From the book Gayatri Rahasya

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The Technique of Jap

 

Now to the technique of Jap. The constant repetition

of the matra with an understanding of its motif is

known as jap. There is a Yoga Aphorism which exhorts

that the repetition of the mantra and meditating on

its meaning is the way.

 

Every mantra has three parts: words, meanings and the

essence.

A unique bliss comes to the practicant through the

recitation of words, if he knows the meaning and

concentrates on the essence.

 

Manu says that 10 times more effective than

Vidhiyagnas is the Jap yagna. And if the recitation is

inaudible it is 100times better. And if even the

tongue is not moved and the jap is purely mental, it

becomes a 1000 times more efficacious.

 

In the beginning the Gayatri should be chanted aloud

as a child repeates his lesson to commit to memory or

as you do it when performing Agnihotra. By and by the

tone should be lowered so that the lips move and the

words are audible in whisper only to the man sitting

hard by. Then the jap should be performed in such a

low tone that the lips stop moving though the tongue

moves, but the words are not heard. Lastly, the jap

should be mental in which even the tongue does not

move.

 

RULE1:

The mind is usually fixed when the jap is mental. But

some Practicants do fail to hold their minds even in a

mental jap. Different kinds of thoughts sway their

minds. Therefore mental jap should be performed in a

thoughtful manner. The lips should be closed, the

tongue should be placed between the teth or should be

turned upward to touch the palate, as the yogi does in

the practice of pranayam. Then the mantra should be

repeated in the mind. The tongue and the lips are not

to be stirred or moved but the words are to be heard

mentally. This is one method. This helps in shutting

out extraneous thoughts. When the mind itself is taken

up in repeating the words and listening to them, how

shall it be attracted by any other object? In this way

mental concentration is ensured

 

 

RULE2

The second method is to practice of seing mentally the

words of the mantra on which the practicant is

contemplating. Eyes should remain closed during the

jap. It is not difficult to have a mental perception

of the words. If the desire is ardent, every word will

be clearly perceptible after a little practice.

Concentration of mind is more easily achived by

practice of such perception.

 

RULE3

With lips closed and tongue tied the practicant should

mentally write the gayatri clearly on his forehead in

the script he fully knows.this should be repeated many

times at a sitting.In the beginning the mantra should

be written in four lines.

 

1) OM BHUR BHUVAH SVAH

2) TAT SAVITUR VERANIYAM

3) BHARGO DEVASIAH DHIMAHI

4) DHIYO YOU NAH PRACHODAYAT

 

In the end Aum should be written at the eye-brow.this

should be practiced for a number of days.the number of

lines may be reduced gradually after sufficient

practice. The lines may be reduced one by one, till

the mantra is written in single line. Then after long

practice, the complete mantra may be written in the

eyebrows. This way the mind can be trained to fix

itself at one point. The devote should regularly

practice each method. But remember that all these

method are not to be practiced simultaneously.

Otherwise, the efforts will be futile. In order to

obtain facility in everymethod, the numbers, the time

for recitation and some days for each practice should

be fixed. Strictly regularity should be observed to

ensure success. It should be remembered that everyone

cannot obtain facility in all 3 methods. Success or

otherwise in a method depends on the condition of his

mind..

 

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Irregularity both in time and duration is an obstacle.

 

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The first thing that God bestow on his those who

chant Gayatri is splendour so that no once can look

face to face with him.the sun has received only a

fraction of the effulgence but millions of people

together cannot look at him, without dazzling their

eyes. Similarly, no one can face a real devotee of

God. But purity comes when actions of the devotee are

free from violence, his sense are free from malice and

his mind – the chief instrument of worship – is free

from falsehooed and deception.

 

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Bhargah has two aspects: One is natural or physical

aspect and the second is mental. One who recites

Gayatri mantra loudly and lodges the mantra in his

mind will develop the faculty to read the thoughts of

others in respect of himself and may even image the

faces of persons who are at a distance. Thus a true

apostle of Gayatri remains informed about the

sentiments of others, his friends and foes.

 

To the devotee whose mind is fixed on mental

recitation when the mantra is settled in it, is

revealed the intuitive knowledge of various kinds

including religious awerness.

 

Swift recitation of Gayatri strengthens the nervous

system. Slow recitation and listening influence the

mind. A long peel of OM and chanting of Kirtan

increases the power of suspension of breath and the

mental powers.

 

Vachak Jap is known as Gayatri. It makes the speech

brisk and pure. Mental Jap is known as Savitri. It

purifies and protects the mind. Atmak Jap is known as

saraswati. It benefits the soul and removes

obstructions.

 

When a man has incessantly performed japam in loud

tone and in a very large number the mantra is fostered

in his mind. He forms an irresistible tendency to

recite it automatically day and night. The recitation

mechanically goes on in sleep, in a state of stupor

and even at the last moments of life. This is the

advante of incessant and exercisive japam.

 

 

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Disease distress and disharmony can never visit a

family in which the housewife recites Gayatri while

performing all her household duties, particularly her

duties in kitchen which sanctifies the food to be

served. The children of the family will become immune

from sickness and ailments..,.. … … …

 

 

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Three forms of japa sacrifies

1) Ordinary verbal repetition – in which repetition

is audible. This is known as Vachak.

2) Upanshu where repetition is in low whisper which is

carried on through the movement of the tongue and lips

without making any sound.

3) Mansik mental repetition in which even the tongue

or lips do not move.

 

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