When a mantra is repeated, if one watches the Source from which the mantra sound is produced the mind is absorbed in That; that is tapas.

Nama Article 22nd January 2009

Sri Ramana Maharshi to Ganapati Muni

If one watches whence the notion 'I' arises, the mind is absorbed into That; that is tapas.

When a mantra is repeated, if one watches the Source from which the mantra sound is produced the mind is absorbed in That; that is tapas.

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

Hare Rama Hare Rama Rama Rama Hare Hare
Hare Krishna Hare Krishna Krishna Krishna Hare Hare