| There are many useful purposes for mantra and japa | | | | point again, because you want to completely |
| (the repetition of mantra). We often think of mantra as | | | | understand. As a result of your willingness to listen, the |
| a way to shut out the constant noise of the world | | | | other person becomes less tense. You now have time |
| around us. It is true this method works effectively, and | | | | to absorb the point of conflict and seek a mutual |
| serves us as an aid for meditation. Mantra and japa | | | | solution. |
| will guide you toward the gateway to inner peace, but | | | | There is a saying, "Those who live by the sword die |
| there are many more uses. | | | | by the sword." How many friends are attracted to a |
| Mantra and japa can be practiced in silence any time | | | | personality which advises instant retaliation? Not many, |
| you start to think negative thoughts. Mantra, japa, and | | | | because this person has "burned a ring of fire" around |
| prayer, are positive forms of communication. You | | | | him or herself. |
| cannot recite a round of japa in your mind and hold | | | | Look at some of the most well-known dictators of the |
| onto a negative thought at the same time. Negative | | | | 20th century. The people in their entourages had no |
| thoughts disappear, when we practice japa. | | | | illusions of friendship, love, or compassion. Dictators rule |
| Some people will tell you to express yourself loudly | | | | by instilling fear into everyone around them. This is the |
| and vocally, when you are confronted by anything, | | | | most extreme example of relationships, based upon |
| which causes you to be irritable. They will advise | | | | the fear of instant retaliation, but what does it have to |
| instant retaliation to everything, otherwise you will | | | | do with mantra? |
| appear weak. Retaliation always inflames arguments, | | | | Every day we face situations, and we make choices, |
| makes enemies, and displays a lack of restraint - even | | | | but basically we have a choice of conflict or peace. |
| if you perceive that you have "won an argument." | | | | Do we love or do we hate? The choice comes from |
| Japa allows you to collect your thoughts without | | | | within. Practice mantra for the tranquility of your mind, |
| hostility. You might even ask someone to explain their | | | | and you can enable others to find bliss. |