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Should Stotras and Mantras be recited aloud?


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Should Stotras, such as Ganpati Stotra, Durga Stotra, etc., and Mantras be recited aloud or can they be recited just in mind? Also, does the absolute correct pronunciation of words in Stotras matter?










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  • No @AkshayS I had only answered for mantra japa .. for stotras I did not answer previously .. stotra recital must be done loudly, quite contrary to mantra japa

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Should Stotras, such as Ganpati Stotra, Durga Stotra, etc., and Mantras be recited aloud or can they be recited just in mind? Also, does the absolute correct pronunciation of words in Stotras matter?










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  • I think this is a duplicate which @Rickross has answered already!

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  • No @AkshayS I had only answered for mantra japa .. for stotras I did not answer previously .. stotra recital must be done loudly, quite contrary to mantra japa

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Should Stotras, such as Ganpati Stotra, Durga Stotra, etc., and Mantras be recited aloud or can they be recited just in mind? Also, does the absolute correct pronunciation of words in Stotras matter?










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  • I think this is a duplicate which @Rickross has answered already!

    – Akshay S
    3 hours ago











  • No @AkshayS I had only answered for mantra japa .. for stotras I did not answer previously .. stotra recital must be done loudly, quite contrary to mantra japa

    – Rickross
    23 mins ago



















  • I think this is a duplicate which @Rickross has answered already!

    – Akshay S
    3 hours ago











  • No @AkshayS I had only answered for mantra japa .. for stotras I did not answer previously .. stotra recital must be done loudly, quite contrary to mantra japa

    – Rickross
    23 mins ago

















I think this is a duplicate which @Rickross has answered already!

– Akshay S
3 hours ago





I think this is a duplicate which @Rickross has answered already!

– Akshay S
3 hours ago













No @AkshayS I had only answered for mantra japa .. for stotras I did not answer previously .. stotra recital must be done loudly, quite contrary to mantra japa

– Rickross
23 mins ago





No @AkshayS I had only answered for mantra japa .. for stotras I did not answer previously .. stotra recital must be done loudly, quite contrary to mantra japa

– Rickross
23 mins ago










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According to the Stavakusumajnali published by Nagpur Ramakrishna Math




stotras are part of vachik (vocal) puja (worship) called 'Bangmoyee puja' and should be chanted with correct chhanda and pronunciation and audible clear voice, understanding the meanings of the stotras and contemplating on the 'bhava' (page 4-5).




For those who are are able to pronounce correctly but have devotion, the scripture says




murkho vadati vishnaya dhiro vadati vishnave/ubhayos tulyam artham cha bhavagrAhi janArdanah (Narada-pancharatra)




meaning that the uneducated one says visnaya and the learned says vishnave.To God both are the same as He accepts the devotion alone.






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    Stotras



    Stotras should never be recited in mind. In Stotras' case there should be loud recital.



    In Mantra Japa, the best form is Manasa Japa (the silent chant). Loud Mantra Japa is considered as the inferior kind of Japa.




    Manasaa yah smaret stotram vachashaa vaa manum japet |
    Ubhayam nishphalam devi bhinna-bhaandokadam yathaa ||



    O Devi! One who repeats Stotras in mind and the one who recites Mantras
    loudly, work hard in vain. Because both these efforts are without any
    fruits, just as a pot with a hole can not store water in it.



    Kularanava Tantram 15.57




    Mantras



    For Mantras, the rule is exactly the opposite as already shown in this answer.




    Ucchair japohadhamah prokta upaanshur madhyamah smritah |
    Uttamo
    mAnaso devi trividhah kathitah japah ||



    O Goddess, the loud japa is considered as the worst kind, the
    whispering japa (upanshu) is the middling kind and the japa that is
    done completely in the mind (maanasa), is the best form of japa. These
    three are said to be the kinds of japa.



    Kularnava Tantram 15.55




    That's why Stotra recital must always be done loudly.



    The rules for reciting Mantras are many many and all of them can not be covered in one answer. In comparison, rules of Stotra recital are only a few and simple to follow.



    The following verses are from the Varaahi Tantram, quoted in both Tantrasaarah and Ahnik Krityam:




    Pranavanchaadime datvaa stotram vaa samhitaam pathet |
    ante cha
    pranavam pranavm dadyaadi-tyuvaachaadi-purushah ||
    Stotre cha
    samhitaayaancha shlokamantyam dviruccharet |
    Manasaa na smaret
    pathedakaagramaanasah ||






    One should chant OM before and after reciting a Stotra or a Samhitaa.
    And, one should never recite Stotra in mind; one should recite it
    loudly with a concentrated mind.







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      According to the Stavakusumajnali published by Nagpur Ramakrishna Math




      stotras are part of vachik (vocal) puja (worship) called 'Bangmoyee puja' and should be chanted with correct chhanda and pronunciation and audible clear voice, understanding the meanings of the stotras and contemplating on the 'bhava' (page 4-5).




      For those who are are able to pronounce correctly but have devotion, the scripture says




      murkho vadati vishnaya dhiro vadati vishnave/ubhayos tulyam artham cha bhavagrAhi janArdanah (Narada-pancharatra)




      meaning that the uneducated one says visnaya and the learned says vishnave.To God both are the same as He accepts the devotion alone.






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        According to the Stavakusumajnali published by Nagpur Ramakrishna Math




        stotras are part of vachik (vocal) puja (worship) called 'Bangmoyee puja' and should be chanted with correct chhanda and pronunciation and audible clear voice, understanding the meanings of the stotras and contemplating on the 'bhava' (page 4-5).




        For those who are are able to pronounce correctly but have devotion, the scripture says




        murkho vadati vishnaya dhiro vadati vishnave/ubhayos tulyam artham cha bhavagrAhi janArdanah (Narada-pancharatra)




        meaning that the uneducated one says visnaya and the learned says vishnave.To God both are the same as He accepts the devotion alone.






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          According to the Stavakusumajnali published by Nagpur Ramakrishna Math




          stotras are part of vachik (vocal) puja (worship) called 'Bangmoyee puja' and should be chanted with correct chhanda and pronunciation and audible clear voice, understanding the meanings of the stotras and contemplating on the 'bhava' (page 4-5).




          For those who are are able to pronounce correctly but have devotion, the scripture says




          murkho vadati vishnaya dhiro vadati vishnave/ubhayos tulyam artham cha bhavagrAhi janArdanah (Narada-pancharatra)




          meaning that the uneducated one says visnaya and the learned says vishnave.To God both are the same as He accepts the devotion alone.






          share|improve this answer















          According to the Stavakusumajnali published by Nagpur Ramakrishna Math




          stotras are part of vachik (vocal) puja (worship) called 'Bangmoyee puja' and should be chanted with correct chhanda and pronunciation and audible clear voice, understanding the meanings of the stotras and contemplating on the 'bhava' (page 4-5).




          For those who are are able to pronounce correctly but have devotion, the scripture says




          murkho vadati vishnaya dhiro vadati vishnave/ubhayos tulyam artham cha bhavagrAhi janArdanah (Narada-pancharatra)




          meaning that the uneducated one says visnaya and the learned says vishnave.To God both are the same as He accepts the devotion alone.







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              Stotras



              Stotras should never be recited in mind. In Stotras' case there should be loud recital.



              In Mantra Japa, the best form is Manasa Japa (the silent chant). Loud Mantra Japa is considered as the inferior kind of Japa.




              Manasaa yah smaret stotram vachashaa vaa manum japet |
              Ubhayam nishphalam devi bhinna-bhaandokadam yathaa ||



              O Devi! One who repeats Stotras in mind and the one who recites Mantras
              loudly, work hard in vain. Because both these efforts are without any
              fruits, just as a pot with a hole can not store water in it.



              Kularanava Tantram 15.57




              Mantras



              For Mantras, the rule is exactly the opposite as already shown in this answer.




              Ucchair japohadhamah prokta upaanshur madhyamah smritah |
              Uttamo
              mAnaso devi trividhah kathitah japah ||



              O Goddess, the loud japa is considered as the worst kind, the
              whispering japa (upanshu) is the middling kind and the japa that is
              done completely in the mind (maanasa), is the best form of japa. These
              three are said to be the kinds of japa.



              Kularnava Tantram 15.55




              That's why Stotra recital must always be done loudly.



              The rules for reciting Mantras are many many and all of them can not be covered in one answer. In comparison, rules of Stotra recital are only a few and simple to follow.



              The following verses are from the Varaahi Tantram, quoted in both Tantrasaarah and Ahnik Krityam:




              Pranavanchaadime datvaa stotram vaa samhitaam pathet |
              ante cha
              pranavam pranavm dadyaadi-tyuvaachaadi-purushah ||
              Stotre cha
              samhitaayaancha shlokamantyam dviruccharet |
              Manasaa na smaret
              pathedakaagramaanasah ||






              One should chant OM before and after reciting a Stotra or a Samhitaa.
              And, one should never recite Stotra in mind; one should recite it
              loudly with a concentrated mind.







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                Stotras



                Stotras should never be recited in mind. In Stotras' case there should be loud recital.



                In Mantra Japa, the best form is Manasa Japa (the silent chant). Loud Mantra Japa is considered as the inferior kind of Japa.




                Manasaa yah smaret stotram vachashaa vaa manum japet |
                Ubhayam nishphalam devi bhinna-bhaandokadam yathaa ||



                O Devi! One who repeats Stotras in mind and the one who recites Mantras
                loudly, work hard in vain. Because both these efforts are without any
                fruits, just as a pot with a hole can not store water in it.



                Kularanava Tantram 15.57




                Mantras



                For Mantras, the rule is exactly the opposite as already shown in this answer.




                Ucchair japohadhamah prokta upaanshur madhyamah smritah |
                Uttamo
                mAnaso devi trividhah kathitah japah ||



                O Goddess, the loud japa is considered as the worst kind, the
                whispering japa (upanshu) is the middling kind and the japa that is
                done completely in the mind (maanasa), is the best form of japa. These
                three are said to be the kinds of japa.



                Kularnava Tantram 15.55




                That's why Stotra recital must always be done loudly.



                The rules for reciting Mantras are many many and all of them can not be covered in one answer. In comparison, rules of Stotra recital are only a few and simple to follow.



                The following verses are from the Varaahi Tantram, quoted in both Tantrasaarah and Ahnik Krityam:




                Pranavanchaadime datvaa stotram vaa samhitaam pathet |
                ante cha
                pranavam pranavm dadyaadi-tyuvaachaadi-purushah ||
                Stotre cha
                samhitaayaancha shlokamantyam dviruccharet |
                Manasaa na smaret
                pathedakaagramaanasah ||






                One should chant OM before and after reciting a Stotra or a Samhitaa.
                And, one should never recite Stotra in mind; one should recite it
                loudly with a concentrated mind.







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                  Stotras



                  Stotras should never be recited in mind. In Stotras' case there should be loud recital.



                  In Mantra Japa, the best form is Manasa Japa (the silent chant). Loud Mantra Japa is considered as the inferior kind of Japa.




                  Manasaa yah smaret stotram vachashaa vaa manum japet |
                  Ubhayam nishphalam devi bhinna-bhaandokadam yathaa ||



                  O Devi! One who repeats Stotras in mind and the one who recites Mantras
                  loudly, work hard in vain. Because both these efforts are without any
                  fruits, just as a pot with a hole can not store water in it.



                  Kularanava Tantram 15.57




                  Mantras



                  For Mantras, the rule is exactly the opposite as already shown in this answer.




                  Ucchair japohadhamah prokta upaanshur madhyamah smritah |
                  Uttamo
                  mAnaso devi trividhah kathitah japah ||



                  O Goddess, the loud japa is considered as the worst kind, the
                  whispering japa (upanshu) is the middling kind and the japa that is
                  done completely in the mind (maanasa), is the best form of japa. These
                  three are said to be the kinds of japa.



                  Kularnava Tantram 15.55




                  That's why Stotra recital must always be done loudly.



                  The rules for reciting Mantras are many many and all of them can not be covered in one answer. In comparison, rules of Stotra recital are only a few and simple to follow.



                  The following verses are from the Varaahi Tantram, quoted in both Tantrasaarah and Ahnik Krityam:




                  Pranavanchaadime datvaa stotram vaa samhitaam pathet |
                  ante cha
                  pranavam pranavm dadyaadi-tyuvaachaadi-purushah ||
                  Stotre cha
                  samhitaayaancha shlokamantyam dviruccharet |
                  Manasaa na smaret
                  pathedakaagramaanasah ||






                  One should chant OM before and after reciting a Stotra or a Samhitaa.
                  And, one should never recite Stotra in mind; one should recite it
                  loudly with a concentrated mind.







                  share|improve this answer















                  Stotras



                  Stotras should never be recited in mind. In Stotras' case there should be loud recital.



                  In Mantra Japa, the best form is Manasa Japa (the silent chant). Loud Mantra Japa is considered as the inferior kind of Japa.




                  Manasaa yah smaret stotram vachashaa vaa manum japet |
                  Ubhayam nishphalam devi bhinna-bhaandokadam yathaa ||



                  O Devi! One who repeats Stotras in mind and the one who recites Mantras
                  loudly, work hard in vain. Because both these efforts are without any
                  fruits, just as a pot with a hole can not store water in it.



                  Kularanava Tantram 15.57




                  Mantras



                  For Mantras, the rule is exactly the opposite as already shown in this answer.




                  Ucchair japohadhamah prokta upaanshur madhyamah smritah |
                  Uttamo
                  mAnaso devi trividhah kathitah japah ||



                  O Goddess, the loud japa is considered as the worst kind, the
                  whispering japa (upanshu) is the middling kind and the japa that is
                  done completely in the mind (maanasa), is the best form of japa. These
                  three are said to be the kinds of japa.



                  Kularnava Tantram 15.55




                  That's why Stotra recital must always be done loudly.



                  The rules for reciting Mantras are many many and all of them can not be covered in one answer. In comparison, rules of Stotra recital are only a few and simple to follow.



                  The following verses are from the Varaahi Tantram, quoted in both Tantrasaarah and Ahnik Krityam:




                  Pranavanchaadime datvaa stotram vaa samhitaam pathet |
                  ante cha
                  pranavam pranavm dadyaadi-tyuvaachaadi-purushah ||
                  Stotre cha
                  samhitaayaancha shlokamantyam dviruccharet |
                  Manasaa na smaret
                  pathedakaagramaanasah ||






                  One should chant OM before and after reciting a Stotra or a Samhitaa.
                  And, one should never recite Stotra in mind; one should recite it
                  loudly with a concentrated mind.








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