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Japa

Japa is a meditation practice in Hindu religions where the practitioner repeats a mantra, or phrase, over and over again. It's like a type of prayer that helps people to get more in-tune with themselves and their spiritual beliefs. Japa usually involves chanting a word or phrase for a certain amount of time and focusing on it, allowing the mind to clear and thoughts to settle. The mantra, or phrase, helps the practitioner to stay focused and concentrate on the spiritual concept that they are trying to discover or understand. This can help people to feel calmer, develop their concentration and sense of inner stillness.