Sponsoring thought is the first thought occurring in us. This triggers successive thoughts that are entirely based on our mind set. In Japa, we chant a sacred mantra (a chant is a thought) over and over again, letting the mind not to diverge and to stay focussed with one thought. When the sponsoring thought and successive thoughts are the same, the mind\u2019s nature of wandering away is reduced! \n\n--- \n\nSend in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/happilyoga/message