Are pronunciation or meaning of the mantra important? Is it better for a guru to give me a mantra?
Pronunciation and meaning of the mantra are not important. Both of these factors have been considered in the design of the AYP mantra, but they should not be made the focus of the practices.
It is not necessary for a guru to give you a mantra. In this age of spiritual energy increasing all around us, we are able to achieve on our own what used to be taught one-on-one.
Read “Main Lessons” (link above) to learn mantra meditation.
More subjects on the mantra:
Lesson 27 - Location of mantra
Lesson 59 - Some mantra particulars
Lesson 79 - Mantra reminders
Lesson 106 - Mantra and breathing in meditation
Lesson 115 - Mantra, language and meaning
Lesson 116 - Meditation – First enhancement of mantra
Lesson 188 - Mantra Design 101
Lesson 189 - Meditation – Second enhancement of mantra
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