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VOL. 7, ISSUE 3 (2025)
Verbal recitation and brain development: Sanskrit effect
Authors
Dr Tarun Kumar Sharma
Abstract
Are there any changes in the areas of brain due to verbal recitation?
In verbal recitation, an individual involves in expressing a learn text in a
systematic, rhythmic and organized manner. This paper attempts to review the
relationship between verbal recitation and its impact on brain development. The
review becomes necessary after a cognitive neuroscientist named James
Hartzell’s findings were reported. Hartzell stated that rigorously learning and
memorizing certain mantra (specific vedic texts) and then reciting it enhances
the size of the areas of the brain that are involved in cognitive functions
such as memory. The review explains the effect of various texts such as
Pradnyavivardhan Stotra Recitation, Amitabha Buddha and various others texts on
the brains areas associated with memory, thinking and language. The
characteristics and special features of Sanskrit language have also been
discussed which could be contributing to the change in brain areas. The study
finds the need of conducting empirical research to find out whether Sanskrit
Effect is an effect of specific language or could be the effect of practicing
verbal recitation that could be in any other language as well.
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Pages:35-38
How to cite this article:
Dr Tarun Kumar Sharma "Verbal recitation and brain development: Sanskrit effect". International Journal of Social Science and Humanities, Vol 7, Issue 3, 2025, Pages 35-38
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