FOREWORD
There are several ways one can attain God. Japa is one of the simplest of them. Japa is the repetition of the mantra, mystic formula. Japa is an important anga (limb) of yoga. Lord Sri Krishna says in Srimad Bhagavad Gita “Yajnanam japa yajnosmi - among yajnas (religious practices) I am japa yajna.”
According to Swami Sivananda, “In kali
yuga (dark age) the practice of japa alone can give eternal peace, bliss
and immortality. Repetition of the mantra removes the dirt of the mind things
such as lust, anger and greed. The mind, from which the impurities have been
removed, acquires the capacity to reflect the highest spiritual truth. There is
no yoga greater than japa yoga.” Japa yoga can give all siddhis
(powers), bhakti (devotion) and mukti (freedom from the cycle of
birth and death). Japa ultimately results in Samadhi, communion with the Lord.
Japa must become a habit and must be performed with satvik (divine) bhava
(feeling), purity, love and faith.
I understand Ms. Chandrika Shubham
has practiced japa meditation for more than fifteen years. Consistent practice
by the author herself makes this book important to read. I am sure readers will
find this useful and interesting.
My best wishes on the
occasion of release of the book ‘Japa Meditation – The Easiest Way to Calm
Mind’. I wish all the success in this effort.
Mahendra Joshi
(Practicing Siddha Yoga from 30
years)
Website - http://www.thekundaliniyoga.org
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