By DR BHUSHAN KUMAR UPADHYAYA :

 

According to the concept of Nada Brahma propounded by the sages of ancient India, God is sound and that sound is echoing in the entire universe. The whole cosmos is permeated with that sound. This theory aligns with the famous statement of Nikola Tesla, one of the greatest scientists of the modern era, that “If you want to find the secrets of the universe, think in terms of energy, frequency, and vibration.” Both perspectives meet on a single truth: the fundamental fabric of reality is vibration. Yogis intuited what Tesla discovered through experiment. Modern science provides data that bridges the two worlds. Indic traditions treat sound as the basic cosmic principle.In yogic philosophy, Nada is the primordial vibration.

 

The “Om,” described in the Upanishads, is not merely a sound but the seed vibration from which creation unfolds. The practice of Nada Yoga teaches that by tuning into inner and outer sound — humming, chanting, or listening inwardly - one can align with the cosmic rhythm, bringing harmony to body and consciousness. Although working in laboratories rather than ashrams, Tesla echoed a similar idea. His mechanical oscillator demonstrated that when a structure is put to vibration at its natural frequency, even massive objects could resonate with unexpected intensity. In real terms , both Tesla and the Yogis pointed to a vibrational foundation of existence. Adequate scientific evidence is available to prove that sounds heal. Modern research offers concrete evidence that vibrations influence the human body: An MRI study on Om chanting revealed deactivation in the amygdala and other limbic regions.

 

These are the areas involved in stress and anxiety. The pattern shows effects seen in the stimulation therapies of vagus nerve , suggesting chanting may lead to emotional regulation. In another experiment it was found that Mantra chanting naturally slowed breathing to six cycles per minute. This breathing rhythm was found to synchronize cardiovascular oscillations. Humming has been found to increase nasal nitric oxide levels by up to 15-fold compared to quiet exhalation. Nitric oxide increases immunity, dilates blood vessels, and enhances sinus health. Here, vibration changes biochemistry that supports well-being.

 

These findings demonstrate that vibration is not just a metaphor , but it has measurable, physiological effects. Tesla’s discovery of resonance landed this insight into the study of physics. He opined that every object has an innate frequency and that could be transmitted wirelessly by tuning into those resonances. His unique work with alternating current and wireless power pointed at the possibility of harnessing universal vibrations for unlimited energy. Tesla was not a spiritual person , but his finding of resonance and frequency certainly matches with the yogic vision.Yogis visualised Om as the cosmic primordial sound , Tesla found frequency and vibrations as the cosmic code of physical reality. When we compare Nada Brahma with modern theory of vibrations, parallels become very remarkable . Both state that vibration is the building principle of existence.

 

One refers to it as spiritual consciousness, while the other treats it as physical law. But both believe that tapping into the proper frequency opens the door to immense power — may be inner peace or limitless energy. Sound therapy, vibrational medicine and music therapy are validating these claims. Ancient chants and modern discoveries belong to two different streams, yet both point to a cosmos that is responsive to sound. (The writer is Former DG Police & CG, Homeguards, Maharashtra) ■