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Is it by penances, or Brahmacharya, or silent recitation of sacred Mantras, or drugs?
2
The Word-sacrifice consists in the silent recitation (japa) of the Pranava or Om, the initial mantra.
3
Amongst these, in the former, which is otherwise called the Vedanta, Renunciation has been preached with respect to silent recitation.
4
Indeed, though dwelling in heaven, he performed the sacrifice of Japa (or silent recitation) and the sacrifice of meditation.
5
The object of the verse is to say that according to the Sankhya, there is no necessity for silent recitation of mantras.
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It behoveth thee also, O sinless one, to tell me all the rules that have been laid down in respect of such silent recitation.
7
The Rishi and the deity, both of souls under perfect command, finished their ablutions, and having completed their silent recitations, sat together.
8
Clad in deer-skin, I lie down on the Earth, spreading a small quantity of Kusa grass, and pass the time in silent recitations.