From the Pages of The Gospel of The Holy Mother - 19-12-2015
Narayana Iyengar: Is it necessary to wash oneself before doing Japam?
Mother: Yes, washing is necessary when Japa is practised at home. But it will be sufficient just to repeat the holy Name during journeys or walks.
Narayana Iyengar: Only the repetition of the holy Name? Not even the repetition of the Mantra?
Mother: Yes, you should certainly repeat the Mantra also. However, calling upon God with one's mind steadfast is equivalent to a million repetitions of the Mantra. What is the good in doing Japa for a whole day if there is no concentration of mind? Collectedness of one's mind is essential, then only His grace descends.
The Gospel of The Holy Mother - Section II (6) - (RECORDED BY PRABODH BABU AND MANINDRA): Page 239
