Q&A with Swamiji .....247...Mantras from other teachers

[Guest guest]

Question from Maureen:

Some of us have had initiations from some not-so-ethical, even

dangerous 'teachers' and were given mantras by those teachers. I

understand that those mantras actually call to that teacher. So,

what to do about a mantra like Om Namah Shivaya or the Guru

Gita, universally used, but for some, contains a link with a

teacher that we no longer desire to have. Is it best to just

not use it or can it be cleansed so it no longer links us with

that person? Is there any other sadhana to do, to make sure

that we have ended the inner relationship with that person...

So they can no longer influence us or drain us

 

Swamiji's response:

Read Chapter 12 of the Chandi both in Sanskrit and English, and

offer appreciation to whoever gave you the first mantra which

brought you closer to Her.