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hariḥ oṁ
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We know this gāyatrī ¹ is from the ṛgvedá - 3.62.10

tat saviturvareṇyaṃ
bhargho devasya dhīmahi

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A few types of jāpa:

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Now let me be the praṣṭṛ प्रष्टृ- one who asks or inquires. How long will it take to do 1 lakśa (100,000) repetitions (purascarana) of a mantra?
Lets...

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Telltale777 mentions repetitions… I will yield to atanu-ji as the question was asked of him, yet offer the following for one's interest and...

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Yes I see your point - the translation you offered is on sure-footing.

My hopes was to point out why Thomas Ashley-Farrand perhaps chose a different...

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saidevo writes,


telltale777 writes,

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Some may be reading the posts above but wonder what is at the core of the conversation? If I may let me offer the following as I see it.

Some say there are 70...

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As I have mentioned and stay by my words, I support any waves of positivity that are brought to this good earth.

If one uses something for self-serving (ill)...

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Namasté telltale777

Many have different opinions on the question you have posed to this forum. You have asked a reasonable question so be of good cheer and not to worry with...

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In the beginning, people find their way to mantra repetition (japa¹) out of need. Over time this develops from need into adoration.
From taking to giving.

The...