Japa is the chanting the holy name of God or a prayer, over and over again. Medium pace is best. Japa is most efficacious if the meaning of the Mantra is remembered while it is chanted. Mantra=prayer or holy name/s of God. Benefits of Japa · Enables one to gain control over the mind, · purify it, · master concentration, & · eventually have God-vision. 3 main techniques of Japa 1. Chanting aloud-Vachika Japa 2. Whispering- Upangshu Japa [lips & tongue moves & only the chanter can hear the Japa.] 3. Silent Chanting-Manasa Japa [holy words chanted mentally without creating any audible sound.]
