If we give Japa the No.1 priority in our day, then it will become a strong cornerstone in our spiritual lives and we will feel the Lord's spiritual energy more. A cornerstone has to be solid and strong so that the rest of the construction that is attached is also like this....the same applies in our spiritual lives....if our Japa is strong and healthy then the rest of our spiritual day is like that.
Here is a very nice quote from Srila Prabhupada in this connection:
Chanting japa should be done early in the morning with full concentration preferably during the Brahma Muhurta time. Concentrate fully on the sound vibration of the mantra, pronouncing each name distinctly and gradually your speed in chanting will increase naturally. Do not worry so much about chanting fast, most important is the hearing.
Letter to Radhaballabah das - 6 January, 1972
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