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ELEVATING OUR CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH ELEVATING OUR CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH MANTRA MEDITATION MANTRA MEDITATION

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ELEVATING OUR CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH ELEVATING OUR CONSCIOUSNESS THROUGH

MANTRA MEDITATIONMANTRA MEDITATION

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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 produce Such a demonstration shows that loud sounds can produce substantial reactions.substantial reactions.

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Sonic Weaponry

Sonic and ultrasonic weapons (USW) are weapons of various typesthat use sound to injure, incapacitate, or kill an opponent. Some sonicweapons are currently in limited use or in research and developmentby military and police forces.

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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

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Medical Usage of Sound

Sonography MachineSonography Machine

» Ultrasonic extraction of lipids and proteins

» Ultrasonography

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Here is a picture from the Fujiwara Dam in Japan before prayers were offered

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Here is a picture after the reverend Kato conducted a one hour prayer in front of the dam

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This is the water crystal when abuses were chanted.

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Picture when Sanskrit prayer word was chanted.

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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?

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It is commonly believed that mantras can carry hidden power which can in turn produce certain effects. The ancient Vedic literatures are full of descriptions of weapons being called by mantra.

Mantras carry hidden spiritual power, which can produce significant benefits when chanted properly. Indeed, the Vedas themselves are sound vibrations in literary form and carry a profound message. Spiritual disciplines recommend meditational practices such as silent meditation, silent recitation of mantras and also the verbal repetition of specific mantras out loud.

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Benefits ofBenefits ofChantingChantingThe HolyThe HolyNames ofNames of

GODGOD

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Dr.Herbert Benson, M.D.is the founding president of the Mind/BodyMedical 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

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According to Dr.Herbert Benson, the Relaxation Response by a technique based on Western relaxation methods, Eastern meditative practices & certaintype 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 overallmetabolism of the body slowsmarkedly. For instance, heart &breathing rates decrease blood flow to the muscles stabilizes,and blood pressure falls

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A Clinical Test of the Benefits of Mantra chanting was performed on 3 groups of 62 subjects, males & females of average age 25. They chanted the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra 25 minutes each day under strict clinical supervision. Results showed that regular chanting of the Hare Krsna Maha Mantra reduces Stress & depression and helps reduce bad habits & addictions.

These results formed a PhDThesis at Florida State University.

Spiritual practitioners claim Spiritual practitioners claim many benefits from Mantra many benefits from Mantra Meditation such as increased Meditation such as increased realization of spiritual wisdom, realization of spiritual wisdom, inner peace and a strong inner peace and a strong communion with God and the communion with God and the spiritual realm. These effects spiritual realm. These effects may be experienced by may be experienced by following the designated following the designated spiritual path.spiritual path.

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Mantra Meditation leads to a Relaxed state of Mind with Alertness

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YOGA IN THIS AGEYOGA IN THIS AGE

Mantra meditation

MindDeliverer of

• Insecurities

• Fears

• Anxieties

• Tensions• Ignorance

Mantradelivers from

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YOGA IN THIS AGEYOGA IN THIS AGE

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Leads to...Leads to...

• SecuritySecurity• Confidence Confidence • Peace of mindPeace of mind

• Happiness Happiness • ConcentrationConcentration

• Steady Intelligence Steady Intelligence

• EfficiencyEfficiency

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“Chanting Hare Krishna has made

a tremendous impact in my life.”

Albert Brush FordOwner - Ford Motors

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““I've been chanting I've been chanting Hare Krishna for Hare Krishna for

many years, and I've many years, and I've never found anything never found anything more pleasurable. more pleasurable.

N.D. DesaiLeading Indian

Industrialist(Apar Limited, GE Apar

Lighting, CEMA Tubes, Apar Infotech)

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““Chanting Hare Chanting Hare Krishna has helped Krishna has helped me face all the ups me face all the ups

and downs in my life and downs in my life with a great with a great

confidence and confidence and peace of mind.”peace of mind.”

Hrishikesh MafatlalCEO - Mafatlal Fabrics

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““Chanting helped me give Chanting helped me give up bad habits. It changed up bad habits. It changed

my vision of things.”my vision of things.”

Anne SchaufussDutch Model

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“By starting to chant Hare Krishna, I feel

tremendous happiness.”

Vicki Overtonleading European Model

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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'.

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POSITIVE THINKING“My outlook towards

life is lot more brighter, after starting to

associate with Hare Krishna devotees and

chanting the mahä-mantra.”

Bruce KlienbergArmy Officer

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Marco FerriniItaly’s top furniture designer

“Chanting makes me feel close to God.”

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Methods of Chanting Mantra»Baikhari (Audible) - By chanting a loud which can be heard easily is called "Baikhari" ChantingAdvantages 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

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Away from stress and Away from stress and experience eternal bliss!!!experience eternal bliss!!!

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