All mantras have holistic power that brings peace to the Mind and body. When chanted properly they give magical effects. There are different types of Mantras for different purposes and have different methods of chanting, they also have different requirements and procedures. but generally, the following procedures are followed in all types of Mantras.
•Mat and Clothes: These mantras are holy, so you need to chant them with a clean body and mind. Before you start recitation, take a bath and wear clothes that represent the color of the planet. You also need to use an aasan (mat) that has the color of the planet. Such as white for the sun, blue for Saturn, etc. There is a particular code of discipline and cleanliness that you should not ignore.
•Direction and time: Try to complete the recitation within 40 days. The place and time that you chant the prescribed mantra should be consistent and the same throughout the period.
•Rosary and Sankalp: You can use Rudrakash or Tulsi or Chandana beads rosary for chanting Mantras.
•Pronunciation and Rhythm: These mantras will not show proper effect or not work at all if they are not pronounced correctly. One wrong pronunciation can make the entire meaning of the mantra disastrous. Even the rhythm should be the same, and you cannot make any mistake in the flow of a syllable. These mantras are like voice passwords so their flow and pronunciation should be exact.
Types and Benefits of Mantra
The three principal kinds of mantra — Bija, Saguna and Nirguna — what distinguishes them, and what each is used for.
The Mind and Mantra
How specific sounds act on the formations of the mind, and why mantra practice begins with sound rather than meaning.
Mantra Yoga
What mantra yoga is: how mantra is used to deepen meditation and awaken the Self alongside physical practice.