Mantras were revealed to the ancient masters
who codified them in the scriptures & handed down from guru to disciple in Sanskrit ( the language of gods).Although it
is customary for the guru when giving initiation to accept voluntary offerings or fruit,flowers,money but selling of mantras
is strictly against all spiritual rules.
Neither mantra,deity nor guru,once chosen should
be changed.There are many paths up to the mountain.Perseverance on one alone will bring the aspirant to the top faster than
if he were to spread his energies in exploring all the alternative paths..
Every true mantra fulfills six conditions:-
1.it was originally revealed to a sage who achieved self realization through it & passed it on to others. 2.it has a presiding
deity. 3. a specific meter. 4.it possesses a bija or seed investing it with special power that is the essence of the mantra.
5. it has also a dynamic divine power or shakti. 6. there is a plug that conceals the pure consciousness hidden in the mantra.As
soon as the plug is removed by constant repetitive practice pure consciousness is revealed & the devotee receives the
vision of his deity.
Types Of Mantra:-
Saguna mantra:-
mantras used by spiritual aspirants to achieve
god realization are called deity mantras.They are saguna with qualities or form producing & the aid the conceptualization
process.They must be repeated with attention to the syllables & rhythm.
Example :- "Om Aim Saraswatyai Namah" bestows
wisdom ,intelligence & creative achievement, Om Sri Maha Lakshmyai Namah" confers wealth & prosperity etc.
Nirguna Mantras:-
Nirguna mantras are without any form & there
are no deities or personalized aspects of god to be invoked.They create vibrations in which the meditator identifies with
the whole of cosmos or nature.
Example :- Om or Aum, Ham , Yam ,Ram, Vam etc.
