Because the principle of oral transmission is indirectly observed. If you have heard the traditional performance of a mantra, on video or audio recording, then you can safely repeat this mantra. The realities of today's Hinduism are such that long before they get full deeksha, which is usually done in adulthood, Hindus begin to chant the mantras of their sampradaya. For example Shukla Yajurveda Madhyandina Samhita 26.2. There are ancient Sruti pramanas outweighing all these things. But they all date back only to the Middle Ages. There are many prohibitions and restrictions on the recitation of mantras by sudras, women and people without deeksha in various Smritis. Your own question (answered by me) is related here (about whether Om japa is mantra japa or Nama japa): Is chanting “OM” naam japa or mantra japa? Om itself is the first mantra which obviously requires initiation. So, it is highly unlikely that the mantra (which is part of a Vedic literature) won't require initiation. The above are quoted from the Narayana Upanishad which is linked with the Krishna Yajurveda. Lots of cows and all other forms of wealth. He would attain salvation afterīecoming the lord of the people and be blessed with lots of wealth, He, who tells these eight letters,Īttains full life without any blemish. ThereĪre five letters in “Narayana.” Together is formed the eight Tell “Om “ first and then tell “Nama” After this tell “Narayana”. Vindathe Prajapathyam rayasposham gowpathyam thathoĪmruthathwamasruthe thatho amrutha masnutha ithi. Om ithyagre vyaahareth nama ithi paschath.
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