Delhi Neurosurgeons studying impact of Mahamrityunjaya Mantra on severe brain injury patients

In the yogic tradition, mantras have been used to correct the energy on all levels of being - whether physical, mental, emotional or spiritual. It is also used to correct and elevate the energy of a place or space. 

Delhi Neurosurgeons are currently studying the impact of Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra on severe brain injury patients. The study is being done in Delhi’s Ram Manohar Lohia hospital and is funded by the Indian Council of Medical Research. 

The head of the neurosurgery department, Dr Ajay Chaudhary and his team are conducting this study. It has been a 3 years study which is in its last phase now. 40 patients with head injuries and a score between 4 and 8 on the Glasgow scale (meaning severe coma) were selected for the study.

"A lot has been done by the Yogis that we don’t fully understand. We have seen how simple ‘exercises’ (Asanas) of just different ways of breathing can impact the very life energies in ways where chronic diseases can be reversed. Mantras are much more powerful. Sound energy, which may have been powerfully consecrated for a certain purpose, can impact in many different ways. Studying them in a scientific manner is an important step in understanding the work of our ancient masters – the Rishis and Maharishis. Studying the Mahamrityunjaya mantra is a good first step." 

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FAQs

Q1. What is the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra?
A: The Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is a sacred verse from the Rigveda (RV 7.59.12), dedicated to Tryambaka, an epithet of Lord Shiva. It is believed to possess life-restoring and protective qualities, often referred to as the "Death Conquering Mantra."

Q2. How was the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra used in the study?
A: In a study conducted at Delhi's Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, the Mahamrityunjaya Mantra was recited 125,000 times over seven days to 40 patients with severe traumatic brain injury (GCS score 4–8). The recitations were performed within 24 hours of injury.

Q3. What were the study's findings?
A: The study observed improvements in the Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), and Extended Glasgow Outcome Scale (GOS-E) scores in the prayer group compared to the control group. However, these improvements were not statistically significant except for the GCS score (p=0.02). There was also a reduction in cytokine levels, though not statistically significant.

Q4. Who conducted the study?
A: The study was led by Dr. Ajay Choudhary, head of the neurosurgery department at Atal Bihari Vajpayee Institute of Medical Sciences, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital, New Delhi.

Q5. What is the significance of this research?
A: This research represents a pioneering effort to scientifically evaluate the impact of Vedic mantras on medical outcomes, bridging traditional practices with modern medical science.