A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism
author: Swami Harshananda
edition: 2008, Ramakrishna Math
pages: 2084
ISBN-13: 9788179070574
Topic: Hinduism
Encyclopaedia of Hinduism - Ajapa-japa
This page describes Ajapa-japa which is located on page 74 of the first volume in the book: A Concise Encyclopaedia of Hinduism by Swami Harshananda. This book, known as “a concise encyclopaedia of hinduism”, includes a vast amount of topics covering general aspects on Hinduism, but also contains important aspects regarding Buddhism, Jainism and Sikhism This page contains an online preview of the full text and summarizes technical terms, as well as information if you want to buy this book.
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Cidgaganacandrika (study) [by S. Mahalakshmi]
Shiva s form “ha” and Shakti s form “sa” are always inseperable and hence results the Ajapa japa mantra “so ham-hamsah”—which happens automatically in (“hamsah”—exhale and inhale[2]) breathing. “so ham” is the reverse order of breathing. Shakti in her mantra form is the substratum of entire universe and hence she does not need an abode. She expands and withdraws the manifestation on the wall of herself with her freewill. Her mantra pitha is the best and unique one without hassles....
Read full contents: Verse 295 [Mantradhva—hamsah-so'ham]
Bhajana-Rahasya [by Srila Bhaktivinoda Thakura Mahasaya]
A japa-mala shaped like a cow s tail or a snake is auspicious. One should not touch the japa-mala with the forefinger. One should not swing or shake the mala again and again while chanting. Chant and change the direction of the mala using the thumb and the middle finger. Do not touch the mala with the left hand, and do not let it fall from the hand. Those who desire material enjoyment (bhukti) and those who desire liberation (mukti) chant with the middle finger....
Read full contents: Text 32
Thirty minor Upanishads [by K. Narayanasvami Aiyar]
"After that, Unmani is the end of the Ajapa (mantra). Having thus reflected upon manas by means of this (Hamsa), one hears Nada after the uttering of this japa (mantra) a crore of times. It (Nada) is (begun to be heard as) of ten kinds....
Read full contents: Hamsa Upanishad of Shukla-Yajurveda
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