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Japa ( Sanskrit , m., जप, japa, from whisper, murmur; Pāḷi , the murmur, the murmur, from japati = murmur, whisper) is loud, quiet or even mental repetition of a mantra , prayer, the name of God, or recitation more sacred Fonts . It is a term from Hinduism . However, Japa is also practiced in Sikhism and Buddhism .

Japa can be practiced with the help of a rosary- like chain, also called mala or japamala . In connection with Japa, there is also talk of Japa- yoga or mantra yoga . This is a form of meditation for the purpose of realizing God , in which the repetition of sacred syllables or mantras play a role. Japa can also be practiced during the activity, e.g. B. during routine work, or while seated during meditation. Under Ajapa Japa refers to a form of constant Japa-exercise, wherein the repeating is automatic and effortless. It's a form of constant awareness . Sometimes this form of constant awareness is also tied to the breath. If Japa refers to the repetition of divine names or attributes, it is also called Nama-Japa . This is phenomenologically part of the practice of naming prayer .

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