Mantra Yoga: An Overview

Abstract

Mantra occupies a prominent place in Vedic religion and Indian Culture. Since time immemorial saints, seers, sages and Yogis have been practicing Mantra Yoga for spiritual enlightenment. Vedas, the core of Indian culture consist of various mantras for the accomplishment of various purposes. Mantras are used as sacred sounds or utterances. Since they are taken from the sacred texts, they are considered auspicious and God in word form. They are used in ritual and spiritual practices and various sacrificial ceremonies. We have the description of 16 types of sanskars or ceremonies in Vedic scriptures. Each ceremony is performed with a different mantra. Our every festival is celebrated by chanting different mantras. We can’t imagine of the celebration of any festivals and ceremonies without the chanting of mantras in Vedic religion.