Q&A with Swamiji .....186...Struggles in chanting

[Guest guest]

Question from Chris: (original sent to Swamiji, shortened version

presented here)

 

I find I am not enjoying the chanting very much. It seems to be a

struggle. My voice gets raspy, and my back cramps up, esp. around

anahata, and there is the feeling of frustration that accompanies

that, the desire to just get it over with.

 

My question is, is there anything I can do to help this process

along?

 

Swamiji's response :

 

What you are experiencing is nothing that every other sadhu has not

encountered. We all go through it. It is the Great Ego attacking us,

sending us thoughts, memories, frustrations. It is the reality of

the Chandi.

[Guest guest]

I'd like to add that having the problems also implies you are doing the Chandi

correctly.

 

So you may see it as difficult or hard, but that's only because it's working.

 

So congratulations and keep up the good work!

 

Brian