Guest guest Posted August 16, 2001 Report Share Posted August 16, 2001 Jaya Guru Datta, In today's quote, Swamiji answers the questiion, "does chanting or Japa of Mantra without understanding its meaning or without concentration bring any benefit? Is it just not physical exercise of mouth and tongue?" "There is the benefit of the repetition of Beejakshara - which is a self-energized letter. But this type of chanting without concentration brings only 20% benefit. If you do Japa with concentration and devotion you get 80% benefit. The day you become fully silent you get 100% benefit. Doing Japa without concentration is a drama. I permit this type of drama with the hope that one day it brings change. While singing Bhajans bend your head a little or close your eyes. It helps you to reach the other plane. Sri Swamiji Q & A session in Trinidad (Compiled by Sri H.V.Prasad) http://www.dattapeetham.com/india/bhaktimala/oct2000/sadguru_removes_ego.html Sri Guru Datta, Swamiji Says Suggest a quote for this week's Swamiji Says! Send your favorite Swamiji sayings to: swamiji-says _____ Send a cool gift with your E-Card http://www.bluemountain.com/giftcenter/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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