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What is a bijamantra?

December 27, 2019November 19, 2007

The energy of any mantra lies in its bija. The chanting of a mantra is efficacious only if an appropriate bija is selected. The bijas activate the deity of the mantra.

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Why is (Omkar) Om mantra called as pranav mantra?

December 27, 2019November 19, 2007

All mantras originate from Om. It is a symbol of Brahman, God and the Vedas. Hence, the mantra ‘Om’ can bestow the Final Liberation (Moksha). This itself is the bija or the gist of the Vedas.

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Why is correct mantra pronunciation important ?

December 27, 2019November 19, 2007

Mantra Pronunciation and its importance : The science of Mantra has originated from the word (shabda) Brahman. The energy of a mantra lies in its pronunciation. That energy is manifested from frequencies generated in the atmosphere by the sound vibrations that are generated through its chanting.

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Why is purashcharan performed before commencing chanting of mantra?

December 27, 2019November 19, 2007

A purashcharan, that is, the worship of a deity performed with a tantra, mantra and chanting (japa) and the prescribed rituals are done to enable the mantra to give the expected results, before commencing the chanting of the mantra.

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Meditation and Chanting – Why is chanting The Lord’s Name superior to meditation?

December 27, 2019November 13, 2007

Meditation and Chanting – Meditation [superconscious state (samadhi)] is not continuous but chanting can occur continuously. In order to blend with The Infinite Principle continuous spiritual practice is essential.

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Why does a japa mala consist of 108 beads?

September 14, 2020November 9, 2007

The japamala (rosary) usually consists of 108 beads in addition to the merubead. The four parts (charans) of each of the twenty-seven lunar asterisms (nakshatras) that is 27 x 4 equals one hundred and eight. These are represented by 108 beads in the mala.

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How can one prevent other thoughts from occurring while chanting?

April 24, 2021November 9, 2007

Just as sugar has sweetness as its quality, so also the nature of the mind is to think continuously or to harbour a certain emotion arising from some thought. In the beginning when chanting, everyone gets various thoughts due to the impressions from previous births.

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How does chanting improve concentration of mind?

December 27, 2019November 5, 2007

As long as chanting is going on it prevents the development of new impressions about other things on the subconscious mind.

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Which Name should one chant if the Guru has not imparted a Name?

December 27, 2019October 9, 2007

One should repeat (chant) the Name of the family deity (kuladevata), which refers to both the male or the female family deity. Depending upon which family deity’s worship is conducive for his spiritual progress, an individual is born in that particular family.

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Namsankirtanyoga

December 27, 2019October 27, 2005

Uniting the embodied soul with Supreme God through the medium of chanting the Name of the Deity is known as Namsankirtanyoga.

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