Mantra Chanting was a concept of the Vedic saints that includes
mantras as one of the main forms of worship, whose end is seen
as rescue. Mantra Jaap means repeating the mantra.Mantra Japa
involves repetition of mantra again and again, usually 108 times
completes one cycle. Due to this, the mala used for mantra jaap
has 108 beads in it.
One can attain peace of mind quickly by chanting mantra. With
prolong and constant practice, the nautral power of the Mantra
will be awakened, which will fill your very existence with the
spirituality of the Mantra.
Practicing
Jaap:
Select any Mantra and repeat it from one to ten malas.
Take a bath or wash your hands, feet, face and mouth before
sitting for Japa in the morning.
Sit facing east or north during the practice. This enhances
the effectiveness of the Jaap.
Sit in a separate meditation room or in any suitable place,
such as a temple, on a river bank or under a banyan or peepul
tree.
You can sit in Padmasana, Siddhasana or Sukhasana. Resolve to
complete a certain minimum number of malas before leaving your
seat.