Mantras and Health

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Every one of us wants to be healthy always.But we do become sick for various rea
sons that are known or unknown.Many disorders and diseases do not have proper cu
re or treatment inspite of great advances in technology.Mention may be made abou
t most common problems like diabetes and hypertension where life-long medication
is advised and cure is not available.
In this context,when we look for other solutions,the Hindu religion claims that
there are great cures available for various diseases.They advocate yogasanas to
cure many diseases and also it strongly claims that many diseases can be cured b
y reciting mantras .
Some of the Mantras may be seen as follows:

Gayathri Mantra:This is called as the Mother of all Mantras and it is said to be

the protector of onr who chants it.The Mantra has 24 letters and it should be c
hanted properly with correct pronunciation.The mantra can cure all diseases and
also can give long life,good intellect,good wealth,lustrous face,beauty,etc.It s
hould be learnt from a Guru and practised.
Panchakshari Mantra: This five-lettered mantra of Lord Shiva has the power to pr
otect the one who chants and has the power to cure many diseases.
Mrityunjaya Mantra:This mantra is seen in Sri Rudram and this mantra has the pow
er to save one from accidents,diseases and gives longevity.The benefits that can
be achieved through Mantra recitation cannot be calculated ,it is said.
Vishnu Sahasra Namam:This is the thousand names of Lord Vishnu.The Mantra can cu
re many diseases,it is claimed and the benefits are extraordinary when chanted i
n the morning.Sage Vyasa says that there is no defeat for the one who chants thi
s.
Lalitha Sahasra Namam: This is the thousand names of Goddess Lalithambiga and th
ere are more than eighty slokas which claims the benefits of chanting this Mantr
a.Special precautions need to be taken to chant this mantra as this is said to b
e very virulent.
Likewise,there are many,many mantras given in the scriptures which is said to ha
ve powers to cure many diseases.These Claims are made by Great Rishis,Saints who
are not ordinary people but who were great achievers in life.They had done extr
aordinary feats in life and they are even considered to be Avatars of God.
Not only Mantras,even sthotras,Hymns are said to give good health to the users.E
xamples are Kandha Shasti Kavacham,Subramanya Bhujangam,Sowndarya Lahari,Adhitya
Hrudayam,etc.Infact,Sri Indrakshi Sthothram is recommended specifically to be u
sed as a cure for all diseases.The Deity mentioned is Indrakshi Devi who is said
to be the Mother of Longevity and Health.Most us also may be knowing that the G
od of Ayurveda is Lord Dhanvantri.
Whether people may agree or not agree,no one can deny the fact that Belief has g
reat powers and if one has faith,he can move mountains.
I have heard about many miracles where chanting of Ram Nam has cured deadly dise
ases like Leprosy.
ONe can browse the NET and read many articles to know more.
There are many good remedies available for every one but only if they have the e
ye to see,ear to hear and mind to believe.
Best teacher is one's own faith and experience.
We can try and see it for ourselves.