6 Acala japa: In this kind of japa the
determination of the sadhaka is of predominant importance. One begins this japa
with a pledge like - he will not change the posture (sitting or standing) until
a fixed, sufficiently large number of japas of the specified mantras are
completed….. The resolution is followed consistently everyday for a long period
of time till that becomes a habit. These types of japas substantially enhance
the willpower, courage and mental stability of the sadhakas.
7 Cala Japa: This name corresponds to the
japa (of a specified mantra) that could be performed anywhere at any time as
per the suitability of the sadhaka. this japa should be performed every time
whenever the mind is free or not occupied in any scrupulous work…….. This japa
helps prevent the diversion of mind towards unnecessary thoughts and controls
its fickle nature and thereby sharpens the sadhaka's mental concentration. As
the mind is naturally engaged in recalling thy name during the japa of any
mantra, it is automatically trained and tuned to receive the sacred thought
waves…….. This type of japa is the easiest and should be practiced by each one
of us.
8 Vacika japa: In this kind of japa, the
mantras are recited in such a manner that they could be easily audible to the
other people in closed vicinity. Lord Manu has described this japa as ten times
more effective than the vidhi yajna. This is a simple and elementary kind of
japa. This japa is often advised for the beginners because, it is easier for
them to concentrate the mind while they utter the given mantra loudly
The Vacika japa is also performed -
under certain disciplines of rhythmic enunciation, consistency of amplitude and
pitch etc - as an exercise in some Sabda Yogas to train the vani (voice and its
subtler reflections) for specific purposes. It is also endeavored to awaken the
varna bija (the latent power of consciousness) in the sat cakras.
9 Upansu Japa: According to the
descriptioins in Manu Smrati (2/85), this type of japa is the one in which the
enunciation of the mantras is carried out in such a way that the movements of
the lips of the Sadhaka may be seen but his voice would not be audible. Lord
Manu has cited the importance of this japa to be hundred times greater than the
vidhi yajna. The Sadhana (disciplined practice with faith and serenity) of the
upansu japa makes one introvert and helps in the realization of the subtle
body.
10 Bhramar japa: The speciality of this japa is
that the selected mantra is enunciated by humming in the style of a bhramar
(large humming bee) ….. The lips and ears are kept closed, even the tongue need
not move. This japa is performed only with the help of the prana vayu inhalted
by breathing.
The above kind of japa is an important
part of the initial practices of the Nada Yoga. This japa also helps attain
yogika tantric (a state of trance) and a gentle activation of the sat cakras.
In the successful state of this japa Sadhana, the sadhaka can see (feel) the
presence of a unique divine light inside the body. Trenchant rise in his intelligence
and the power of prudent discretion……, etc, are mere offshoots of this success.
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