Chanting the Mahamantra will make your mind quiet and will bring ‘manolaya’ or calmness of your mind.

Nama Article 26th May 2009

 

Source: http://www.namadwaar.org/answers/questions.html

 

I am not able to concentrate my mind when I sit for meditation or pooja. Some unnecessary thoughts come to my mind and disturb me. How do I get rid of them?

 

Sri Sri Muralidhara Swamiji:

 

For a few days, chant the Mahamantra loudly in the mornings and evenings. That will make your mind quiet and bring 'manolaya' or calmness of your mind.

 

That will help you get the required concentration to do mediation.

 

Chant the Mahamantra Nama kirtan :

 

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