Tajjapastadartha bhavanam" tad = its; japaha = repetition; tad = its; artha = meaning; bhavanam = feeling
“When you remember it (the Divine) by repeating the word, the
word uttered gives you the feeling of the Divine.”
- Patanjali Yoga Sutra #28
This is an important sutra. For example, if you say mango, the
word mango itself immediately gives you the idea and the feeling of the fruit. If you are fond of mangoes your mouth starts watering. There is an immediate visceral reaction. Say Christmas or Diwali, it automatically generates the feeling of gifts and celebration. – the name of a God has to be told after understanding the meaning and enjoying the same. A CD player plays the chant perfectly, but it will continue to remain as CD player and will never become divinised. Only a person who chants with faith knowing its meaning and focusing the awareness makes progress.