A Report

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum organized the 4th camp of ‘One Lakh Japa Yajna’ from 6th-10th of August, 08. In this 4th camp more than 70 devotees participated in which around 36 were from Hyderabad-Secunderabad & rest were from Bangalore, Chennai & Mumbai. All arrangements for food & accommodation for the outstation devotees were provided.

In this 4th batch also there was chanting from the 12th chapter of ‘Srimad Bhagavat Gita’ before the noon & night prasada & also there was Sri Saradanaam Sankirtana performed by a group of devotees as well as Dhuni (sacred fire) during which there were singing of Bhajans, reading from ‘The Eternal Companion’ which was followed with Japam & dhyana.

All the devotees completed One lakh Japa within 5 days.

‘Some remarks from the participants’

1. “After returning to my home I am going to enjoy the bliss in my solitude, wherever I live & wherever I go the nama Japa will always go on.”- K Saraswathi, Chennai

2. “I was able to do I lakh Japa in 5 days. It has given me confidence to perform more Japa & meditation in a day.”- N Radha Krishna, Hyderabad

3. “I have never done Japam so consistently & joyfully, which I did here. Japa Yajna is has been the most experienced and joyful sadhana ever done.”- Rajesh dave, Mumbai

4. “I think no one will ever say herafter that there is no time for doing Japam. Thank you very much for initiating us in right path.” Smt. Usha Ganesan, Chennai

5. “I have realised the importance of continuous Japa, which leads to a further step in the spiritual life.”- M Madhava Reddy, Hyderabad

6. “Japa Yajna was so helpful to me in understanding what Sri Ramakrishna means by “solitude” in the Gospel. I do not remember anytime in my life I have practiced Japa & meditation for so long”- Sri Nitin Muthane, Belgaum