Clarifications ....Navarna Mantra

[Guest guest]

The Navarna mantra should be received in initiation, but that is not

always possible. There are no ill effects of reciting the mantra

without initiation, if you have the intention of self purification,

but the energy contained in the mantra is ever so much more potent

after having received it from a qualified guru.

 

In the absence of such a relationship, if you are devoted to the

Divine Mother, then recite Her mantras with full faith, and when the

circumstances permit, She will bring the appropriate guru to give

you initiation.

 

This is true for all mantras performed with the intention of self

purification. If you have other intentions, please consult a

qualified teacher.

 

 

 

, "Latha Nanda" <lathananda>

wrote:

> Namaste All, (esp Satish )

>

> I have requested Swamiji to clarify the burning issue in the

group .

>

> ie.,

>

> Can one chant the Navarna Mantra without initiation? Ditto for

> Siddha Kunjika Stotram.

>

> Until we hear from him (today or tmw) please hold your peace .

>

> Maa and Swamiji intended this group

> 1) To provide information - Swamiji's word is final and binding

for

> THIS group

> 2) To inspire each other - the interpretation of a text may vary

> from person to person , and all may be equally valid. May be a

> question of us being the blind men and the holy text being the

> elephant. We touch one aspect of it and swear that is the only

truth.

>

> So , please hold your peace dear forum members.

>

> Namaste

> Latha

[Guest Guest]

Namaste to one and all

In the response,distinction is drawn between the potency of Durga Ma when one chants by oneself and when one receives from guru.

Please advise what is the basis for this as this is unlike the mercy.of.the Divine Mother.

From Durban,South Africa