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    The document provides guidance on performing japa (repetition of mantras or names of God) as a spiritual practice. It lists several popular mantras that can be used for japa practice along with practical tips for performing japa. Some key tips include selecting a mantra, preferably one given by a guru, sitting in a comfortable pose, using a mala (rosary) to count repetitions, maintaining proper pronunciation and pace, and developing regular practice. The document emphasizes developing one-pointed focus, feeling the mantra is purifying the mind and heart, and experiencing the divine through constant repetition with faith and devotion.

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    The document provides guidance on performing japa (repetition of mantras or names of God) as a spiritual practice. It lists several popular mantras that can be used for japa practice along with practical tips for performing japa. Some key tips include selecting a mantra, preferably one given by a guru, sitting in a comfortable pose, using a mala (rosary) to count repetitions, maintaining proper pronunciation and pace, and developing regular practice. The document emphasizes developing one-pointed focus, feeling the mantra is purifying the mind and heart, and experiencing the divine through constant repetition with faith and devotion.

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    The document provides guidance on performing japa (repetition of mantras or names of God) as a spiritual practice. It lists several popular mantras that can be used for japa practice along with practical tips for performing japa. Some key tips include selecting a mantra, preferably one given by a guru, sitting in a comfortable pose, using a mala (rosary) to count repetitions, maintaining proper pronunciation and pace, and developing regular practice. The document emphasizes developing one-pointed focus, feeling the mantra is purifying the mind and heart, and experiencing the divine through constant repetition with faith and devotion.

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    The document provides guidance on performing japa (repetition of mantras or names of God) as a spiritual practice. It lists several popular mantras that can be used for japa practice along with practical tips for performing japa. Some key tips include selecting a mantra, preferably one given by a guru, sitting in a comfortable pose, using a mala (rosary) to count repetitions, maintaining proper pronunciation and pace, and developing regular practice. The document emphasizes developing one-pointed focus, feeling the mantra is purifying the mind and heart, and experiencing the divine through constant repetition with faith and devotion.

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    There is a Sakti or power in every word.

    The Name of God, chanted correctly or incorrectly,


    knowingly or unknowingly, carefully, is sure to give the desired result.The glory of the Name
    of God cannot be established through reasoning and intellect. It can be experienced or
    realized only through devotion, faith and constant repetition of the Name. By Mantra japa,
    you can attain peace of mind quickly. By prolonged and constant practice the inherent power
    of the Mantra (Mantra-Sakti) will be awakened, which will fill your very existence with the
    Divinity of the Mantra.

    MANTRAS FOR JAPA

    Lord Ganapati:

    Om Sri Ganapataye Namah

    Lord Shiva:

    Om Namah Shivaya (Panchakshara)

    Maha-Mrityunjaya Mantra:

    Om tryambakam yajamahe
    sugandhim pushtivardhanam
    uurvarukamiva bandhanaan
    mrityor mukshiya maamritaat.

    Sri Devi:
    Om Sri Durgayai Namah

    Sri Kalika:
    Om Sri Kalikayai Namah

    Sri Lakshmi:
    Om Sri Maha-Lakshmyai Namah

    Lord Hari:
    Om Namo Narayanaya (Ashtakshara)

    Hari Om

    Hari Om Tat Sat

    Lord Krishna:

    Maha-Mantra :

    Hare Rama Hare Rama


    Rama Rama Hare Hare
    Hare Krishna Hare Krishna
    Krishna Krishna Hare Hare

    Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya

    Om Sri Krishnaya Govindaya Gopijana Vallabhaya Namah

    Om Sri Krishnaya Namah

    Sri Hanuman:

    Om Sri Hanumate Namah

    Lord Rama:

    Om Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram

    Om Sri Ramaya Namah

    Sri Rama Rama Rameti,


    Rame Rame Manorame
    Sahasranama Tattulyam Rama Nama Varanane

    Om Sri Sita-Ramachandradhyam Namah

    Sri Ram

    Sri Saraswathi:

    Om Sri Sarasvatyai Namah

    Lord Subramanya, Kartikeya:

    Om Sri Saravanabhavaya Namah

    Sharangati Mantra (for surrender):


    Om Sri Ramah Sharanam Mama
    Om Sri Krishnah Sharanam Mama
    Om Sri Sita-Ramah Sharanam Mama

    Sharada:

    Om Sri Bala-Parameshvaryai Namah

    Tripurasundari:

    Om Sri Tripura-Sundaryai Namah

    Vedantic Formulae:

    Om Soham

    Om Tat Tvam Asi

    Om Aham Brahma Asmi

    PRACTICAL AIDS TO JAPA

    1. Select any Mantra or Name of God, preferably that given to you by your Guru, and repeat
    it from 108 to 1,080 times daily (one to ten malas).

    2. Always keep your Guru-Mantra a secret. Never disclose it to anyone. It is better to stick to
    one Mantra only. Take a bath or wash your hands, feet, face and mouth before sitting for Japa
    in the morning. At other times this is not absolutely necessary. Do Japa whenever you have
    leisure, at the three junctions of the day - morning, noon and evening - and before going to
    bed.

    3 The early morning period (Brahmamuhurta) and dusk is the most favourable time for Japa
    and meditation. This is when Sattva (purity or steadiness) is predominant.

    4. Face east or north during the practice. This enhances the efficacy of the Japa.

    5. Sit on a deer skin or rug. Spread a piece of cloth over it. This conserves body-electricity.
    Sit in a separate meditation room or in any suitable place, such as a temple, on a river bank or
    under a banyan or peepul tree.

    6. Maintain a steady pose. Attain mastery of the posture. You must be able to sit in
    Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana for three hours at a strech. Rec ite some prayers before
    starting the Japa. Reslove to complete a certain minimum number of malas before leaving
    your seat.

    7. A rosary is a whip to goad the mind towards God. Use a rudraksha or tulsi mala of 108
    beads. Do not allow the mala to hang below the navel. Keep the hand near the heart or the
    nose. The mala must not be visible to you or to others. Cover it with a towel or handkerchief,
    which must be clean and washed daily. Use the middle finger and the thumb of the right to
    roll the beads. The use of the index finger is prohibited.Do not cross the meru while rolling
    the beads. Turn back when you come to it.

    8. Do mental Japa for sometimes without a mala. When the mind wanders, do the Japa aloud,
    or whisper the Mantra for some time and come back to mental Japa again as soon as possible.

    9. When you repeat the Mantra, have the feeling or mental attitude that the Lord is seated in
    your heart, that purity or Sattva is flowing from the Lord into your mind, that the Mantra is
    purifying your heart, destroying desires, cravings and evil thoughts.

    10. Do not do the Japa in a hurried manner. Do it slowly with feeling, one-pointedness of
    mind and single- minded devotion. Pronounce the Mantra distinctly and without any mistakes.
    Repeat it neither too slowly nor too fast. Increase the speed only when the mind wanders. Be
    vigilant and alert during Japa. Stand up when sleep tries to overpower you.

    11. Try to associate the Japa with the rhythm of the breath and meditate in the form of your
    Deity. Keep a picture or idol of the Deity in front of you. Think of the meaning of the Mantra
    while repeating it. Regularity in Japa Sadhana is most essential if success is to be achieved.
    Sit in the same place and at the same time every day. Do not beg for any worldly objects from
    God while doing Japa. Feel that your heart is being purified and that the mind is becoming
    steady by the power of the Mantra and the Grace of the Lord.

    12. Observe silence and avoid distractions, calls and engagements. It is important not to leave
    the place at once after the Japa is over and mix with everyone or plunge into worldly activity.
    Sit very quietly for at least ten minutes, humming some prayer, remembering the Lord and
    reflecting upon His infinite love. Then, after devout prostration, leave the place and
    commence your routine duties and activities. In this way the spiritual vibrations will remain
    intact. Continue the current of Japa mentally at all times, whatever be the activity in which
    you are engaged. Carry on your Sadhana with tenacity and perse verance, without a break.
    Realize the glorious goal of life and enjoy supreme bliss.

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