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disciple gets immersed in mantra jap, he starts experiencing a special energy both internally and externally. There are various mantras. Each mantra is assigned according to the suitability and capability of the disciple. Can you give some short mantras for Ganesh, Vishnu and Hanuman? There are several short mantras and stotras related to Shri Ganesh, Lord Hanuman, and Lord Vishnu. These short mantras are also
given only on assessing the capability of the disciple. 8. Can anyone do the Namokar Mantra without a Guru giving it
to you? Not only "Namokar", no mantra should be chanted without being given specifically by the Guru. After being given the mantra by the Guru, it can only be passed on to others after the Guru gives permission.
9. Guruji , can you tell us how to concentrate?
Yoga sadhna is a good means for concentration of the mind. It is written :Yoga-chit, vritti nirodh; Yoga stills the ripples in the ocean of the mind.
10. If one has concentration, is it better to chant the mantra in the
mind rather than chanting it aloud? "OM" or any other mantra, as guided by the Guru, can be repeated
in silence, to concentrate the mind. 11. Is it better to chant together to increase the energy for
everyone around? There are three types of Jap. Mansic (mental jap ), Upanshu jap (in which the tongue moves but sound is not uttered), and samoohic (group) jap. Group jap is also called group "kirtan".Chanting in a
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