Sacred Vibration Of Sanskrit
by Larissa Roy
The chanting of the Sanskrit alphabet, often recited as a mantra, is a practice deeply rooted in the traditions of ancient India. The syllables are seen as "primordial sounds" that form Vedic mantras and other sacred texts. In the traditional education of Sanskrit grammar, the alphabet is recited to learn the sound structure and rhythm of the language. Some traditions include the recitation of letters to consecrate a space or invoke beneficial energies in rituals and ceremonies. The focus required to chant each letter, combined with the rhythm, acts as a form of meditation and helps calm the mind. Practices involving prolonged recitations engage breath control, strengthening the lungs, and promoting conscious breathing. Reciting the alphabet, perceiving it as a sonic manifestation of the universe, helps one feel connected to a divine or cosmic source
