JAPA YOGA SUTRA(SWAMI SIVANANDA YOGA SUTRAS.4)

JAPA YOGA SUTRA(SWAMI SIVANANDA YOGA SUTRAS.4)


JAPA YOGA
Sutra.1(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
Japa,Kirtan,Prayer,...are important limbs of BHAKTI.
Repetition of any formula or name is JAPA.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.2(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
There is nothing that cannot be achieved through
the repetition of the Name of GOD.
OM NAMO NARAYANNAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.3(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Radhe krishna,
The name of the Lord is all powerful.
Pingala the prostitute,knew nothing of Rama.
She heard the sound(of the name)from her parrot:
Sri Rama,Sri Rama.
She fixed the mind on it and
mysteriously entered into the union with RAMA.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.4(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
The greatest of sinners can attain god realisation
through the blessings of Divine Name.
The Name of God uttered knowingly or unknowingly,
carefully or carelessly,is sure to give the desired result.
Rogue Ratnakar became sage Blamaki by repeating
"Mara,Mara"
OM NAMO NARAYANNAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.5(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
The glory of the Name cannot be established
through reason or intellect.It can be experienced
or realised only through
 devotion,
faith and
constant repetition.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.6(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
Japa is an important part of Yoga.
It is  spiritual food to the hungry soul.
It is a rod in the hands of a blind aspirant
on the road to Realisation.
It is the philosopher stone that makes one God- like.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.7 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
Japa purifies the mind.
        burns up sin.
        scorches the impression of the
subconscious mind.
It annihilates attachment,
   induces dispassion,
  roots out desires,
  makes one fearless,
 gives supreme peace.
OM NAMO NARAYANYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.8 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
Constant repetition of the Divine Name
has a strong transforming influence upon the mind.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.9 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
Repeat the Name throughout the day mentally.
Repeat the Name with every breath.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.10 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
Remember saints like Narada,Lord gaurangaTukaram,
Valmiki, Meerabai,and others who attained God head
through Nam Smarana(Remembrance of the Name)
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.11 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
Repetition of the name must be accompanied with
due meditation on the significance of the mantra.
Recitation of a Mantra bestows peace,strength,harmony.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.12(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
RADHE KRISHNA
A "Mantra" is Divinity encased within a sound-structure.
It is Divine Power manifested in a sound- body.The sacred mantra
is a vital symbol of the Divinity revealed directly in the depth of
divine communion to the sages in ancient vedic times.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA

Sutra.13.(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)

RADHE KRISHNA,

A Mantra has six parts:-

1.A seer of the manta who received it in Self-realisation.

2.A metre which governs the inflection of voice.

3.A articular presiding Diety.

4.A seed ,a significant word which gives special power.

5.A power from its vibration forms.

6.A pillar or pin whicch plugs the Manta-consciousness hidden in it.

OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.

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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.14 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
As soon as the 'pin' plug (of the Mantra-consciousness
hidden in the Mantra) is removed by the constant and
prolonged repetition of the Name, the consciousness
that is hidden, is revealed. The devotee then has
 the vision of his chosen diety.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.15.(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Sounds are vibrations and they give rise to definite forms.
when the mantra is properly recited,it has the power of
manifesting the Divinity in a special form.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.16 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The mantra 'OM NAMO SIVAYA' produces the form of siva,
'OM NAMO NARAYANAYA' the form of Lord Vishnu,
"OM NAMO BHAGAVATE VASUDEVAYA' the form of krishna.
"OM SRI RAMAYA NAMAH" the form of Rama
"OM SRI HANUMATE NAMAH" the form of hanuman

OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.17 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
By constant repetition of the Mantra the aspirant inbibes
the virtues and the powers of the Deity that presides
 over the Mantra.The repetition of Surya Mantra  bestows
health,life vigour.brilliance.Saraswati mantra bestows wisdom
intelligence.The Ganesh Mantra removes all obstacles.
The maha Mrityunjaya Mantra, prevents accidents,calamities.

OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.18 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Japa fills the mind with bliss.
It attunes the soul to God.
It brings about perfect communion with God.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.19 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Constant repetition of the Name purifies your heart,
                                               removes your doubts,
                                               bestows Immortality.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.20 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Do mental japa.
you will have more concentration.
Counting the japa on the fingers
 or using a rosary are useful for beginners.
OMNAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.21(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The Name of the Lord and Lord are one.
The Name of the Lord is a shield for you,
a strong armour for you.
You can never miss the goal if you recite
His Name always.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.22 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The Name can bring you
face to face with God.
The Name is the Way.
The name is the Goal.
OMNAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.23 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The Name is a safe boat that can take you
 to the other shore of fearlessness.
                            of freedom.
                      of Bliss-Immoortal.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.24 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The Name is a potent dispeller
of the darkness of Ignorance.
The Name is supreme purifier and enlightener.
The glory and greatness of Name cannot be
adequately described in words.
OM NAMO NARAYANA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.25.(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Om
Soham
Sivoham
Aham Brahmasmi
are the Mantras for liberation,for
Vedantic meditation to attain Self Realisation.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.26 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
One can attain Self-Realisation by doing Japa of any Mantra
All Mantras have equal potency or power.
Do not think that one Mantra is superior to another.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.27.(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Tukaram had direct vision of Lord Krishna
by repeating "Vitthal,Vitthal"(Krishna;s diety in pandharpur).
Dhurva the boy uttered " Om Namo Bhagavate Vasudevaya"
and had His vision.
Prahlad repeated ""Narayan,Narayan and saw Hari.
Ramdas attaines salvation by "Sri Ram Jaya Ram,Jai Jai Ram"
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.28 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The more Japa you do
the more meditation you practice,
the more you open your heart
to the Lord through self-surrender,
the greater your inner strength and health will be.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.29 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The only support in the kali Yuga
 is the Name of the Lord.
Kindly do intense Japa and and Kirtan.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.30 (OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
The Name is your sole support,prop,refuse,solace
centre,ideal and goal.
Stick to the Lord's name.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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JAPA YOGA
Sutra.31.(OF SWAMI SIVANANDA)
Why not try your Likhit Japa here.
Write it with loving concentration.
OM NAMO NARAYANAYA.
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