Japa, The age-old Method of Meditation
It can be said that the Western world got initiated en-mass, into meditation in modern times through Transcendental Meditation (T.M. aspopularized by Maharshi Mahesh Yogi).
Silent japa (upanshu japa) is supposed to be more powerful than when said aloud. An easy way to exercise silent japa is to perform it aloud for a period of time so that the ears will hear the mantras and the brain will register it.
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Japa-Yoga: The centralizing discipline of recitation of the mantras
Jnâna-Yoga: The exercise of wisdom and knowledge, which is the approach of the Upanishads.
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Japa Yoga
Japa means repetition of a mantram - a sound structure of one or more syllables which represents a particular aspect of the Divine Vibration.
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You can repeat any Mantra (sacred syllable), such as pure Om or Om Namo Narayanaya, Sri Ram, Sita Ram, Sri Ram Jaya Ram Jaya Jaya Ram, Om Namah Sivaya, Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya, Om Saravanabhavaya Namah, Hari Om, ...
japa: lit. "recitation" or "repetition." Reciting sacred texts, practiced verbally and mentally.
jalandhara bandha: net-holding lock. Like a fisherman would use to hold one end of his net beneath his chin, while casting out the rest of it.
Japa: m a n t r a-meditation; praying the v e d i c way: repeating the holy name with the m â h â m a n t r a and the P a ñ c a - t a t t v a - m a n t r a with the help of a j a p a - m âl â (vedic rosary, ...
Japa ("muttering"): Repetition of a mantra, either silently or aloud.
Jiva-atman, jivatman ("individual self"): the individuated consciousness, as opposed to the ultimate Self (parama-atman).
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Repetition of one's mantra; constant japa is a great technique of makingthe mind one-pointed. Japa as a practice is complete in itself provided it is done with knowledge and with full devotion.
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JAPA SADHANA
Remember name of any God in which you have complete faith, while you move about, walk, sit and get up. Forget the past. Do not worry about the future. Remember God in your quiet and peaceful mind.
Japa: Reciting sacred texts, practiced verbally and mentally.
Jiva: Life. The individual soul; at one with the universal soul.
Japa
("muttering") continuous chanting i.e repetition of a mantra
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Japa or japam - Repetition of Lord's name or of a sacred formula called mantra taught to the disciple by the spiritual teacher.
Jaya - Mastery.
Jiva - Individual soul, The embodied soul, a living being, an ordinary person.
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Japa Repition of sacred symbols, words and mantras
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Japa, the silent or audible repetition of a mantra, is a common Hindu spiritual practice.
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Japa Yoga, Requirements, State of Consciousness in Matra Yoga, Methods of Chanting, Effects of Mantra, How to Practice & Rules of Mantra Chanting) ...
japa [repetition of a mantra or a name of God].
jara-marana-moksaya mam asritya yatanti ye [they who, having resorted to Me, strive for release from age and death] [Gita 7.29] ...
Japa - repetition of mantrams
Jiva - individual
Jivan-mukta - realized soul; one who is liberated in this life ...
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the process in which a devotee repeats the name of the God. The repetition can be aloud or just the movement of lips or in mind. This spiritual practice is present in the major religions of world.
Japa ("muttering") - the recitation of mantras
Jīva-ātman, jīvātman ("individual self") - the individuated consciousness, as opposed to the ultimate Self (parama-ātman) ...
9. Japa and Pranayama should go hand in hand with Yoga Asanas. Then only it becomes real Yoga.
13. First do Japa and meditation. Then you can take to Asana and Pranayama exercises. Then finish the course of practice by another short sitting in meditation.
JADA: Insentient.
JAPA: Repetition of the Lord's Name.
JIVA: Individual Soul.
JIVANMUKTA: One who is liberated in this life.
JNANA: Knowledge; wisdom.
JNANA-INDRIYAS: Organs of knowledge or perception.
JNANI: (Pronounced Nyani) A wise person.
In his book called Japa Yoga, Swami Sivananda mentions that the constant repetition of a mantra, like "Om Namah Sivaya," can effect change in molecular structure.
Four Asanas are prescribed for the purpose of Japa and meditation. They are Padmasana, Siddhasana, Svastikasana and Sukhasana. You must be able to sit in any one of these four Asanas at a stretch for full three hours without shaking the body.
"Japa," the Sanskrit word for repetition comes from the root "jap" which means to whisper. It is important to note that in some Indian systems Japa is broken into two primal roots, 'Ja" and "Pa".
The main practice is the study of the yogic scriptures but it also includes japa (mantra repetition). Not any yoga or spiritual book qualifies as proper material for swadhyaya.
Action coupled with meditation, japa, chanting, and other spiritual practices are the means to attain the state of selflessness. There should always be a balance between meditation and action. Action alone cannot take you to the goal.
Jala: Not real; jugglery.
Janma: Births.
Japa: Repetition of a Mantra.
Jati: Species; class.
Jiva: Human being; individual soul.
Jnana Indriyas: Organs of knowledge, viz., ear, skin, eye, tongue and nose.
Jnana: Knowledge.
A name of God. Silent repetition or audible chanting of the divine Name is considered to be the most effective means of redemption in Kali Yuga, the present age. Chanting and japa open the heart to the love and joy contained within it.
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