Mantra Meditation - How to Chant Mantras the right way?

Mantra is a Sanskrit word derived from two words, Man (Manan) and Tra (Trana). Trana means liberation from the worldly ties. Originally originated in the Vedic tradition of India, mantras later become an integral part of the Hindu traditions and later a practice followed within Buddhism, Sikhism and Jainism. 

What is  Mantra Chanting?

Mantras are a powerful combination of words that is believed to reach the deity in the form of sound vibrations. Mantra can be used for self realization, freedom from worries, fulfilling desires, to bring success, peace and happiness. Chanting mantras is a good spiritual discipline and not a superstition. 

When mantras are chanted, an appealing effect is felt in the body. Also, the combined effect of sound vibrations can be observed on brain, or on EEG (Electro Encephala Graph). Thus it is called as Music Therapy or Mantra Therapy. There are various kinds of Mantras, out of which Tantrik Mantras and Vedic Mantras are more popular. Tantrik mantras are called as Beeja Mantras and Vedic Mantras are those which are followed under the Vedic system.

How to Chant Mantras the Right Way?

1) The mind should be kept peacefully and should not be distracted.

2) Complete devotion and faith are necessary for chanting mantras.

3) Mantras should be chanted after taking bath, with absolute cleanliness

4) Quiet places are chosen for chanting mantras.

5) Sitting position is best suited for meditation as well as for chanting.

6) The best time is early morning. Even you can do on transition periods such as dawn to sunrise and twilight to sunset.

7) Some people use a rosary of 108 Rudraksha or tulsi (basil) or sandalwood beads for chanting mantras

8) Mantras can be chanted on a daily basis.

9) Mantras should not be used for negative purposes.

10) Veda mantras are to be chanted on the guidance from a guru.