MANTRA CHIKITSA: A REVIEW

*Dr. Anshika Rao and Dr. Mini K. V.

ABSTRACT

The Sanskrit word mantra combines the root man (to think) with the suffix tra (instrument or tool). Therefore, mantra means literally tool for thinking. A Mantra is a set of words recommended in the holy Vedas. Most of the mantras follow the written pattern of two line shlokas although they are often found in single line or even single word form. Atharvaveda like the other Vedas which are essentially an embodiment of sacred words having spiritual potency known as” Hymns” or “Mantras”. Mantras are categorised under “Daiva-Vyapashraya (Daiva-Karma done in Purvajanma) chikitsa” in Ayurveda. Daiva-Vyapashraya is the spiritual therapy related to blessings and influence of God and consists of Mantra, Aushadhi, Mani dharan, Mangal, Bali, Upahar, Homa, Niyam, Prayashchitt, Upvasa, Svastaayana, Pranipata, Yatra gamana.

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