July 22, 2025

Spiritual Science: How Mantras Work Like Code for the Soul

1 hour 3 minutes

What happens when you chant a mantra 900,000 times in solitude? Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat knows. This week on the Finding Harmony Podcast, Harmony sits down with one of her beloved teachers to explore the deep wisdom of the Vedas, the science behind mantra, and the importance of ritual precision in spiritual life. Dr. Bhat, a Vedic priest and PhD in Mimamsa Philosophy, shares his journey from a remote village in Karnataka to founding the Rishikulam International Center for Vedic Studies and Research.

We talk about how mantra works on a physiological and energetic level, what most people get wrong about chanting, and how fatherhood has become his greatest teacher. Whether you’re a seasoned yoga practitioner or someone who’s just beginning to explore the sacred roots of yoga, this episode is filled with insight, humility, and a call to deepen your practice.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

What the “limbs” of ritual are—and why they matter

The role of breath, vibration, and precision in mantra

Why modern yoga sometimes misses the point

The spiritual significance of fire rituals

The importance of selfless practice and collective benefit

What Dr. Bhat learned from a 900,000-repetition mantra practice

Parenting as spiritual practice

Guest Bio:

Dr. Vigneshwar Bhat is a distinguished Vedic priest and scholar with a PhD in Mimamsa Philosophy from Tirupati Sanskrit University. He has authored more than 200 papers and books on Indian philosophy, temple architecture, ritual psychology, and Vedic chanting. His institute, the Rishikulam International Center for Vedic Studies and Research, serves as a hub for deep spiritual inquiry rooted in tradition and lived wisdom.

Relevant Links:

Dr. Bhat’s Book The Splendor of Mantra: Amazon India |US Amazon

Learn about the Rishikulam International Center for Vedic Studies and Research: https://rushikulam.com/

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