Which is better, whether doing more Japa or more of study?
A. Japa is more important than study. You have studied enough, yet if there is time you can study some elevating, congenial books. Study is highly beneficial. It helps concentration and expansion of intellect, relaxation, elevation. It inspires and adds to the fund of knowledge. JAPA YOGA Q. Shall I do Japa of Om Narayana instead of Om in order to make it both Nirguna and Saguna? The Japa of Narayana keeps the Chaturbhuja Murti of the Lord before my mental eyes. I however have been accustomed to meditate on the Murti of Lord Krishna (Banke Bihari) and am in search of a Chaturbhuja Murti of Lord Krishna with Arjuna at His feet. Please let me know how I should go on in future. A. You have already created a clear mental image, momentum and force by meditating on Lord Krishna. It is not good to change the form now. Even if you change it, it will come before the mind through the force of the habit. Therefore have the same image only. Do not go in for Lord Krishna with four hands. ‘Om Naraya
