Sacred sounds & sprouting seeds: The effect of mantra vibrations on wheat germination
Nirali Godhani, Goral Jani and Maulik Gadani
This research explores the influence of sound vibrations generated by sacred mantras on seed germination and key physiological parameters in wheat (Triticum aestivum). The experiment involved three groups: Seeds exposed to the Gayatri Mantra, the Shiv Tandav Stotram, and a control group with no sound exposure. Mantras were played daily for fixed durations under controlled conditions during the germination period. Parameters analyzed included germination percentage, Radicle Length, Plumule Length, Fresh weight and Dry weight in seedlings. The results revealed a significant enhancement in germination rate and metabolic activity in the mantra treated groups compared to the control. Seeds exposed to the Gayatri Mantra exhibited the most pronounced improvements. The Shiv Tandav Stotram group also showed positive effects, though to a lesser degree. These findings suggest that specific mantra vibrations can act as biophysical stimuli, potentially serving as eco-friendly enhancers of seed vigor and early plant development in sustainable agriculture.