Rudraksha
Mantras are Sanskrit-invocations of the Supreme
Being. Reinforced and propelled by Japa meditation, they
pass from the verbal level through the mental and telepathic
states, and on to pure thought energy. Of all languages,
Sanskrit most closely approaches telepathic language because
of its affinity to the fifty primeval sounds. It is the
most direct way to approach the transcendental state.
The
efficiency of the Japa is accentuated according to the degree
of concentration. The mind should be fixed on the source.
Then only you will realize the maximum benefits of a Mantra.
Every Mantra has a tremendous force. A mantra is a mass
of Tejas or radiant energy. It transforms the mental substance
by producing a Particular thought movement. The rhythmical
vibrations produced by repeating the Mantra, regulate the
unsteady vibrations of the five sheaths. It checks the natural
tendencies of objective thought of the mind. It helps the
spiritual power and reinforces it.
Mantras
cannot be concocted or tailor-made for the individual, despite
some current claims. They have always existed in a latent
state as sound energies. Just as gravity was discovered
but not invented by Newton, Mantras were revealed to the
ancient masters. They have been codified in the scriptures
and handed down from guru to disciple. Although it is customary
for the guru when giving initiation to accept voluntary
offerings of fruit, flowers or money, the selling of Mantras
is strictly against all spiritual rules.
Neither
Mantra, deity nor guru, once chosen, should be changed.
There are many paths up the mountain. Perseverance on one
alone will bring the aspirant to the top faster than if
he were to spread his energies in exploring all the alternative
paths.
Power of Mantra