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Guidelines
Because you will be
part of a Japa Mandala (a group practicing japa as part of a large Yagya) you
have flexibility in how often you do the japa, and how long you spend each
time. If you can do one mala, only once a week - that is fine! You will still
enjoy the benefits of the whole Yagya.
In the Vedic tradition, ladies
do not do this type of japa during their monthly period. Also, for both men and
women, japa should not be performed within 13 days of the birth or death of a
blood relative.
Traditionally, you bathe or shower in the morning on
the days you plan to recite, and wash your hands, mouth and face immediately
prior to recitation. It is also traditional to make a "sankalpa" or resolution
of purpose at the outset of your practice that specifies why you are
undertaking the mantra japa and for how long you intend to continue. When you
register as a participant, we will send you a copy of the text of the original
intention that was stated when this yagya started (the Mahasankalpa). You may
also include any specific personal resolutions or intentions when you begin.
Prior to each sitting it is traditional, and we recommend that you to
make a brief "sankalpa" or resolution of intent in order to tap into the
collective power of the Shiva-Shakti Koti Japa Yagya performed by the worldwide
japa mandala group.
At the start of each sitting, repeat aloud or
silently:
"Dear Divine: Please accept my offering of this japa as part
of the Shiva-Shakti Koti Japa Yagya."
You may also include any
specific personal resolutions or intentions when you begin.
At the end
of each sitting, repeat aloud or silently:
"Please bless me, my family,
my country, world and universe with your Divine Grace. Om Shantih Shantih
Shantih." |
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