Proper Practice of Mantra chanting

[InnerAthlete]

Originally Posted by ELNINO

So my question was simple and needed a simple answer:
I have read in books that chanting short mantras like Shrim, Ram, Sham, Ksham etc... are very good for pacifying certain excess states of the humors or Doshas, so can thse Mantras be integrated in the chanting of Gayatri before my Asanas practice? and how many times is it usually done?

Thank you if you can help me with that,

Namaste
ElNino

When desiring a yes or no answer it is best to ask a yes or no question
Yes they "can" be done. They could be integrated with the Gayatri not in the Gayatri. If I were to elect to do such chanting I would do it following the Gayatri. Additionally, if electing to do such chanting I'd pay close attention to the after effects. In fact I would be still for several moments after the chanting to feel the residue of it.

How many times the chanting is done, I cannot say. For you it may be one or 108.

[ELNINO]

Om Nama Shivaya,

In fact you are right, I must have been wrongly formulating my question , forgive my frenglish!

My question was indeed if it was ok to link together in the practice the short mantras after the Gayatri, so your reply explains it clearly now, thank you for keeping up with the thread

Although you raised more curiosity now, you're stating about the "safety aspect' of chanting Mantra, I have read similar statements before but never with the proper reason or explanation of why is it a risky practice. Since we know Mantra is a form of devotion that also brings Prana on a physical level by its vibration effect in the body, what can be the harm or danger of doing too much or doing it not properly? Does it initiate too much Agni? Does it bring too much vibration to the Mind? does it awake Vata?


I often find myself a bit dizzy after a long period of chanting Mantras, so I find your advice to rest and meditate after the chanting very wise

Namaste

[DrHelenThomas]

I have been practicing meditation and ayurveda for the last twenty five years and even so there are days I let my mind wander and don't do my discipline. Is there anyone who can help me address this feeling of lack of discipline?