The Methods of ‘Japa’ (Chanting)

• The Methods of ‘Japa’ (Chanting)
• • In Japa always try to establish a definite relationship between the sound symbol and the holy idea, so that the idea sprouts the very moment you touch the key of the sound symbol.
• • Use a rosary bead (preferable of 108 beads) made of ‘Rudraksha, Sandal wood or Crystal’ to count the number of chants।
• only one Mala should be used ,donot change it.
  
• • Any mantra should be chanted at least 108 times everyday during morning and evening hours.
• • While doing ‘Japa’ the rosary bead should not hang below the navel. The energy of the body gets concentrated at the place till which it hangs.
• • For the best results always chant the mantra facing the east.
• • The rosary bead should not be visible to others so keep it inside a ‘Goumukhi’ (covered cloth)
• • While moving the beads, do not use your first and little finger. Only take the help of your thumb, second & third finger.
• • Chanting the ‘mantra’ should be from the navel and moving towards the center of the forehead.
• • When the mantra is chanted very fast, it helps to ward off sins. When the pace is medium, it fulfils worldly desires. When it is very slow, it assists in Spiritual advancement.