Ajapa japa

In this article we will fully explore the fascinating world of Ajapa japa. From its historical origins to its impact today, this exploration will lead us to understand the importance of Ajapa japa in our lives. Throughout the pages that follow, we will discover the multiple facets and dimensions of Ajapa japa, as well as its influence on different aspects of society. Through interviews, analysis and data, we will examine how Ajapa japa has shaped our perceptions and behaviors, and how it continues to be relevant in the contemporary world. Without a doubt, we will embark on a revealing journey that will help us better understand the impact of Ajapa japa on our current reality.

Japa (or japam) means repeating or remembering a mantra (or mantram), and ajapa-japa (or ajapajapam) means constant awareness of the mantra, or of what it represents.[1][page needed][2] The letter A in front of the word japa means without (it should be understood, that ajapa means "no chanting", thus ajapa means to stop thinking about anything material, and japa means to think about Paramatma, God instead of thinking of maya).[citation needed] Thus, ajapa-japa is the practice of japa without the mental effort normally needed to repeat the mantra (effort is necessary for those who are not pure enough to dedicate themselves completely to God, and still have material desires, which is the cause of repeated reincarnation in samsara ocean). In other words, it has begun to come naturally, turning into a constant awareness.

Says Swami Satchidananda:

"You can perform japa, repetition of a mantra or Sacred Word, in the midst of your day-to-day work. Then, when it becomes a habit, even when you are working intensely a portion of the mind will keep repeating the mantra always. That means you have locked one end of your chain to a holy place, while the rest of the chain remains still in the outside world."[3]

References

  1. ^ Easwaran, Eknath (2008). Mantram handbook (5th ed.). Tomales, CA: Nilgiri Press. ISBN 978-1-58638-028-1.
  2. ^ Bharati, Swami Jnaneshvara. "Mantra Japa and Ajapa-Japa". Retrieved 9 Nov 2009.
  3. ^ Weiner, Sita (1970). Swami Satchidananda, His Biography. NYC, New York: Straight Arrow Books, World Publishing Company. LCCN 70-141477. OCLC 110268.