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The Healing Power of Mantras: A Study on Mental Health Transformation

N. S. Sudarshan

DHARANA - Bhavan s International Journal of Business March 11, 2025 DOI: 10.18311/dbijb/2024/48300 (opens in new tab) via OpenAlex

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Mantra meditation, the repetition of sounds or words used in spiritual and contemplative traditions, may improve mental clarity, reduce stress, and help prevent health issues. A review of existing literature suggests a link between regular mantra practice and better mental health outcomes, including lower anxiety and depression. The work also examines physiological markers such as heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels, indicating potential physical health benefits. The evidence points toward mantra meditation as a practice that can enhance both mental and physical well-being.

Study at a glance

Characteristics Review Peer reviewed
Topics Anxiety Meditation
Keywords Mantra Mental health Clarity
Key finding Mantra meditation is associated with improvements in mental health indicators like reduced anxiety and depression, and may positively affect physiological markers such as heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels.

Abstract

The possible advantages of mantra meditation for both physical and mental well-being are investigated in this study. It has been proposed that mantras, which are repeated sounds or words employed in a variety of spiritual and contemplative disciplines, might enhance mental peace and general well-being. The purpose of this study is to explore how frequent mantra practice affects mental clarity, stress reduction, and health issue prevention. Through an extensive analysis of literature on mantra meditation, this study aims to establish a relationship between the practice of mantra meditation and enhancements in mental health indicators, such as decreased levels of anxiety and depression. Furthermore, this study will look at physiological markers including heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels.

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