A groundbreaking sonic experiment is set to take place in Ujjain on the occasion of World Yoga Day, where 51 Vedic scholars will chant mantras in unison as part of a major initiative led by the Nada Yoga Research Council (NYRC). The event aims to scientifically examine the vibrational, neurological, and energetic effects of mantra recitation, marking a historic moment in the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern science.
The live chanting session will be recorded and analyzed by researchers from India and abroad, with the data being documented and shared with global scientific bodies such as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the United Nations. The initiative seeks to establish mantra-based healing as a legitimate area of scientific inquiry, with potential applications in mental health, wellness, and consciousness research.
As part of its larger vision, NYRC is also developing the Sonic Philosophy Global Forum, a collaborative platform bringing together yogis, neuroscientists, philosophers, and medical experts. The council plans to sign academic MoUs with international universities, launch the Nada Darshan Manifesto and the Sonic Consciousness Research Series, and establish research labs and fellowships focused on sound-body-mind correlations.
At the helm of NYRC is Devrishi, formerly Rishikesh Pandey (RishiKing), a music composer and filmmaker known for creating official anthems for the Swachh Bharat campaign in cities like Bhopal and Indore. Renouncing his commercial career, he adopted a spiritual path inspired by India’s sonic traditions and now works to bridge sound with science.
Devrishi’s literary contributions include the historical novel RamRaja and the Vikramaditya Series, the latter of which features a foreword by Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav. He believes that “sound is not merely an art—it is a living science” and affirms that “mantras are measurable vibrations of healing, connection, and transformation.”
With this initiative, NYRC aspires to make India a global hub for sonic research rooted in ancient tradition.
