Guest guest Posted April 22, 2006 Report Share Posted April 22, 2006 Question from Kalidas: Namaste Swamiji, i know i kind of asked this before, but like a stupid child i need to hear it again: just as recieving initiation into a mantra makes it more potent for the sadhak, does one need therefore initiation into the pratishta and nyasa mantras as well in order to enhance their effect, or does one in fact not need any "oral transmission" from a guru for them at all, and they will work equally fine? Swamiji's response: Everything "works" better when we have an oral transmission of knowledge, and even better when we can do our sadhana in the presence of a pure example of someone who is practicing that sadhana. There are so many nuances in every action that cannot be explained in an email or even a book. But we must do the best that we can. When circumstances allow, we will come into that relationship which inspires us to actually adjust our life styles so that we can receive the teachings first hand. Until then we must follow the teachings to the best of our abilities, and maintain the sincerity to continue to progress. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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