Mantra Meditation for Cognitive Enhancement
Mantra Meditation for Cognitive Enhancement: Bridging Ancient Practices with Modern Sciences
Venue & Occasion
Part of the Science, Spirituality, and Health conference at Sharda University, with ISS as a conference partner.
Participants
100+ attendees
Conducted By
Dr. Jyotiranjan Beuria
Editor
Mr. Akash Sharma
Co-Editor
Mr. Manish Sharma
Mr. Pushkar Srivastava
Key Focus Areas:
- Understanding the Layers of Well-being – Physical, mental, and spiritual dimensions.
- Philosophy & Science of Meditation – Insights from Yoga Sutras and Bhagavad Gita on calming the mind’s fluctuations (citta-vṛtti-nirodha).
- Mechanisms of Mantra Meditation – Purification of mind, overcoming mental obstacles, and enhancing clarity.
- Cognitive Neuroscience Observations – How meditation affects focus, perception, and emotional regulation.
- IKS Research Framework at ISS – Integration of Bhagavat Samkhya, Indian psychology, perception science, and consciousness studies with modern tools like AI & neuroscience.
- Live EEG Demonstration – Real-time measurement of brainwave changes during Hare Krishna mantra chanting, showing the immediate calming and focusing effects on the brain.
Key Takeaway:
The session demonstrated how ancient mantra meditation techniques can be scientifically studied and applied for cognitive enhancement, stress management, and personal well-being. Participants learned both the philosophical roots and the modern scientific validation of these practices.
Future Collaboration:
ISS invited participants to engage as research subjects, join research teams, enroll in ISS courses, and support the promotion of Indian Knowledge Systems (IKS).