Can I chant mantra without guru?
Yes. You can. No need of any guru. Only very specific deity mantra need Guru Diksha & sadhna.
How can I get Diksha?
This ritual involves taking water in the right palm and repeating a mantra that is spoken by the ritual initiator, often a renunciate. After the mantra is repeated, the water is poured away, signifying the acceptance of a lifestyle as established by the movement. A kanthi is adorned and vows are taken.
How many types of Sadhanas are there?
In Tantra, there are four stages of sadhana: Brahma sadhana, dhyana dharana, incantation and hymns, idol worship.
How many times should you chant Aum?
When you feel a pulse-like sensation at the eyebrow center synchronize it with the mental sound of AUM. Continue in this manner for as long as you have time. End practice by chanting AUM loudly for 3 times.
What is the best time to chant Om Namah Shivaya?
You should chant Om Namah Shivaya ideally after taking a bath in the morning when you offer your prayers. It can also be chanted during the day. The best time to chant Om Namah Shivaya is during sunrise and sunset.
Is a mala made of beads required to chant Om Namah Shivaya?
No, it is not a mandate to use a mala made of beads to chant the ‘Om Namah Shivaya’ mantra. This mantra also known as Panchakshara mantra finds its mention in Yajurveda and is revered in scriptures.
What are the benefits of Om Namah Shivaya mantra?
Om Namah Shivaya mantra tempers your Ego and aggression, it shows you the right path and relieves stress from your overburdened mind.
What is the meaning of Aum Namah Shivay?
Know more about the significance of the Aum Namah Shivay chant. He has been variously described as Kalabhairava (destroyer of evil beings), Bholenath (the simple one), Adiyogi (the first yogi), Nataraja (king of dance), Mahadev (greatest of all divine beings) and the list of superlatives goes on and on. Indeed, who is Shiva?