Q + A -# 13 Swami and Kenny and all: obtaining a Rudraksha mala?

[Guest guest]

Namaste Kenny and all: Swami responded to your question about

chanting and obtaining a mala and having it blessed. Kenny's question

is below:

 

SWAMI'S REPLY:

It is not necessary for the mantra to be given from mouth to ear

before you begin. You will have your mala blessed when it is convenient.

 

We send you all our love and blessings,

 

Shree Maa and Swamiji

 

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KENNY WROTE: > Hail the Supreme Mother and the Guru

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> Dear Devotees,

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> I live in rural northern Illinois. I would like to obtain a proper

> Rudraksha mala, and begin the to practice the Panchakshara mantra.

>

> Should the mala be blessed, or energized, by the Guru? Do I need to

> receive the mantra " from mouth to ear " from the Guru before I can begin?

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> Thank you for your kind and generous help.

>

> Kenny

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