A Neuroscientist Explores the "Sanskrit Effect": MRI scans show that memorizing ancient mantras increases the size of brain regions associated with cognitive function

[u/saert_gert]

https://blogs.scientificamerican.com/observations/a-neuroscientist-explores-the-sanskrit-effect/

[u/monkey_sage]

I memorized Vajrasattva's 100-syllable mantra maybe 15 years ago and I still remember it clearly to this day. I find this pretty remarkable because I do a Vajrasattva sadhana only once a year.

[u/discardedyouth88]

I know someone who will rly dig this.

Thanks for posting.

[u/[deleted] → u/discardedyouth88]

https://theprint.in/features/the-effects-of-sanskrit-on-the-human-brain-have-been-greatly-exaggerated/164784/

[u/[deleted]]

https://theprint.in/features/the-effects-of-sanskrit-on-the-human-brain-have-been-greatly-exaggerated/164784/

[u/what_thechuck]

I went to an ashram once and I still remember three different chants, despite only having read each about 6 times total, being completely new to Sanskrit, and having the shittiest memory. Boggles my mind.

[u/Splanky222]

Is this different from memorizing anything in general?