This practice is effective for those who are prone to
restlessness and find it hard to collect their minds. The basis for
this is for those who recites parittas or short sadhana as their
daily homework. Initially one reads from text from each sentence
word for word mentally. Lightly note if one’s mind strays from
reading.
Then next one recites mentally with looking at text. Observe the
mental sound made by mind, and bring back lightly to mental
recitation when mind strays.
Then one reads the same sentences aloud without visually reading
the text.
Listening word for word as each word is utter, again take note if
one concentration has strayed.
Read aloud word for word when reciting from text. Notice which
comes first, does the vocal recitation comes first, or one reading
of text precedes the speech, or it the actual practice is on auto
pilot while one is following one’s thought?
The objective to observe one processes when reciting as one
attempts to devote singularly one mind, visual and hearing
attention when one is reading and reciting and putting mind’s
attention into the practice. This way, ine can develop the right
effort and concentration in one’s daily practice.
Hopefully, some of you may be able to relate and find this
suggestion of some use