YSP Study Group 11/21/09, sutra 1.28

Sutra 1.28

तज्जपस्तदर्थभावनम्॥२८॥ tajjapastadarthabhaavanam

Aranya

"Repeat it and contemplate upon its meaning"

It has been said, "through contemplative mantra repetition, yoga (one-pointedness) is consolidated and through yoga, chanting of mantra is improved. As both chanting of mantra and yoga are deepened, the supreme soul is revealed.

The word "OM" symbolizes the concept of Ishvara. When . . . → Read More: YSP Study Group 11/21/09, sutra 1.28

Sutra 1.28

तज्जपस्तदर्थभावनम्॥२८॥ tajjapastadarthabhaavanam

Taimni

The power of the mantra cannot be achieved by merely repeating the mantra mechanically. It must be developed slowly by the application of the right methods. The two principal means of developing the latent power of Pranava, as given in this sutra, are ‘japa’ (constant repetition) and ‘bhavana’ (dwelling upon in mind). . . . → Read More: Sutra 1.28