Is there a science behind chanting the word OM? | Dr K K Aggarwal | Medtalks
Om is believed to be one of the most important sounds in the universe. It is considered as the first sound that emerged from the vibrations of cosmic energies that were behind creating this entire universe. Om represents the creator and when you chant ‘Om’ you get to sense the entire universe. Om also echoes through our body. When chanted correctly, it fills your body with a lot of positivity, calmness, and energy. The power of Om is incredible and through the ancient times, a lot of yogis have been chanting the Mantra to connect their soul to the universe. The mantra has some amazing benefits for your mental and physical health. Read along to know:
1. To chant Om, you need to sit straight with your back erect and this is really beneficial for your spine. The vibration that is generated while chanting Om is great for your spinal cord.
2. The sound that is created while chanting Om is also said to be beneficial for the thyroid gland.
3. Chanting Om is believed to be really beneficial for your stomach health also. A lot of studies suggest that the chant relaxes the stomach. Chanting Om is also considered a great remedy for stomach ache.
4. Om calms your mind; it helps you connect with your inner self. It brings you a lot of peace. It helps you control your anger by building up your tolerance level. Chanting Om also helps you bring in positive vibrations in your body.
5. Chanting Om helps you stay youthful for longer. It detoxifies your body, clears out all the harmful toxins and keeps it fresh and clean.
6. Through chanting and meditation, you can have better control over your emotions, thus allowing you to see situations with a clear and rational mind.
7. If you are someone who faces an emotional imbalance then chanting Om will help you have a better understanding of your emotions. It helps you have a balance with your emotions and helps you think with a clear mind.
8. Om clears your body from inside to make it glow on the outside. Chanting Om fills your body with positive energy and this cleanses your aura. This positivity further starts reflecting on your face and body.
9. Negativity in your home can bring in negativity in your body too. Chanting Om helps you clear the negative energy from your home. It cleans your home and makes it a really positive place.
10. When you concentrate on chanting Om, your stress levels come down. The practice helps you have a stress-free mind and it relaxes you in and out. It is also beneficial for depression.
When you chant Om, you not only bring positivity for yourself but for other people who are listening to it too. You should make it an everyday practice for a better life.