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Frequently
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| Question : | After receiving initiation from the Guru, I did the Mantra Japa for a long time but I did not derive any success. Now my confidence is shaken. What are the reasons behind my failure? How can I know as to which Mantra shall suit me ? |
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| Answer : | It is like one marrying many times but none of the marriage is successful. For a successful married life there must be a perfect unison between husband and wife. Similarly in case of Mantra, one should identify the ideal Mantra and then emotionally integrate himself with that Mantra. Secret of success in Mantra Sadhna lies in ceaseless practice of chanting till the aspirant reaches his destination. In materialistic life one can go on marrying and changing wives but in the spiritual life this rule does not hold good. One Guru, one Mantra and one pattern of Sadhna are the cardinal points of success. |
| Question : | Does a defective pronunciation of Mantra impart any adverse effect ? |
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| Answer : | No, this is not the case. Firstly, it should be kept in mind that the recital of Mantra must be clear and correct and for this purpose, the aspirant should learn the correct pronunciation in the guidance of a competent Guru but even if it is not possible, there is no obstacle during chanting. In case of faulty pronunciation, the effect may be mitigated but there should be no suspicion in the mind about the harmful consequences of faulty recitation or defective pronunciation |
| Question : | Generally we believe that no sooner do we get Diksha from the Guru we become disciples. Is this the real meaning of the term Diksha or does it have a deeper meaning? What had Gurudev to say about being a disciple? |
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| Answer : | You say that you are a disciple. But know it that disciple is a stage after a Sadhak. The word disciple is synonymous to Upanishad which means sitting close. To whom? To the Guru! One who seeks the company of the Guru, gathers pearls of precious knowledge from him, and thus tries to strike a perfect balance of mind is a disciple. One who has merged his self totally into the Guru is a disciple. Just bowing to him won't make you a disciple, getting Diksha too won't. Guru Diksha is only an attempt to get closer to the Guru, but one really does when one devotes oneself fully in his feet, when one feels divine love blooming in one's heart. A disciple is one who values every word of the Guru, who always takes the path shown by the master. To obey is the duty of a disciple - argument mars his claim to discipleship. The second duty of a disciple is service to the Guru i.e. becoming instrumental in his mission. Only one who serves and is obedient is a true disciple. One who actively completes the task assigned to him by the Guru is a true disciple. The process of becoming a disciple is very difficult. One has to be egoless and have a spirit of do or die. One who envisions the Lord in the Guru's form is a real disciple. A Guru may not call you, but a disciple rushes to him whenever he can. Service and total devotion are the virtues which make one a disciple and one who gains these jewels is envied even by Gods. |
| Question : | How can those disciples, who are not resident in Guru Ashram, serve their Guru ? |
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| Answer : | Serving the Guru stands for soul purification, while living away from the Guru, he can be served by following his directives. Most of the Guru's time is spent in thinking, attaining still higher spiritual elements and doing penance. In such circumstances, one should look to the material needs of the Guru, such that the Guru is able to give his maximum time for creative purposes. Therefore, the disciple should send portion of his income every month or year to the Guru. On the Guru's birthday or Guru Purnima, the disciple should go to Guru's Ashram and serve his master. Propagation of literature authored by the Guru among friends and relatives or co-operation in publication of such works is the disciple's paramount obligation and thus the disciple can serve his Guru. |
| Question : | How does Mantra chanting helps? |
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| Answer : | It is a scientific fact that any word or sound that escapes a person's lips resonates throughout the universe and can never be erased. Even impossible looking tasks can be achieved through the right resonance. Dr. Fristolov demonstrated how a vibration can be produced in the cells of one's body through the medium of sound resonance. Through these resonances even physical ailments can be cured. Even the size of vegetables and produce increased by playing sweet music regularly in the fields. Mantra recital too produces a particular sound resonance that spreads throughout the ether, a very fast medium. For example when a Sadhak chants the Mantra related to the sun then the sound resonance reaches the sun in a few moments and after striking it return having gathered from the sun a part of its special power. And when these strike the Sadhak's body the power is transferred into him. Thus the Mantra produces its effect on the Sadhak's body, mind and soul. It is important to note, however that till there is not the right frequency in the sound it shall not be able to travel to the sun or bring back its power. Hence correct pronunciation is extremely important. |
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