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The Forms of Yoga >Mantra yoga> Technique in Mantra Yoga

Mantra Yoga is the yoga 0f rhythmic repetition 0f hermetically sealed formulas-sacred and secret-prepared  by the ancient mantrakaras ( adepts in phonetics and in the power of sounds , including supersonics or sounds beyond the human ken) , each designed separately for winning over the particular god or goddess representing one or the other powers of Nature. It may be practised with or without the aid of a rosary of Rudrakhsha, as the Shaivites do, or of Tulsi beads, as used by the Vaishnavites.

The mantras represent vibrations. The most sacred of the Vedic mantra:; is that of the Gayatri. It is the mool mantra of the Vedas and hence is considered to be of the first  importance. Its virtue is said to be great and its japa or repetition has been enjoined on all Hindus from a very early age. The easiest and the most efficacious is the sacred syllable AUM, symbolizing the creative life principal itself ,and hence most of the mantras themselves begins with the scared syllable. The Advaitists, who see the power of God immanent in all forms and as all-pervading believe in the mantra of identification of atman with Parmatman: Aham Braham Asmi (I am Brahman), and Ayam Athma Brahman (I am Thou) ; and these are often shortened into Soham or Sohang and Hansa or Aham-sah, meaning respectively "I am He" and "He is Ii" The Vedantist" repeat Om Tat Sat (Aum is the Truth and the Reality) and the Buddhists Om Mani Padme Hum. Next in the scale are mantras dedicated or addressed to this or that deity in adoration, praise, propitiation or entreaty for boons.

The efficacy of a mantra depends on its right pronunciation, right appreciation of its significance, which is often very profound, the right attitude of the person engaged in Mantra Yoga, and on the competence of the preceptor or Guru, who has mastered not only the technique but has successfully manifested for himself the seed-power lying hidden in the core of the mantra, and can offer it as a prasad or a gift of grace to his disciple.  

Some of the mantras bring forth quick results, some fructify in their own good time and some bear fruit according to the merit of the individual concerned. Some are, however, of a forbidden type and hence inimical in nature, and more often than not they prove harmful.

Again, the effect of a mantra also depends on how the japa is performed. The japa done in whispers is considered as more meritorious than the one uttered loudly, and japa done in low murmurs is still better, while mansic japa done with the tongue of thought is the most meritorious.

For success in Mantra Yoga it is necessary that the sadhak should observe purity within and without, having a full- hearted devotion, exemplary character and conduct, before he can have any degree of concentration and contemplation.

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