Beej Mantra

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Dear All,

I have been discussing this aspect on mantras with

some people, but haven’t found a satisfactory reply.

 

Could the learned members of this list pls enlighten

me as to the various aspects of mantras as to whether

a Beej Mantra can be recited by anyone irrespective of

caste creed or religion.

 

Should one check the suitability of the mantras

through the selection process prescribed in VRA. Eg.

Is it needed to check which house the mantra takes the

energy and which house the mantra gives the energy to.

Should the beej mantra then be altered, is that ok.

 

Why do most professional astrologers do not take this

aspect into account when they prescribe the mantras,

or is it that no one knows of this method.

 

For remedies, that is for giving remedies which can be

easily done by common man who has less time and more

complicated brainsJ, can Beej mantra be easily

prescribed since they are comparatively easy to

recite.

 

Many queries, it would be nice if someone with

authority answered them.

 

Thanking you,

 

Sushmita

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear Shri Kasturirangan,

 

It is my understanding that prasiddhi mantras can be given. Please elaborate a

bit more on this when you have time.

 

regards

Harirkrangan <rkrangan (AT) softhome (DOT) net> wrote:

Om Gurave NamahDear SushmitaAllow me an opportunity to share what I have learnt.

I do not claim to be an authority but have been traditionally and properly

initiated and have, over the years, learnt certain important lessons on

mantras. Bija mantras are seed mantras. If bijas are commonly believed as

"suitable" for everyone, the answer is a clear NO. Let there be clear

understanding that Bija mantras are very powerful. They bring quick results. Of

course, to my knowledge, bija mantras can be chanted by anyone irrespective of

caste, creed or religion. But the underlying point I want to make is that it

has to be "given" by a competent Guru. Why? The Guru has to ascertain from a

person's chart, suitability of the mantra for the person, knowing the person's

state of mind, illnesses, spiritual and general disposition

etc etc and then "initiate" the person. Again, why? A Guru is akin to

God-incarnate. He knows what is best for his sishya. A bija mantra when

constantly chanted activates the appropriate chakras in our body and thereby

impacts a certain tatwa. For example, "Aum" belongs to the mind, the most

subtle element. The seat of the mind is ajna chakra. Therefore, "Aum" is the

mantra of ajna chakra and is considered to be the most powerful of all bija

mantras. The bija mantra "Lam" represents earth (bhoomi tatwa) the seat of

mooladhara chakra; "Vam", the water (jala) element, swadhisthana chakra; "Ram",

the fire (agni) element, manipura chakra; "Yam", the air (vaayu) element,

anahata chakra and "Ham", the ether element, vishuddhi chakra. So only a Guru

can decide what is to be activitated or controlled.Now each bija mantra has a

devata too. A mantra may comprise of several bijas. For example take the

Navakshari mantra,

"Aim Hrim Klim Chamundayai Vichche", which is a confluence of tri-devis -Sri

Chamundi (Durga), Saraswathi and Lakshmi. A Guru may decide to prefix an "Aum"

to make it a dasakshari depending on suitability and "need" for the individual.

It is also important one should endeavour to understand the meaning, the devata,

the accent and delivery of the mantra. Now a Guru's guidance here is

imperative.Since bija mantras are a high potency dose, people who do not have

fixed mental formations should practise an ordinary mantra rather than a bija

mantra. Pt Sanjay Rath has given a subtle indication about this in VRA and his

website, when he has discussed the Mrityunjaya mantra. When a bija mantra is

chanted, the awakening of prana is uncontrollable. Many people have experiences

which at times can create a scare, almost within a few days of chanting the bija

mantra. Some may have a rush of anger, some may experience an

uncontrollable sexual desire, some may turn emotional and some may get even

depressed. In common parlance, some develop headaches, some develop gastritis,

some perspire profusely, some become so confused with daily activities

etc.Therefore, a book cannot determine the correct mantra for anyone. The

mantra has to come from a living person - the Guru, and not from books. It is

usually said that only "A live candle alone can light up another one, so even a

soul alone can touch another soul. The soul can receive impulses from another

soul, and from nothing else". This is the deeksha or initiation. When a Guru

initiates a person with a mantra, it is just not a simple transfer. The Guru

gives a part of his spiritual power, which though subtle is very powerful. You

can well imagine the spiritual power, a Guru would ideally have in order to

"initiate" mantras to others. The power is of a larger magnitude if the

initiation is by

a Guru from a parampara. And, more if the Guru does his daily sadhana. He will

be instrumental for "chitta suddhi" and "chitta vrithi".A person may hold a PhD

in mantra sastra, but he/she may not be initiated at all. Even if he/she is,

what will be his/her spiritual depth and power? One cannot say. Would mantras

taken from such a person work or would mantras "given" by sages, acharyas,

godmen, tapaswis or take our parampara jyotish gurus like Sanjay, Narasimha or

other accomplished gurus work well? So, the point I am driving home is, it

definitely matters who initiates !The learned say that the Guru is the ultimate

authority and can override the rules for the construction and use of bija

mantras.VRA is one source. You may learn and understand the basics of how the

mantra works, from VRA or through these lists or from experts here. Pt Sanjay

Rath has revealed a lot of parampara secrets. But he always says Lord

Shiva has locked up all mantras. Only the Guru holds the key to unlock them.

Read the latest post of Sanjay ji giving specific mantras for Sangeetha's

chart.>Why do most professional astrologers do not take this aspect into

>account when they prescribe the mantras, or is it that no one knows >of this

method.Interesting point here, Sushmita. I have also seen a lot of astrologers

here on this and other lists prescribe or roll-out mantras, among other

remedies. I discussed this with Sanjay ji also. He was also planning to

address this issue from a Guru's perspective, especially the way people are

offering remedies. A note of caution here is a wrong mantra can be

destructive.First, it is never easy to learn about bija mantra or any mantra

without a parampara Guru. Mantra sastra is an ocean. Nobody will reveal much,

as some bijas are still guarded secrets and unless the Guru is convinced about

the person's development, spiritual growth, attitude and progress, he will not

teach. And, he will teach only at the right time.Receiving them from a Guru is

one. Giving it to others is altogether another story. But one should STOP

there, until one has the Guru's clearance to give mantras to others. One will

reach that stage after deep spiritual practice, firm belief and rigorous

sadhana. One should not give mantras based on published books.Why? Ponder over

the power of the deeksha that I have already given above.>For remedies, that is

for giving remedies which can be easily done >by common man who has less time

and more complicated brainsJ, can >Beej mantra be easily prescribed since they

are comparatively easy >to recite.No. They can be given only by a competent

Guru. The least one could do is to check with such a Guru on using a particular

bija.The prayog of certain type of

bijas in mantras is a very secret vidya and should not be used out of

curiosity.I want to elaborate more on this subject. Maybe later again, when I

have time.May Vedamatha Gayatri inspire and enlighten our intellect.SincerelyR.

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