Japa Gyaan:
1. Before starting a Japa, a Brahmin should always do Shikha Bandhan or else all his Japa will go in vain. Now this rules applies to all Brahmin caste people irrespective of whether you are a Pandit or no.
2. According to the Brahmand Purana, Aasan should be spread. Aasan should not be torn or should not have holes, etc in it.
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