Senka -Japa -Where to Start one's Spiritual Practice

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Hi Senka,

 

Another thing that came to mind, which is really

simple, is to chant the name of God, or Japa.

 

You could work with Krishna, or something like Om

Namah Shivaya (which honors all names and forms of

God).

 

Repeating the name of God is one of the most important

spiritual practices we can do, and we can do this

anywhere at any time.

 

> Namaste Senka,

>

> I am new this list as well. You will notice a real

> difference in your circumstances if you can set up a

> constant spiritual practice (Sadhana) for yourself.

>

> This could include:

> 1. Spiritual Reading

> 2. Chanting a Mantra, or working with a group of

> Mantras like the Chandi Path or the Sri Lalita

> Sahasranamvali (the thousand names of the Divine

> Mother).

> 3.Singing Devotional Songs (Bhajans) or Kirtan

> (Krishna Das has some really wonderful CD's you can

> buy and sing along.)

>

> 4.Silent contemplation or meditation

>

> It is best if you can create a schedule for

> yourself.

> You can start small, Half hour of Spiritual Study

> with

> a book, Chanting a Mantra (which you can also

> receive

> from a Spiritual Master/Guru-recommended as you

> receive the guidance and assistance of this

> teacher),

> or one which you are led to from a book, as many

> times

> as you can, or some say 108 is a good place to begin

> and can be done with the aid of a mala.

>

> Ideally we should be saying our mantra as much as

> possible.

>

> You can start with any amount of time with

> meditation

> and quiet contemplation.

>

> And Journal writing, to allow yourself to release

> and

> express the feeling and emotions that are coming up

> as

> you work with these other practices.

>

> Love and Peace to you.

> Stacee

>

> you can see how neophyte i am. i know absolutely

> > nothing about real spirituality. i dont even know

> > how to pray properly or what to read. any advice?

> i

> > can see the Bagavad gita is a place to begin. i

> > thank you for this

> >

> > in warmth

> > senka

>

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