In a unique blend of spirituality and wellness, Kashi, the spiritual capital of India, has witnessed the launch of its first-ever Mantra Therapy Camp, where age-old Vedic chants are being harnessed to heal physical, mental and emotional ailments. Organised by the Nav Bharat Nirman Samiti in collaboration with Sanatanam: The Fire, the 21-day camp began on Monday at the Rishiv Vedic Research, Yoga and Naturopathy Centre in Shuddhipur.
The camp promises to utilise over 3,000 ancient mantras in Prakrit language, each associated with specific ailments, under the guidance of trained mantra experts and yoga practitioners. On the first day, 42 patients took part in the therapy sessions, which are held daily in two shifts — morning and evening — each lasting one and a half hours.
“We believe that mantras are not just spiritual tools, but vibrational codes that can positively influence the body and mind,†said Amritesh Kumar Bhaskar, a mantra expert from Rajgir who is leading the sessions. “We are treating conditions like autism, anxiety, hyperactivity and psychosomatic disorders with a combination of Vedic, Jain, Beej (seed) and Ayurvedic mantras. Each mantra is chosen based on the patient’s medical history and emotional state.â€
In one such session, three children diagnosed with autism were treated with Shukra (Venus) mantras, believed to enhance communication and emotional stability. To calm hyperactivity, Bhaskar also chanted Jain mantras known for their meditative qualities, along with specific Ayurvedic incantations aimed at harmonising bodily energies. Brijesh Singh, secretary of the organising committee, emphasised the spiritual significance of the initiative, “We want to take the healing power of mantras to the common man. In today’s fast-paced, stress-ridden world, returning to our roots can offer not just solace but genuine healing. This camp is also a symbolic call under the spirit of the Kashi-Tamil Sangamam — an initiative that aims to bridge India’s ancient wisdom traditions and reject divisive ideologies.†Every day, the sessions begin with 15 minutes of collective chanting of “Om†and the Vedic Gayatri Mantra, followed by guided meditation. Then, patients receive personalised mantra chanting based on their ailment. For 30 minutes, they are required to listen to the mantra in a meditative state, followed by five minutes of recitation and five minutes of silent contemplation. In some cases, individual therapy sessions are also arranged for deeper intervention.
“Mantra therapy works by tuning the body’s internal vibrations,†explained Dr Satyapal Mishra, a naturopath affiliated with the camp. “When combined with yoga, meditation, and pranayama, mantras amplify the body’s self-healing mechanism. It’s not just about sound; it’s about frequency and consciousness.â€
Participants at the camp expressed hope and curiosity. Savita Devi, a 45-year-old woman battling anxiety and insomnia, shared, “I had tried sleeping pills, counseling, and even Ayurvedic tonics. But the calm I felt after today’s session was different. I feel something shifting inside me — something positive.â€
