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  1. Whenever we chant mantras, do we have to recite them out loud or do we chant silently in our mind, like when we chant Om Namaha Shivaya?

    Both approaches are fine, but one need not chant very loudly. When we chant mantras loudly and together in a group, then it is called as Kirtana. When we recite in a normal or medium tone of the voice, then it is called as chanting. And when you ...
  2. Gurudev, in the Pune Ashram there is Ayush Homa performed during birthdays and anniversaries. What is its significance?

    The chanting of mantras creates an environment of positivity and sacredness. Mantras have an impact at the subtle level also. Our physical body is the gross body, while our subtle body is 1.5 times larger than the gross body. And the Karana Sharira
  3. Gurudev, what is the significance of chanting the mantra 108 times? Is it better to chant a mantra 10 times with concentration than to speedily chant it 108 times?

    You already know this! If you can do it slowly and with concentration, it is better. Even if you do it fast, then also it is fine. At least you are doing it. Do it any way. Now why 108 times? Because there are nine planets and twelve constellations. Whe ...
  4. Gurudev, I don’t understand Sanskrit since I am from outside India. Could we have some session to understand Sanskrit better?

    You don’t need to understand much. In fact English language has got a lot of Sanskrit in it. Even the names of months are in Sanskrit only. November, December, January, all these months, the names are in Sanskrit (November – Nav Ambar (ninth sky), D ...
  5. Gurdev, if Art of Living has everything to do with spirituality and nothing to do with religion then why do we sing so many bhajans about Krishna and Hindu Gods in general?

    Now, singing is part of spirituality. And the ancient chants that we sing are called mantras, they have vibrations that have an impact on you. So it is just a way of life. Om Namah Shivya is called mantra, and chanting mantras is part of spirituality ...
  6. Gurudev, when we chant the Gayatri mantra, does it matter how many times we chant? If we do a little more or a little less, does it have some negative impact, or does the feeling only matter?

    Yes, chant with feeling that is enough. You will not get any punishment. If anyone says something, tell them you have a lawyer. I will be your lawyer if anything happens. Many Pundits create misconceptions among people that something will happen, ...
  7. Dear Gurudev, a few days back you spoke about the significance of Gayatri Mantra. Can you please tell us the importance of initiation that is done before chanting the Gayatri mantra?

    Yes, initiation before using a mantra is essential. Only then does the mantra get charged. You cannot merely chant a mantra by reading it from a book. It has to be received from someone who has already been chanting it. ...
  8. Dear Guruji, what is the real meaning and importance of Rudra Pooja? And what happens to the people or the place?

    Rudrabhishek is an ancient chanting which was downloaded from the Aakasha (space). When the ancient sages and Rishis sat in meditation, they heard, and what they heard, they started transferring to other people. The effect of Rudrabhi ...
  9. There is one request Guruji, can we all please have Rudra Pooja with you tomorrow; Monday morning?

    Okay, we can sit together and listen to Rudra Pooja. We will do that. Those who are doing Advance Course for the first time you may not unde ...
  10. How much importance should one give to astrology, particularly when choosing a partner?

    It is good; you can compare the charts to see how much you naturally match with each other and how much you have to compromise. Usually in the Vedic astrology they say, ‘Out of 30 points, 20 matches and 10 you will have to compromise.’ So these ...