Abstract

Effects of Guided Recitation of Pradhnyavivardhan Stotra on Memory, Mental and Scholastic Abilities among Growing Children

Many researches and studies have shown that meditation and yogasanas help in enhancing memory and other cognitive skills in an individual, strengthening his/her overall mental abilities. Few studies are also available which states that chanting of vedic mantras helps in improving mental abilities, but no definite study is available showcasing the effects of a particular stotra like Pradhnyavivardhan stotra on mental and scholastic abilities especially among growing children. This study investigated the effects of guided recitation of Pradhnyavivardhan stotra on several components of mental ability like memory, intelligence, understanding, evaluation, reasoning skills, judgement, responsiveness, recognition skills and speed and accuracy of recollection. The experimental study was conducted at 2 School premises in Pune, India. Two different experimental methodologies were implemented at these two premises, which comprised of pre vs. post experiment results and difference of difference between the mean test scores technique. The results showed a significant improvement among the subject group who were exposed to a guided recitation of Pradhnyavivardhan stotra. Further, registered clinical trial with randomized control study design on vedic mantras might be an add on evidence for the existing results of this study.

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