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It is very important for the Vedic mantras to be chanted with the proper intonations that are referred to as “Swaras”. Another basic criterion is that the Vedas ought to be learnt from a learned Guru (Teacher) who passes the knowledge to the Shishya (Disciple). This is a tradition that is prevalent from the start of civilization. This is essentially imbibed in the teachings of the Vedas that gives utmost importance to the teacher – “Acharya Devo Bhava” that is translated as “The teacher is a form of God”.

Recitation of the Vedic mantras regularly has multifold benefits. It improves the concentration, brings positive energy and bestows mental and spiritual strength to the reciter. It is scientifically proven that the chanting of the Vedic mantras regulates the
breathing (prana) and has the effect of pranayama and also has the power to heal. Along with the intonations the reciter needs to be conscious of the essence of the Vedas i.e. to relate the self to the Supreme Being or the Param Atma who is the source of the creation and exists in all forms in this material universe and also permeates beyond the material existence and is formless.

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