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MANTRA YOGA - (TYPE OF YOGA)

(Japa Yoga, Requirements, State of Consciousness in Matra Yoga, Methods
of Chanting, Effects of Mantra, How to Practice & Rules of Mantra Chanting)
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Mantra Yoga Mantra Yoga has its origin in Vedic Sciences and also in Tantra, infact all the
verses in Vedas are called mantras, it is said that any person who can chant
or sing Vedas can achieve the ultimate salvation or union with supreme
consciousness only by chanting the mantras, which is the aim Mantra Yoga.

Basic Movement
Preparatory Movement
Sun Salutation
Yogasana

>> Pranayama
>> Bandha

MANTRA YOGA OR JAPA YOGA

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MANTRA - GROUPING OF SOUND VIBRATIONS (affect mental & psychological

plane) Mantra is nothing but a combination or grouping of various alphabets /
"Akshar" as is called in Sanskrit. The combined effect of sound vibrations on
physical plane can be observed, specially on brain, or on EEG (Electro Encephala
Graph) one can see the brain wave emission patterns affected with Omkar
chanting, Gayatri Mantra chanting. A alpha activity in brain can be seen during
the Mantra Chanting
Also Mantra affects subconscious mind, it has different impressions on sub
conscious, thinking patterns are affected, negative impressions can be removed
from subconscious such as fear, anger, jealousy etc. also positive impressions can
be programmed in the subconscious. Practice of Mantra increases concentration,
memory, logical thinking.
Mantra Chanting has soothing effect on Nervous System, helps relax the muscles,
can be effectively used to reduce stress and its effects.

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MAN + TRA - Mantra is a Sanskrit word made up of two verbs, Man & Tra which in
sanskrit "Mananat Trayate", just by chanting one can save himself in the universe
that is achieve the ultimate in this material world.
EASIEST BUT SAFEST WAY TO PRATYAHARA or SENSE WITHDRAWAL - Mantra
Yoga is a easiest way to achieve difficult state of Pratyahara, that is Internalizing
the sense oriented mind from external world and focus on inner consciousness.
ACHIEVING SAMADHI (through rotation of consciousness) - When you chant
Mantra, you are repeating the particular combination of words, which is rotating
your awareness around the combination, this particular repetitive action leads to
awakening powerful inner force, if controlled properly this can lead to ultimate
salvation or union with super consciousness. One can compare example of
concentrated sun beams in Convex lens, the rays / beams can burn a paper if lens
is used, similarly the consciousness / awareness can be made concentrated and
powerful by repetitive chanting of Mantra.

REQUIREMENTS OF MANTRA YOGA

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GURU MANTRA OR IN DREAMS - In Sanskrit texts millions of mantras are there,

so the question is how and what to choose? Guru is the best judge of the disciple,
he knows his disciples inside out. So guru can select a best suited mantra which
will help and evolve the disciple. Sometimes people see the Mantra in their
dreams. But this is very rare phenomena.
UNIVERSAL MANTRA OM - If one can't meet his guru, he can select the universal
mantra
MANTRA -NATURE of INDIVIDUAL - The selection of mantras is based on the
nature of individual, his mind, physique and spiritual stage of development. For
example

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- Gayatri Mantra relate to sympathetic nervous system, so if a person is

aggressive in nature and starts chanting Gayatri, he may start getting angry early
as Gayatri Mantra triggers Sympathetic activities
- Mahamrutyunjay - parasympathetic nervous system
- Pouranic mantra (Om namah shivay, Hare ram hare krishna, Om namo narayan)
Generally Mantras can be classified in 2 catagories
Tantric Mantras - This mantras has origin in Tantras, thousands of different
mantras exists and they can be practiced for specific purposes, such as achieving
wealth, health, success, curing specific diseases, longevity or even for doing bad
to someone. But this mantras to be learnt from Guru and has lot of restrictions.
The effects are also fast for these mantras. These mantras are difficult to learn.
Pouranic Mantras- This are relatively simple and can be practiced by anyone, they
are easy to learn and helps purify emotions of human mind. These mantras are
safe, slowly the practice of these mantras leads to ultimate salavation.
Total faith in Mantra - One must have complete faith in the mantra, without faith
even the medicine is useless, so absolute belief is necessary before practicing
mantras.
o Yantra - psychic shape of mantra, an impression of mantra in the subconscious
mind has great significance, one can focus on these during the chanting of the
mantra and increase the effects of mantra or achieve the results faster. Popular
Shree Yantra, Laxmi Yantra are also associated with related Mantras, it is said
that if one focuses on the yantras, he still can get the same benefits as that of
chanting the mantra.
State of consciousness in Mantra

Relaxed and concentrated state of mind - Due to withdrawal from the material
thoughts, distractions, focusing of mind only on Mantra, mind is relaxed and
becomes concentrated. Research shows the presence of alpha wave / rhythm of
brain.
Rotation of consciousness around Mantra - Awareness is revolved round the
mantra, its pronunciation, yantra (psychic shape) and its meaning, which builds
up psychic energy which can then be used for spiritual purposes.
"Sakshi Bhav" - Attitude of unconcerned observer, this particular attitude is very
important as it allows bypassing or witnessing disturbances arising in the
conscious & sub conscious mind. Thoughts are generally very difficult to
negotiate, this approach of "Sakshi Bhav" allows to overcome this problem.
Lost awareness of outside world - When practitioner goes deep in to the
meditation states while chanting mantra, there is absolutely no awareness about
happenings in surrounding environment.
Only Mantra awareness remains - Even there is no self, the mantra & its
awareness is present when practitioner reaches higher states.
Methods of Chanting Mantra

Baikhari (Audible) - By chanting a loud which can be heard easily is called

"Baikhari" Chanting
Advantages of Baikhari Chanting
- Removes thoughts
- Easy conceptualization of thoughts
- Makes meditation easy
Upanshu (whispering) - Chanting of mantra in low voice, or just whispering so
that only practitioner can understand is called "Upanshu" Chanting.
Advantages of "Upanshu"
- Long duration chanting (8 to 10 hours)
- Purposeful Mantra repetition (example: for wealth, health, land acquisition,
happiness etc.)
- Destiny Errors can be corrected with this type of chanting
Manasik (Mental) - without chanting a loud or whispering, mantra is repeated in
mind, this type of mantra chanting is difficult and can be learnt only with practice.
Advantages of Mental Chanting
- Subtle form of chanting
- Commonly used by advance practitioners

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- Leads to higher states of awareness

Effects of Mantra

On personal level
- Mantra impacts on mental & psychological plane in a positive way.
- Stirs up emotions (desires, fears, jealousy from subconscious mind to conscious
level as thoughts.) for removing negative tendencies of mind and re programming
the thinking process
- Creates potential energy reservoir

On surroundings
- Deeper, subtle & astral spheres
- Impacts on macro cosmos & micro cosmos
- Purification of collective conscious mind
o Ex: feel good factor with swamis & yogis

How to practice?

One should have a Mala or Rosary consisting of 108 beads as is significant in all
Tantra & Veda Texts.
o Repeat Mala for 2 to 3 times daily (increase to even 8 to 10 hours) or Chant
Mantra for at least 11 times.

Time of Practice - Morning or evening time

Pranayama during Mantra - Breath and Mantra (So ham with breath) One can
chant the Mantra while exhaling or inhaling or both. While breathing a subtle
sound of "So" can be heard and while exhaling "Ham", which is a repetition of
Mantra "So Ham"

Concentration on object of faith - One should concentrate on following objects

during the practice.
- GOD
- Yantra - psychic symbol of mantra
- Purpose of Mantra on Paper
- Stars in sky

Rules of Mantra Chanting

Selection - Name of GOD, Guru Mantra, in dreams, OM as universal mantra

Mala or rosary - 108 beads + 1 Sumeru (offset bead)

- Types of mala
Rudraksha Mala - This is generally used for Mantra from Vedas, where long
duration Mantra Chanting is practiced.
Tulsi - Guru mantra,
Crystal Purpose of different malas

Use middle finger and thumb only

Practice Mantra in meditative pose

Mala or rosary not visible to others

Japa Mala should not be worn

Do not cross sumeru (offset bead)

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Hari OM

For Further Details please refer to Meditation fromTantras - Paramhansa Swami Satyananda Saraswati
Bihar School of Yoga Publication

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