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'''Japa''' ({{lang-sa|जप}}) is a [[spiritual discipline]] involving the meditative repetition of a [[mantra]] or name of a divine power. The mantra or name may be spoken softly, enough for the practitioner to hear it, or it may be spoken purely within the reciter's mind. ''Japa'' may be performed while sitting in a [[Lotus position|meditation posture]], while performing other activities, or as part of formal worship in group settings. The practice of repetitive prayer is present in varied forms within most religions in the world, although the [[Indian religions|religions of India]] generally give more emphasis to it as a specific discipline. | '''Japa''' ({{lang-sa|जप}}) is a [[spiritual discipline]] involving the meditative repetition of a [[mantra]] or name of a divine power. The mantra or name may be spoken softly, enough for the practitioner to hear it, or it may be spoken purely within the reciter's mind. ''Japa'' may be performed while sitting in a [[Lotus position|meditation posture]], while performing other activities, or as part of formal worship in group settings. The practice of repetitive prayer is present in varied forms within most religions in the world, although the [[Indian religions|religions of India]] generally give more emphasis to it as a specific discipline. | ||