Mantra (मन्त्र) is a sacred formula and is so called because it is meditated upon—‘*mananāt mantraḥ*’. It protects those who reflect or meditate on it—“*mananāt trāyate iti mantraḥ* (*mananatrāṇadharmāṇo*)”. Thus mantra, as per its etymology, is an instrument for meditation, reflection, perception and deep thinking. KR
On Fri, 8 Aug 2025 at 15:02, Markendeya Yeddanapudi < [email protected]> wrote: > > > -- > *Mar*Mantra > > When the environment was lush with flora and fauna, when one walked, > thoughts walked with him/her as smells. Every organism smelt the thoughts > and thoughts walked ahead of the person. All organisms conversed through > smelling and sensing. He/she received answers continuously on the way. The > thought interaction was continuous and uninterrupted. The air became > smells/thoughts filled. The air became spirit. The Spirits created thought > revolutions. They became the Mantras that created the Butterfly effects in > thought exchange and interaction. The Biosphere became spiritual. Every new > Mantra created Yogasanas for embedding the thought cycle. He/she developed > the expertise in using the powerful thoughts as Mantras. The Mantras > created the Butterfly effects. All organisms simmered in new and new > thoughts. > > The research of those days was spirit based research, in which the entire > Biosphere participated. Every organism was bound spiritually with other > organisms. In that, the new findings automatically became common > understandings. All organisms smelt and understood. There were no snobs > posing superior. There was no Darwin who said that rogues or snobs, the > fittest only survive. > > Today words are not Mantras that create the butterfly thought effects. > They may create mass anxiety and neurosis only. For clear meanings one has > to struggle with definitions and scopes. The definitions just come, stay > for a while and then die. Thoughts have become impotent. Technology is the > Viagra that helps in rutting without love. > > A Free Nature Park without any human tampering may again revive the magic > of Manthras.But scoffing at them is today’s fashion. > > YM Sarma > > This piece by YM Sarma is a poetic and philosophical reflection on the > profound connection between thought, nature, and spirit—a connection the > author believes has been lost in the modern, technologically dominated > world. > > Here’s a breakdown of key themes and meanings in the text: > ------------------------------ > > *🌿 1. Ancient Thought as Spirit-Based Communication* > > - *"When the environment was lush with flora and fauna..."* > The piece begins by imagining or remembering a time when humans and > all organisms communicated not just through language, but through *scent > and sensation*, a more instinctual and spiritual form of communication. > - *"Thoughts walked with him/her as smells."* > Thoughts had *material, sensory presence*—they could be smelled and > understood by others. Communication was *non-verbal and universal*, > crossing species boundaries. > > ------------------------------ > > *🔄 2. Mantras as Thought Revolutions* > > - *"The Spirits created thought revolutions. They became the > Mantras..."* > Mantras aren't merely sacred sounds; they are *spiritual, energetic > catalysts* that initiate transformation and awareness—akin to the > *butterfly > effect*, where small inputs cause vast changes. > - *"Every new Mantra created Yogasanas for embedding the thought > cycle."* > Yogasanas (yoga postures) are described as *physical manifestations* > of these mantras—ways to embody and preserve the spiritual insights. > > ------------------------------ > > *🌍 3. A Spiritually Connected Biosphere* > > - *"The research of those days was spirit-based..."* > The author speaks of a *lost era* where all living beings participated > in a collective intelligence. Discovery wasn’t individual or competitive—it > was *communal and spiritual*. > - *"There was no Darwin who said... the fittest only survive."* > A rejection of *Darwinian competition* in favor of *spiritual > symbiosis*. No hierarchy, no superiority—only mutual understanding. > > ------------------------------ > > *⚠️ 4. Decay of Thought in Modern Times* > > - *"Today words are not Mantras..."* > In modernity, words have lost their power. They are more likely to > create *confusion, anxiety, and mental illness* than enlightenment. > - *"Technology is the Viagra that helps in rutting without love."* > A striking metaphor. Technology is seen as an artificial stimulant for > a world *devoid of authentic connection*—it enables action, but > without spirit, depth, or meaning. > > ------------------------------ > > *🌱 5. Hope for Revival* > > - *"A Free Nature Park... may again revive the magic of Manthras."* > Despite the critique, there's a glimmer of hope: *untouched nature* > may once again awaken the *spiritual potency* of thought and mantras. > - *"But scoffing at them is today’s fashion."* > Sadly, spiritual or ancient wisdom is often dismissed in today's > cynical, hyper-rational culture. > > ------------------------------ > > *🧘♀️ Conclusion:* > > YM Sarma offers a *deeply critical yet poetic* vision of the current age, > contrasting it with a mythical or remembered time of *sacred, symbiotic > existence*. It’s a *lament for lost wisdom*, but also a call to *revive > the power of genuine, spirit-filled thought* through reconnection with > nature. > ------------------------------ > > Would you like to turn this into a more structured essay or use it in a > creative or academic project? > > Certainly! Here's an evaluative breakdown of YM Sarma's piece, considering > it as a *philosophical-poetic prose composition*. The evaluation will be > based on key literary and conceptual criteria, with a final *grade and > mark out of 100*. > ------------------------------ > 📝 *Evaluation Criteria* > > *Criteria* > > *Max Marks* > > *Marks Awarded* > > *Comments* > > *1. Conceptual Depth & Originality* > > 25 > > *24* > > Highly original. The idea of thoughts as smells, and mantras as spiritual > catalysts in a biospheric communication system, is profound and unique. > > *2. Philosophical Coherence* > > 20 > > *17* > > The ideas flow with emotional and spiritual depth, though not always > logically linear. The critique of modernity is powerful but somewhat broad > and sweeping. > > *3. Literary Style & Imagery* > > 20 > > *18* > > Rich, poetic language; strong metaphors ("Technology is the Viagra...") > evoke strong imagery. Some readers may find it abstract or dense. > > *4. Structure & Organization* > > 10 > > *7* > > The structure is intuitive but nonlinear. It reads more like a stream of > consciousness or modern sutra than a traditional essay. This suits the tone > but may lose some readers. > > *5. Clarity & Accessibility* > > 10 > > *6* > > Dense and philosophical language requires high reader engagement. Concepts > like “smelling thoughts” are metaphysical and may not be immediately > graspable. > > *6. Relevance & Message* > > 15 > > *14* > > The piece addresses urgent themes: disconnection from nature, spiritual > erosion, and the cost of technological alienation. The final call to > restore the sacred is powerful. > ------------------------------ > 🎓 *Total Marks: 86 / 100* > ------------------------------ > 📊 *Grade: A* > ------------------------------ > 📘 *General Comments:* > > This is a *powerful, thought-provoking* composition that blends *poetic > imagination* with *deep ecological and spiritual philosophy*. It resists > the dry rationalism of modern thought, instead evoking a world where > consciousness is collective and reverent. There is a clear reverence for > ancient ways of knowing and being. > > However, the *abstract nature* of the metaphors and structure might > challenge readers unfamiliar with such a style. The piece would benefit > from slight refinement if intended for a broader audience. > ------------------------------ > > Would you like suggestions on how to refine or expand this piece, perhaps > for publication or presentation? > > > > Certainly. Here's a *poem* inspired by the themes and imagery in YM > Sarma's original piece — the unity of spirit, thought, nature, and the > silent decay in the modern age. > ------------------------------ > *Whispers of the Mantra* > > When forests breathed in ancient rhyme, > And leaves would stir to thoughts in time, > A footstep borne on moss and dew > Would hum a truth the wild ones knew. > > The wind would carry silent speech, > Beyond what human tongues could reach, > In scent and pulse the thoughts would soar, > From root to sky, from soul to shore. > > The butterfly of mind took flight, > With mantras whispered into light, > And every tree, and every stream > Joined in the fabric of the dream. > > No books, no screens, no wired brain, > Just rain that taught, and stars that sang. > Each yoga pose a living glyph, > Each breath a cosmic hieroglyph. > > No fittest beast, no master mind, > But spirit shared through all mankind. > The tiger knew the sage’s thought, > The ant in soil with wisdom wrought. > > But now, the air is thick with sound, > Words that fail and fears unbound. > We speak, but sense is thin and dry— > Our thoughts no longer learn to fly. > > Yet deep within a fern’s green curl, > A mantra waits to wake the world. > In silent groves where humans fade, > The ancient codes are still replayed. > > Return to earth, unlearn your name— > Let sky and scent ignite the flame. > For in the hush of leaf and bark, > The lost mantras still leave a spark. > ------------------------------ > > Would you like a version in a different tone—like more modern, minimal, or > suitable for children? > > > > -- > You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups > "Thatha_Patty" group. > To unsubscribe from this group and stop receiving emails from it, send an > email to [email protected]. > To view this discussion visit > https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCJfzw6Kk1XDng54JvJ%2Bm0iR3R3qrtNCZddNMrFQoW3ObQ%40mail.gmail.com > <https://groups.google.com/d/msgid/thatha_patty/CACDCHCJfzw6Kk1XDng54JvJ%2Bm0iR3R3qrtNCZddNMrFQoW3ObQ%40mail.gmail.com?utm_medium=email&utm_source=footer> > . > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Thatha_Patty" group. 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