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Devotees silently repeat sacred syllables within their minds

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You don't actually have to make any noise to be heard by the cosmos. Mentally repeating a powerful phrase is often considered a significantly more advanced and potent practice than saying it out loud, driving the spiritual focus incredibly deep into the subconscious.

Devotees silently repeat sacred syllables within their minds
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