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## The Method of Japa, Composed by Somasenamarka
**With a mind focused on the middle, still and unwavering, one should mark oneself with the Jnana Mudra and hold the left hand straight near the navel.** **Holding the pure Japa Mala with the thumb and index finger of the right hand, the wise one should perform Japa.** (111, 112)
**One should recite the Panchanamaskara mantra as per one's convenience, either one hundred and eight, fifty-four, or eighteen times.** **Recite two, two, and one word, taking a pause after each.** **Inhale seven times, reciting four Japa with each breath, completing one hundred and eight Japa in twenty-seven breaths.** **By performing Japa of the Panchanamaskara mantra in this manner, all sins are destroyed.** (113, 114)
**The Upanshu, which is the Chachika, and the Manas are the three types of Japa Mala.** **Among these three, the Upanshu is superior to the Vaachika, and the Manas is superior to the Upanshu.** (115)
**Japa performed with clear words, uttered in a low and high voice, is known as Vaachika Japa.** (116)
**In some books, the verse "Maap Dwaivam Tav Nuti" etc. from the Ekibhava Stotra is found.**