary depending on mindset, time, location and culture. The words are made to expand the possibilities of the mind.” - Amit Ray

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