Mantras

[Guest guest]

Dear Friends, I am going to start using the mantra Om Gum Ganapatayei

Namaha to get rid of the blockages that seem to be standing in front

of me as I try to get a better job. I have a job I had to take

at "last gasp" after being laid off for fourteen months. I am a

telemarketer, and most of the time, I sign people up for Discover

card. It is so distasteful (severe understatement) at this point

after having the job for ten months, I am desperate to find something

else. As a college grad (sociology and social work), I am even

willing at this point to take a janitorial job just to get away from

Discover card! I am also over 40 years of age, and that is one of

the obstacles I am hoping this mantra will help me overcome with a 40-

day program of repeating the mantra 108 times twice a day, even if it

means getting up before sunrise. I have done a lot of reading of

Thomas Ashley Farrand's book, and it has given me much hope, as it is

written with sincerity and compassion. I am asking members of the

group: What has been your experience with that and other mantras, and

is there something else I could be doing also? Just to let you know,

I have already been on an intense job hunt, and realize I may have to

commute since SE Kansas does not have much, and competition is stiff

even for jobs people used to just get hired on the spot for.

 

Also, I am a believer in Feng Shui, and just got done cleaning up my

house from top to bottom, still working on any clutter and

disorganization (like drawers) to clear out any stuck energy. My

hobby is making clay finger labyrinths, and I may even make one for a

twofold purpose, that is 54 marks to the center and 54 marks out to

the "exit," so I can keep track of my mantra repetitions. Right now,

that is an easier solution for me than malas since I have a seven-

circuit Chartres labyrinth all ready to paint.

 

I invite and welcome any and all suggestions from the group wisdom in

helping me do what I need to do to open doors to a job on a spiritual

level? Anyone work with Yantras? My heart and mind is open.

[Guest guest]

Dear friend,

 

japa should be done without any expectation - in

praise/love/prayer ... to God/Self in form of a name or formula

which is near to oneself. This is the meaning of japa. To keep the

mind one-pointed in surrender to the Highest, in continued

contemplation. There will come a time japa goes on by itself then.

 

A story may explain. Kunju Swami, one of Bhagavan's devotees, wanted

to withdraw from service as an attendent to Bhagavan, which he was

for many years. Bhagavan gave his approval. Kunju Swami reports: "I

took leave of Sri Bahgavan and asked him how I should lead my life.

He said with a smile: "Meditate and do japa without seeking

anything."

 

Do japa without seeking/wanting anything!!!

 

Kind Regards

Gabriele

 

 

 

, "sagentgal" <sagentgal>

wrote:

>

> Dear Friends, I am going to start using the mantra Om Gum

Ganapatayei

> Namaha to get rid of the blockages that seem to be standing in

front

> of me as I try to get a better job.