Mind gets identified with the repetition.

Excerpt

Mental japa is very good. That helps meditation. Mind gets identified with the repetition and then you get to know what worship (puja) really is - the losing of one’s individuality in that which is worshipped.

Source Talks with Sri Ramana Maharshi, Talk 31, §2 · 📖 Read the full text on his ashram’s website

✨ To meditate on today

According to Ramana Maharshi, japa, the inner repetition of a divine name, helps meditation: little by little the mind becomes one with the name repeated, and one understands what worship truly is, losing oneself lovingly in what one worships. Today, choose a divine name or a sacred word that speaks to you, and repeat it gently while walking, waiting or washing the dishes.

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