To accommodate ever growing demand from the devotees a special 5th camp of Japa Yajna was held from August 27th - 31st. In this camp more than 40 devotees from Bangalore participated. Usually one camp per month is held but due to overwhelming demand from the devotees this 2nd camp in the month of August was organised. All the devotees expressed their joy for being given a chance to attend Japa Yajna programme. For the dates of upcoming Japa Yajna camps kindly see page end:

Some of the remarks  from the devotees:

1. The word ‘constantly’ & ‘incessantly’ are used often in connection with spiritual life. We have heard & known only the word-meaninig. But through this Yajna we have been given an opportunity to practice ‘constantly’.

About the ‘Dhuni’ - we had read & thought of it & had our own ideas of this programme. But we can’t forget those thrilling moments during dhuni meditation. As Sri Ramakrishna says "Just by saying ‘intoxication’ nothing happens, only those alone who experience that intoxication can understand it truly". - Devotees from Ramakrishna Vivekananda Kendra, Yelahanka, Bangalore

2. I started doing Japa mechanically to begin with, I was filled with doubts whether I would be able to complete 1 lakh Japa within 5 days. But as I proceeded I began to feel that we have great strength, like Lord Hanuman, & we did not knew of it because nobody told us about it. I thank Swamiji for having shown us that capacity in us. I began to have taste for God’s name.

More such Japa Yajna camps should go on. We sincerely pray at the feet of Sri Ramakrishna that like Belur Math this Ashrama also become a great spiritual centre & more & more devotees be benefited thus.- Smt. S Geeta, Bangalore

3. I feel sad that on 5th day this camp is coming to an end. Through the grace of Sri Ramakrishna, Holy Mother & Swamiji may we come back again to participate.

Though we have opportunities to practice at home, it does not happen like the Japa sadhana done here in the Ashrama.- Smt Cheluvamba, Bangalore

4. I have participated in many satsangas & devotees convention , but have not had such experience anywhere. Here we are immersed in the bliss of Sri Ramakrishna. The waverings of mind is reduced. - R N Sarojamma, Bangalore

5. For those who desire the bliss of God, this Japa Yajna camp was a very good chance. The arrangements made to take care of the participants of the camp were extremely good. - Smt. K Srilakshmi Venkatesh

6. This Japa Yajna is an excellent and wonderful program. This program is an effort to draw our attention to our attention to our Ishta Devata by performing 1 lakh japa. This camp is a guidance to the initiated devotees to perform sadhana & to progress towards our goal. - Smt Rajkamala Prakash

Upcoming Japa Yajna camps

Japa Yajna 6

September      17^th – 21^st Devotees from Bangalore.

Japa Yajna 7

November       12^th – 16^th Devotees from Chennai

Japa Yajna 8

December        3^rd-7^th Devotees from Ahmednagar, Bangalore, etc.

Japa Yajna 9

January, 09      7^th – 11^th Devotees who have already participated.