Abstract

BENEFITS OF OM CHANTING PRANAYAAM

Dr. Ritura Sharma*, Dr. Pramod Kumar Mishra and Dr. Brahamanand Sharma

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Abstract

Chanting is a common traditional practice in almost every religion in this world. According to “Mandukya Puran” from Hindu religion “OM” is a divine sound which has its benefits to relieve from stress, psychological disorders, etc. In this modern world there are many diseases, disorders and complications but some complications are commonest and almost each and every human being in this modern world has it, it is stress, depression and there are many medications which claims to get relief from it but only for some duration and that too has some of its side effects but, “OM” (AUM) chanting is such a traditional practice which has beneficial effects not just in relieving stress and depression but can also give relief from many mental and physical complications and has of course no side effects and once if learnt properly do not need any guidance. Regularly chanting of OM proved to be beneficial in treating of Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Psychiatric Disorders, Psychosomatic Disorder, Hypothyroidism and helps in improving Cognition, Social Cohesion, Memory Enhancement, Improved Lung Functioning and many more. And if chanting of sacred sound “OM” (AUM) can be used in daily lifestyle can be more beneficial.

Keywords: om, aum, Hindu mythology, yoga, chanting, healing practice.