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I would beg to differ with Sri Vishnu on this. Mu:la Mantram is the highest and most accessible of all mantrams, and can be chanted silently at certain times of the day when prescribed by the a:cha:rya. From what I have learned, contemplation on the thirumantram can follow the ga:yatri during the performance of trika:la sandhya vandanam, and also in place of ga:yatri by those who have not been initiated into it. It should be noted, however, that unlike the ga:yatri, which has specific count, the ashta:kshari should just be meditated upon without counting the number of times that it has been chanted.

But, it is important to note that meditation on this mantram should only be performed when it prescribed and how it is prescribed by an a:cha:rya. And, as Sri Vishnu has stated, learning about and trying to live life in accordance with its meaning is just as important as simply meditating upon it.

Ramanuja dasan
Mohan









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