Gayatri Mantra Sadhana – Best Time for Mantra Chanting

In this discourse, Om Swami answers questions related to Gayatri Mantra Sadhana in Toronto.

The first question - It is said even though the soul is it's own guru, to show the path does one needs a sadguru, and does a soul choose its sadguru before taking its physical form - Is this true? Om Swami says one's job is to stay sincere on the path and the kind of guru you will end up meeting will depend largely on the person you are. We attract a guru based on where we are on our journey. But this cannot be an excuse to not do your sadhana by saying you are waiting for a guru.

The second question - What is the best timing for mantra chanting? Om Swami says, the more you chant the more you can use that energy when things are not going well in your life. There are three main times (Sandhya) - morning, afternoon, and evening. Pick any of those times or all three. But, there are no restrictions as such.

The third question - Why is it important to use Gomukh (chanting bag) for your mala? Om Swami says, to at a high level to protect them from touching the floor, and other unwanted areas. But at a deeper level, they say that you seek privacy when one does Bhog or Yoga. Sadhana is not a public thing, it is a private thing. When you chant it's a purification of the soul, you don't want to exhibit this to the world. In the same spirit, the Gomukh helps keep your chanting beads private.

Video Timeline
0:09 Does one need a guru on the spiritual path
04:16 What is the best time for mantra chanting
06:26 What do we use a Gomukh for your Jaap mala

Listen to the correct pronunciation of Gayatri Mantra in Om Swami's voice, specially recited 108 times for someone intending to intensify Gayatri Mantra meditation: https://os.me/learn/gayatri-mantra/

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