A Report

Ramakrishna Mission Ashrama, Belgaum organized the 2nd camp of ‘One Lakh Japa Yajna’ from 4th-8th of June, 08. In this 2nd camp more than 65 devotees participated in which around 50 were from Mumbai, Thane, Kolhapur & Bangalore & remaining from Belgaum town. All arrangements for food & accommodation for the outstation devotees were provided.

In this second batch there were two additional events namely Sri Saradanaam Sankirtana performed by a group of devotees from Mumbai & Dhuni (sacred fire) during which there were singing of Bhajans, reading from ‘The Eternal Companion’ which was followed with Japam & dhyana.

All the devotees were very glad for having got an opportunity to participate in this unique Yajna.

‘Some remarks from the participants’ 

1.The best thing about ‘Japa Yajna’ is that it is a group activity. If anyone had asked me to do a Lakh Japam I would definitely have hesitated to attempt it whatever the incentives might be. Being in a group makes it more appealing, besides it is a good way to enthuse the spiritual aspirant to perform japam & once we have tasted the joy & peace we get therein, it will help us to continue on our own - Chaya Sawant, Mumbai.

2.The ‘Japa Yajna’ has immensely helped me to identify many things like- necessity of constant practice regularly, impact of disciplined & regulated life &  the importance of Japam in purifying & control of mind - Sudipto Choudhary, Thane

3.Now I am determined to practice this discipline at home also - Smt Geeta Dhyani, Mumbai

4."Morning to evening" program was nicely planned. I found it as a spiritual symposium/retreat. I am satisfied - Anu Kamat, Thane.

5."Maa" always says about Japa & its benefits, I never took it seriously. But after attending ‘Japa Yajna’ it is a great feeling, it has given me peace & strentgh. It was hectic but I did it. My heart was joyful in listening to bhajans - Smt. M D Verma, Mumbai.

6.First I was very scared to attend the Japa Yagna as i am not at all used to do japa for a long time.I used to do only for a few minutes in the morning as well as in the evening without counting.But when I attended the ‘Japa Yagna’ I was extremely surprised how I finished the japa as instructed to do in a day, nor did  I felt tired. Its all Mother’s grace - Vaijayanti Pal, Mumbai