Mantra and music are extremely effective means of maintaining mental well-being. When we are mentally healthy, our physical health naturally follows suit. Mantras hold great significance in life. When we chant mantras with focus, our inner powers are awakened. These powers bring a renewed Vigor to life. Music has a profound impact on our emotions and enhances overall mental and physical health. According to various studies, music (at approximately 60 beats per minute) can synchronize our brain with the rhythm of the music and promote the release of alpha brainwaves, which assist in relaxation and inducing sleep.

What is a mantra or how is it described? Vedic seers and sages have explained that a mantra is not merely a combination of words; it is a source of power. Acharya Yasak described the mantra as 'Mananat Mantrah Iti' meaning that in a mantra, it is not the contemplation of words but the contemplation of power. That word is considered as the power of speech. In Vakyapadiya, the word is described as Brahma and the form of Shakti. Therefore, the sages have regarded the word in the form of a mantra as the power of speech and stated that the group of words in the form of a mantra is a potent force that is not without purpose.

Ancient Vedic texts mention hundreds of thousands, even millions of mantras. All of these are associated with Vedic deities or the forces of nature, and by chanting them, we can fulfil our desires. However, there are also some mantras used by individuals with negative thoughts to instil fear in society. In other words, just as there are people with positive and negative thoughts in this universe, mantras can also have both positive and negative effects.

Listening to soothing music can alter the functioning of our brain, similar to the way drugs do. Fast-paced music increases our alertness and concentration levels. Music stimulates our brain to release dopamine (a feel-good hormone) in our body. An adequate level of dopamine hormone can make us feel happy, content, energetic, and motivated. It also contributes to improving our physical, mental, and emotional health and well-being. Music can serve as a powerful tool for relieving stress because when music plays, our brain synchronizes with the music, diverting our attention from other depressive thoughts. Music therapy, when combined with other therapeutic approaches, is beneficial for individuals dealing with depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues.