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Mantra
Mantras are single or strung together
syllables. Mantras are used in rituals, whispered or chanted
in combinations and contexts, setting up patterns of vibrations.
One must learn to pronounce them properly and understand
their meaning. Mantra sadhana is very difficult as if
during practice any drawbacks remain, it can inflict losses.
Guidance of a competent guru is quite necessary to attain
success.
A sadhak should observe some rules and regulations very
strictly while practicing mantra shakti. He must completely
believe in the shakti and should avoid anger, egoism.
He should observe brahamcharya and should not fear if
he sees any miracles during sadhana. The food of a sadhak
should be simple and must not contain meat, onion, garlic,
etc.
One's subconcious mind can help to find the solution through
meditation and recitation of mantras. Continuous sadhana
will enable the sadhak to find solution to all problems,
achieve peace of mind and removal of mental strain.
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| Asanas
During Meditation |
The posture arousing mantra
shakti is known as asana.
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Siddh Asana : This
Asana is very useful to acquire Sidhi. Even fat persons
can practice it. Place one heel at the anus and keep the
other heel at the root of generative system. The feet
or legs should be so arranged that the ankle joints should
touch each other. Hands should be placed straight on the
knee joints. Sit for 15 minutes with closed eyes concentrating
on God. This asana is useful in curing rheumatism and
keeps the mind and body in order. The eyes must be focussed
if not closed, on the space between eyebrows (Trikuti).
Padma Asana : Place the right foot on
the left thigh and then carefully bring the left foot
on the right thigh. This is the physical position for
the spiritual process. One must press the tongue against
the teeth and chin against heart. The sight should be
focussed on the tip of the nose. Breathing should be slow.
It destroys diseases.
Pranayam : Pranayam removes all diseases,
purifies the Nadis, steadies the mind in concentration,
improves digestion and increases the appetite. It helps
awaken the Kundalini. Sit in Padma or Siddh asana. Close
the right nostril with the thumb. Draw in the air very
slowly through the left nostril. Then do it like wise
with the right nostril. Retain the air as long as you
can comfortably. Then exhale very very slowly, through
the nostril after removing thumb or finger. Do twenty
rounds in the morning and twenty in the evening. Increase
it gradually.
Trataka : This involves steady gazing
at a particular point or object without blinking to increase
concentration. It is a very effective method to control
the mind, improve the eyesight, and develop will power.
It can be done by concentrating one's attention on a black
or white dot on the wall, a picture or on Om,etc.
Pooja : Deva or Deity should be kept
in one's mind while reciting the mantra. Each mantra has
a tremendous force and draws maximum benefit. This can
be performed in three ways: 1. Vaikhari (Verbal) by speaking
loudly. 2. Upamsu (Whispering). 3. Mansik (Mental).
Agni Hotra : Homa is performed with fire
in accordance with prescribed rituals.
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| Lights
In Meditation |
| Various lights are manifested
during meditation.In the beginning a bright light of the
size of the pin point will appear in the forehead in the
trikuti,which is called the 'Ajna chakra'. Different lights
are seen when eyes are closed. These lights appear in
mental space, and are tantric lights having it's specific
colors. Frequently it is combination of white and yellow
but red and blue lights are rarely seen. Initially small
balls of light are seen which later become dazzling lights.
The lights become stable with advancement of meditation.
Also at higher stages of meditation figures as sadhus
or other physical forms are seen in stable light.One
should not pay much attention to these figures and should
concentrate on the ultimate goal only. These are simply
to make one convience that there is existence of God
and super physical and meta physical realities. This
is 'sadhana shakti'. If carried out
with faith, one can achieve marvellous results, get
siddhi and can benefit both the oneself and the mankind.
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Rosary, Beej Mantra And Samput |
Rosary
: During meditation beads are a must.Different beads are
there in rosary according to the purpose.Beads may be
padam beej, rudraksha, tulsi, shankh, pearl, gold, silver,
gem, root of khush. All beads in a rosary should be of
equal size, free from decay and unbroken. One additional
bead of a bigger size than others is put at the top of
the rosary. The number and type of beads in a rosary vary
with purpose.
Shiva shakti mantras - Rudraksha.
Vishnu and Lord Krishna mantra - Tulsi
Death inflicting mantras - Padam Beej
Mantras for wealth - gems, jewels, gold and silver.
Beej Mantra
: A mantra is full of shakti and there are various beej
mantra each with it own power. When mixed with other mantras,
they provide extra power to that mantra. Basic beej mantra
"Om" is further expanded into the following
types of beej - yog beej ,tejo beej, shanti beej and raksha
beej, which are respectively known as
aeng (aim)
hreem, sreem, kreem, kleem, dum, gam, glaum, lam, yam,
aam or um or ram.
There are some one word beej mantras which are particularly
suitable to young boys and girls who can repeat them with
zest and faith, to secure good results. Few of them with
their purposes are -
1.
Kshasraum
- Narsimha bija.Removes all sorrows and fears.
2. Aim - Saraswati bija.Makes proficient in all
branches of learning.
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Shree
- Lakshami mantra.Leads to prosperity and contenment.
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Hareem
- Bhuvaneshvari mantra.Makes a person leader of men and
help get a person all he needs.
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Kaleem
- Kamraj mantra. Fulfills one's desires.
6.
Kreem
- Destroys enemies and gives happiness.
7.
Dum
- Durga beej. One gets whatever one wants.
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Gam Glaum
- Ganesa beej. Removes all obstacles and promotes success.
9.
Lam
- Earth beej. Helps to secure good crops.
10.
Yam
- Vayu beej. Help secure rains.
11.
Aam Um Ram
- Beej mantras ao Brahma,Vishnu and Rudra.
Samput
: Samput are some specific words used in the mantra. These
can be used at the start, middle or end of the mantra.
The samput has great shakti and should be used carefully.
Gayatri Mantra "Om
bhur bhava suha tatsa vetur vareneyam bargo devasyaha
dhimi diyo yona parachodayat."
Few words can be added after Om bhur bhava swaha as samput
to fulfill various desires. Some samput with their purposes
are given below.
Om
aeeng kaleeng soo
- for proficiency in words.
Om
shareeng hareeng shareeng
- for wealth and comforts.
Om
aeeng hareeng kaleeng
- enemies are destroyed, troubles vanish and the individual
is blessed with joy and happiness.
Om
shareeng hareeng kaleeng
- Blessed with progeny.
Om
hareeng
- Recovery from diseases.
Om
aeeng hareeng kaleeng
- Protection from all evil forces. Hopes and wishes are
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