New Delhi [India], May 5: A new research initiative focused on the scientific evaluation of mantra frequencies and sonic therapy has officially commenced under the Nada Yoga Research Institute (NYRI), operating as a dedicated research wing of the Sanatan Wisdom Foundation. The program is designed to explore the physiological, neurological, and emotional impact of sound-based interventions using a rigorous, data-driven, and interdisciplinary approach.
The research aims to determine how specific mantra frequencies, when chanted with calibrated resonance and pronunciation, influence various aspects of the human system — including neural activity, hormonal balance, and psychosomatic patterns. NYRI will apply biometric measurement tools, acoustic diagnostics, and clinical protocols to conduct its assessments.
Devrishi, appointed Principal Research Advisor to NYRI, brings a unique cross-domain perspective to the initiative. Born as RishikeshPandey, he previously worked in the Indian film industry as a music composer and filmmaker, contributing to mainstream productions. However, over time, his interests transitioned toward Indian spiritual sciences and sound philosophy. In alignment with this inner transformation, he formally stepped away from the entertainment industry and adopted the name “Devrishi,” reflecting his philosophical and research-driven orientation.
Under his advisory leadership, NYRI is building a collaborative ecosystem involving scientists, medical professionals, sound engineers, musicologists, and Vedic scholars, to investigate mantra-based sonic structures through modern methodologies. The goal is not to validate spiritual claims, but to study measurable effects that could lead to non-pharmaceutical therapeutic models rooted in acoustic science.
NYRI is in the process of forming research linkages with premier Indian institutions such as AIIMS and IITs, while engaging with central bodies like the Ministry of AYUSH and the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. Its long-term objective is to submit formal research reports to global organizations like the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNESCO, contributing to the broader discourse on integrative medicine.
To apply theoretical insights in practice, NYRI is launching Sonic Retreats — experiential modules where participants receive curated mantra therapy in clinically monitored environments. These sessions will be held both in India and internationally, with anonymized data feeding back into research documentation.
A landmark event, titled ‘Nada Yagya’, is scheduled for June 21, 2025, where 51 Vedic practitioners will conduct a synchronized mantra recital under scientific observation. The event aims to record group sound resonance and its influence on human physiology using biomedical instruments. The findings will be consolidated in a public research report and shared with stakeholders across academic, governmental, and public health domains.
NYRI’s structured approach reflects a growing international interest in sound-based healing frameworks — not as alternative beliefs, but as an emerging science of resonance and consciousness.
