Top 10 Mistakes to Avoid While Chanting Mantras

By Archisha Yadav | September 11, 2024

Always take a bath before chanting. Cleansing the body and mind is essential for spiritual activities.

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Skipping Bath

Never sit directly on the floor. Use an asana to prevent energy loss and maintain spiritual focus.

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Sitting on Bare Floor

Avoid moving your lips, tongue, head, or neck. Focus on the mantra's syllables and meaning for effective chanting.

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Improper Chanting Technique

Use a Kusha asana covered with a silk or wool mat. This helps maintain a serene state of mind during chanting.

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Ignoring Kusha Asana

Always use a rosary while chanting. Each mantra corresponds to a specific type of rosary, so choose wisely.

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Skipping the Rosary

Pronounce mantras correctly. Mistakes can lead to adverse effects, so proper articulation is crucial.

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Pronunciation Errors

Hold the rosary correctly with the right hand’s finger and thumb. Avoid touching it with other fingers or nails.

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Incorrect Rosary Handling

Keep the rosary inside a Gaumukhi bag while chanting. This prevents the spiritual benefits from being lost.

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Exposing the Rosary

Follow specific rules for each mantra. For instance, some mantras shouldn’t be chanted after sunset.

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ignoring Mantra Rules

Avoid chanting loudly. Mantras should be chanted silently in the mind, focusing deeply on their meaning.

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Loud Chanting