Brahmavarchas
Spiritual disciplines such as yoga, meditations, various postures, deep breathing exercises, pranayam, mantra power of Gayatri and Yagna fire and its energizing power have been subjected to scientific experimentation in Brahmavarchas Research Institute which was established in 1979. Situated on the bank of Ganges around half a mile from Shantikunj, this institution is one of it's kind in the world today.
Research:
Institute has highly sophisticated gadgets like 18 channel EEG, EMG, ENG, 12 varieties of biofeedback, dual beam oscilloscope, Gas Liquid chromatography, EKG, and all other Electro-Physiological equipment. The psychometric tests of very precise nature have been established to carry out analysis. In addition, biochemical and neuroharmonal studies are performed for recording effects due to 1) change in diet, 2) vibrant atmosphere, 3) Holy river Ganges water, 4) specific spiritual practices and 5) herbal paste along with aroma of yagna. Institute has conducted 80,000 such case studies so far. Results show marvelous changes in various attributes of human life. Lots of patients have also been treated in this manner. When you visit shantikunj, do not forget to visit this center and also visit the Gayatri Shakti Peeth Vatika.
