Jaap / Anushthan
Chant with faith, connect with the divine.
In Hindu tradition, ‘Japa’ (जप) is the sacred repetition of a divine mantra or the holy name of a deity. It is one of the most powerful spiritual practices for inner peace, purification, and connection with the divine. The practitioner softly chants the mantra — either audibly or silently — while maintaining focus and devotion, often seated in a meditative posture.
A Japa Mala (rosary) with 108 beads is used to count the repetitions, symbolizing completeness and spiritual unity. The purpose of Japa varies with each mantra — it can be for spiritual growth, removal of obstacles, good health, success, prosperity, or peace of mind.
Anushthan refers to the systematic and disciplined performance of Japa or a set of rituals over a specific period, performed by Guruji with complete Vedic procedure and devotion for desired results and divine blessings.
Each Japa or Anushthan is performed with specific intent and energy alignment, invoking the blessings of the presiding deity through precise pronunciation of mantras and sacred offerings. Under the guidance of Shri Prasad Pramod Joglekar Guruji (Goregaon, Mumbai).
Commonly Performed Jaap / Anushthan include:
- Ganesh Mantra – “Om Gam Ganapataye Namah” (21,000 times)
- Nawarna Mantra – “Om Aim Hreem Kleem Chamundayai Vichche” (1,00,000 times)
- Navgraha Mantra – Different mantras for each planetary deity
- Maha Mrityunjaya Mantra – “Om Tryambakam Yajamahe…” (1,25,000 times)
- Vishnu Sahasranam – 1000 recitations for divine blessings
- Durga Saptashati Path – 10, 100, or 1000 recitations for Shakti’s grace
- Hanuman Chalisa – 1,008 recitations for courage and strength
- Venkatesh Stotra – 1,000 recitations for prosperity
- Ganapati Atharvashirsha – 1,000 recitations for wisdom and success
- Rudra Suktam – 11, 121, or 1331 recitations for peace and purification