Simran

[DHANGURUNANAK]

I am unsure what type of simran technique is correct? 

 

Technique one, no focus on breathing. Repetition on waheguru which can be at any speed loud or silent.

 

Technique two. Focus on breathing saying wahe when breathing in and guru breathing out. This can be only done without speaking. Also as you are following the breath only done at one pace.

 

I hope you can give us some tips. Thanks.

[Sat1176]

They are both correct. Technique 1 will automatically lead you to technique 2.

they are stages that you work on in progression as you feel your mind is becoming more still and focused.

start with no. 1 and just focus on it. Listen to what your saying. Keep it at a steady reasonable pace. It's not a race to test how many times you can say it in a period of time. The goal is to use the jaap as a focus point for your mind to stop running and doing other things. Only when you can clearly tell that your mind has got used to listening without wondering off progress to lowering the volume. This will automatically lead you to technique 2.

there is no point rushing to the second stage if your mind runs off as soon as you go internal. Best to build a solid foundation by doing it out aloud first.

hope that helps ji

[DHANGURUNANAK]

Thanks for the reply. I agree with what you have said.

[chzS1ngh]

also, include some listening to shabad kirtan...any particular shabads that inspire you, shabads that detail and portray a longing to meet waheguru...

basically anything that helps you get into that zone of feeling some longing, or love...i think this longing, powering the methods above is a sure way of success :)

god bless your journey