MALA AND THE MANTRA Introduction of Mala Traditionally a “Mala” in the Hindu context denotes a garland; whereas the same when used in a prayer session is called a “Japa Mala”. As in many religions‚ be it Christianity‚ Buddhism‚ Hinduism‚ or Islam the usage of rosary‚ threngwa‚ japa mala or subha are an integral part for keeping a count and following the prescribed procedure of the prayer undertaken by the devotee. In the Hindu context the word “Mala” is loosely used to indicate both a garland
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How important is prayer in today’s society? Introduction Prayer means different things to people in different religions all around the world. Some people may not identify as religious but still practice a form of prayer. This could be in the form of reflection or meditation. Some people pray many times a day‚ others just in times of need. This essay will predominantly focus on Catholicism and along with the results from research and surveys will seek to discover how important prayer in today’s
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Excerpts from SGI President Ikeda’s Speech at the Greater Tokyo #2 Executive Leaders Conference (April 5‚ 2008) ****This is unofficial & tentative translation****** I would like to confirm the four points that are most fundamental and most vital for constructing the Soka Gakkai for the new age. First is prayer. Second is action. Third is unity of “many in body‚ one in mind.” Fourth is unity with the mentor‚ oneness of mentor and disciple. These are the forces for victoriously
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My first experience in a Buddhist temple was quite different than anything I have experienced religion-wise. I visited the Quan Am Monastery (Vietnamese-American Buddhist) at 3500 South Goodlet. I got to experience first-hand how meditation in a Buddhist temple actually works. I was very intrigued to find out how someone outside of the Christian faith‚ worshipped. As one might expect‚ the atmosphere was very tranquil. My group members and I called ahead a few days earlier and a man answered the
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Meditation I decided to meditate on a day that I felt a little more stressed out and upset. I have been rather stressed out for a while and when this came up for a thing for extra credit I decided to actually give meditation a try. I was always kind of skeptical about it and wasn’t sure that it would actually work. I have been very stressed out over work and school and trying to get everything in order and figuring out a schedule. I also recently moved so I am still trying to get used to that
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Brahma Kumaris‚ Beauty‚ and Breathing Walking along the street‚ the Brahma Kumaris Meditation Center is just part of the cityscape. It is located almost directly in the center of San Francisco‚ quite close to the panhandle of Golden Gate Park. The exterior of the building does not stand out in a typical “religious” way‚ and a person making his or her way past the Meditation Center might not even realize what it is. But that is exactly how those who follow this branch of Hinduism view physical shells:
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the mound of rice. A Yantra is a talisman that offers various types of protection. In this case‚ the Sudarshan Yantra is inscribed with the discus of Vishnu. The devotee visualizes herself in the center of the pattern‚ protected from all evil. The mantra for this Yantra is "Om Namo Narayanaya Namah." Place to the right of the Yantra a Sudarshan Tarang Gutika (a small ball of protection). Offer vermilion‚ white flowers; rice grains‚ incense and a ghee lamp in front of the Yantra. Chant eleven
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legs. Once I entered the building I was told to remove my shoes and place them in the shoe racks. Before entering the Prayer Hall‚ it’s not necessary but is recommended to wash hands so they are all clean. During the prayers‚ the head priest did the mantras. He would have us join him we would clap and sing with him. Once the prayer was over‚ it was time for the aarti. Aarti is ritual of worship and is part of the prayers. We all sang the aarti together and after the aarti‚ they brought Prasad a sweet
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foods mentally. 12. Then pray for our success in studies‚ for a family member who may be ill‚ for increasing our devotion‚ and for peace in our home‚ country and the world. 13. Do pranams to the murtis . Speak the farewell mantra requesting Maharaj and Swamishri to bless us again tomorrow. Place the murtis together. 14. Read 5 shloks from the Shikshapatri. Then put the puja in its proper place. 15. Do darshan of Thakorji in your ghar
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Sutev v.s Kutev Scenario #1 : Puja Sutev - Sutev wakes up early in the morning‚ bathes and begins his puja in a clean area facing North or East - He concentrates in mansi puja and chants the Swaminaryan mantra while doing mala. - Then he performs‚ pradakshina and dandavats - At the end of his puja‚ he reads 5 sholkas from the from the Shikshapati with sincerity Kutev - Kutev eats breakfast before doing puja and sits wherever he wants and in any direction. - He skips beads while
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